3 d. ago Federal safety board tells Philadelphia’s mass transit agency to shelve railcars implicated in fires

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Federal transportation safety officials told Philadelphia’s mass transit agency this week that it should shelve an aging electric railcar model that is heavily used in its regional rail fleet until it figures out how to stop them from catching fire. The recommendation from the National Transportation Safety Board came after it […]

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9 d. ago 'Imagine if we scheduled an election on Christmas': Edmonton candidates call for special voting measures amid Diwali conflict

"This timing creates an unconscionable barrier to democratic participation,” Ward Sspomitapi candidate Harman Kandola told reporters Thursday

Politics

1 week ago Opinion: Banning public drug use is bold, courageous and obvious

Last week in Calgary, Mayor Jyoti Gondek and councillors announced that if re-elected, the administration will enact a zero-tolerance policy for open-air drug use. They voted for a pilot project that could give peace officers and transit police expanded powers to enforce public safety, and also to redirect offenders to a court diversion program with […]

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2 w. ago Arrests on first day of transit safety initiative ‘no surprise’: Winnipeg police

Winnipeg police say its new transit safety initiative has already borne fruit, with arrests happening as early as Wednesday while the project was being announced.

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2 w. ago Bombardier Announces Closing of its Offering of Additional 6.75% Senior Notes due 2033

MONTREAL, Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier Inc. (“Bombardier”) today announced that it has successfully closed its previously announced offering of US$250 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2033 (the “Additional Notes”). The Additional Notes constitute a further issuance of, and form a single series with, the existing US$500 million aggregate principal […]

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2 w. ago Malik Chukwudi: Bringing business acumen and civic experience

We asked Edmonton’s mayoral candidates to answer the question: “Why I should be mayor.”  Edmonton is a city full of potential, yet it faces challenges that touch the daily lives of residents: housing affordability, public safety, aging infrastructure, transit, and support for small businesses. With decades of experience delivering results in both the private and […]

Economics

2 w. ago Paygasus Delivers Unbreakable Connectivity as Authorized Peplink & Starlink Solution Provider

Seamless, secure network resilience for North America’s most critical infrastructure. SALT LAKE CITY — Paygasus, a leader in payment and connectivity technology, is now an Authorized Peplink & Starlink Solution Provider. This milestone enables Paygasus to deliver highly secure, uninterrupted internet for transit authorities, EV charging, smart cities, public safety, and mission-critical operations—supporting uninterrupted business […]

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3 w. ago Ward Sspomitapi: Transit safety among the top issue for constituents

Safety — more specifically, transit safety — is currently the top concern heard by candidates in Ward Sspomitapi. Ward Sspomitapi includes former wards 11 and 12 in the city’s southeast. The estimated population in Sspomitapi is 111,500. Seven candidates are currently vying for the position of city councillor, including incumbent Jo-Anne Wright, who is hoping […]

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