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Federal Tories pledge $1 billion for Ottawa's rail plans
The federal government is ready to give Ottawa $1 billion for its light-rail plans, Orléans MP Royal Galipeau told Mayor Jim Watson in a letter Wednesday... To view the...
Reserve your Sponsorship now for the 2nd annual CARS Golf Tournament!
Only a few spots remain, and sponsorship opportunities are going quickly for the 2 nd Annual CARS Golf Tournament taking place on September 15 th at Beaconsfield Golf...
PM announces expanded and modernized Free Trade Agreement with Israel
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that negotiations toward an expanded and modernized Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement (CIFTA) have concluded... To view the...
NDP's Thomas Mulcair says 'there is hope' for manufacturing sector
CAMBRIDGE, ONT. — New Democrat Leader Thomas Mulcair wants to convince Canadians the key to a healthier economy, at least when it comes to job creation in the...
CP posts record quarterly OR and net income
Canadian Pacific Railway on July 21, 2015 posted its highest-ever net income and lowest-ever operating ratio for a second quarter... To view the full article please click...
Via Rail and Greyhound may team up with shared Edmonton depot
EDMONTON - Greyhound is looking at putting its new Edmonton bus depot next to the Via Rail Canada station, a city official said Monday... To view the full article please...
Major job losses hit Canada's rail sector
CALGARY - Up to 900 people are expected to lose their jobs at Canada's two largest railways due to falling shipments of oil, grain and coal... To view the full article...
Canada needs to expand crude oil market: Natural Resources Minister
HALIFAX—Natural Resources Minister Greg Rickford says Canada needs to expand its market opportunities for crude oil now that a deal on Iran’s nuclear program is expected...
Port of Quebec to undergo $60 million upgrade
QUEBEC CITY, Que.—More than $60 million in federal funding has been allotted for a new deep water multi-purpose terminal at the Port of Quebec... To view the full article...
CN Rail profit rises, sticks with full-year forecast
Canadian National Railway Co. reported stronger than expected second-quarter earnings and said it continues to expect double-digit growth in earnings per share for the full...
Ontario nominates Ring of Fire infrastructure for Build Canada funding
Ontario is formally asking the federal government to match its $1-billion transportation infrastructure investment in the Ring of Fire... To view the full article please...
Registration is now open for the 2015 National Railway Day Conference!!!
November 7th marks National Railway Day in Canada. This was the day the last spike was driven into the Canadian Pacific Railway at Craigellachie, British Columbia in 1885....