National

Harbour Cruises vessel ran aground off Lighthouse Park in West Vancouver

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 05 Aug, 2025 09:58 AM

Harbour Cruises says one passenger was injured after its "flagship" sightseeing vessel ran aground in the waters off West Vancouver on Sunday.

The cruise operator says there were 41 passengers on board, but the MV Harbour Princess did not take on water after running aground near Lighthouse Park, and one passenger suffered a minor injury but the vessel was not damaged.

Harbour Cruises says in a statement that the boat was able to return to Coal Harbour on its own, but was escorted by search and rescue boats.

The company says the vessel was built in 1994 and it's being taken out of service for an inspection "out of an abundance of caution."

It says the Transportation Safety Board will be investigating and the vessel is expected to be back in the water in seven to 10 days.

Company owner Graham Clarke says he extends his sympathies to affected passengers and thanked responders for their help, and the company says passengers on the voyage got their fares refunded.

Picture Courtesy: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Humanitarian group pauses aid trucks bound for Gaza, citing Israeli restrictions

A humanitarian group says it's holding back 17 trucks filled with Canadian aid meant for desperate Palestinians in Gaza, citing what it calls a dangerous aid distribution system implemented by Israel.

Humanitarian group pauses aid trucks bound for Gaza, citing Israeli restrictions

Five things from the first question period of Canada's 45th Parliament

Prime Minister Mark Carney faced questions and criticisms from opposition parties during the first question period of Canada's 45th Parliament.

Five things from the first question period of Canada's 45th Parliament

B.C. temperatures hit mid-30s, but warm spell won't last

Temperatures in parts of British Columbia have spiked into the mid-30s, but a meteorologist says the warm spell won't last long.

B.C. temperatures hit mid-30s, but warm spell won't last

Carney grilled on U.S. tariffs in his first question period in House of Commons

Prime Minister Mark Carney fielded questions about the trade war with the United States and his decision to delay the federal budget to the fall as he faced his first question period grilling in the House of Commons Wednesday.

Carney grilled on U.S. tariffs in his first question period in House of Commons

Boy aged 4 dead, mother critical, after being pinned under bus at B.C. ferry terminal

Police say a four-year-old boy is dead and his mother is in critical condition after they were pinned under a bus in West Vancouver, B.C.

Boy aged 4 dead, mother critical, after being pinned under bus at B.C. ferry terminal

Bill fast-tracking infrastructure projects passes as Speaker Raj Chouhan breaks tie

A controversial bill in British Columbia responding to American tariffs has passed with Speaker Raj Chouhan casting the deciding vote Wednesday evening.