Additional sailings on May long weekend

B.C. Ferries is adding up to 110 extra sailings to handle increased traffic on the May long weekend.

The ferry company said the recent hiring of more than 500 staff will allow it to add more sailings from Thursday to May 24.

Most of the extra sailings are scheduled for the most popular routes linking Metro Vancouver with Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast.

On the Vancouver-Victoria route, 74 extra sailings are being added, including 6 a.m. sailings on May 19, 20, 21 and 24.