Transplace buys Lakeside Logistics
DALLAS, Texas — Transplace announced today that it has acquired Ontario-based Lakeside Logistics. In a release, Transplace said that this acquisition expands its presence throughout North America and further supports the company’s commitment to strategic growth in order to meet…
Manitoulin donates $100K to Nature Conservancy of Canada
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Manitoulin Transport revealed today that it has has donated a total of $100,000 to Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) with this year’s annual holiday gift. The transport company says the funds will be used to help NCC…
TransForce intends to change corporate name
MONTREAL, Que. — TransForce announced today that it intends to change its name to TFI International to reflect the increased geographic scope its operations. A meeting of TransForce shareholders has been called for December 23, 2016 to consider the change,…
Trudeau and fellow politicians must dilute Canada’s energy taxing position or risk Canada’s national economic equilibrium
Mr. Buell was right! It’s all about titration! My grade nine chemistry class would prove useful all these years later, even though my teacher would be confused at my tie-in with the politics of energy. But Mr. Buell, it does…
This week in the war on workers: Walmart loses $54 million wage theft lawsuit
Donald Trump has won the presidency after narrowly carrying a few states to put him above 270 electoral votes.But according… During the Labor Day weekend, when many people are celebrating and preparing for the upcoming school-year, Dakota Access, a…..
MTA executive director excited to have official seat at the table with New West Partnership
WINNIPEG, Man. – Manitoba premier Brian Pallister announced Nov. 17 that his province had joined the New West Partnership Trade Agreement (NWPTA), making Manitoba an official member of the western group since its inception over six years ago. With Manitoba…
Virginia trucker killed in fiery fuel truck crash on I-81
A 48-year-old Virginian truck driver has been identified at the victim of a fatal fuel truck crash that closed part of Interstate 81 in Franklin County for more than 12 hours. William Golladay of Mount Jackson died when his tractor-trailer overturned a…
Preparing for winter driving conditions
Driving on dry roads is as welcoming as a beautiful fall day. Leaves add a touch of color to the landscape. Temperatures fall somewhere between the need for air conditioners and bunk heaters. Road surfaces are clear and dry. All…
We need bridges, not walls
Canada is a trading nation. We have to be. Our domestic market is simply too small to sustain our standard of living. We are good at producing some things. We are blessed with an abundance of the natural resources –…
SPIF rules need to be applied equally
I am going to begin this column by providing a bit of background on Safe, Productive and Infrastructure Friendly (SPIF) vehicles in Ontario. These vehicles are covered under the Highway Traffic Act regulation 413/05, Vehicle Weights and Dimensions. The SPIF…