Skip to content

Transportation

Community waits for new short-line operator

Community waits for new short-line operator

Canadian Pacific Railway expects to have a new short-line operator in place to continue rail service on the Ottawa Valley Railway in northeastern Ontario.
Terrace Bay entrepreneurs take kayak cargo carrier to market

Terrace Bay entrepreneurs take kayak cargo carrier to market

It was garbage left behind by careless paddlers on the Slate Islands in Lake Superior that planted the seed for an innovative idea in an entrepreneurial Terrace Bay couple.
Down to the wire if North Bay will land Dornier

Down to the wire if North Bay will land Dornier

Dornier Seaplane Company could announce as early as next week North Bay or St.-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que. will be the site of an assembly plant for its all-composite, twin-engined amphibious aircraft.
Sudbury business advances deep mine technology with Vale Inco

Sudbury business advances deep mine technology with Vale Inco

By 2010, Kelly Lake may be the site of a brand new technologically advanced Vale Inco mine.
Porter Airlines soars into Sudbury

Porter Airlines soars into Sudbury

After veiled hints at spreading its wings through northeastern Ontario, Porter Airlines has officially announced its expansion into the Sudbury market.
North Bay on short list for seaplane assembly plant

North Bay on short list for seaplane assembly plant

North Bay Mayor Vic Fedeli said his northeastern Ontario city has “50/50 shot” of landing a world leading assembly plant seaplane company. The city's Aerospace Park is on a short list with St.
City spearheads effort to keep short line railway beyond 2010

City spearheads effort to keep short line railway beyond 2010

Supporters of a northeastern Ontario short line railway are laying the groundwork to keep a vital Sault Ste. Marie-to-Sudbury transportation link open past next year. The City of Sault Ste.
Wasaya Airways high on personal growth

Wasaya Airways high on personal growth

Given its unique ownership structure, it's perhaps no surprise that Thunder Bay-based Wasaya Airways LP places a strong emphasis on personal development, particularly among First Nations staff.
White River mill has new life

White River mill has new life

The Township of White River is known for many unusual things. There's a giant roadside thermometer along the Trans-Canada Highway professing this northwestern Ontario community of 840 as being the coldest spot in Canada.
Dryden airport prepares for the future

Dryden airport prepares for the future

If new business is coming over the horizon, Dryden airport manager George Friesen wants to be prepared.