Category Archives: Transport
New Brunswick premier urges truck drivers to get a COVID-19 vaccination
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's premier is urging truck drivers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible, but the head of a regional trucking association says it's not that simple. Blaine Higgs told reporters Tuesday only about 800 of
How Ottawa’s financial aid package for Air Canada compares to the auto sector bailout
The federal government's blockbuster financial aid plan for Air Canada amid the COVID-19 pandemic shares similarities — and stark differences — with its contribution to the bailout of two Detroit automakers during the global financial crisis more than ...
How Ottawa’s financial aid package for Air Canada compares to the auto sector bailout
The federal government's blockbuster financial aid plan for Air Canada amid the COVID-19 pandemic shares similarities — and stark differences — with its contribution to the bailout of two Detroit automakers during the global financial crisis more than ...
How Ottawa’s financial aid package for Air Canada compares to the auto sector bailout
The federal government's blockbuster financial aid plan for Air Canada amid the COVID-19 pandemic shares similarities — and stark differences — with its contribution to the bailout of two Detroit automakers during the global financial crisis more than ...
How Ottawa’s financial aid package for Air Canada compares to the auto sector bailout
The federal government's blockbuster financial aid plan for Air Canada amid the COVID-19 pandemic shares similarities — and stark differences — with its contribution to the bailout of two Detroit automakers during the global financial crisis more than ...
Trudeau, O’Toole, demand accountability as Iranian officials indicted for PS752 crash
OTTAWA — Ten officials have been indicted in Iran over the 2020 military shootdown of a Ukrainian passenger plane that killed 176 people, but the move did nothing to quell Canadian demands for accountability Tuesday.More than 100 of the 176
Transat AT shares plunge in first trading after Air Canada pulls plug on takeover
TORONTO — Transat AT shares plunged as much as 22.6 per cent in the first day of trading after Air Canada pulled the plug on its takeover of the Montreal-based tour operator over Europe's unwillingness to approve the deal.Transat shares
Air Canada, Transat call off $190 million deal after European approval denied
Transat AT is considering its options after a deal that would have seen Canada's largest airline acquire its smaller travel rival officially died on Friday with word that Air Canada had come to a mutual agreement with Transat to terminate
CP Rail facing little opposition so far to deal for U.S. railway as it shows support
TORONTO — Canadian Pacific Railway is facing scant opposition so far over its US$25-billion bid for Kansas City Southern in a turn of events from prior takeover efforts. Wasatch Railroad Contractors, a rail-oriented business in Wyoming, made the initia...
Owner of Billy Bishop airport looking for private sector investor, operator
TORONTO — The owner of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is looking for a private sector investor to operate the downtown island airport as the industry continues to struggle from the impact of COVID-19. PortsToronto issued a request for interest Tuesd...