Transportation Thiessen says U.S. demand for exports will stay strong October 30, 2014 OTTAWA -- Bank of Canada Gov. Gordon Thiessen said he expects "sustained" economic growth in the months ahead because of strong U.S. demand for Canadian exports. In comments at
Transportation Last-minute delays continue to hamper medical deal October 30, 2014 OTTAWA -- Last-minute delays continue to hamper a reciprocal agreement between Canada and the U.S. on medical qualifications for truck drivers. Transport Canada officials are
Transportation Merger rumors abound at Yellow and CF October 30, 2014 NEW YORK -- Rumors of a possible merger between Yellow Corp. and Consolidated Freightways Corp. prompted heavy trading in both company's stocks yesterday. Such a merger would co
Transportation Update: Trading of Mond stock halted October 30, 2014 TORONTO -- The Toronto Stock Exchange halted trading of Mond Industries Inc. stock at 2 p.m. yesterday due to pending news. Trading of the stock has been heavy in recent weeks
Transportation UPS gives Navistar-built diesel-electric engine a jolt October 30, 2014 ATLANTA (Jan. 4) -- United Parcel Service will test an engine that combines diesel and electric motor technologies and produces fewer emissions than conventional diesels. The
Transportation Federal government allocates $54 million for Newfoundland highway projects October 30, 2014 ST. JOHN'S (Jan. 4) -- The federal government will kick in $54 million for 18 different highway improvement projects in Newfoundland during fiscal year 1999-2000. The deal is
Transportation Air Act amendments would let electronic bills of lading take wing October 30, 2014 OTTAWA (Jan. 5) -- Canada has taken steps to encourage air freight carriers to replace paper waybills with electronic records. Transport Minister David Collenette introduced a
Transportation Tougher licence tests, graduated licensing on the way in Ontario October 30, 2014 TORONTO -- Ontario Transport Minister Tony Clement said the province will start making good on its promise to raise commercial driver's licence standards in 1999. In interview
Transportation Newfoundland freezes intra-provincial ferry rates October 30, 2014 ST. JOHN'S (Jan. 28) -- The provincial government announced an immediate freeze on intra-provincial ferry rates until a review of the system's rate policy is complete. Rates are
Transportation Ontario truckers say a second lift axle would improve safety, efficiency October 30, 2014 TORONTO (Feb. 1) -- Ontario truckers plan to meet with provincial transport officials tomorrow to lobby for allowing at least two axles on a 25-metre B-train configuration. Carr
Transportation Canadian Wheat Board, CP Rail settle claims dispute October 30, 2014 WINNIPEG (March 8) -- Canadian Pacific Railway has agreed to pay the Canadian Wheat Board $15 million to settle a dispute over lost grain sales during 1996-1997. The settlement
Transportation Saskatchewan budgets for Hwy. 1, Hwy. 16 improvements October 30, 2014 Saskatchewan increases highway budget REGINA (March 30) -- Highways and Transportation Minister Judy Bradley said Saskatchewan will budget $234. 6 million for highway construc
Transportation Nova Scotia revises thaw restriction dates October 30, 2014 HALIFAX (April 5) -- Better weather has prompted transport officials in Nova Scotia to lift thaw restrictions on some roads as early as today. The province announced the followi
Transportation Ryder warns that first-quarter profilts won’t meet targets October 30, 2014 MIAMI (April 7) -- Ryder System Inc. said its first-quarter earnings will be lower than expected because of higher costs in its logistics unit. The Miami-based truck leasing co
Transportation Ontario to sell toll highway; new owners plan $900 million in new construction October 30, 2014 TORONTO (April 14) -- A consortium led by Spain's second-largest construction firm will buy Ontario's Hwy. 407 for $3.1 billion and spend another $900-million to extend it. Grup