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ONTC to be divested

ONTC to be divested

The provincial government has announced the divestment of the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC).
5th Wheel Training Institute provides variety of programs

5th Wheel Training Institute provides variety of programs

Truck driver training school has evolved to include multiple roles, industries
New four-lane highway bypasses Estaire

New four-lane highway bypasses Estaire

The remains of the old two-lane Hwy. 69 from Sudbury to Estaire is anything but busy these days. The new alignment has successfully redirected traffic around Estaire, and no longer through it.
Porter wings into the Sault

Porter wings into the Sault

Add Sault Ste. Marie to Porter Airlines’ ever-expanding list of destinations. Robert Deluce, president and CEO of the Toronto-based regional air carrier is making good on his 2006 commitment to return to his Northern Ontario roots.
Budd baggage car ready for peak season

Budd baggage car ready for peak season

Keep an eye on VIA Rail’s line for the newly-refurbished Budd baggage car, expected to arrive sometime in May 2011.
Air charter service looking to finalize a deal to provide air transportation to communities.

Air charter service looking to finalize a deal to provide air transportation to communities.

After years of research and preparation, John Godfrey is potentially a few months away from operating a community-owned air service in Northern Ontario.
Sudbury airport plans to attract investment

Sudbury airport plans to attract investment

Shovels will be in the ground at the Greater Sudbury Airport this summer as part of a new infrastructure expansion project designed to attract more companies and more jobs.
North Bay make moves to grow aerospace business

North Bay make moves to grow aerospace business

North Bay is promoting its airport as a “gateway to opportunity.
Confederation College on track with railway conductors program

Confederation College on track with railway conductors program

A high retirement rate has Canada’s railways stepping up their search to restock their workforce.
Repairs coming for short-line railroad

Repairs coming for short-line railroad

There was plenty of political backslapping this fall surrounding a federal-provincial commitment to invest $33 million in the Huron Central Railway.