Economy
“I only see good news for the trucking sector”: BC economist
KELOWNA, BC - Canada's economy appears to face a "tsunami" of risks and concerns, but Ken Peacock continues to project a growing economy for British Columbia -- and ongoing growth for the trucking industry that serves it. "I only see good news for the trucking sector," said the vice president and chief economist of the Business Council of British Columbia, during the annual meeting of the BC Trucking Association. He's bullish on the potential growth because of factors such as exports to both the U.S. and other provinces, increasing construction, strong consumer spending, and rising activity in the Pacific Gateway.
Study says link between weather and crashes not what you think
TORONTO, ON -- Quick: Do more accidents happen in lousy or good weather? According to a research study led by Sunnybrook Hospital physician and epidemiologist Dr. Donald Redelmeier, it's actually the bright, sunny days that put us at all at greater risk of getting into a crash.
CTA to carriers: Join the online border-crossing campaign
OTTAWA-Computer glitches in the system designed to speed up border crossings have actually had the opposite affect, and the problem is threatening the financial well-being of carriers, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has charged. What's more, the CTA is urging truckers to speak up and they can do so with the click of a mouse.
