Transport Institute News Archive

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The Globe and Mail: Possible Canadian rail strike could see major halts for agriculture, large retailers
August 21, 2024 —
Possible Canadian rail strike could see major halts for agriculture, large retailers

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Asper faculty shine at Canadian Transport Research Forum
July 3, 2024 —
Ranging from comparative studies of Canada’s and Ukraine’s access to sustainable aviation fuel and regulatory developments in transportation, to the promise of airships in supply chain and transportation, three Asper faculty members presented six papers at the annual Canadian Transport Research Forum (CTRF) this May. Professor and Director of the UM Transport Institute Barry Prentice also won the annual Bison Transport Debate.

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The Globe and Mail: Canada charts path for high-speed trains, but obstacles loom
May 22, 2024 —
Canada charts path for high-speed trains, but obstacles loom

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CBC, The National: Another Boeing whistleblower comes forward with safety concerns
April 11, 2024 —
Another Boeing whistleblower comes forward with safety concerns

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CTV News Winnipeg: Impact of Baltimore bridge collapse
March 28, 2024 —
CTV News Winnipeg: Impact of Baltimore bridge collapse

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The Canadian Press: Canadian airline market on path to consolidation, raising risk of higher fares
March 14, 2024 —
Canadian airline market on path to consolidation, raising risk of higher fares

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Edmonton Journal: WestJet begins recovery after cancelling 464 flights over four-day stretch due to extreme cold
January 17, 2024 —
WestJet begins recovery after cancelling 464 flights over four-day stretch due to extreme cold

CBC Manitoba: Remote northern Manitoba communities anxiously wait for winter road openings
January 3, 2024 —
Remote northern Manitoba communities anxiously wait for winter road openings

The Canadian Press: Flight safety oversight in Canada plummets, draft UN agency report finds
December 8, 2023 —
Flight safety oversight in Canada plummets, draft UN agency report finds

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CTV Winnipeg: Rogers Sugar strike: Supply disruptions prompt Winnipeg businesses to search for other sugar sources
November 29, 2023 —
Rogers Sugar strike: Supply disruptions prompt Winnipeg businesses to search for other sugar sources