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Fun Fact Friday
Did you know that... "Under Canada’s Currency Act of 1985, there are limits to how many coins can be used in a single transaction. Merchants can refuse your money if...
CARS RECAP: National Railway Day Update
Dear CARS Members, With uncertain times and many companies restricting travel until the end of the year, it is with deepest regrets that we must announce that CARS has...
"Nearly $49M invested in Windsor and Tecumseh transit systems"
"The funding, which includes a $25.1 million contribution by the City of Windsor and more than $580,000 by the Town of Tecumseh, will be used to ..." (CBC, 2020) Click...
"Ford government to fast-track construction of transit systems, as Ontario reports 154 new COVID-19 cases"
"Ford says his government is proposing legislation that "would make it easier and faster" to build provincial highways and major transit ..." (CBC News, 2020) Click here...
"Canada's two largest railways move record grain in June, second quarter"
"Canadian National Railway said it is on pace for record shipments of grain this crop year after record movements of Canadian grain last ..." (The Canadian Press,...
"Richmond city councillor wants to pressure Victoria and Ottawa for emergency transit funds"
"Greene is presenting a motion at Monday's council meeting requesting council send letters to the parliamentary secretary for ..." (CBC News, 2020) Click here for full...
"Canada’s railways as post-COVID-19 recovery partners"
"Recent months have driven home yet again that our future, frankly, depends on rail’s ..." (Brazeau, 2020) Click here for full article References: Brazeau,...
"Mandatory mask bylaws to come into effect July 13 in Waterloo Region"
"Regional councillors voted in favour of the two bylaws at a special meeting on ..." (Hill, 2020) Click here for full article References: Hill, K. (2020, July...
Railway Forum: Digital Edition
"The digital conference connects decision-makers from the global railway industry in times of Corona. More than 1000 attendees will listen to more than 35 thought leaders...