The official opening of the Mufford Crescent overpass marks the completion of all nine Roberts Bank Rail Corridor (RBRC) infrastructure improvement projects in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. On behalf of Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.), Conservative MP Nina Grewal (Fleetwood – Port Kells, Ont.) celebrated the final component of the RBRC program with funding partners … Read more
On behalf of Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.), Conservative MP Chris Warkentin (Peace River, Alta.) announced that the Government of Canada is investing $5,536,924 for the rehabilitation of Runway 12-30 and repairs to the apron, along with the purchase of an aircraft rescue firefighting vehicle at the Grande Prairie Airport. The full release is available online.
On behalf of Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.), Conservative MP Chris Warkentin (Peace River, Alta.) announced an investment of $11,395,372 over two years for the rehabilitation of Runway 04-22 and Taxiways A and B, and work on the subdrains at the Peace River Airport. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0700.
The Region of Waterloo celebrated a historic moment as officials took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for the start of ION Stage 1 Light Rail Transit (LRT) construction. The event took place at the future home of ION’s Operations, Maintenance and Storage Facility on Dutton Drive in Waterloo. ION will provide a frequent, reliable and convenient way … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Greg Rickford (Kenora, Ont.) announced an investment of $549,112 for the installation of an omni-directional approach lighting system, and the replacement of the airfield lighting control panel and constant current regulators at the Red Lake Airport. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0700. Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) issued a statement in … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) spoke of the important role Canada’s marine ports play in supporting trade and economic growth in a speech to the 56th annual conference of the Association of Canadian Port Authorities, hosted by the Belledune Port Authority. Building on this year’s conference theme of ‘Anchors Away’, Raitt highlighted the opportunities and … Read more
On behalf of Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.), Conservative MP Rodney Weston (Saint John, N.B.) along with other project partners, announced funding for the SmartATLANTIC Saint John buoy project to help improve the efficiency, safety and environmental stewardship of marine transportation in the Bay of Fundy. Transport Canada will contribute up to $185,000 under the Gateways and Border … Read more
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) announced the Government of Canada is investing $318,000 for the construction of a storage building at the Baie-Comeau Airport. This new building will enhance safety by protecting the de-icing materials used on airport surfaces. Funding comes from Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP). The full release is available online.
Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) announced that the Government of Canada is investing $36,173 for the purchase of a runway condition reporting system at the Fort Frances Airport. This system will provide timely, accurate and precise wireless reporting and recording of runway conditions. Funding comes from Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP). The full release is available … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport Jeff Watson (Essex, Ont.) announced an investment of $169,975 for the purchase of a sand spreader and truck at the Greater Sudbury Airport. This equipment will ensure timely and effective sand spreading operations, which increases friction on runway and taxiway surfaces for the management of snow, slush and ice on … Read more
