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Pilot Project Expands Transit Service For Antigonish, Bridgewater, Pictou
Sept. 13, 2024 Public transit will soon become an easier and more affordable choice for people in Antigonish, Bridgewater and Pictou. “Our roads are getting busier and busier and they’re often filled with vehicles occupied by one person going to work, school, shops and services they need for their daily lives,” said Tory Rushton, Minister […]
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Prohibition Creek Access Road Phase 1 opens to the public
September 9, 2024 Construction of phase one of the Prohibition Creek Access Road (PCAR) is complete and open for public use. This first section of PCAR is a 6.7-kilometre stretch of new all-season highway from Canyon Creek to Christina Creek, south of Norman Wells. Combined with the previously built Canyon Creek All-Season Access Road, there […]
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Riding, rolling, strolling toward healthier communities
Sept. 3, 2024 VICTORIA – Communities throughout British Columbia are invited to make active transportation an even better option for people to get around. The B.C. Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant program opened its 2024-25 intake on Sept. 3, 2024, inviting First Nations and local governments to apply for support for projects that promote healthy, affordable […]
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It’s past time to revive Western Canada’s dying passenger trains – National Post
Aug 29, 2024 Douglas Todd: They’re fun. They’re ecological. They’re so Canadian. But Ottawa no longer really cares about passenger trains to most towns and cities — especially in the Western provinces. Passenger trains. Freight trains. I’ve got to admit I like them. They seem so Canadian. At least they used to. Trains no longer […]
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Landing attempt during strong crosswinds led to 2021 lateral runway excursion in Sanikiluaq, Nunavut
Dorval, Quebec, 22 August 2024 — Today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released its investigation report (A21Q0131) into the 2021 lateral runway excursion involving a Beechcraft King Air B200 in Sanikiluaq, Nunavut. On December 17, 2021, the aircraft, operated by Keewatin Air LP, was on a medical evacuation flight from Winnipeg, Manitoba to Sanikiluaq, […]
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Iqaluit Deep Sea Port Officially Opens
Iqaluit, Nunavut – Today, the Government of Canada, along with the Government of Nunavut and community members celebrated the grand opening of the Iqaluit Deep Sea Port. “This is a landmark moment for Nunavut’s transportation sector. The Iqaluit port is the first of its kind in our territory,” said David Akeeagok, Minister of Economic Development […]
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NTI Announces Snowmobile and ATV Draws For Every Nunavut Community
(July 22, 2024 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) In celebration of Nunavut Day, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) is pleased to announce a Territory-wide Snowmobile and All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Draw for Nunavut Inuit and encourages beneficiaries to update their enrolment information to ensure they are entered correctly in the draw. Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will have […]
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The largest public transit investment in Canadian history
July 17, 2024 Public transit shortens commute times, grows our economy, and helps keep our air clean. For many Canadians – especially Millennials and Gen Z, who frequently use public transit – it’s an affordable option to get around. As we build more homes faster, public transit is also key to connecting communities and making […]
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The Government of Canada invests in marine industry’s transition to green ship technology
From: Transport Canada July 16, 2024 Climate change is increasing in severity and frequency and putting our communities at risk. Transport Canada is taking action to address the environmental impacts of marine shipping through its green shipping corridors program. Today, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, […]
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Highway upgrades keep people safe, improve services to First Nations
July 15, 2024 VICTORIA – The Province and Energy and Natural Resources Canada are investing $195 million in Tahltan territory, enhancing road safety and reliability, opening up better access to more services for First Nations and local communities, as well as for critical minerals development. “Mining is a part of our culture and economy. For […]
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