Transportation
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Growing number of trucker vacancies adds to ‘tremendous’ supply chain pressuresThere are about 20,000 vacant truck driver positions this year, but that number could double by 2023, according to Trucking HR Canada and the Canadian Trucking Alliance.EconomyOct 20
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Megabus ramps up London-Toronto service with Western University stopOne-way trips for the service start at $24.99, which adds up to more than $60 for a round trip when factoring in taxes, booking fees and potential fees for reserving seats.CanadaSep 29
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Over 50% of commercial vehicles recently inspected in Edmonton deemed a risk to others: policeThe Edmonton Police Service says a recent inspection blitz on commercial vehicles in the city resulted in 52 per cent of the vehicles being declared "out of service."TrafficSep 18
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Most HSR routes resuming pre-pandemic service in September along with PRESTO price hikeSome bus routes will return to pre-pandemic service while others will be modified as part of a city transit strategy that was halted in 2020.TrafficAug 17
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Wolfe Island ferry construction leaves islanders waitingA number of factors are leading to traffic tie-ups at the Wolfe Island Ferry. The delays are leading to long wait times for residents and tourists.CanadaJul 28
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Councillors keen on making London, Ont. a regional transportation hubThe pitch from two council members comes amid a shifting transportation landscape in the region, fuelled in part by Greyhound's shut down in Canada and a recent pledge from Ottawa.PoliticsJul 28
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Saint John family hopes to raise funds for accessible vanThe Webb family need $75,000 for an accessible van to help their daughter Gemma, who has cerebral palsy, travel comfortably for treatment at the IWK in Halifax.HealthJul 25
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Feds pledge to improve passenger rail in London region, but details remain down the trackThe federal government is working to determine how passenger rail in southwestern Ontario may be improved to provide better service, according to Canada's transport minister.PoliticsJul 21
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CN Rail nearly doubles revenue in Q2 2021 as COVID-19 recovery buildsRevenue for the three months ended June 30 was $3.60 billion, up from $3.21 billion the previous quarter.CanadaJul 20
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Over $500 million from 3 governments earmarked for Hamilton’s public transit infrastructureJoint federal, provincial and municipal funding tied to Ottawa's Investing in Canada plan will support seven transit projects in Hamilton.EconomyJul 19
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