Government of Canada funds new projects through another round of Transit-Secure
MONTREAL The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced new projects to enhance rail and transit security under Transit-Secure, the Government of Canada’s $80-million passenger rail and urban transit security contribution program.
Mind yourself at seal hunt, Canada warns Watson
Canada’s fisheries minister is cautioning one of the world’s best-known anti-sealers to be on his best behaviour.
Government of Canada to fund expansion at border crossing facility in Lacolle, Quebec
OTTAWA The Government of Canada will commit $10 million to expand the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) facilities at the Lacolle-Champlain border crossing, one of the ten busiest Canada-United States border crossings. The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.
Labrador City operating room back in business
The operating room at the only hospital in western Labrador has returned to normal after being closed for some surgeries since January because it was too cold.
Mississauga bus rapid transit keeps moving forward
MISSISSAUGA The Mississauga bus rapid transit (BRT) project continued to move forward today with the official signing of contribution agreements between the Government of Canada, the City of Mississauga, GO Transit and the Province of Ontario.
DFO delays issuing seal hunt observer permits
Animal rights groups are being held back from watching the official start of the annual East Coast seal hunt.
Poison fumes leak prompts Marine Atlantic lifeboat upgrade
A federal Crown corporation is upgrading its lifeboats following a mock disaster in western Newfoundland last fall that turned into a genuine emergency.
Feds, province to be asked for more harbour cleanup cash
The three municipalities involved in cleaning up St. John’s harbour want more cash to cover their costs.
Oil hits $107 US after saboteurs hit Iraqi pipeline
Oil prices jumped higher on Thursday after saboteurs bombed a key Iraqi pipeline, worsening supply jitters caused by a report on U.S. oil inventories the day before.
