Eastern P.E.I. residents voice frustration, concern over state of ferry service [Video]

Residents of eastern P.E.I. had a chance to voice their frustrations over the beleaguered Northumberland Ferries service at a public meeting Thursday in Montague, but left with more questions than answers.

There has been no ferry service between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia since late September, and it could be weeks before the service starts up again — if it does at all. 

For some, the reality of the service’s frequent cancellations is bleak.

Dan Dupont works in forestry, and said he and his family are leaving the province for work because so much of his product is shipped across on the ferry.

“It’s emotional, because I have to leave my family. I can’t work here anymore. Nov. 1, I’m going to Newfoundland,” he said.

“I can’t look after a family of five and stay here and cut wood for a living.”

Dan Dupont says constant ferry cancellations and …