Infrastructure Confederation Bridge closed on night of May 13 May 11, 2023 The Confederation Bridge that connects Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick will be closed to all traffic, except for emergency vehicles, on May 13, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.,…
Equipment Renewable energy investments need to grow fourfold: Accelera president May 5, 2023 The goal of zero emissions comes at a cost, and the president of Cummins’ e-mobility business says related investments are still far short of where they need to be. “Investments…
Infrastructure Manitoba to spend $33.5M on Trans-Canada Highway upgrades May 3, 2023 Manitoba will invest nearly $33.5 million on a section of the Trans-Canada Highway on the western outskirts of Winnipeg. The section of the highway through the Rural Municipality of Headingley…
Infrastructure Canada, Newfoundland invest $306M to expand Trans-Canada Highway May 2, 2023 The federal and Newfoundland and Labrador governments announced an investment of up to $306 million to expand the Trans-Canada Highway. Dominic LeBlanc, minister of intergovernmental affairs, infrastructure and communities, Seamus…
Infrastructure Daimler partners to build commercial EV charging network April 28, 2023 Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has partnered with NextEra Energy Resources and BlackRock Alternatives to develop a charging network for electric commercial vehicles. Dubbed Greenlane, the joint venture will design,…
Infrastructure Plentiful, serviced truck parking is a basic human dignity April 27, 2023 It was time to deliver a message to the prime minister’s doorstep. About 20,000 people had applied their names to a shared call for more truck parking, highlighting the role…
Infrastructure Funding to support electric, alternative options at Prince Rupert April 25, 2023 The Port of Prince Rupert will be the latest facility to leverage funds from the Integrated Marketplace, which helps B.C. companies produce and sell green technology locally – in this…
Infrastructure Prairie provinces partner to boost transport of goods April 14, 2023 The Prairie provinces – Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba – joined forces to to advance economic corridors and support the movement of products within Western Canada and to various markets.
Infrastructure Love’s to spend $1 billion on truck stop upgrades April 10, 2023 Love’s Travel Stops says it will invest US$1 billion into updating 200 of its truck stops by 2026. Each location will receive an average of $2-$7 million in upgrades.
Infrastructure Detroit-Windsor Truck Ferry can’t secure funding, plans to close in September April 5, 2023 Efforts by the Detroit-Windsor Truck Ferry to secure government funding to continue operations in light of declining hazmat traffic have been unsuccessful, and the ferry will close at the end…
Infrastructure BCTA says ferry rate stability key as commission eyes 9.2% hike April 4, 2023 The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) said while it recognizes the inflationary challenges we are all faced with, B.C. Ferries’ rate stability and transparency is critical to support the efficient movement…
Infrastructure Detroit-Windsor truck ferry in danger of imminent closure April 3, 2023 The Detroit-Windsor Truck Ferry, a mainstay since Earth Day 1990, hauling hazmat and oversize loads between Windsor and Detroit, could close in the next few months without government funding. Ferry…
Infrastructure Temporary lane restrictions coming to Blue Water Bridge March 24, 2023 The U.S.-bound span of the Blue Water Bridge will be closed to traffic from July 5 until about Oct. 5 for rehabilitation work, the Federal Bridge Corporation has advised. The…
Infrastructure OTA reminds Toronto of Gardiner’s importance ahead of reconstruction meeting March 17, 2023 The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is reminding the City of Toronto how critical the Gardiner Expressway is to the economy as a key infrastructure and environment committee prepares for a…
Infrastructure CTA seeks national winter road maintenance standard March 10, 2023 Canada needs to develop a coordinated strategy across all provinces to keep drivers safe and the supply chain moving during adverse weather conditions in winter months, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA)…