St Lawrence Seaway
Federal government to enlist private boats to assist with icebreaking in northern N.B.
Similar arrangements are already in place on the St. Lawrence Seaway and on the Great Lakes Continue reading
St. Lawrence Seaway marks 60 years of business
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
The St. Lawrence Seaway which helps navigate cargo vessels from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes is 60 years old. Continue reading
Historic naval ship HMCS Oriole arrives in Kingston
By Mike Postovit Videographer
The Royal Canadian Navy ship sailed into town on Thursday night and is touring the Great Lakes as well as the St. Lawrence Seaway. Continue reading
Lost Villages of the St. Lawrence River, Canada’s Atlantis
By Paul Soucy Videographer
Nine communities were flooded over in the 1950s during the construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway. The Lost Villages Historical Society keeps their memory alive. Continue reading
American warship stuck in Montreal since December resumes trip home
A spokeswoman for the Navy said officials decided to wait until weather conditions improved before allowing the ship to continue its journey to Mayport, Fla., out of concern for the safety of the ship and crew. Continue reading
Newly commissioned U.S. combat ship stuck in Montreal due to icy conditions
A newly commissioned Navy warship will be wintering in Montreal after its journey to Florida was interrupted by cold and ice. Continue reading
Major construction planned for Mercier Bridge but timing still unclear
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
Half the Mercier Bridge is going to be torn down and replaced at an estimated cost of $300 million. But it remains unclear when the work is going to happen in a crowded construction schedule. Continue reading
Great Lakes agency asks Ottawa for infrastructure spending for two icebreakers
Shippers on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway want the Canadian government to fund a couple of new heavy icebreakers for the waterways, possibly using money from its widely touted infrastructure program. Continue reading
Mercier Bridge construction snarling traffic
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
Tens of thousands of daily drivers over the Mercier Bridge will have to pack a lot of patience as they cross until the repair work ends in mid-August. Continue reading
30 hurt when Toronto-bound cruise ship hits lock wall in St. Lawrence Seaway
Authorities say 30 people were injured when a cruise ship crashed into a wall in a lock on the St. Lawrence Seaway last night. Continue reading