Transportation

Drew Duquette hired from CP Rail to oversee rail freight, mechanical and refurbishment shops

Pandemic lockdown, economic restrictions result in fewer railcar loadings

31 workers are losing their jobs due to system-wide changes

Airports on Manitoulin Island, Hornepayne see runway upgrades, better lighting, new terminal building

Questions remain if Buy America policy, U.S. defense department rules will allow Canadian firms to fully participate in US$922.4-million project

Thunder Bay International Airport officials say the effects of the pandemic will be felt for years, not weeks

Regional Community Airports of Canada also wants increase in capital assistance program

Additional space to help accommodate increased shipments

Purpose-of-travel restrictions relaxed, effective June 12

Service on Moosonee-to-Cochrane route will return with limited frequency on June 25