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CPKC freight train derailment west of KamloopsContainment booms are set-up on Kamloops Lake in the Interior, after a freight train derailed Saturday night. The railway, formerly known as Canadian Pacific, says four of the cars are loaded with fuel and some of it has leaked. Grace Ke reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCNov 2, 2025
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Trudeau ‘decided to reward bad faith’ in CPKC, CN Rail labour dispute: SinghOne day after pulling the plug on the Liberal-NDP supply-and-confidence agreement, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh told reporters how he would have approached the “suspect” labour dispute with CN Rail and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) that briefly impacted Canadian railways in late August. Singh said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “decided to reward bad faith of...CanadaSep 5, 2024
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CN, CPKC rail service resumes after 4-day shutdownAfter four days of no service, Canadian National (CN) Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) trains are back on the rails across Canada. Heather Yourex-West reports on the relief from Canadians who rely on the railways, how much the disruption cost the economy, and the uncertainty about how long the network will remain operational.Global NationalAug 26, 2024
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Saskatchewan bracing for railroad strike which could have billion-dollar impactSaskatchewan is sounding the alarm as a railway strike is only days away if an agreement between the CN and Canadian Pacific railways and their unions is not reached.Global News at 5 ReginaAug 19, 2024
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How historic rail shutdown is affecting CanadiansWhile the federal government has imposed binding arbitration to try to get Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and Canadian National (CN) Railway trains back on track as soon as possible, even a short shutdown is hitting millions of Canadians hard. Heather Yourex-West looks at the consequences for workers, consumers, and commuters.Global NationalAug 22, 2024
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Global National: Aug. 22The federal government is ordering Canadian National (CN) Railway, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and the Teamsters union to binding arbitration, capping off a tumultuous day that saw Canada’s two main railways lock out employees simultaneously for the first time. What this means for the labour dispute, and how the first day of the lockout...Global NationalAug 22, 2024
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What does binding arbitration mean for Canada’s rail shutdown?The federal government is ordering Canadian National (CN) Railway, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and the Teamsters union to binding arbitration, capping off a tumultuous day that saw Canada’s two main railways lock out employees simultaneously for the first time. Mackenzie Gray explains what this means for the labour dispute.Global NationalAug 22, 2024
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Canada rail shutdown: Labour minister orders binding arbitration to resume railway operationsAfter a temporary shutdown due to labour disputes between the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference and Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National Railway, Minister of Labour Steven MacKinnon has intervened to order the resumption of activities and the implementation of a binding arbitration process. The minister has used his authority under Section 107 of the...CanadaAug 22, 2024
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Global News at 6 Saskatoon: August 15A railway strike is only a week away if an agreement between the CN and Canadian Pacific railways and their unions is not reached, and as Mackenzie Mazankowski reports, the Saskatchewan government is stressing how harmful this will be for farmers in the province. Plus – experts say smoky conditions can impact cattle’s health, if...Global News at 5 SaskatoonAug 15, 2024
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Global National: Aug. 21Five more bodies have been found from the wreck of the Bayesian superyacht that sank off the coast of Sicily, Italy during an intense storm. The factors that could have triggered the catastrophic chain of events. An unprecedented labour stoppage is imminent for Canada’s two main railway companies, as workers from both Canadian Pacific Kansas...Global NationalAug 21, 2024
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How rail work stoppage could affect Canadian farmers, agricultureCanadian farmers are already at the mercy of the weather, and now they are bracing for a looming labour stoppage from both of Canada’s most important rail networks, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and Canadian National (CN) Railway. Heather Yourex-West speaks with farmers about how this would affect their livelihoods and the agriculture industry.Global NationalAug 21, 2024
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Government of Saskatchewan stresses ‘critical impact’ a looming rail strike will haveA railway strike is only a week away if an agreement between the CN and Canadian Pacific railways and their unions is not reached, and as Mackenzie Mazankowski reports, the Saskatchewan government is stressing how harmful this will be for farmers in the province.Global News at 5 SaskatoonAug 15, 2024
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Rail labour dispute: CN, CPKC work stoppage imminentAn unprecedented labour stoppage is imminent for Canada’s two main railway companies, as workers from both Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and Canadian National (CN) Railway prepare to walk off the job. Mackenzie Gray reports on the pressure to get a deal done, the pessimism over a last-second compromise, and the potentially costly consequences for...Global NationalAug 21, 2024
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Canada on the brink of massive railway stoppageAfter months of talks between Canada’s two main rail companies and the Teamsters union, both Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National Railway are on the verge of work stoppages that could deal a huge blow to the economy. Mackenzie Gray explains what’s stalled negotiations for a new labour agreement, and what’s at stake for...Global NationalAug 19, 2024
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Rail labour dispute could disrupt supply chain, affect commutersStrike action is looming from both of Canada’s biggest and busiest rail networks, as Canadian National (CN) Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) trains will soon grind to a halt. Mackenzie Gray looks at how a potential labour dispute will derail the delivery of goods and affect more than 30,000 commuters in Canada’s three...Global NationalAug 20, 2024
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Train derailment causes fuel leak in southern AlbertaOn Wednesday morning, the engine of a Canadian Pacific Railway train left the tracks near Barons, Alta., resulting in several empty cars derailing and some diesel fuel spillage. Eloise Therien has more on what this meant for highway travel and public safety.Dec 29, 2021
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Oil cars continue to burn at site of Saskatchewan CP train derailmentCanadian Pacific Railway said it is working with local officials to mitigate the damage after a train derailment near Guernsey, Sask.Global News Morning ReginaFeb 7, 2020
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Historic Swiss-style community for sale for $2.3 million in southeastern B.C.A historic Swiss-style community in southeastern B.C. is up for sale for $2.3 million. Edelweiss Village in Golden contains the six original homes built by the Canadian Pacific Railway between 1910 and 1912 to house Swiss guides and their families.Global News Hour at 6 BCMar 7, 2022
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Footage of fatal train derailment near Field, B.C.Mon, Feb 4: Footage from Global’s Nancy Hixt Monday shows the train derailment that killed three Canadian Pacific Railway employees near Field, B.C.Feb 4, 2019
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Looming CP Rail lockout could worsen supply chain issues in AlbertaRoughly 3,000 employees of Canadian Pacific Railway could be off the job early Sunday morning. CP Rail has issued a 72-hour notice of its plan to lock out workers. Nicole Stillger has more on the potential fallout in Alberta.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonMar 17, 2022