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Log-haulers protest devastation to British Columbia forestry industry
Truckers in beleaguered sector call on provincial and Canadian governments to step in as downturn brings cascade of closures to lumber mills.
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Alberta loses the ability to turn off oil taps – for now
Canadian federal judge suspends the province’s law allowing it to restrict the flow of oil and gas products to other provinces until a full court…
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Trucker’s dash-cam video gets driver fired
Canadian Larry Ash welcomes carrier’s dismissal of fellow trucker he recorded making a dangerous pass in British Columbia.
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Feds fund trucking improvements at the Port of Montreal
Canadian government to invest C$18.5 million for logistics system, bridge, signs and “intelligent” communications to boost flow of trucks as part of a broader effort…
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Maple Leaf Motoring: Trucks, ‘cannon’ could help stranded salmon
Officials weigh transportation options for migrating fish blocked by landslide in British Columbia.
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Maple Leaf Motoring: New load board aims to disrupt the Canadian freight market
Forthcoming Canadian Load Board emphasizes relationships between carriers and brokers as it prepares to take on TransCore’s Loadlink.
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Canada proceeds with British Columbia tanker ban
Law effectively confines future west coast oil shipments to the Port of Vancouver. Alberta’s premier plans legal challenges, saying it hurts the province’s oil sands.
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Canadian government green-lights Trans Mountain expansion, again
The Canadian government re-approved the expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline (TMX), which will boost the amount of oil that flows from Alberta to British…
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British Columbia tanker ban stays afloat in Canada’s Senate
Lawmakers quash recommendation to reject C-48, which would effectively ban large-scale crude transport along the northern coast.
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Deal ends lockout at British Columbia ports
Longshore workers and employers reach tentative agreement on a contract, putting a quick end to what would have been a costly disruption for Canada’s economy.
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