Transportation

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.

Aug 18, 2009 6:54 PM Read more >

Dryden airport prepares for the future

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

Aug 4, 2009 12:41 PM Read more >

'Clock is ticking' on Northern Ontario short-line railway

A group of industry reps and government leaders are under a tight deadline to scrape together enough money to keep the Huron Central Railway running for another year in northeastern Ontario. After a delegation from Sault Ste.

Jul 31, 2009 7:28 PM Read more >

Huron Central Railway closure looks likely

The prospect of keeping a vital rail link open between Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury does not look good. The Huron Central Railway (HCRY) appears to be making good on its intention to terminate rail service to the Sault by Aug.

Jul 29, 2009 6:47 PM Read more >

Sault Ste. Marie mobilizes to save short-line railway

A delegation of community and industry leaders are traveling to Montreal this week to make a last-ditch effort to keep a vital rail link open in northeastern Ontario. Joe Fratesi, the City of Sault Ste.

Jul 21, 2009 8:04 PM Read more >

Timmins highways to be improved

Highways in the Timmins area will be improved with the award of three major rehabilitation contracts by the province. Highway 11 near Val Rita will undergo major work including a realignment of the road and replacement of the Opasatika River Bridge.

Jul 20, 2009 5:29 PM Read more >

Thunder Bay Bombardier lands $21M contract

Bombardier Transportation has signed a $21-million contract to build seven bi-level commuter cars for Vancouver's West Coast Express at the company's Thunder Bay plant.

Jul 8, 2009 12:38 PM Read more >

North to see highway improvements

The Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry announced July 6 that five major highway constructions projects throughout Northern Ontario.

Jul 8, 2009 12:37 PM Read more >

Exploration keeps Kenora chopper firm flying

Mineral exploration in northwestern Ontario is driving the growth of a Kenora helicopter company. Bart Stevenson, president of Forest Helicopters Inc., said despite a tough economy, the demand for airborne work is “better than what we expected.

Jul 8, 2009 12:37 PM Read more >

Exploration keeps Kenora chopper firm flying

Mineral exploration in northwestern Ontario is driving the growth of a Kenora helicopter company. Bart Stevenson, president of Forest Helicopters Inc., said despite a tough economy, the demand for airborne work is “better than what we expected.

Jul 6, 2009 7:22 PM Read more >