Transport Canada willing to consider task force proposal to share rail lines (Ottawa Business Journal)
So far, it's full steam ahead for an idea that could result in millions of dollars in savings if Ottawa proceeds with its light rail project....more...Sowetans can now commute in luxury (Independent Online)
With its branded soft carpet and comfortable seats with red headrests, the new 530-seater Soweto Business Express train is a far cry from the normal Metrorail trains....more... A trip of a lifetime (The Sun Chronicle)
Reporter's note: This is the final installment of the "On The Road" series with Charlie Smith of Plainville who motorcycled more than 8,000 miles coast to coast, sharing his observations with readers through weekly dispatches to The Sun Chronicle during his 17-day trip....more... Dr Latitude: Stretch out in Queensland (The New Zealand Herald)
We are planning a family get-together in December on Queensland's Gold Coast for seven to nine nights. There will be four couples and six children. We are after some budget but good-quality accommodation or a huge apartment that can house all of us....more... Mohawk protest disrupts transportation on Canada's busiest highway, rail (CNews)
DESERONTO, Ont. (CP) - A small group of angry Mohawk protesters made good on their threats to disrupt transportation in Canada's busiest travel corridor on a national day of action to raise public awareness of native concerns such as poverty, health and land claims....more... Native protests disrupt travel (Toronto Star)
With Via and CN train service already cancelled between Toronto and Montreal, and provincial police bracing for the potential closing of Highway 401, Canada's premiers and aboriginal leaders appealed for calm last night on the eve of today's day of protest....more... In Gemmell, Wilson and the Institute we trust (The Herald)
The work of Benjamin Franklin seems an unlikely source of inspiration for the young thrusters in the Scotland under-20 squad, but the party who have travelled to Canada for the World Cup are familiar with one of his most famous dictums....more... Traveling continues despite an increase in regulations (Rolla Daily News)
Though security has continued to place more restrictions on travelers, making trips to a desired destination are still on the rise. At the beginning of the year, Congress passed laws requiring anyone who goes out of the country to have a passport and does include cruise ships stopping in Canada....more... Petervary, Lee set marks in 4th Great Divide Race (Denver Post)
Of the 25 mountain bikers who started the fourth annual Great Divide Race on June 15 at Montana's Port of Roosville along the Canadian border, 11 are still pedaling toward Mexico....more... |