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Crude prices wild card for railways in 2015
MONTREAL – Volatility in energy prices is expected to be a “wild card” for Canadian railways... To view the full article please click here.
Canada-Korea trade agreement to create jobs, says minister
According to a release from the federal government, 90 per cent of Canada's current exports to South Korea are now duty-free... To view the full article please click here.
Locked out Southern Railway workers 'dig in'
A shortline railway company that moves freight around the Lower Mainland is behind picket lines... To view the full article please click here.
B.C., Ontario to have turtle race for fastest growing province title
TORONTO—Falling oil prices will shift the balance of power among Canada’s provinces this year... To view the full article please click here.
Wynne-Harper meeting ‘constructive’ but ended with no solid commitments
It took quiet talks between Ontario officials and their federal counterparts to pave the way for a thawing of relations... To view the full article please click here.
Report claims cheaper crude may benefit Canadian economy
Perhaps an era of cheap crude won’t be so bad for Canada after all... To view the full article please click here.
Harper and Wynne meet in Toronto after more than a year
Stephen Harper has ended his freeze-out of Kathleen Wynne, meeting with her Monday for the first time in more than a year... To view the full article please click here.
Global high-speed rail market continues strong growth trend, BCC Research says
The global market for high-speed rail likely increased 9.5 percent to $112 billion in 2014 compared with 2013... To view the full article please click here.
Morgan Stanley Unit Agrees to Sell Montreal Gateway Terminals
A unit of Morgan Stanley has agreed to sell Montreal Gateway Terminals Partnership... To view the full article please click here.
Vancouver transit plebiscite set for spring
Voters in the Vancouver, B.C., metropolitan area will vote by mail... To view the full article please click here.
Low oil prices unlikely to hurt railroads as costs decline and economy boosts other shipments
The stunning collapse in oil prices over the past several months won't derail the railroads' profit engine... To view the full article please click here.
Mexico to publish preliminary terms for new high-speed rail tender
Mexico will publish preliminary terms on January 14 for a US$3.75 billion high-speed train contract that was abruptly cancelled in November... To view the full article please...