Gas prices are being driven up by the conflict, experts say — but they note a lot of other factors in a big inflation number
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Month: April 2022
Dot Foods Canada to build $39M distribution centre in Ingersoll, Ont.
A food distribution company is looking to make the town of Ingersoll, Ont., the home of its newest distribution centre, bringing with it hundreds of
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Uber Canada to drop mask mandate for drivers and passengers
Uber Canada will no longer require its drivers and passengers to wear masks while using their service as of April 22. “In accordance with provincial
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High fuel prices create woes for Sask. truckers, carriers
On top of the high gas prices, people are also facing higher costs for food and other goods. Sukhchain Sanghera turned down a delivery job
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The next wave of electric vehicles is coming — and it could be buses, semis and other large trucks
Even if trucking companies want to go electric, it isn’t easy or cheap right now Electric cars are increasingly common on streets and highways across
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Kicking Horse Canyon stretch of Hwy 1 closing for a month for construction
The alternative route will take an extra hour-and-a-half for drivers The Kicking Horse Canyon stretch of Highway 1 east of Golden, B.C., will be closed
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Ottawa Mission adds food truck to help deliver meals during Easter long weekend
Not everyone can afford a hot Easter meal this weekend. The Ottawa Mission says the demand and need for food is greater than ever in
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Gatineau transit agency pulls 45 buses after fire
Gatineau’s transit agency has pulled 45 buses off the road after a bus fire on a highway Tuesday afternoon. The Société de Transport de l’Outaouais
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McDonald’s Canada to test Volvo electric truck for restaurant delivery
McDonald’s Canada has added its first electric vehicle to its distribution fleet, a Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 tractor. The EV will undergo a trial
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Navistar Expands Its Aftermarket Truck Parts Brand
Navistar Inc. has expanded the retail footprint of its aftermarket truck parts brand Fleetrite to 31 locations, the company announced April 13. Fleetrite offers aftermarket
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