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Pilot project to speed truck crossings at U.S. border

Pilot project to speed truck crossings at U.S. border

The City of Surrey and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Transport Canada to support a new project intended to speed up border crossing times at the Pacific Highway crossing.
PMV pushes back against anti-coal motion

PMV pushes back against anti-coal motion

Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) has released a statement to “clarify” some of the information raised in an anti-coal motion that is going before Vancouver City Council today.
Railway monopoly legislation sparks debate

Railway monopoly legislation sparks debate

Shippers claim draft bill doesn’t redress balance of power; railways say improvements have already been made
Coal protest group meeting in Surrey tonight

Coal protest group meeting in Surrey tonight

Anti-coal group Voters Taking Action on Climate Change (VTACC) is hosting a community meeting tonight in Surrey to discuss the proposed coal expansion at Fraser Surrey Docks.
Greyhound Canada expands express service to B.C.

Greyhound Canada expands express service to B.C.

Six B.C. cities will gain Greyhound Express service later this month, Greyhound Canada announced this morning.
Government to launch Port of Prince Rupert corridor construction today

Government to launch Port of Prince Rupert corridor construction today

Federal government representatives are set to officially launch the construction of the Port of Prince Rupert’s road, rail and utility corridor today.
Ferry fares on the rise

Ferry fares on the rise

BC Ferries is once again raising rates on passenger and vehicle fares, with changes effective April 1.
Canada has opportunity to become global shipping leader: APF

Canada has opportunity to become global shipping leader: APF

Canada should take advantage of a “once-in-a-generation” opportunity to become a world transportation leader with the creation of a “North American gateway,” according to an Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF) report released this morning.
Air Canada deploying more airplanes to service western Canadian demand

Air Canada deploying more airplanes to service western Canadian demand

Canada’s national carrier set to increase its B.C. flights 16%
Westshore damage, potash negotiations slow port’s 2012 growth

Westshore damage, potash negotiations slow port’s 2012 growth

But PMV points to container gains, auto shipments as evidence of port’s stability