CN calls a halt to reopening in BC

CN said it moved seven trains during the weekend but decided to ``proactively close its network'' because rain was causing increased debris, washout and landslide activity

Fireworks, ammonium nitrate likely fueled Beirut explosion

Appeared the blast was caused by detonation of more than 2,700 tons of ammonium nitrate stored in a warehouse at the dock

Liberal infrastructure changes mean funding for ferries, small roads

Government believes some projects are best suited to a P3, citing the new Champlain Bridge in Montreal and the Gordie Howe International Bridge in Windsor, Ontario

Strike notice served on Seaway

CORNWALL, Ont.– Five Unifor locals along the St. Lawrence Seaway today are serving 72 hours’ strike notice along the waterway. “The communities along the…

Winner announced for TT Club-sponsored Young Freight Forwarder Award

ISTANBUL, Turkey–Each year at the FIATA Annual Congress the achievements of young freight forwarders from around the world are celebrated via an awards programme. TT Club has…

Teamsters react to the TSB report on the Lac-Mgantic derailment

LAVAL, Que.–The Teamsters Union has commented on the press conference held by the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) to present its report on the Lac-Mégantic disaster.  The Teamsters…

TSB blames railway, Ottawa in Lac Megantic disaster

TSB blames railway for safety issues, Ottawa for poor oversight

Unions seek more authority for Transportation Safety Board

OTTAWA, Ont.–The Union of Canadian Transportation Employees has given a thumbs-up to the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) on the thoroughness of its final report on the July…

Arctic oil spills would spread quickly

Any type of significant oil spill in Canada's western Arctic would likely spread quickly and foul oceans around Alaska and possibly as far west as Russia

Lac Megantic’s ‘train from hell’ goes to auction

The lead engine on the runaway oil train that derailed and exploded last summer in Quebec is scheduled to go to auction