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Passenger rail service cut mobilizes MP, tourism industry

Passenger rail service cut mobilizes MP, tourism industry

A Northern Ontario MP is questioning Canadian National Railway’s (CN) decision and timing to cancel passenger service in northeastern Ontario this spring. North America`s largest rail carrier quietly notified the mayors of Hearst and Sault Ste.
Politicos wade in on CN passenger service cut

Politicos wade in on CN passenger service cut

Sault Ste. Marie MP Bryan Hayes is calling on Canadian National Railway (CN) to reverse or delay its decision to cancel passenger service between the Sault and Hearst .
CN to cut passenger service to Hearst

CN to cut passenger service to Hearst

Canadian National Railway (CN) is cutting passenger service between Sault Ste. Marie and Hearst. The rail carrier blames Ottawa for cutting a subsidy needed to keep the service operating. The service will no longer operate after March 30.
WestJet Encore takes off from Thunder Bay

WestJet Encore takes off from Thunder Bay

Calgary-based WestJet announced Jan. 20 it will launch its Encore service of Q400 flights between Toronto and Thunder Bay , and Thunder Bay and Winnipeg this summer.
Manitoulin Transport opens new Saskatchewan terminal

Manitoulin Transport opens new Saskatchewan terminal

Manitoulin Transport , which is headquartered in Gore Bay on Manitoulin Island, has opened a new terminal in Saskatchewan to enable greater shipping capacity. Located on an 8.

Ex-FedNor Tony airdrops cash to Parry Sound

Almost a half-million dollars from Ottawa landed at the Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport, Jan. 15. FedNor funding of $496,650 will be used to extend airport road, water, sewer, hydro and fire suppression services.
Hoverbarge proposed for year-round access to Ring of Fire

Hoverbarge proposed for year-round access to Ring of Fire

While the battle over the mode and route of a fixed transportation link to Northern Ontario’s mineral-rich Ring of Fire drags on, a novel means of transporting construction material and equipment into the remote, waterlogged James Bay lowlands is bei

Sault airport gets terminal, security upgrades

Funding from the province will allow for upgrades at the Sault Ste. Marie airport. The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp. announced it was providing the Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corp.
Manitoulin Transport continues steady growth

Manitoulin Transport continues steady growth

Manitoulin Transport has added to its fleet once again, acquiring Smooth Freight Ltd. of Brandon, Manitoba.
MTO in midst of pan-Northern transportation strategy

MTO in midst of pan-Northern transportation strategy

A provincial plan to access the Ring of Fire may be lacking, but for almost three years the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has been quietly working on a major pan-northern planning exercise to support future regional economic development.