Transportation

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Fatigue kills, take a break. Kenora Mayor Len Compton has viewed those highway signs that greet motorists entering northwestern Ontario from Manitoba.

William Brehl, president of the Teamster's Canada Rail Conference, Maintenance of Way Employees Division, said the demise of the Huron Central Railway (HCRY) could signal a domino effect for other rail operations that serve the North.

Canadian Pacific Railway would consider abandoning a 305-km long track between Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury if an answer can't be found to replace a short line railway that is discontinuing service this summer.