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New & Notable
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In time for the Victoria Day weekend, Black Ball Ferry Line has launched its spring M.V. Coho schedule with six 90-minute sailings each day between Victoria and Port Angeles. The Coho will depart Victoria at 10:30 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and from Port Angeles at 8:15 a.m., 12:45 p.m. and 5:20 p.m.
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