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The use of drones during wildfires can disrupt response operations

Unauthorized and irresponsible use of drones in wildfire zones can create problems for firefighting aircraft, as seen in a recent collision during the Los Angeles wildfires. A Canadian Super Scooper aircraft assisting with the wildfire suppression was grounded after being hit by a drone.

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Safety concerns are at the heart of the railway dispute as arbitration decision draws near

On Aug. 24, Canada’s federal labour board ordered the Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPK) railways, along with over 9,000 workers, to return to work and enter binding arbitration to produce a new contract. The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) acted on the government’s referral when making…

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Recall: Some 2024 Ski-Doo MXZ And Renegade Snowmobiles Could Have Ski Issue

Ski-Doo and parent company Bombardier Recreational Products issued a safety recall on some 2024 MXZ and Renegade snowmobiles due to a ski molding issue.

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UPDATE: Polaris Issues Stop Ride Recall On Some 2022-2024 Snowmobiles

Both the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Transport Canada announced a Polaris recall for 2022-2024 Matryx snowmobiles because the clutch can fail.

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After the Manitoba crash, Canada needs to rethink bus safety

The recent collision between a bus and a semi-truck near Carberry, Man., which killed 16 seniors, is the latest fatal incident to raise concerns about bus and road safety in Canada. The crash shares similarities to other fatal bus crashes like the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash and the 2019…

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On the 10th anniversary of the Lac-Mégantic rail disaster, what's changed?

On July 6, 2013, a runaway train carrying 72 tank cars loaded with volatile Bakken shale oil derailed and exploded in Lac-Mégantic, a small town in southeastern Québec. It killed 47 people, orphaned 26 children, spilled a record six million litres of oil and incinerated the town centre.

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Canadian airlines brace for a summer of change as U.S. airlines consider reforms

The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently issued a report on the causes of flight disruptions before and after the pandemic. The report also outlined the challenges airlines faced managing and responding to these flight disruptions.

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Rail accidents: Public safety and accountability suffer because of deregulation

The ongoing environmental tragedy in Ohio caused by the derailment of a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials — which sent toxic chemicals into the air and local waterways — will take a long time to clean up. And if a similar rail tragedy in Canada is an example, it…

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Recall: 2022 GASGAS MC 250 Competition Bikes Could Have Sudden Engine Stall

GASGAS is recalling its 2022 MC 250 bikes in North America (both the U.S. and Canada) due to the possibility of the engine stalling unexpectedly.

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Nissan Recalls 125,000 Rogue SUVs For Potential Fire Risk

No fires have happened in the US, and there have been no injuries.

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Safety board urges FAA to mandate Otter seaplane inspections

The National Transportation Safety Board on Thursday issued a formal and urgent safety recommendation to the Federal Aviation Administration and its Canadian counterpart that they mandate an immediate one-time inspection of a critical component on all DHC-3 Otter seaplanes.

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After Whidbey crash, NTSB wants Otter seaplanes grounded pending inspection

SEATTLE — The federal agency investigating the September seaplane crash off Whidbey Island said Monday that its experts have identified a potential cause of the deadly accident and called for similar planes to be grounded until they are inspected.

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UPDATE: Rivian Can Now Officially Sell Its Electric Vehicles In Canada

Rivian plans to sell the R1T electric truck and R1S SUV in Canada. The EV maker applied for certification and provided the needed materials to move forward.

InsideEVs

Transport Canada Confirms Tesla Model Y Fire Wasn't The Battery Pack

The Tesla Model Y fire in Vancouver was big news since the driver had to escape while the EV was catching fire. However, the cause is still a bit of a mystery.

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US cruise ships using Canada as a ‘toilet bowl’ for polluted waste

Lax Canadian regulations create ‘perverse incentive’ for US cruise ships en route to Alaska to discharge toxic mix of chemicals and wastewater off British Columbia, report says

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To prevent disasters like Lac-Mégantic, private interests cannot be allowed to affect regulations

On July 6, 2013, the fourth deadliest railway disaster in Canadian history took place. A train hauling 72 tankers filled with crude oil derailed in Lac-Mégantic, Que., killing 47 people.

InsideEVs

Transport Canada Issues Recall For Tesla's Heating Problems

Tesla Model 3 and Y owners have been having issues with a lack of heat and defrost in their cars, which is a safety concern. A recall has been issued in Canada.

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Emails raise questions about Canadian transportation regulator's independence

Newly revealed correspondence between the federal government and the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) at the start of the pandemic is raising renewed questions around the regulator's independence.

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Ottawa must act to reduce ship speed in Cabot Strait and protect right whales: report

HALIFAX — During the past two years, most ships travelling through a key migratory route for endangered North Atlantic right whales have not adhered to voluntary speed restrictions imposed by Transport Canada, data from an ocean conservation group shows.

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Canada May Beat U.S. to Commercial Drone Use

Test flights into remote indigenous community to start in weeks.

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