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Vancouver looks to Los Angeles for insight on transit referendum
A sales tax is not the ideal way to pay for transit, but it is the most politically saleable, says the leader of one of the continent’s most successful pro-transit...
US can’t apply ‘Buy America’ rule in Canada, officials say
Ottawa cried foul Monday over Washington’s insistence on using only American steel for its renovation of a ferry terminal on Canadian soil... To view full article click here
Metrolink CEO DePallo resigns
Metrolink Chief Executive Officer Michael DePallo has announced he will step down from his post Jan. 2 to "pursue other opportunities." To view full article click here
Canadian manufacturing sales fall to $52.7 billion in October: Statistics Canada
OTTAWA – Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales fell 0.6 per in October to $52.7 billion, the second drop this year.... To view full article click here
Energy diversification a priority
The key U.S. global marker price for crude has fallen from over $105 a barrel in June to under $70 a barrel, a plunge not experienced since the global recession of 2008... To...
Manitoba forecast to be No. 2 in GDP growth
Manitoba will be one of the leaders in economic growth next year, according to the latest forecast from RBC.... To view full article click here
Canada’s transport minister insists DRIC bridge will open on schedule
Canada’s transportation minister insisted Friday the planned $2.1-billion Detroit River International Crossing will not be delayed despite Washington’s failure this week to...
Ottawa threatens to block Buy America rules in Canada
The federal government is threatening to invoke a rarely used anti-sanctions law to block the U.S. from imposing Buy America rules in Canada... To view full article click...
FRA green-lights CBOSS PTC
The Federal Railroad Administration has given Caltrain the green light to proceed..... To view full article click here.
Rail safety summit with Lisa Raitt, U.S. counterpart slated for Ottawa
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt is expected to host her U.S. counterpart in Ottawa next week to discuss rail safety... To view the full article please click here.
Toronto RER plan moves forward
AN update on plans to establish regular-interval all-day services on commuter rail lines... To view the full article please click here.
Freight traffic gets good December start
North American freight rail traffic notched gains over comparable 2013 levels... To view the full article please click here.