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CUPE angered by permanent closure of CanJet Vancouver

CUPE angered by permanent closure of CanJet Vancouver

The union representing Canadian flight attendants is crying foul over CanJet’s decision to permanently close its Vancouver operations.
Former fighter pilot to take over as YVR’s new captain

Former fighter pilot to take over as YVR’s new captain

Craig Richmond, a former fighter pilot who was born in Vancouver, is set to take over the controls as CEO of Vancouver International Airport.
Volvo debuts new bi-fuel car with Westport Innovations natural gas fuel system

Volvo debuts new bi-fuel car with Westport Innovations natural gas fuel system

The Volvo Car Group unveiled its new bi-fuel car featuring Westport Innovations’ (TSX:WPT)’s natural gas fuel system at an automobile event in Sweden, Westport announced yesterday
Rebound in shipping volumes raises port optimism

Rebound in shipping volumes raises port optimism

Increase in flow of most exports a positive sign for overall economy, says Port Metro CEO
BC Ferries weighs costs of LNG ship fuel option

BC Ferries weighs costs of LNG ship fuel option

Ferry operator could save millions annually if its fleet ran on liquefied natural gas
Vancouver port shipments climb out of recession lows

Vancouver port shipments climb out of recession lows

The total amount of cargo handled by Port Metro Vancouver in 2012 finally neared pre-recession levels, the port authority reported at its annual general meeting yesterday.
Westport to design fuel system for LNG-powered locomotive

Westport to design fuel system for LNG-powered locomotive

Vancouver-based Westport Innovations will supply an LNG fuel system to power Canadian National Railway (CN) locomotives, the two companies announced today.
Surrey report: Bringing rapid transit south of the Fraser River

Surrey report: Bringing rapid transit south of the Fraser River

A new coalition, Light Rail Links, is fighting for three light-rail transit lines in Surrey
More western shippers commit to green efforts

More western shippers commit to green efforts

A voluntary environmental standards program for shipping says that ports in Western Canada and the U.S. are showing more interest in the initiative.
P3 contracts best for transportation infrastructure: Fraser Institute

P3 contracts best for transportation infrastructure: Fraser Institute

Governments in Canada should strongly consider partnerships between the public and private sectors when dealing with improving transportation infrastructure, according to a Fraser Institute report released this morning.