Transportation
Goodyear ordered to pay US$6.7M for death from exploding tire
Garbage truck driver killed when a tire he was inflating exploded.
New Flyer announces additional 110 buses for Washington
New buses provides increases passenger capacity to 115 people.
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Nova Bus delivers two electric buses to CUTRIC project
Integrated battery system delivers better fuel economy, while reducing maintenance costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
Judge sides with American Airlines over worker slowdown
Judge found merit in statistics compiled by American showing that workers took longer to fix planes and delayed more tasks.
Ottawa fines two coast guard ships for speeding in right whale protection zone
Since early June, eight right whales have died in Canadian waters, the worst death toll since 2017.
Bombardier to invest up to US$300 million more this year on rail division capacity
Announcement comes as the Montreal-based company reports a $36-million net loss.
International shipping under the microscope as whale death toll grows
Examinations of five of the carcasses showed three of them had injuries consistent with ship strikes.
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Extreme weather: Avoid its effect on transportation
Ten tips for managing its impact on your supply chain.
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Federal Liberals, Ontario Tories blame each other for Bombardier layoffs
Both point to transportation projects that could have secured work for the Thunder Bay plant.
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Bombardier laying off 550 workers at Thunder Bay railcar plant
Local Unifor president fears more job losses beyond the initial layoffs as the contracts wind down.
Bombardier to appeal Brazil ruling over alleged bidding infractions
$175 million in fines levied against a “cartel” that the tribunal found manipulated at least 26 tenders between 1999 and 2013.
Trudeau expected to confirm federal funding for Montreal’s metro extension
Federal money would help finance the $4.5 billion project to extend the city’s blue line by five metro stops.
Transport Canada implements speed limits following death of another right whale
Feds will issue a fine of up to $25,000 to those who fail to follow the speed limit.
Infrastructure bank gives Via $55M for work on multibillion dollar project
It is the first time the agency has handed out money without an expectation of repayment.
Infrastructure agency to pitch in to help move along Via Rail project: sources
Rail company wants to build a multibillion-dollar new network of dedicated passenger-rail lines in Ontario and Quebec.
