Transportation

Gone 10 years, passenger rail could return if funding is put in place

The Algoma Central Railway passenger service was closed 10 years ago after the federal government ceased a $2.2-million annual subsidy to operate it. If a new replacement Bear Train is put into service, it will require closer to $7 million per year to operate

Dec 13, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

Cleanup continues on contaminated soil around North Bay airport

Soil with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) will be excavated and removed

Dec 11, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Porter’s jet service arrives in Thunder Bay

Roundtrip flights between Thunder Bay and Toronto running three times weekly

Dec 11, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

Electric vehicle symposium returns to Sudbury in May

Fourth edition of the event to be held at Cambrian College

Dec 10, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Port of Thunder Bay enjoying 'generational' cargo records

The port is seeing cargo volumes that were last achieved about 40 years ago

Dec 10, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

EllisDon chosen as contractor to build passenger rail platforms

Infrastructure being built across northeastern Ontario will enable return of Northlander

Dec 6, 2024 3:35 PM Read more >

MPP wants mandatory winter driving training for new truck drivers

Recent collisions highlight the urgency for stricter standards, says Guy Bourgouin

Dec 4, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Rossport marina to close this week for infrastructure renewal

A major piece of the Rossport Marina revitalization project underway

Dec 4, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Northeastern Ontario passenger rail advocates pitching new plan to restore service

Groups propose weekend service between Sault Ste. Marie and Oba

Dec 3, 2024 11:16 AM Read more >

Temporary bridge installed to restore First Nation’s outside travel

Ginoogaming says state of emergency remains in place until permanent bridge is built

Dec 2, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >