RSS Feed of Highway News Reports by TransCanadaHighway posted in the past TWO WEEKS. http://transcanadahighway.com/index.asp Copyright 1999-2010 FoundLocally.com Media Inc NL: ]]>http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2013/05/20/nl-gander-record-snowfall-may24-.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2013/05/20/nl-gander-record-snowfall-may24-.htmlMon, 20 May 2013 :00 013 0000ON: ]]>http://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/on-100_metric_e.htmlhttp://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/on-100_metric_e.htmlSat, 4 May 2013 :00 013 0000NL: A portion of the road was destroyed last weekend when the surface at Exit 12 of the Trans Canada Highway washed away after heavy rains. It necessitated rerouting traffic at Exit 13 through Pasadena to Exit 11]]>http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2013/05/02/nl-pasadena-tch-ramp-closure-502.html?cmp=rsshttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2013/05/02/nl-pasadena-tch-ramp-closure-502.html?cmp=rssSat, 4 May 2013 :00 013 0000AB: Some Petro-Canada stations run dry across Prairies: Repairs to Edmonton refinery being blamed, as gas station inventories drop to critical levels.]]>http://www.calgaryherald.com/search/Petro+stations+running+across+Prairies+refinery+repaired/8328096/story.htmlhttp://www.calgaryherald.com/search/Petro+stations+running+across+Prairies+refinery+repaired/8328096/story.htmlFri, 3 May 2013 :00 013 0000AB: Repairs to Edmonton refinery being blamed, as gas station inventories drop to critical levels.]]>http://www.calgaryherald.com/search/Petro+stations+running+across+Prairies+refinery+repaired/8328096/story.htmlhttp://www.calgaryherald.com/search/Petro+stations+running+across+Prairies+refinery+repaired/8328096/story.htmlFri, 3 May 2013 :00 013 0000ON: Measurements taken in January showed Lake Huron and Lake Michigan at their lowest since 1918, when the record keeping began. In January, the lakes were 74 centimetres below their overall average, a decline of 43 centimetres since January 2012. While not at their lowest, the other Great Lakes—Superior, Erie, and Ontario—were also well below average. ]]>http://cottagelife.com/64902/blogs/two-great-lakes-hit-lowest-water-levels-in-historyhttp://cottagelife.com/64902/blogs/two-great-lakes-hit-lowest-water-levels-in-historyFri, 3 May 2013 :00 013 0000ON, MB: CBC reports reduced visibility along the TCH from Timmins west to Winnipeg, with at leats 9 cm of snow on the ground.]]>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 :00 013 0000Yukon: Construction of highway between Inuvik and "Tuk" in the Yukon is now underway.]]>http://ca.news.yahoo.com/preparations-tuktoyaktuk-highway-construction-underway-113727970.htmlhttp://ca.news.yahoo.com/preparations-tuktoyaktuk-highway-construction-underway-113727970.htmlThu, 11 Apr 2013 :00 013 0000 ON: ]]>http://bit.ly/Z8LqGthttp://bit.ly/Z8LqGtWed, 10 Apr 2013 :00 013 0000MB/SK: Trans-Canada experiencing low visibility due to heavy fog west of Winnipeg, extending into eastern Saskatchewan. Please delay travel this morning until fog burns off.]]>Fri, 29 Mar 2013 :00 013 0000AB: Even in Canada's real estate "shining light" home buying intentions are down: interestingly, 32 per cent believe they will be the same and 18 per cent say housing prices will be lower; and 74 per cent say recent government changes will impact or delay people getting into the market.]]>http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/real-estate/Homebuying+intentions+fall+Alberta/8152445/story.htmlhttp://www.calgaryherald.com/business/real-estate/Homebuying+intentions+fall+Alberta/8152445/story.htmlTue, 26 Mar 2013 :00 013 0000AB, SK, MB: Snowfall warnings 10-25 cm expected in two areas, #1 #TCH east of Regina across southern Saskatchewan and western Manitoba, and the #16 #Yellowhead from Jasper to Edmonton, Alberta extending south to Red Deer.]]>Sat, 16 Mar 2013 :00 013 0000: Job Action by pilots said to be the cause.... check flight schedules before leaaving for airport ]]>http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2012/04/13/air-canada-pilots.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2012/04/13/air-canada-pilots.htmlFri, 13 Apr 2012 :00 012 0000SK : TransCanada Highway closed east of Swift Current, between Rush Lake and Mortlach. ]]>http://www.swbooster.com/News/Local/2013-03-03/article-3191440/TransCanada-Highway-east-of-Swift-Current-closed/1http://www.swbooster.com/News/Local/2013-03-03/article-3191440/TransCanada-Highway-east-of-Swift-Current-closed/1Sun, 3 Mar 2013 :00 013 0000NL: Freezing rain in northern (Long Range Mountains) and central Newfoundland around Gander. Drive with caution. In St John's freezing rain is turning to rain later today.]]>Fri, 1 Mar 2013 :00 013 0000ON,QU,NB,NS: Weather warning for Toronto eastward. Quebec & Maritimes expected to be affected by monster snowstorm. ]]>http://www.globalnational.com/snowfall+warning+issued+for+toronto+ahead+of+approaching+winter+storm/6442815787/story.htmlhttp://www.globalnational.com/snowfall+warning+issued+for+toronto+ahead+of+approaching+winter+storm/6442815787/story.htmlTue, 26 Feb 2013 :00 013 0000QU: ]]>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 :00 013 0000Maritimes: Heavy snows and strong winds have dropped powerlines across NB, NS. Poor conditions moving to Newfoundland as well. Halifax and St John's airports have noted several delayed/cancelled flights.]]>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 :00 013 0000BC: premier Christy Clark and minister Polak unveiled a $509-million provincial funding pledge for work on the Trans-Canada between Kamloops and the Alberta border, including a longer-term plan to four-lane the entire stretch.]]>http://www.revelstoketimesreview.com/breaking_news/189967261.htmlhttp://www.revelstoketimesreview.com/breaking_news/189967261.htmlSun, 10 Feb 2013 :00 013 0000NB, PE, NS, NL: Maritimes are expecting the storm, moving northeast in to the area to drop heavy amounts of snow in the coming day. drivers and flyers should both expect disruptions and delays.]]>Fri, 8 Feb 2013 :00 013 0000ON: Heavy snowfalls across Ontario & Quebec affects both drivers and flyers.... ]]>Fri, 8 Feb 2013 :00 013 0000NL: Several cars & trucks in the ditch]]>http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2013-02-05/article-3170704/UPDATE-TransCanada-Highway-reopened-near-Corner-Brook/1http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2013-02-05/article-3170704/UPDATE-TransCanada-Highway-reopened-near-Corner-Brook/1Tue, 5 Feb 2013 :00 013 0000NL: High winds causing zero visibility, several vehicles in ditch or stuck on roadway]]>http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2013-02-05/article-3170704/UPDATE%3A-Trans-Canada-Highway-closed-near-Corner-Brook/1http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2013-02-05/article-3170704/UPDATE%3A-Trans-Canada-Highway-closed-near-Corner-Brook/1Tue, 5 Feb 2013 :00 013 0000ON: 10-15 cm expected early in the day in the Sault Ste Marie - Sudbury - North Bay area, withmix of snow & freezing rain along the 401 corridor from Hamilton to Montreal over the course of the day.]]>Sun, 27 Jan 2013 :00 013 0000MB: The department of Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation has re-opened the #1 Trans-Canada highway, and highway 16. The roads were closed due to a blizzard that rolled in late Friday evening and stuck around overnight. The weather has since been downgraded and visibility is much better. ]]>http://www.portageonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30416&Itemid=524http://www.portageonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30416&Itemid=524Sun, 13 Jan 2013 :00 013 0000NL: St John's airport shutdown today for blizzard. Many roads in easter NL considered unsafe ]]>http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/photos/3594/#igImgId_59890http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/photos/3594/#igImgId_59890Fri, 11 Jan 2013 :00 013 0000NL: Up to 60 cm expected in the Avalon Peninsula & St John's area today ]]>http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/city/pages/nl-24_metric_e.htmlhttp://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/city/pages/nl-24_metric_e.htmlThu, 10 Jan 2013 :00 013 0000SK: Highways already closed off & on by RCMP due to accidents]]>http://www.newstalk650.com/story/deadly-crashes-traffic-stopped-trans-canada-due-ice-snow-saskatchewan-highways/90672http://www.newstalk650.com/story/deadly-crashes-traffic-stopped-trans-canada-due-ice-snow-saskatchewan-highways/90672Wed, 9 Jan 2013 :00 013 0000BC: Yikes! Heavy Snows in BC from Coquihalla into Okanagan and Rockies. Coastal areas getting 50mm of rain... 25-75 cm of snow at higher elevations. ]]>http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2013/01/08/bc-weather-storm-avalanche-highways.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2013/01/08/bc-weather-storm-avalanche-highways.htmlWed, 9 Jan 2013 :00 013 0000QU,NB,NS: 10-30 cm expected in Montreal - Quebec City corridor and the Maritimes, as the storm move east!]]>Thu, 27 Dec 2012 :00 012 0000ON-QU: 10-35 cm of snow expected along 401-417 corridor. Drive with extreme caution, if necessary.]]>http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2012/12/27/canada-winter-storm.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2012/12/27/canada-winter-storm.htmlThu, 27 Dec 2012 :00 012 0000AB/SK/MB: Drive with caution.]]>Mon, 24 Dec 2012 :00 012 0000AB/SK: Medicine Hat and Swift Current portions of the TransCanada are expecting 10-20 cm of snow and temperatures down to -30 along with windy conditions]]>http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/city/pages/ab-51_metric_e.htmlhttp://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/city/pages/ab-51_metric_e.htmlSat, 22 Dec 2012 :00 012 0000ON, QC: 10-20 cm of snow expected across Ontario sections of the #TCH. Ottawa Valley expeciialy hard hit.]]>http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2012/12/20/weather-winter-canada-travel.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2012/12/20/weather-winter-canada-travel.htmlFri, 21 Dec 2012 :00 012 0000AB: Members of the Stoney Nakoda First Nation in Morley exercised a peaceful protest Sunday afternoon. About 200 people blocked one lane of the Trans-Canada Highway west of Calgary, joining other First Nations to protest the federal government's Bill C-45.]]>http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/story/2012/12/16/calgary-morley-protest.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/story/2012/12/16/calgary-morley-protest.htmlSun, 16 Dec 2012 :00 012 0000AB: Members of the Stoney Nakoda First Nation in Morley exercised a peaceful protest Sunday afternoon. About 200 people blocked one lane of the Trans-Canada Highway west of Calgary, joining other First Nations to protest the federal government's Bill C-45.]]>http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/story/2012/12/16/calgary-morley-protest.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/story/2012/12/16/calgary-morley-protest.htmlSun, 16 Dec 2012 :00 012 0000: The results were found using Statistics Canada's annual crime data for municipal police services in the country's 100 largest populations, and put together in Maclean's magazine's Most Dangerous Cities feature. The ten cities with the highest rates of impaired driving in Canada are Grande Prairie, Red Deer, Medicine Hat, Kelowna (BC), Prince George (BC), St.John's (Nfld), Nanaimo (BC), New Westminster (BC), St.Albert, and the regional municipality of Wood Buffalo. Read it on Global News: Global News | 5 of top 10 cities for impaired driving rates are in Alberta ]]>http://www.globalnews.ca/canada/highest+rates+of+impaired+driving/6442772003/story.htmlhttp://www.globalnews.ca/canada/highest+rates+of+impaired+driving/6442772003/story.htmlSun, 16 Dec 2012 :00 012 0000QU: This new toll route connects Chateuaguay and AutoRoutes 20 & 40 west of Montreal, enabling truckers and cars to completely bypass the island of Montreal. Tolls will be $6 for trucks and $1.50 for cars, and can signifcantly reduce driving times between the Maritimes and Ontario]]>http://www.na30.ca/EventMap.aspxhttp://www.na30.ca/EventMap.aspxMon, 10 Dec 2012 :00 012 0000MB: Icy conditions forced the RCMP to close a portion of the Trans-Canada Highway in southern Manitoba for hours Saturday. East and westbound lanes were fully closed between Brandon and the Saskatchewan border are now re-opened]]>http://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/highway-1-reopened-from-brandon-to-saskatchewan-border-1.1061886http://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/highway-1-reopened-from-brandon-to-saskatchewan-border-1.1061886Sat, 1 Dec 2012 :00 012 0000: $202M Deh Cho Bridge stretching 1 km across Mackenzie River will now replace ferry service across the Mackenzie at Fort Providence, giving the Northwest Terrotories a year-round road link to Alberta and the rest of Canada.]]>http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/story/2012/11/30/north-deh-cho-bridge.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/story/2012/11/30/north-deh-cho-bridge.htmlFri, 30 Nov 2012 :00 012 0000BC: B.C. Transportation Investment Corp.'s numbers suggest drivers will choose faster commutes over cheaper alternatives, but various factors are at play and past projections haven’t always proven accurate]]>http://www.vancouversun.com/news/metro/Weekend+Extra+Will+speed+cost+when+Port+Mann+Bridge+opens/7603892/story.htmlhttp://www.vancouversun.com/news/metro/Weekend+Extra+Will+speed+cost+when+Port+Mann+Bridge+opens/7603892/story.htmlSun, 25 Nov 2012 :00 012 0000NL: People travelling on the Trans-Canada Highway east of Clarenville will be able to make the trip a little more quickly this weekend. A section of the highway that's been closed for a week because of a landslide is scheduled to reopen Saturday afternoon. ]]>http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2012/11/24/nl-highway-reopens-1124.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2012/11/24/nl-highway-reopens-1124.htmlSun, 25 Nov 2012 :00 012 0000NL: Despite software glitches and public frustration with the moose sensor pilot project on the Trans-Canada Highway, Transportation Minister Paul Davis said for as long as they’ve been operational, there have been no moose accidents in that area.]]>http://tinyurl.com/d4efh9lhttp://tinyurl.com/d4efh9lSun, 25 Nov 2012 :00 012 0000MB: With the completion of CentrePort Canada Way, a new roadway linking the CentrePort transportation hub on the northwest edge of the city with national and international highways. The rebuilding of Highway 75 -- the key road link to the United States -- is coming along nicely.]]>http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/key-upgrades-for-manitoba-roads-180669591.htmlhttp://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/key-upgrades-for-manitoba-roads-180669591.htmlSun, 25 Nov 2012 :00 012 0000BC: Five people are in critical condition in hospital after a bus and BC: Ambulance also confirms to CBC News that 22 other people suffered non life-threatening injuries in the accident on the mountain highway 15 km South of Kamloops.]]>http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2012/11/21/bc-coquihalla-accident.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2012/11/21/bc-coquihalla-accident.htmlWed, 21 Nov 2012 :00 012 0000MB: Snowblowers roared in driveways and across southern Manitoba Sunday after a storm dumped more than 20 centimetres in some areas and closed the Trans-Canada Highway for close to 12 hours.]]>http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/TransCanada+Highway+shuts+close+hours+Manitoba+snowstorm/7532922/story.htmlhttp://www.calgaryherald.com/news/TransCanada+Highway+shuts+close+hours+Manitoba+snowstorm/7532922/story.htmlWed, 21 Nov 2012 :00 012 0000SK: RCMP warning motorists that travel is not recommended in S. Sask. The warning was issued for areas from Cypress Hills to the Manitoba border]]>http://www.leaderpost.com/technology/Multiple+highway+collisions+freezing+rain+warning+issued+southern+Sask/7589173/story.htmlhttp://www.leaderpost.com/technology/Multiple+highway+collisions+freezing+rain+warning+issued+southern+Sask/7589173/story.htmlWed, 21 Nov 2012 :00 012 0000NL: Traffic has been rerouted through Ivany's Cove.]]>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 :00 012 0000NL: TCH closed from landslide at Clarenville in eastern Newfoundland over the weekend. May take a few days to do blasting at unstable rockwalk before highway #1 reopens ]]>http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2012/11/19/nl-landslide-blasting-tchhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2012/11/19/nl-landslide-blasting-tchSun, 18 Nov 2012 :00 012 0000AB: Driving conditions east of Banff Park Gates are very slippery!]]>http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/story/2012/11/08/calgary-snow-wet-roads.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/story/2012/11/08/calgary-snow-wet-roads.htmlThu, 8 Nov 2012 :00 012 0000MI, ON: In the US Election, Michigan's Proposal 6, to delay any international bridge construction in the State until a referendum could be held, which drew $33.2 million in spending from Ambassador Bridge owner Manuel (Matty) Moroun to require a statewide vote on a new bridge to Canada, was headed for defeat, 68%-32%, the poll found. ]]>http://www.freep.com/article/20121106/NEWS15/121106073/All-5-proposals-amend-constitution-crushed-emergency-manager-dead-heathttp://www.freep.com/article/20121106/NEWS15/121106073/All-5-proposals-amend-constitution-crushed-emergency-manager-dead-heatTue, 6 Nov 2012 :00 012 0000ON: : ]]>http://www.todaystrucking.com/highway-17-will-re-open-later-todayhttp://www.todaystrucking.com/highway-17-will-re-open-later-todayWed, 31 Oct 2012 :00 012 0000ON: ]]>http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/greenpage/remaining-residents-on-first-nation-community-near-wawa-ont-to-be-evacuated-176299821.htmlhttp://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/greenpage/remaining-residents-on-first-nation-community-near-wawa-ont-to-be-evacuated-176299821.htmlWed, 31 Oct 2012 :00 012 0000ON: There is a portion of Highway 17 at Catfish Creek — it was closed — and then about 10 kilometres south it was closed," she added]]>http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/story/2012/10/26/sby-wawa-state-of-emergency.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/story/2012/10/26/sby-wawa-state-of-emergency.htmlSat, 27 Oct 2012 :00 012 0000ON: Winter Snowfall warning in Kenora & Red Lake region of Northwest Ontario along and north of the #17 #TCH, as storm moves east from Manitoba. Overnight, 15-30 cm is expected to fall.]]>http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/city/pages/on-96_metric_e.htmlhttp://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/city/pages/on-96_metric_e.htmlThu, 4 Oct 2012 :00 012 0000BC: The Donald Bridge project is the most significant improvement to the Trans-Canada between Revelstoke and Golden in the last 50 years. The project includes upgrading of 3.5 kilometres of highway approximately 25 kilometres west of Golden from two lanes to four, as well as construction of a new four lane bridge crossing the Columbia River and a new four lane structure over the Canadian Pacific rail line]]>http://actionplan.gc.ca/en/news/trans-canada-highway-donald-bridge-celebratedhttp://actionplan.gc.ca/en/news/trans-canada-highway-donald-bridge-celebratedThu, 4 Oct 2012 :00 012 0000ON: Planning is underway (see link) on this 90 km segment of the #TCH, in three segments: North Bay to Bonfield, Bonfield to east of Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park, and frolm there east through Mattawa to boundary of Nipissing County & Renfrew County]]>http://highway17routeplanning.ca/highway17routeplanning/index.htmlhttp://highway17routeplanning.ca/highway17routeplanning/index.htmlThu, 4 Oct 2012 :00 012 0000BC: Premier Christy Clark Announces Investments in Capital Projects, Transportation Infrastructure. more than $200 million in capital projects across the province, the four-laning of the Trans-Canada Highway from Kamloops to the Alberta border over the next decade.]]>http://www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2012/09/premier-announces-investments-in-capital-projects-transportation-infrastructure.htmlhttp://www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2012/09/premier-announces-investments-in-capital-projects-transportation-infrastructure.htmlThu, 4 Oct 2012 :00 012 0000ON: Planning is underway (see link) on this 90 km segment of the #TCH, in three segments: North Bay to Bonfield, Bonfield to east of Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park, and frolm there east through Mattawa to boundary of Nipissing County & Renfrew County]]>http://highway17routeplanning.ca/highway17routeplanning/index.htmlhttp://highway17routeplanning.ca/highway17routeplanning/index.htmlThu, 4 Oct 2012 :00 012 0000MB: up to 15 cm of snow expected in SE Manitoba and along Trans-Canad #TCH today & tomorrow. ]]>http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/city/pages/mb-38_metric_e.htmlhttp://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/city/pages/mb-38_metric_e.htmlThu, 4 Oct 2012 :00 012 0000NL: ]]>http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2012/09/11/newfoundland-storm-leslie.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2012/09/11/newfoundland-storm-leslie.htmlTue, 11 Sep 2012 :00 012 0000SK: For years there has been talk of off ramps to make this stret...]]>Mon, 10 Sep 2012 :00 012 0000ON: The 11-kilometre parkway, which will extend Highway 401 through Tecumseh, LaSalle and Windsor, will separate local and international traffic through the Windsor-Detroit gateway. “I look at it as a 50-year conclusion of the 401,” said Tecumseh Mayor Gary McNamara at the sod turning ceremony. “They started at this end, they forgot that little component. We’re completing the 401.” ]]>http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id46358http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id46358Mon, 10 Sep 2012 :00 012 0000BC: Way cool, for a novel! Marjorie Celona's Y, the story of a newborn girl abandoned at the YMCA, has earned a Giller Prize nomination Read more: http://www.timescolonist.com/news/Novel+rooted+Victoria+setting/7213925/story.html#ixzz267izSh96]]>http://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/Novel+rooted+Victoria+setting/7213925/story.htmlhttp://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/Novel+rooted+Victoria+setting/7213925/story.htmlMon, 10 Sep 2012 :00 012 0000PE: A section of the Trans-Canada Highway between Charlottetown and the Confederation Bridge, not yet discussed by the P.E.I. government, is just as dangerous as one slated for major upgrades]]>http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2012/09/10/pei-trans-canada-highway-collision-rates-584.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2012/09/10/pei-trans-canada-highway-collision-rates-584.htmlMon, 10 Sep 2012 :00 012 0000AB: Expect delays over the next few days if you're traveling eastbound on the Trans-Canada Highway in the city. The right-hand lane will be closed at 6th Street SW starting Tuesday afternoon. ]]>http://www.cjcyfm.com/news-and-info/local-news/part-of-trans-canada-highway-closed/http://www.cjcyfm.com/news-and-info/local-news/part-of-trans-canada-highway-closed/Tue, 4 Sep 2012 :00 012 0000MB: Manitoba speed limits on four-lane highways out of step with rest of country. Anyone who has driven west will know that once you pass Virden, the highway speed limit is 110 km/h. From that point past Virden, through Saskatchewan (shudder) and Alberta, all the four-lane portions of the TransCanada Highway were 110.]]>http://www.winnipegsun.com/2012/08/25/manitoba-left-in-the-dusthttp://www.winnipegsun.com/2012/08/25/manitoba-left-in-the-dustMon, 3 Sep 2012 :00 012 0000NL: Work will also be performed on a section of Little Harbour Hill and on a section of Pynn's Brook Hill between Deer Lake and the weigh scales at Pynn's Brook. Repaving is also taking place in a separate tender on the highway from approximately two kilometres west of the Ring Road overpass in Corner Brook heading west towards Stephenville for approximately nine kilometres. ]]>http://www.thewesternstar.com/News/Local/2012-08-28/article-3061993/Paving-begins-west-of-Pynns-Brook/1http://www.thewesternstar.com/News/Local/2012-08-28/article-3061993/Paving-begins-west-of-Pynns-Brook/1Mon, 3 Sep 2012 :00 012 0000MB: Darlene Janssen, general manager of the Comfort Inn, said there have been several complaints since the July 1 start date. ]]>http://www.brandonsun.com/breaking-news/citys-hotel-tax-garners-mixed-reviews-from-visitors-167663885.html?thx=yhttp://www.brandonsun.com/breaking-news/citys-hotel-tax-garners-mixed-reviews-from-visitors-167663885.html?thx=yMon, 3 Sep 2012 :00 012 0000NS/NB: He says the government-owned passenger rail service will look at integrating bus and train schedules, offering all-inclusive ticket pricing and using Via train stations as bus stops. Laliberte says the company has started talking to bus operators in the Maritimes, but could not say when the service would be implemented. ]]>http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2012-08-29/article-3063554/Via-Rail-looking-to-integrate-bus-and-rail-services-in-Maritime-provinces/1http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2012-08-29/article-3063554/Via-Rail-looking-to-integrate-bus-and-rail-services-in-Maritime-provinces/1Mon, 3 Sep 2012 :00 012 0000SK: The unusually high rates of fatalities on provincial roads has the RCMP stepping up enforcement this long weekend. Today is the 30th day of August and we have a total of 30 people killed throughout Saskatchewan in RCMP jurisdiction,” said RCMP Insp. Andy Landers. ]]>http://www.leaderpost.com/Sask+RCMP+plan+long+weekend+traffic+blitz/7170367/story.htmlhttp://www.leaderpost.com/Sask+RCMP+plan+long+weekend+traffic+blitz/7170367/story.htmlMon, 3 Sep 2012 :00 012 0000BC: In 1962, Canadians celebrated the grand opening of the Trans-Canada Highway after the final stretch through Rogers Pass was finally complete. This great accomplishment was celebrated twice: first by a provincial event on July 30th, 1962 and then by the federal government on September 3rd. The Trans-Canada Highway followed the route of the abandoned rails over the pass and in the footsteps of one of Canada’s most tragic avalanche histories.]]>http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/bc/glacier/natcul/natcul2/c.aspxhttp://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/bc/glacier/natcul/natcul2/c.aspxMon, 3 Sep 2012 :00 012 0000NS: Phase 2 of the project involves constructing eight kilometres of four-lane divided highway (two lanes in each direction) between Beech Hill Road and Taylor Road. Phase 1 started in 2009 and is ongoing. It includes the construction of eight kilometres of four-lane divided highway from west of Addington Forks Road to just east of Beech Hill Road. Phase 1 has cost $74.9 million and will open in September 2012. ]]>http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h091e-6843.htmhttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h091e-6843.htmMon, 3 Sep 2012 :00 012 0000NL: recent rains have caused water to accumulate on some roads and highways]]>http://www.thewesternstar.com/News/Local/2012-08-14/article-3051924/RCMP-concerned-about-potential-for-hydroplaning/1http://www.thewesternstar.com/News/Local/2012-08-14/article-3051924/RCMP-concerned-about-potential-for-hydroplaning/1Tue, 14 Aug 2012 :00 012 0000NL: July’s housing starts totalled 276 units throughout the St. John’s area compared to 258 units in July 2011. Year-to-date starts are up 13 per cent to 1,207 units.]]>http://www.dailybusinessbuzz.ca/Construction%20&%20Transportation/2012-08-10/article-3049912/Housing-starts-up-in-the-St-Johns-area/1http://www.dailybusinessbuzz.ca/Construction%20&%20Transportation/2012-08-10/article-3049912/Housing-starts-up-in-the-St-Johns-area/1Fri, 10 Aug 2012 :00 012 0000SK: According to the CMHC's monthly survey of residential construction, 1,688 housing units have been started in since Jan., compared to 847 in the same time period in 2011. Housing starts for the month of July reached 263, 116 more than in July 2011. The year-to-date number of housing starts in 2012 is quickly approaching the total number of housing starts - 1,694 - for all of 2011. ]]>http://www.leaderpost.com/business/Housing+starts+double+2011+pace/7068852/story.htmlhttp://www.leaderpost.com/business/Housing+starts+double+2011+pace/7068852/story.htmlFri, 10 Aug 2012 :00 012 0000ON: Ontario is continuing to improve Highway 69 by expanding nine kilometres of the highway to four lanes between Highway 64 and Murdock River, creating up to 570 jobs. Comletion expected in 2016,]]>http://news.ontario.ca/mndmf/en/2012/08/another-highway-69-expansion-south-of-sudbury.htmlhttp://news.ontario.ca/mndmf/en/2012/08/another-highway-69-expansion-south-of-sudbury.htmlSun, 5 Aug 2012 :00 012 0000Another Highway 69 Expansion South Of Sudbury: Wednesday, a 13-kilometre section of four-lane highway on Highway 69 (between Sudbury and Toronto) stretching between Estaire and the Killarney turnoff (Highway 637) will open to traffic.]]>http://news.ontario.ca/mndmf/en/2012/08/another-highway-69-expansion-south-of-sudbury.htmlhttp://news.ontario.ca/mndmf/en/2012/08/another-highway-69-expansion-south-of-sudbury.htmlSun, 5 Aug 2012 :00 012 0000ON: Wednesday, a 13-kilometre section of four-lane highway on Highway 69 (between Sudbury and Toronto) stretching between Estaire and the Killarney turnoff (Highway 637) will open to traffic.]]>http://news.ontario.ca/mndmf/en/2012/08/another-highway-69-expansion-south-of-sudbury.htmlhttp://news.ontario.ca/mndmf/en/2012/08/another-highway-69-expansion-south-of-sudbury.htmlSun, 5 Aug 2012 :00 012 0000NB: The Department of Transportation awarded a $6.8-million contract on Thursday to twin the final two-lane stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway in New Brunswick. Grand Falls-based Restigouche Construction Co. Ltd. won the bid to complete the 2.7-kilometre stretch of highway between Edmundston and the Quebec border. Transportation Minister Claude Williams says there were five bids from companies interested in twinning the highway section. The Trans-Canada Highway will be completely twinned from the Quebec border to the Nova Scotia border by the fall of 2014, he said.]]>http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/story/2012/07/27/nb-highway-contract-edmundston-1113.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/story/2012/07/27/nb-highway-contract-edmundston-1113.htmlFri, 27 Jul 2012 :00 012 0000AB: ]]>http://www.ama.ab.ca/road-reports/mountainhttp://www.ama.ab.ca/road-reports/mountainSat, 21 Jul 2012 :00 012 0000AB: The slide left over a half meter of mud on the road, according to Parks Canada. Highway crews are on the scene evaluating the situation. Parks Canada said it does not yet have an estimate of how long it will take to re-open the road.]]>http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Mudslide+shuts+TransCanada+near+Banff/6966947/story.htmlhttp://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Mudslide+shuts+TransCanada+near+Banff/6966947/story.htmlFri, 20 Jul 2012 :00 012 0000AB: Prices in Calgary are up 0.3% in May. Prices were also up 0.8 per cent on a year-over-year basis. Nationally, the NHPI rose by 0.3 per cent and prices were up 2.4 per cent from May 2011.]]>http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/real-estate/Calgary+region+home+prices+rise/6922418/story.htmlhttp://www.calgaryherald.com/business/real-estate/Calgary+region+home+prices+rise/6922418/story.htmlFri, 13 Jul 2012 :00 012 0000ON: Bushfire with heavy smoke in Ottawa area, a few kilometres SW of 417/416 junction in the city's west end is being fought for second day, with heavy smoke in the area.]]>http://www.ottawasun.com/2012/07/12/large-brush-fire-burning-in-w-ottawahttp://www.ottawasun.com/2012/07/12/large-brush-fire-burning-in-w-ottawaFri, 13 Jul 2012 :00 012 0000ON: With all the fuss about 50 years since Rogers Pass (BC) was opened, and 61 years since the Algoma section of the highway connected Wawa (ON), we have one more anniversary in 3 years! ]]>http://dcnonl.com/article/id50804/--today-in-canadian-construction-historyhttp://dcnonl.com/article/id50804/--today-in-canadian-construction-historyMon, 2 Jul 2012 :00 012 0000: No two towns or cities along the Trans-Canada Highway felt the same as one another. Not so now. Our towns are strings of franchises: Tim Hortons, Shoppers Drug Mart, A&W, and McDonald's. In between, Esso, Shell, Petrocan, and Chevron signs. ]]>http://www.ottawacitizen.com/opinion/unbroken+chain+chains/6869248/story.htmlhttp://www.ottawacitizen.com/opinion/unbroken+chain+chains/6869248/story.htmlMon, 2 Jul 2012 :00 012 0000PE: More than 4000 votes against the realignment of the Trans-Canada Highway in Bonshaw, P.E.I. were cast in an online petition. ]]>http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2012/07/02/pei-bonshaw-highway-vote.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2012/07/02/pei-bonshaw-highway-vote.htmlMon, 2 Jul 2012 :00 012 0000BC: Trans-Canada #1 is open between Revelstoke and Sicamous, following heavy flooding over the past week. Motorists are being warned to expect delays in the area as there is a heavy backup of traffic. Meanwhile, Hwy. 16, the Yellowhead, has opened to single lane alternating traffic in two locations near Tete Jaune Cache. A mudslide eight kilometres east of the junction with Hwy. 5 and flooding 25 kilometres west of the junction closed the highway on the weekend. ]]>http://peachlandnews.com/blog/2012/06/25/transcanada-hwy-1-reopens/http://peachlandnews.com/blog/2012/06/25/transcanada-hwy-1-reopens/Thu, 28 Jun 2012 :00 012 0000SK: Toronadoes Monday, knocked down transmission lines affecting North Battleford on the Yelllowhead Highway as well as Prince Albert, north of Saskatoon. Repairs should be completed today. ]]>Wed, 27 Jun 2012 :00 012 0000NS: The Trans Canada Highway 104, east of Exit 27, Sutherland's River, will be reduced to one lane for construction of a new westbound lane from today until Friday, July 6]]>http://www.ngnews.ca/News/Local/2012-06-26/article-3016938/Highway-reduced-to-one-lane/1http://www.ngnews.ca/News/Local/2012-06-26/article-3016938/Highway-reduced-to-one-lane/1Tue, 26 Jun 2012 :00 012 0000SK: Severe Thunderstorms expected from Medicine Hat (AB) across southern Saskatchewan, to east of Regina with large hailstones. Also, TORNADO WARNINGS this afternoon in the Swift Current-Regina-Saskatoon triangle.]]>Tue, 26 Jun 2012 :00 012 0000BC: The 97A highway is closed in both directions 8 km south of Sicamous. The road is reduced to single lane alternating traffic for emergency traffic only. Highway 97A is also closed in both directions 3 km south of Sicamous at Two Mile. There is no estimated time of re-opening. Okanagan motorists traveling to and from the Trans-Canada are detouring on Highway 97B between Salmon Arm and Enderby. ]]>http://www.chbcnews.ca/closures+on+highway+1+due+to+mudslide/6442667781/story.htmlhttp://www.chbcnews.ca/closures+on+highway+1+due+to+mudslide/6442667781/story.htmlTue, 26 Jun 2012 :00 012 0000: TransCanada Highway (Hwy. 1) reopened east of Revelstoke at 3:30 Monday, due to a mudslide. Detours via Highway 34 & the Arrow Lakes ferries resulted in massive line-ups. ]]>http://peachlandnews.com/blog/2012/06/25/transcanada-hwy-1-reopens/http://peachlandnews.com/blog/2012/06/25/transcanada-hwy-1-reopens/Tue, 26 Jun 2012 :00 012 0000ON: Based on monthly moving averages, the board projects there will be 742 starts this year compared to 535 a year ago, an increase of 39 per cent. The board also projects housing start increases in Halifax, Oshawa, Toronto, Hamilton, London, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Victoria and Abbotsford. Communities where starts are expected to drop include St. John’s, Quebec, Saguenay, Sherbrooke, Kingston, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Regina, Saskatoon, Saint John, Montreal, Trois-Rivieres, Ottawa-Gatineau, St. Catharines-Niagara and Victoria]]>http://blogs.windsorstar.com/2012/06/18/local-housing-starts-to-rise/http://blogs.windsorstar.com/2012/06/18/local-housing-starts-to-rise/Mon, 25 Jun 2012 :00 012 0000: (National Post)]]>http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/06/23/crossing-canada-is-an-8000-km-marathon-the-best-way-to-raise-money/http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/06/23/crossing-canada-is-an-8000-km-marathon-the-best-way-to-raise-money/Sun, 24 Jun 2012 :00 012 0000BC: A closure is in effect between Perry River and Revelstoke because of a mudslide 15 kilometres west of Revelstoke. A geo-technical assessment is being done, and until the route reopens, travellers can detour via Hwy 6 and Hwy 23. Ferry service will be available as necessary Flooding has also forced the closure of the route three kilometres south of Sicamous at the Two Mile Bridge. ]]>http://www.castanet.net/news/BC/76993/Trans-Canada-closed-at-3-Valley-Gaphttp://www.castanet.net/news/BC/76993/Trans-Canada-closed-at-3-Valley-GapSun, 24 Jun 2012 :00 012 0000SK: That could mean underpasses or overpasses for pedestrians or other transportation options in the city.]]>http://www.leaderpost.com/Improvements+works+Trans+Canada+near+Swift+Current/6828138/story.htmlhttp://www.leaderpost.com/Improvements+works+Trans+Canada+near+Swift+Current/6828138/story.htmlSun, 24 Jun 2012 :00 012 0000BC: ]]>http://www.globaltvcalgary.com/transcanada+highway+reopens+after+slide/6442665996/story.htmlhttp://www.globaltvcalgary.com/transcanada+highway+reopens+after+slide/6442665996/story.htmlThu, 21 Jun 2012 :00 012 0000SK, MB: Some flooding risk, but not expected to affect the Trans-Canada]]>Mon, 18 Jun 2012 :00 012 0000ON: The bridge has been long opposed by billionaire owner of the existing Ambassador Bridge, Manuel "Matty" Moroun. The bridge will reduce cross-border wait times, speeding both tourists and truck traffic]]>http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/story/2012/06/14/wdr-prime-minister-bridge-windsor-detroit.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/story/2012/06/14/wdr-prime-minister-bridge-windsor-detroit.htmlFri, 15 Jun 2012 :00 012 0000BC: New safe seating regulations and helmet rules come into effect July 1. Motorcycles account for 3% of insured vehicles but 10% of accidents in the province.]]>http://beaconnews.ca/blog/2012/06/new-bc-motorcycle-legislation-takes-effect/http://beaconnews.ca/blog/2012/06/new-bc-motorcycle-legislation-takes-effect/Wed, 6 Jun 2012 :00 012 0000BC: Highway closed in both directions and is expected to open later today, but not before 6pm.]]>http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Mudslide+closes+Trans+Canada+Highway+between+Golden+Revelstoke/6738813/story.htmlhttp://www.vancouversun.com/news/Mudslide+closes+Trans+Canada+Highway+between+Golden+Revelstoke/6738813/story.htmlWed, 6 Jun 2012 :00 012 0000AB: Notes on taking the less-travelled route through Cochrane to Canmore.]]>http://www.660news.com/news/local/article/370271--the-daytripper-scenic-route-to-canmorehttp://www.660news.com/news/local/article/370271--the-daytripper-scenic-route-to-canmoreWed, 6 Jun 2012 :00 012 0000BC: ]]>Wed, 6 Jun 2012 :00 012 0000ON: Travelling on Highway 102 between Thunder Bay and Highway 11-17 should become easier this week, according to the Ministry of Transportation. Highway 102 was already under construction, with normal construction delays combined with the extra traffic, so the contractor on the project will shift some on-site operations in order to reduce the congestion.]]>Tue, 5 Jun 2012 :00 012 0000: ]]>http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/caa-celebrates-50th-anniversary-of-trans-canada-highway-1664702.htmhttp://www.marketwire.com/press-release/caa-celebrates-50th-anniversary-of-trans-canada-highway-1664702.htmTue, 5 Jun 2012 :00 012 0000NL: Asphalt repairs will be made this summer to sections of the Trans Canada Highway (TCH) between Whitbourne and Port Blandford (at south end of Terra Nova National Park), a distance of approximately 75 kilometres.]]>http://www.releases.gov.nl.ca/releases/2012/tw/0530n03.htmhttp://www.releases.gov.nl.ca/releases/2012/tw/0530n03.htmTue, 5 Jun 2012 :00 012 0000: West Regina by-pass traffic lights at Trans-Canada Highway will be up and running Thursday. As well, the speed limit will decrease to 60 kilometres per hour. The construction of the overpass will take two years.]]>hourhttp://www.leaderpost.com/Traffic+lights+Trans+Canada+Highway+will+running+Thursday/6703261/story.html#ixzz1wONAzjtzhourhttp://www.leaderpost.com/Traffic+lights+Trans+Canada+Highway+will+running+Thursday/6703261/story.html#ixzz1wONAzjtzWed, 30 May 2012 :00 012 0000ON: The repairs to a washed-out section of Highway 11/17 near Vibert Road that leads into the community of Kakabeka Falls could take up to two weeks to repair. Cars can detour via Oliver Rd, and most likely the trucks would go down Highway 102 until repairs are completed. ]]>http://www.tbnewswatch.com/news/212300/Repairing-the-damagehttp://www.tbnewswatch.com/news/212300/Repairing-the-damageTue, 29 May 2012 :00 012 0000ON: Highway 11/17 From Harbour Expressway to Highway 102 Junction is closed due to washout. ]]>http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/traveller/trip/road_closures.shtml#EventRoadInfo6http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/traveller/trip/road_closures.shtml#EventRoadInfo6Tue, 29 May 2012 :00 012 0000ON: A large portion of the highway was washed out between Hume and Holland Roads as part of Sunday night's storm. See map of road closures at... ]]>http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/story/2012/05/29/tby-road-closures-map.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/story/2012/05/29/tby-road-closures-map.htmlTue, 29 May 2012 :00 012 0000: Trans-Canada Highway leads among these great travel ideas]]>Ready to hit the road this season? These trip ideas capture the Canadian experience.Ready to hit the road this season? These trip ideas capture the Canadian experience.Mon, 28 May 2012 :00 012 0000QU, NB: The proposed toll-reoute would dramatically shorten the 11 hour drive time between Montreal and Moncton, and would coonnect Maine (and the Maritimes) to the US industrial Mid-West.]]>http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/is-building-of-highwayworth-risk__2012-05-26.htmlhttp://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/is-building-of-highwayworth-risk__2012-05-26.htmlMon, 28 May 2012 :00 012 0000ON: Work will begin this fall on the long-promised extension of Highway 407 East, a 22-kilometre stretch from Brock Road in Pickering to Harmony Road in Oshawa, Premier Dalton McGuinty said Thursday. ]]>http://bit.ly/JhQUUj http://bit.ly/JhQUUj Fri, 25 May 2012 :00 012 0000AB: Snow of 5-10 cm expected along Highway 93 between Jasper and Banff, and extending south of the Trans-Canada Highway down to Pincher Creek, and possibly east into Calgary suburbs]]>Wed, 23 May 2012 :00 012 0000ON: Phase 1 of the new highway will extend 22 kilometres east from Brock Road in Pickering to Harmony Road in Oshawa. It also includes a 10-kilometre north-south highway, east of Lake Ridge Road, connecting Highway 407 East to Highway 401. Source: PR Newswire (http://s.tt/1czTF) ]]>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/snc-lavalincintra-awarded-407-east-highway-project-in-ontario-153042075.htmlhttp://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/snc-lavalincintra-awarded-407-east-highway-project-in-ontario-153042075.htmlWed, 23 May 2012 :00 012 0000ON:: A man who is one of the rare survivors of a plunge into Niagara Falls is in stable condition in Hamilton General Hospital after a dramatic rescue on Victoria Day. The man had climbed a retaining wall above the Horseshoe Falls at about 10:30 a.m. ET on Monday, witnesses told police.]]>http://www.cbc.ca/hamilton/news/story/2012/05/21/hamilton-niagara-fall-may21.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/hamilton/news/story/2012/05/21/hamilton-niagara-fall-may21.htmlTue, 22 May 2012 :00 012 0000NL: ]]>http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2012/05/22/nl-tch-rcmp-closure-522.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2012/05/22/nl-tch-rcmp-closure-522.htmlTue, 22 May 2012 :00 012 0000: Tolls are not unfamiliar ways to finance highway or improvements to the same. They are widely used in Europe. Here in Canada, Toronto was able to build the 407 express toll route through a public-private partnership and applied tolls to make it work.]]>http://www.stockwatch.com/News/Item.aspx?bid=Z-C:*CURRENT-1960818&symbol=*CURRENT&news_region=Chttp://www.stockwatch.com/News/Item.aspx?bid=Z-C:*CURRENT-1960818&symbol=*CURRENT&news_region=CSun, 20 May 2012 :00 012 0000NL: ]]>http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2012-05-18/article-2982955/TCH%E2%80%88near-Bishop%26rsquos-Falls-to-reopen-after-damaged-trailer-removed-from-highway/1http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2012-05-18/article-2982955/TCH%E2%80%88near-Bishop%26rsquos-Falls-to-reopen-after-damaged-trailer-removed-from-highway/1Fri, 18 May 2012 :00 012 0000: On an annual basis the overall inflation rate rose to 2.0 percent in April from 1.9 percent in March, Statistics Canada said on Friday. The core rate, which excludes volatile items, climbed to 2.1 percent from 1.9 percent. "From a strictly domestic standpoint, I think it does advance the case for the bank raising rates," said BMO Capital Markets deputy chief economist Doug Porter. ]]>http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/18/canada-economy-inflation-idUSL1E8GI2UQ20120518http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/18/canada-economy-inflation-idUSL1E8GI2UQ20120518Fri, 18 May 2012 :00 012 0000MB: The RM of Piney declared a state of emergency Sunday, giving it the power to close roads in the wake of two days of wildfires that consumed 30 square kilometres of forest over the weekend in the Sandilands Provincial Park. ]]>http://www.thespec.com/news/canada/article/723997--state-of-emergency-travel-ban-in-southeastern-manitoba-due-to-firehttp://www.thespec.com/news/canada/article/723997--state-of-emergency-travel-ban-in-southeastern-manitoba-due-to-fireMon, 14 May 2012 :00 012 0000NL: Clarenville Mayor Fred Best has renewed his calls for a new highway overpass following a fatal car accident near town on Thursday. A woman died after the car she was riding in collided with a transport truck at the west entrance to Clarenville, where the highway intersects with Manitoba Drive]]>http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2012/05/11/nl-clarenville-overpass-511.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2012/05/11/nl-clarenville-overpass-511.htmlSun, 13 May 2012 :00 012 0000: The lands draining into the Hudson's Bay, which incoprorate portons of Quewbec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchwan, Alberta, and today's Nunavut were acquired by Canada, just after Confederation for 300,000 pimds ($1.5 million). The land that covered 3.9 million square kilometres (1.5 million sq mi), is over one-third of Canada's area today. It was acquired following the Red River Rebellion.]]>Fri, 11 May 2012 :00 012 0000BC: The Greater Victoria Transit Commission agreed on Tuesday to look at ways to prevent buses from getting stuck in traffic on Douglas Street, the Trans-Canada Highway, the Island Highway, McKenzie Avenue and the Pat Bay Highway. ]]>http://www.timescolonist.com/Region+traffic+bottlenecks+identified+Transit/6587090/story.html#ixzz1uKtmnKoThttp://www.timescolonist.com/Region+traffic+bottlenecks+identified+Transit/6587090/story.html#ixzz1uKtmnKoTTue, 8 May 2012 :00 012 0000: Housing starts shoot higher on back of condo boom. ]]>http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/economy-lab/daily-mix/how-condo-boom-threatens-a-ghost-city-phenomenon/article2426038/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/economy-lab/daily-mix/how-condo-boom-threatens-a-ghost-city-phenomenon/article2426038/Tue, 8 May 2012 :00 012 0000: Before you set out to secure the lowest mortgage rate available, you’ll need to make an important decision concerning your payment term. Almost every new mortgage customer struggles when it comes to deciding their amortization schedule. While some customers prefer the lower monthly costs of a long-term mortgage, other’s want to pay off their loan as quickly as possible.]]>http://www.mortgagetalkcanada.ca/2012/05/which-term-is-right-for-you/http://www.mortgagetalkcanada.ca/2012/05/which-term-is-right-for-you/Sun, 6 May 2012 :00 012 0000MB: 7 of 10 in Winnipeg, plus various sections of the Trans-Canada highway #TCH ]]>http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/St-James-Street--leads-rough-roads-list-150167285.htmlhttp://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/St-James-Street--leads-rough-roads-list-150167285.htmlFri, 4 May 2012 :00 012 0000AB: The family of a boy who lost his life in a car crash outside Calgary is praising the province for its plans to shut-down the intersection where the fatal collision occurred. The location is at Paradise Rd in Chestermere just east of Calgary.]]>http://www.660news.com/news/local/article/358650--deadly-interchange-closinghttp://www.660news.com/news/local/article/358650--deadly-interchange-closingFri, 4 May 2012 :00 012 0000BC: With all of the work going on along the Trans-Canada highway through the Lower Mainland, you’ve probably noticed signs warning you to slow down or risk paying double for traffic tickets. Currently, a regular speeding ticket will cost you $138. In a construction zone, the fine jumps to $196 – a 42 per cent increase. If the fines were actually doubled as the signs say, the fine would be $276. In Alberta, however, the fines ARE DOUBLE.]]>http://www.globaltvbc.com/fines+double+in+construction+zones+signs+not+true/6442634132/story.htmlhttp://www.globaltvbc.com/fines+double+in+construction+zones+signs+not+true/6442634132/story.htmlFri, 4 May 2012 :00 012 0000: A scruffy looking man — hoodie up, clutching a tattered sign scrawled on a scrap of cardboard — shuffled up to a car at a busy intersection in this city west of Toronto. Drivers instinctively looked away. But this sign’s wording was different from the usual begging appeal: “My name is Constable Mike Cairns. If you are reading this sign you are about to get a cell phone ticket.” Witness the latest police tactic in the crackdown on distracted drivers. ]]>http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/05/02/police-dress-as-panhandlers-to-nab-texting-drivers-but-activists-frown-on-program/http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/05/02/police-dress-as-panhandlers-to-nab-texting-drivers-but-activists-frown-on-program/Thu, 3 May 2012 :00 012 0000BC: Avalanche season ends, but officials warn conditions remain unstable in backcountry]]>http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/alberta/Avalanche+season+ends+officials+warn+conditions+remain+unstable+backcountry/6555408/story.htmlhttp://www.calgaryherald.com/news/alberta/Avalanche+season+ends+officials+warn+conditions+remain+unstable+backcountry/6555408/story.htmlThu, 3 May 2012 :00 012 0000NL,NS,NB,PE: What is impact on Newfoundland road maintenance priorities?]]>http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2012-05-02/article-2969168/Road-priorities-a-matter-of-perspective/1http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2012-05-02/article-2969168/Road-priorities-a-matter-of-perspective/1Thu, 3 May 2012 :00 012 0000AB: Bridge constructon at Medicine hat, Alberta over the South Saskatchewan was halted due to legal wrangling over the former builder's receivership... ready resume shortly.]]>http://www.medicinehatnews.com/local-news/new-contractor-found-bridge-construction-should-resume-within-a-month-or-two-05022012.htmlhttp://www.medicinehatnews.com/local-news/new-contractor-found-bridge-construction-should-resume-within-a-month-or-two-05022012.htmlWed, 2 May 2012 :00 012 0000AB/SK: discussion of environment and the abundant wildlife]]>http://www.shropshirestar.com/blogs/beckys-blog/2012/05/02/hidden-canadian-treasure-worth-rockies-detour/http://www.shropshirestar.com/blogs/beckys-blog/2012/05/02/hidden-canadian-treasure-worth-rockies-detour/Wed, 2 May 2012 :00 012 0000BC: The tax was introduced 25 years ago to tax only higher-end homes, but today's homes are all over $200,000 are taxed at the 2% maximum rate. ]]>http://www.canada.com/Property+transfer+outdated+unfair/6545924/story.htmlhttp://www.canada.com/Property+transfer+outdated+unfair/6545924/story.htmlTue, 1 May 2012 :00 012 0000NL: The RCMP is advising motorists to stay off the Trans-Canada Highway in the Wreckhouse area of Newfoundland's southwest coast due to extremely high winds. ]]>http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2012/04/27/nl-wreckhouse-winds-427.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2012/04/27/nl-wreckhouse-winds-427.htmlFri, 27 Apr 2012 :00 012 0000NB: A car sustained extensive damage on Thursday, about 2:45 a.m., when it struck a 12-inch tall rock, Const. Gerald Lawless stated in a news release. The rock was in the middle of the lane, between Exit 301 and Exit 303, he said. ]]> http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/story/2012/04/27/nb-rocks-highway-deliberate.html http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/story/2012/04/27/nb-rocks-highway-deliberate.htmlFri, 27 Apr 2012 :00 012 0000BC: This area will celebrate several significant anniversaries this year but the country will celebrate the completion of the Trans-Canada Highway, which happened 50 years ago. The second longest paved highway in the worked was officially opened by the Federal Government, September 3, 1962 at Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park. ]]>http://www.thegoldenstar.net/community/148705275.htmlhttp://www.thegoldenstar.net/community/148705275.htmlThu, 26 Apr 2012 :00 012 0000SK: The City of Regina is advising motorists that construction work on the Trans-Canada Highway bypass/Arcola Avenue ramps will begin on Monday. Detours will be in place during construction. ]]>http://www.leaderpost.com/Trans+Canada+Arcola+roadwork+begins+Monday/6517109/story.html#ixzz1tCYJWz3Jhttp://www.leaderpost.com/Trans+Canada+Arcola+roadwork+begins+Monday/6517109/story.html#ixzz1tCYJWz3JThu, 26 Apr 2012 :00 012 0000BC: Traffic watchers have more cameras they can check for traffic on the Island]]>http://www.timescolonist.com/Drive+adds+seven+Island+webcams/6522115/story.htmlhttp://www.timescolonist.com/Drive+adds+seven+Island+webcams/6522115/story.htmlThu, 26 Apr 2012 :00 012 0000PEI: The TCH highway straightening, between Bonshaw and New haven, west of Charlottetown discussed previously is being opposed. ]]>http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2012/04/26/pei-nature-trust-trans-canada-584.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2012/04/26/pei-nature-trust-trans-canada-584.htmlThu, 26 Apr 2012 :00 012 0000PEI: The 6.1 km stretch of the highway from New Haven to Bonshaw, which be shortened to 5.8 km, at a cost of $16 million, to bring it up to today's standards.]]>http://www.gov.pe.ca/tir/tchimprovementhttp://www.gov.pe.ca/tir/tchimprovementThu, 26 Apr 2012 :00 012 0000PEI: The 6.1 km stretch of the highway from New Haven to Bonshaw, which be shortened to 5.8 km, at a cost of $16 million, to bring it up to today's standards.]]>http://www.gov.pe.ca/tir/tchimprovementhttp://www.gov.pe.ca/tir/tchimprovementThu, 26 Apr 2012 :00 012 0000PEI: The controversial stretch of highway that weaves sharply through Churchill is just too dangerous, with a collision rate that is 56 percent higher than the average of the Trans-Canada highway as a whole that runs from Charlottetown to Borden. ]]>http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2012-04-24/article-2962707/Highway-needs-realgnment-for-safety-sake%3A-traffic-engineer/1http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2012-04-24/article-2962707/Highway-needs-realgnment-for-safety-sake%3A-traffic-engineer/1Tue, 24 Apr 2012 :00 012 0000ON: Excellent tips for going East to West between Sault Ste marie and Thunder Bay]]>http://cozybookbasics.wordpress.com/tag/trans-canada-highway/http://cozybookbasics.wordpress.com/tag/trans-canada-highway/Sat, 21 Apr 2012 :00 012 0000BC: Addressing complains about speeding affecting the residential area east of the Trans Canada Highway and south of Trunk Road, and on Bundock Avenue between Trunk Road and Coronation Avenue]]>http://www.canada.com/Duncan+ponders+speed+zones/6489980/story.html http://www.canada.com/Duncan+ponders+speed+zones/6489980/story.html Fri, 20 Apr 2012 :00 012 0000QU, NB:: Canadians told east-west highway through Maine ‘a gateway to opportunity’. Private-sector investments in the project would be recouped through toll collection.]]>http://bangordailynews.com/2012/03/29/news/down-east/canadians-told-east-west-highway-through-maine-a-gateway-to-opportunity/http://bangordailynews.com/2012/03/29/news/down-east/canadians-told-east-west-highway-through-maine-a-gateway-to-opportunity/Fri, 20 Apr 2012 :00 012 0000ON: Light snow is expected in the east west band along Manitoulin Island, Sudbury and Mattawa]]>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 :00 012 0000BC: Saanich police have seized the blue Yahama motorcycle seen in a viral YouTube video hitting speeds of almost 300 kilometres an hour on the Trans-Canada Highway on Vancouver Island. Sgt. Dean Jantzen has called a press conference at Saanich police headquarters at 10:30 a.m. today and plans to show off the bike. ]]>http://www.vancouversun.com/Police+Vancouver+Island+seize+motorcycle+used+video+speeder/6485880/story.htmlhttp://www.vancouversun.com/Police+Vancouver+Island+seize+motorcycle+used+video+speeder/6485880/story.htmlThu, 19 Apr 2012 :00 012 0000MB: There's nothing in this year's Manitoba highways budget for construction of a clover leaf or upgrades to the intersection of the Trans Canada Highway and the Yellowhead or Highway 16, just west of Portage la Prairie. ]]>http://www.cjob.com/News/Local/Story.aspx?ID=1689114http://www.cjob.com/News/Local/Story.aspx?ID=1689114Wed, 18 Apr 2012 :00 012 0000ON: An off-highway bike path, and using less-busy back roads would be safer for all.]]>http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/story/2012/04/17/sby-bicycle-tour.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/story/2012/04/17/sby-bicycle-tour.htmlTue, 17 Apr 2012 :00 012 0000ON: : In sharp contrast to price moderation in most cities and a significant drop in Vancouver, where buyers are being priced out of the country’s costliest market, Toronto buyers are on a spending spree — one that looks as if it won’t end well. ]]>http://business.financialpost.com/2012/04/17/why-torontos-overheated-housing-market-is-unsustainable/http://business.financialpost.com/2012/04/17/why-torontos-overheated-housing-market-is-unsustainable/Tue, 17 Apr 2012 :00 012 0000BC: Watch for upcoming Discovery Channel program on Coquihalla Highway and the maintenance crews, expected to air in this next year. ]]>http://www.merrittnews.net/article/20120414/MERRITT0101/120419854/-1/MERRITT01/discovery-channel-charts-coquihalla-actionhttp://www.merrittnews.net/article/20120414/MERRITT0101/120419854/-1/MERRITT01/discovery-channel-charts-coquihalla-actionTue, 17 Apr 2012 :00 012 0000AB: Those of you who wondered if they did any good (I've never seen an animal actually cross over the bridge), yes they work! ]]>http://www.globalnews.ca/parks+canada+snaps+photo+of+elusive+lynx+crossing+wildlife+overpass+near+banff/6442618908/story.htmlhttp://www.globalnews.ca/parks+canada+snaps+photo+of+elusive+lynx+crossing+wildlife+overpass+near+banff/6442618908/story.htmlTue, 17 Apr 2012 :00 012 0000BC: The Ministry of Transportation will be closing the northbound lane of the Trans-Canada Highway next week to lift the Colwood overpass bridge for maintenance work.]]>http://www.goldstreamgazette.com/news/147760845.htmlhttp://www.goldstreamgazette.com/news/147760845.htmlTue, 17 Apr 2012 :00 012 0000: Canadian home prices fell in March from year-ago levels even as existing home sales activity picked up, with a cooling of the once-hot Vancouver market offsetting big price gains in Toronto and steady increases elsewhere.]]>http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/16/canada-economy-housing-idUSL2E8FG32720120416http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/16/canada-economy-housing-idUSL2E8FG32720120416Tue, 17 Apr 2012 :00 012 0000ON: 20-40 cm of snow is expected across Northern Ontario along the busy #17 and #11 corridors above Lake Superior & Lake Huron. Just when you thought Alberta had the monopoly on crappy "Springter" weather!]]>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 :00 012 0000: First-time homeowners drawn to urban living by low interest rates, good prices]]>http://www.canada.com/business/Value+conscious+buyers+fuelling+housing+market/6453195/story.htmlhttp://www.canada.com/business/Value+conscious+buyers+fuelling+housing+market/6453195/story.htmlFri, 13 Apr 2012 :00 012 0000Air Canada pilot protest forces flight cancellations: Job Action by pilots said to be the cause.... check flight schedules before leaaving for airport ]]>http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2012/04/13/air-canada-pilots.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2012/04/13/air-canada-pilots.htmlFri, 13 Apr 2012 :00 012 0000NL: Snow and rain at freezing temperatures across western Newfoundland is moving into the Gander and Bonavista area this morning. Expect slippery driving conditions. Temperatures area expected to warm later in the day.]]>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 :00 012 0000AB: As hungry bears leave their dens to feed, Banff National Park are given warnings.]]>http://www.calgaryherald.com/technology/Bear+sightings+prompt+warnings+around+Banff/6419998/story.htmlhttp://www.calgaryherald.com/technology/Bear+sightings+prompt+warnings+around+Banff/6419998/story.htmlFri, 6 Apr 2012 :00 012 0000SK: Spring snow storms move east, 20-45 cm expected across Saskatchewan. Highest accumulations north of the #1 Trans-Canada]]>Fri, 6 Apr 2012 :00 012 0000NL: Freezing rain along stretches of the Trans-Canada today in St John's, moving to Gander and then Corner Brook]]>Wed, 4 Apr 2012 :00 012 0000NL: Up to 30 cm (a foot, for old-timers) is expected to fall in the next day in eastern Newfoundland, around St John's.]]>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 :00 012 0000ON: Snow this morning across northern Great Lakes, with about 5 cm expected in Toronto area this evening (March: in like a lamb, out like a lamb?)]]>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 :00 012 0000ON: Brinks crash spills millions in coins 2 people injured after tractor-trailer hits rock cut and causes other collisions. The crash happened on Highway 11, south of Ramore, north of Kirkland Lake, when the tractor-trailer collided with a rock cut in Benoit Township around 4 a.m (Approx Lat-Long: 48.429314, -80.330551) The highway has been re-opened while recovery of coins continues by Brinks staff.]]>http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/story/2012/03/28/sby-hwy11-crash.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/story/2012/03/28/sby-hwy11-crash.htmlThu, 29 Mar 2012 :00 012 0000ON: Brinks crash spills millions in coins 2 people injured after tractor-trailer hits rock cut and causes other collisions. The crash happened on Highway 11, south of Ramore, north of Kirkland Lake, when the tractor-trailer collided with a rock cut in Benoit Township around 4 a.m (Approx Lat-Long: 48.429314, -80.330551) The highway has been RE-OPENED while recovery of coins continues by Brinks staff. Ramore is about 274 km (170m) north of North Bay on #11, the northern route of the Trans-Canada.]]>http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/story/2012/03/28/sby-hwy11-crash.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/story/2012/03/28/sby-hwy11-crash.htmlThu, 29 Mar 2012 :00 012 0000: Saskatoon & Calgary lead growth among top 13 cities in Canada at 3.6 & 3.5 percent. Detailed city reports available from this link....]]>http://www.conferenceboard.ca/e-library/abstract.aspx?did=4748http://www.conferenceboard.ca/e-library/abstract.aspx?did=4748Wed, 28 Mar 2012 :00 012 0000: Montreal will drop from 22,700 starts in 2011 to 18,000 in 2012, according to the ConferenceB oard of Canada. This is one of the sharpest drops in the county, and is echoed by CMHC, which forecast a 15% drop this next year in Montreal.]]>http://blogs.montrealgazette.com/2012/03/27/montreal-housing-starts-to-drop-21-per-cent-report/http://blogs.montrealgazette.com/2012/03/27/montreal-housing-starts-to-drop-21-per-cent-report/Wed, 28 Mar 2012 :00 012 0000NL: Snow overnight and Wednesday in Newfoundland, with accumulations up to 10 cms, with high winds and gusts up to 90km/h]]>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 :00 012 0000: CIBC Mortgage poll released]]>http://www.sacbee.com/2012/03/26/4366362/cibc-mortgage-poll-fixed-or-variable.html#storylink=cpyhttp://www.sacbee.com/2012/03/26/4366362/cibc-mortgage-poll-fixed-or-variable.html#storylink=cpyTue, 27 Mar 2012 :00 012 0000AB/SK: 25-30 cm can be expected tonight as a storm front hits the Alberta-Saksatchewan border area between Edmontin and Saskatoon.]]>Sun, 18 Mar 2012 :00 012 0000AB: Wind Gust warnings issued for TCH #1, between Calgary and Brooks, and areas southward. Tonight winds and gusts of up to 100 km/h are expected to hit the area]]>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 :00 012 0000AB.BC: Snow expected all day in the Rockies...roads may be slippery.]]>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 :00 012 0000SK: Snow watch/warning along the #1 extended east across southern Saskatchewan, as the conditions begin to improve today in western Alberta, between Banff & Calgary. Expect snow and blowing snow.]]>Tue, 6 Mar 2012 :00 012 0000AB: 20 cm of snow expected along the Trans-Canada]]>Mon, 5 Mar 2012 :00 012 0000QU,ON: 15-25 cm of snow expected in Ottawa & Montreal area in next 24 hours]]>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 :00 012 0000ON: Maintenance is being done in Ottawa today on HWY 417's Westbound Off Ramp(s) at Maitland Ave ]]>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 :00 012 0000NL: Snow squalls may bring 10-20 cm from Corner Brook to Port Aux Basques, in Western Newfoundland]]>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 :00 012 0000NS, NL: Wet snow is expected across Nova Scotia this morning, with a snow warning issued for Eastern Newfoundland, and 15-25 cm expected this aftrnoon]]>Thu, 9 Feb 2012 :00 012 0000QU: Drivers are advised to avoid the Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine Tunnel, connecting Montreal to the South Shore, on Sunday because of major construction work. They are advised to use the Champlain, Jacques Cartier or Victoria Bridges instead. Those headed for, or coming in, from eastern Quebec are counselled to use Highway 40 instead of Highway 20. ]]>http://www.montrealgazette.com/Steer+clear+Lafontaine+Tunnel+Sunday/6011798/story.html#ixzz1kCM1Ex4hhttp://www.montrealgazette.com/Steer+clear+Lafontaine+Tunnel+Sunday/6011798/story.html#ixzz1kCM1Ex4hSun, 22 Jan 2012 :00 012 0000BC: Traffic between on the #1 between Golden and Revelstoke for avaanche control following at least 20 cm of snow in the past day. Highway is expected to reopen around 8 pm.]]>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 :00 012 0000BC: Traffic between on the #1 between Golden and Revelstoke for avalanche control following at least 20 cm of snow in the past day. Highway is expected to reopen around 8 pm.]]>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 :00 012 0000AB: Warming weather will likely cause freezing rain along the Trans-Canada between Calgary and Medicine Hat into Saturday]]>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 :00 012 0000BC, AB, SK,MB: An Artic cold spell, with windchills down to -40 is lifting, with warmer temperatures returning this weekend, back into the seasonal range.]]>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 :00 012 0000BC: TCH closed between Golden and Revelstoke,due to an accident. Will reopen by 9:30 AM]]>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 :00 012 0000BC, AB, SK,MB: Strong Arctic winds produce windchills down to -40 levels (that's the same in Fahrenheit, for our American guests)across most of the Prairies, and the interior of BC. Travellers should pack winter survival kits.]]>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 :00 012 0000ON: Icy road conditionas due to freezing rain, especially in the Ottawa Valley this morning]]>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 :00 012 0000AB: Icy, cold conditions, due to cold front passing through overnight have caused chaos west of Calgary]]>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 :00 012 0000BC: More delays expected on Trans-Canada Highway as crews clear avalanche hazard. Most of Southern BC under avalanche warning.]]>http://www.avalanche.ca/cac/http://www.avalanche.ca/cac/Fri, 30 Dec 2011 :00 011 0000ON: Special Weather Situation declared across southern Ontario along Highway 401, 400, and 417 with roads covered by overnight icy drizzle, which may be turning to rain. Roads & highways are very slippery.]]>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 :00 011 0000NS/NL: Marine Atlantic cancels ferry service today due to Gale-force winds ]]>http://www.marine-atlantic.ca/eng/travel-advisory.asphttp://www.marine-atlantic.ca/eng/travel-advisory.aspThu, 29 Dec 2011 :00 011 0000ON: possible Flash Feezing this afternoon and evening across southern Ontario along Highway 401, 400, and 417 as cold front extends south following a rainstorm's corss-provincial trip across the province.]]>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 :00 011 0000ON: possible Flash Feezing this afternoon and evening across southern Ontario along Highway 401, 400, and 417 as cold front extends south following a rainstorm's corss-provincial trip across the province.]]>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 :00 011 0000ON: Wet roads followed by cold tempratures have issues a Flash Freeze warning along the highway 11 and highway 17 corridos of northern Ontario. Watch for sudden iciness on roads]]>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 :00 011 0000SK: Saskatchewan Highway of Heroes by dedicating the stretch of the Trans Canada Hwy from Regina to Moose Jaw ]]>http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/land-terre/news-nouvelles/story-reportage-eng.asp?id=5646http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/land-terre/news-nouvelles/story-reportage-eng.asp?id=5646Thu, 24 Nov 2011 :00 011 0000BC: TCH shut down Field to Golden this morning, due to poor driving conditions.]]>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 :00 011 0000BC: 10-20 cm expected along #1 in eastern BC. Very high winds (100km/h) east of the Alberta border, due to warmoing chinook winds.]]>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 :00 011 0000ab, sk: Snow accumulations today in Regina and Edmonton areas... winter driving is here in the Prairies]]>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 :00 011 0000AB: Snow is expected to hit Calgary and area today, and icy conditions this morning along the #1 Trans-Canada at Scott Lake Hill, between Cochrane and Canmore, have caused several trucks to lose control.]]>Fri, 4 Nov 2011 :00 011 0000MB: A dramatic Winnipeg-designed and built car, weights under 1500 pounds and gets about 200 miles per gallon. Its dramatic futuristic design reduces the coefficient of drag, the coefficient of rolling resistant, the frontal area which enables a much smaller & lighter engine to achieve this result.]]>http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/NationalNews/20111102/seamus-oregan-blog-canadian-original-urbee-111102/http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/NationalNews/20111102/seamus-oregan-blog-canadian-original-urbee-111102/Thu, 3 Nov 2011 :00 011 0000BC: A stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway is being dedicated as the Highway of Heroes to honour B.C.'s 12 Canadian Forces members killed in Afghanistan, as well as one killed in Croatia in 1994. The section of the highway, between the 152nd Street exit in Surrey and the Sumas Way exit in Abbotsford, will be unveiled Saturday during the second annual Memorial Ride for the Fallen. A 5.5-by-2.4-metre sign will mark the highway near the 232nd Street exit in Langley. =]]>http://www.abbotsfordtimes.com/story.html?id=4926387http://www.abbotsfordtimes.com/story.html?id=4926387Mon, 31 Oct 2011 :00 011 0000NS, NV, PE, NL: The storm that hit the United Statyes over the weekened is now hitting the Maritime provinces. All roads are expected to be treacherous with wet, warm snow.]]>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 :00 011 0000BC: 5-10 cm of snow expected overnight in Mountain passes in eastern British Columbia]]>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 :00 011 0000NL: The Wreckhouse area of western Newfoundland is geting snow today, expected to accumulate 25 cm by day's end.]]>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 :00 011 0000NL: West of St John's, the first wildlife detection system is up and running along the Trans-Canada Highway, along the 1.5 kilometer stretch east of the Salmonier Line interchange, says The Department of Transportation. The system uses sensors to detect when large animals are on the highway, turning on flashing lights on a sign "Moose on Highway When Lights are Flashing" for two minutes By the end of October, a second wildlife detection system will be installed near Grand Falls-Windsor, and wildlife fencing will be installed along the west coast.]]>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 :00 011 0000NL: Ferry service between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland has been cancelled today due to stormy weather, high winds and waves]]>Wed, 5 Oct 2011 :00 011 0000NL: Ferry service between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland has been cancelled today due to stormy weather, high winds and waves]]>http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2011/10/05/pei-storm-maritimes-584.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2011/10/05/pei-storm-maritimes-584.htmlWed, 5 Oct 2011 :00 011 0000PE: Storms bringing winds of up to 100k may cause shut-down of Confederation Bridge this afternoon. The bridge connects PEI with New Brunswick & the mainland.]]>Wed, 5 Oct 2011 :00 011 0000QU: The federal government is set to announce plans for the construction of a new Champlain Bridge in Montreal, over Canada's busiest waterway. The goverment will study whether a bridge, tunnel or combination is the best approach. No budget or timetable has been announced.]]>http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/story/2011/10/04/mtl-champlain-bridge-plan.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/story/2011/10/04/mtl-champlain-bridge-plan.htmlTue, 4 Oct 2011 :00 011 0000NL: Hurrican Ophelia, currently in the Bermuda area, is expected to pass the Avalon Penninsula on Sunday/Monday as a Force 1 hurrican.]]>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 :00 011 0000NL: Hurrican Ophelia, currently in the Bermuda area, is expected to pass the Avalon Penninsula on Sunday/Monday as a Force 1 hurricane.]]>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 :00 011 0000NL: Force 1 Hurricane Maria will hit St John's and the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland this afternoon, with winds of 120-140 km/h. Most of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia will feel effects over the course of today]]>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 :00 011 0000NL: 50 mm rain expected in St John's and across Newfoundland with tropical storm Maria]]>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 :00 011 0000MB: There is a TCH closed around Hargrove, east of Elkhorn and 12 km W of Virden for a fire in the area.]]>http://roaddata.gov.mb.ca/map/gmap/map.aspx?lng=-99.99&lat=49.8&zoom=9http://roaddata.gov.mb.ca/map/gmap/map.aspx?lng=-99.99&lat=49.8&zoom=9Tue, 6 Sep 2011 :00 011 0000BC: Major crash at Golden, TCH closed in both directions]]>Mon, 5 Sep 2011 :00 011 0000: Sept 3, 1962 - John Diefenbaker officially opens the Trans-Canada Highway with s ceremony at Rogers Pass]]>Sat, 3 Sep 2011 :00 011 0000QC, NB, NS, PE, NL: Heavy wind warnings in effect everywhere east of Ottawa today, as heavy winds from former Hurricane Irene lash Eastern Canada. Some areas had experienced heavy rainfalls over 100mm, so watch for flooding in low-lying areas when driving.]]>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 :00 011 0000MB, NS, PE, NL: Hurricane Warning downgraded to Tropical Storm Warning for the maritime provinces, Irene is expected to hit Sunday to Monday]]>Sat, 27 Aug 2011 :00 011 0000MB, NS, PE, NL: Hurricane Warning downgraded to Tropical Storm Warning for the maritime provinces, Irene is expected to hit Sunday to Monday]]>Sat, 27 Aug 2011 :00 011 0000NS, NB, PE, NL: Hurricane Irene (Force 3) is expected to hit the Maritimes provincesas soon as Monday]]>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 :00 011 0000BC: Reports of a multi-car crash and traffic jam on the Trans - Canada Highway northbound near Thetis Lake.]]>Fri, 5 Aug 2011 :00 011 0000BC: Trans-Canada highway between Lake Louise and Golden blocked by a 70 metre wide mudslide near the Spiral Tunnels overnight. The highway is expected to be cleared by 2 pm Sunday afternoon. In the meantime, traffic is detoured on Highway 93 via Radium.]]>Sat, 23 Jul 2011 :00 011 0000BC: Win a Canada road trip family vacation (air, car, hotel, $1500) From Twizzlers, Jolly Rancher ]]>http://bit.ly/lAsq6X http://bit.ly/lAsq6X Sat, 16 Jul 2011 :00 011 0000QU: Win a Canada road trip family vacation from Twizzlers, Jolly Rancher ]]>http://bit.ly/mO5NAq http://bit.ly/mO5NAq Fri, 8 Jul 2011 :00 011 0000: Win a Canada road trip family vacation (air, car, hotel, $1500) From Twizzlers, Jolly Rancher ]]>http://bit.ly/lAsq6X http://bit.ly/lAsq6X Mon, 4 Jul 2011 :00 011 0000BC: Win a Canada road trip family from Twizzlers, Jolly Rancher ]]>http://bit.ly/l3Jixnhttp://bit.ly/l3JixnThu, 30 Jun 2011 :00 011 0000BC: The bridge was closed due to the collapse of two hydro transmission towers over the Fraser River, at the south reiverbank. The hihgway was closed for the past 12 hours.]]>Tue, 5 Jul 2011 :00 011 0000BC: The bridge was closed due to the collapse of two hydro transmission towers over the Fraser River, at the south riverbank. The highway was closed for the past 12 hours.]]>Tue, 5 Jul 2011 :00 011 0000BC: The bridge was closed due to the collapse of two hydro transmission towers over the Fraser River, at the south reiverbank. The hihgway was closed for the past 12 hours.]]>Tue, 5 Jul 2011 :00 011 0000BC: Two westbound lanes of the Trans-Canada Highway east of Chilliwack have reopened after a mudslide closed the highway Wednesday. Ministry of Transportation spokesman Kurt Edmunds said crews hope to have the highway fully reopened by about 1 p.m. PT Thursday.]]>http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2011/06/30/bc-trans-canada-mudslide.html?ref=rss&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitterhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2011/06/30/bc-trans-canada-mudslide.html?ref=rss&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitterThu, 30 Jun 2011 :00 011 0000BC: The slide roared down over four lanes of the highway and a railway line on Wednesday morning, leaving a 3,000 metres square debris field. The slide occured near Hering Island , Eof Chilliwack, and traffic is being diverted to Highway 7 via Highway 9 through Agassiz, according to Drive BC. ]]>http://t.co/5phtU1Shttp://t.co/5phtU1SWed, 29 Jun 2011 :00 011 0000SK: The 150 km stretch f the highway east of Regina has re-opened following flooding over the roadway due to recent rains.]]>http://roadinfo.telenium.ca/shwyw.htmlhttp://roadinfo.telenium.ca/shwyw.htmlSun, 26 Jun 2011 :00 011 0000Sk: Environment Canada is predicting another 50-80 mm of rain to day in the province's south, affecting the already-flooded Souris River basin. The Trans-Canada is still closed east of Regina, requiring detours to the north, as of this morning...]]>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 :00 011 0000SK: Recent heavy rains (over 100 mm in the past few days) have caused flooding along the Souris River southeast of Saskatchewan. Communities affected include the communities of Weyburn and Estevan which have over 3 feet of water on some streets. This area is very flat so flooding can quickly affect wide areas.]]>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 :00 011 0000AB, SK: Heavy rain expected over the weekend in the Qu'Appelle, Souris and Assiniboine valleys this long weekend. Can anyone post Assiniboine flood pictures as they're driving along the TCH to our Facbook page]]>http://www.facebook.com/TransCanadaHighwayhttp://www.facebook.com/TransCanadaHighwayFri, 20 May 2011 :00 011 0000QU, NB: 20-50 mm expected in the Richelieu River area of Quebec east into New Brunswick]]>Mon, 16 May 2011 :00 011 0000SK, MB: Winter storm warnings the next day between Reigina and Winnipeg, with winds of 30-50 kms to furthur obscure visibility]]>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 :00 011 0000BC: Highway 1 will be closed starting Saturday night between Malakwa, B.C., 17 kilometres east of Sicamous, and Highway 23 in Revelstoke. Repairs to the Malakwa Bridge, east of Sicamous, will run from 9:30 p.m. Saturday until 6 a.m. Sunday morning. A detour is available via Highway 23 South between Revelstoke and Nakusp using the Upper Arrow Lakes ferry, and via Highway 6 between Nakusp and Vernon using the Needles Arrow Lake Ferry. Travellers on this alternative route should allow for over six hours travel time, higher than normal traffic volumes and some delays at ferry crossings.]]>Sat, 16 Apr 2011 :00 011 0000BC: Highway 1 will be closed starting Saturday night between Malakwa, B.C., 17 kilometres east of Sicamous, and Highway 23 in Revelstoke. Repairs to the Malakwa Bridge, east of Sicamous, will run from 9:30 p.m. until 6 a.m. Sunday morning. A detour is available via Highway 23 South between Revelstoke and Nakusp using the Upper Arrow Lakes ferry, and via Highway 6 between Nakusp and Vernon using the Needles Arrow Lake Ferry. Travellers on this alternative route should allow for over six hours travel time, higher than normal traffic volumes and some delays at ferry crossings.]]>Sat, 16 Apr 2011 :00 011 0000SK:: The #1 Trans-Canada Highway between Grenfell and Balgonie, east of Regina have been re-opened Thursday afternoon.]]>http://www.leaderpost.com/life/Westbound+lanes+Trans+Canada+Highway+reopen/4614948/story.htmlhttp://www.leaderpost.com/life/Westbound+lanes+Trans+Canada+Highway+reopen/4614948/story.htmlThu, 14 Apr 2011 :00 011 0000AB: Calgary and Medicine Hat are expecting about 10 cm of wet snow overnight. Medicine Hat remains under flood state of emergency.]]>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 :00 011 0000SK: Releases of water from the Boundary Reservoir near Estevan are causing flooding in the Qu'Appelle River at the Trans-Canada Highway. ]]>http://www.leaderpost.com/news/UPDATED+Trans+Canada+closed+from+Regina+Sintaluta/4604054/story.htmlhttp://www.leaderpost.com/news/UPDATED+Trans+Canada+closed+from+Regina+Sintaluta/4604054/story.htmlWed, 13 Apr 2011 :00 011 0000NB: 15-30 cm of snow expected tonight as storm advances from US (No April Fool's) and will continue into other Maritime orovinces over the weekend]]>Fri, 1 Apr 2011 :00 011 0000AB/SK/MB: 5-15 cm are expected this afternoon and evening along and south of the Trans-Canada from Calgary to the Ontario border]]>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 :00 011 0000AB/SK: 10-15 cm of snow is expected to ring in the official start of Spring along this section of the Trans-Canada]]>Sat, 19 Mar 2011 :00 011 0000BC: Tsunami warning issued for West Coast and Vancouver Island, following an 8.9 Earthquake in Japan for Friday afternoon. Those with friends or family vacationing on west coast of Mexico and Central America are also affected.]]>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 :00 011 0000ON: Highway 11 is closed from North Bay to Cobalt. The OPP report poor weather conditions on several stretches of Trans Canada Highway's northern route.]]>Sat, 5 Mar 2011 :00 011 0000AB, SK, MB: Major windchills over the next few days across the Prairies, with lows to -40 (ouch!)]]>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 :00 011 0000NB: Winter snowstorm warnings across New Brunswick, with snowfalls of 30 cm expected today and tonight.]]>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 :00 011 0000NB: Winter snowstorm warnings across New Brunswick, with snowfalls of 30 cm expected today and tonight.]]>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 :00 011 0000NL: just received word... will keep everyone posted]]>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 :00 011 0000NL: just received word... will keep everyone posted]]>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 :00 011 0000NL: ]]>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 :00 011 0000SK: Risk of freezing rain between Maple Creek and Swift Current]]>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 :00 011 0000NS: 10-20 cm of snow expected today in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia from Guysborough north ot Sydney]]>Tue, 8 Feb 2011 :00 011 0000SK: Extreme Wind chill alert for southern Saskatchewan with -40 forecast for Regina, but extending along the Trans-Canada from Medicine Hat, AB eastward into northern Ontario]]>Tue, 8 Feb 2011 :00 011 0000ON: Snow squall warning today from Wawa to Sault Ste Marie, for Trans-Canada Highway along eastern shore of Lake Superior. 10-20 cm expected.]]>Tue, 8 Feb 2011 :00 011 0000AB: 20-30 cm of snow expected along with an Artic Cold Front in Banff and along the eastern edge of the Rockies]]>Mon, 7 Feb 2011 :00 011 0000BC: The Trans-Canada Highway has been closed in both directions in the Fraser Canyon following a rockslide. The closure extends from Avalanche Gate in Hope to Boston Bar, a distance of 62 kilometres, according to the DriveBC website. The slide occurred one kilometre east of the Yale Tunnel. The highway is expected to re-open 10 am Saturday]]>http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2011/02/04/bc-rockslide-fraser-canyon.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2011/02/04/bc-rockslide-fraser-canyon.htmlSat, 5 Feb 2011 :00 011 0000NB, NS: The tail end of the massive snorwstorm hits the Maritimes for a second punch, with 20-50 cm expected on the Trans-Canada Highway east of Fredericton]]>Sat, 5 Feb 2011 :00 011 0000ON, QU, NB, NS, PE: Wednesday, a major snow sorm will hit eastern Canada and is expected to dump between 10 and 60 cm]]>Tue, 1 Feb 2011 :00 011 0000NB,NS, PE, HL: Fundy areas and PEI can expect 10-30 cm of snow today, and hurricane force winds are expected along west coast of Newfoundland]]>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 :00 011 0000AB/BC: Highway is open west of Golden, but drivers still need todetour from Lake Louise to Radium via #93. Icefields Parkway #93 from Lake Louise to Jasper is also open. ]]>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 :00 011 0000AB/BC: Highway 93 reconnects Radium (and therefore Golden) with Calgary. Travel along the #1 between Golden, Field and Lake Louise is still closed. The #1 from Golden to Revelstoke through the Rogers Pass also remains closed.]]>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 :00 011 0000BC: Highway currently closed west of Lake Louise. Expect delays for avalanche work, due to high risk due to recent snows]]>http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/rcond/cond_e.asp?oPark=100092http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/rcond/cond_e.asp?oPark=100092Sat, 15 Jan 2011 :00 011 0000BC: Highways 1 and 93 are closed west of Lake Louise, as well as the 93 Icefields Parkway north. 1t may be closed until Tuesday due to EXTREME Avalanche danger. Only viable detours are #5, #16 Kamloops-Jasper-Edmonton, or #3 Crowsnest Hghway]]>Sun, 16 Jan 2011 :00 011 0000BC: Highway currently closed west of Lake Louise. Expect delays for avalanche work, due to high risk due to recent snows]]>http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/rcond/cond_e.asp?oPark=100092http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/rcond/cond_e.asp?oPark=100092Sat, 15 Jan 2011 :00 011 0000BC: Highways 1 and 93 are closed west of Lake Louise, as well as the 93 Icefields Parkway north. 1t may be closed until Tuesday due to EXTREME Avalanche danger. Only viable detours are #5, #16 Kamloops-Jasper-Edmonton, or #3 Crowsnest Hghway]]>http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/rcond/cond_e.asp?oPark=100092http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/rcond/cond_e.asp?oPark=100092Sun, 16 Jan 2011 :00 011 0000BC: Highway currently closed west of Lake Louise. Expect delays for avalanche work, due to high risk due to recent snows]]>Sat, 15 Jan 2011 :00 011 0000BC: Hihgwa currently closed west of Lake Louise. Expect delays for avalanche work, due to high risk due to recent snows]]>Sat, 15 Jan 2011 :00 011 0000BC: Currently highway is only open to eastbound traffic in one lane due to high acalanche conditions]]>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 :00 011 0000NL: 20-30 cm of snow fell along most Newfoundland sections of the Trans-Canada]]>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 :00 011 0000BC: Vancouver and the Lower Mainland can expect 15 cm of snow, turning to rain]]>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 :00 011 0000NS: The massive storm that affected the American Southeast is hitting the Maritimes over the next day]]>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 :00 011 0000AB: The province has finished clearing the road of snow and vehicles, so the highway is re-opened for traffic east of Caglary through to the Saskatchewan border]]>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 :00 011 0000AB: Winds and blowing snow still affecting the highway east of Bassano]]>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 :00 011 0000AB: High Arctic winds and blowing snows have shut down the TACH between Calgary and Brooks. Drivers stranded between Calgary and Strathmore.]]>Sun, 9 Jan 2011 :00 011 0000AB: Arctic winds and blowing snows have kept the the TCH closed between Calgary and and Strathmore.]]>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 :00 011 0000AB: High Arctic winds and blowing snows have shut doen the TACH between Calgary and Brooks. Drivers stranded between Calgary and Strathmore.]]>Sun, 9 Jan 2011 :00 011 0000NS: A newly twinned 7.5-kilometre section of highway between New Glasgow and Pine Tree Road was opened to traffic on Sept. 2]]>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 :00 010 0000ON: 15-25 cm of Lake Effect snow has fallen in central Ontario, from Georgeian Bay east to Kingston. Travel along the 400, 11, and 7 is affected.]]>http://www,transcanadahighway.comhttp://www,transcanadahighway.comSat, 27 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000ON: 15-25 cm of Lake Effect snow has fallen in central Ontario, from Georgeian Bay east to Kingston. Travel along the 400, 11, and 7 is affected.]]>http://www,transcanadahighway.comhttp://www,transcanadahighway.comSun, 27 Nov 2011 :00 011 0000BC: Rock Slide 1 km east of Yale Tunnel. Recommended detaour Coquihala during cleanup expected to take most of Saturday.]]>http://www.bchighway.com/report/highway-closures.shtmlhttp://www.bchighway.com/report/highway-closures.shtmlSat, 8 Jan 2011 :00 011 0000ON: Construction to begin on Mattawa highway roundabout at Hghway 17 and 533. Completion in Fall 2011 ]]>http://www.nugget.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2738857http://www.nugget.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2738857Tue, 7 Sep 2010 :00 010 0000NL: TCH open in all places, many roads still dmanaged from Hurricane. See proviincial road conditions page ]]>http://www.roads.gov.nl.ca/winterdriving/default.stmhttp://www.roads.gov.nl.ca/winterdriving/default.stmMon, 27 Sep 2010 :00 010 0000ON: Warm temperatures well above freezing have brought fog to highway 417 and the Ottawa area. Drivers should exercize caution.]]>Sat, 1 Jan 2011 :00 011 0000NS: A newly twinned 7.5-kilometre section of highway between New Glasgow and Pine Tree Road was opened to traffic on Sept. 2]]>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 :00 011 0000ON: 15-25 cm of Lake Effect snow has fallen in central Ontario, from Georgeian Bay east to Kingston. Travel along the 400, 11, and 7 is affected.]]>http://www,transcanadahighway.comhttp://www,transcanadahighway.comSun, 27 Nov 2011 :00 011 0000ON: Construction to begin on Mattawa highway roundabout at Hghway 17 and 533. Completion in Fall 2011 ]]>http://www.nugget.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2738857http://www.nugget.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2738857Wed, 7 Sep 2011 :00 011 0000NL: TCH open in all places, many roads still dmanaged from Hurricane. See proviincial road conditions page ]]>http://www.roads.gov.nl.ca/winterdriving/default.stmhttp://www.roads.gov.nl.ca/winterdriving/default.stmTue, 27 Sep 2011 :00 011 0000ON: Rapid cooling may cause overnight icy patches on Highway 17, the Trans-Canada, in the area along Lake Superior between Thunder Bay and Marathon]]>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000Maritimes: : As a winter storm system moves up from the United States, where it has crioppled air and ground travel, the Maritimes are expecting oveer 20 cm of snow over the next few days.]]>http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/front/article/1365130http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/front/article/1365130Mon, 27 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000MB: High winds, drifting snow and slippery roads created difficult driving conditions in and around Winnipeg Monday. Strong winds up to 60 km/h caused drifting snow and reduced visibility on highways and open roads, while rising temperatures led to slippery conditions. Several vehicles were reported in the ditch at Bishop Grandin Boulevard and Route 90. ]]>http://www.cbc.ca/canada/manitoba/story/2010/12/27/mb-weather-poor-driving-conditions.html#ixzz19LqLc1V0http://www.cbc.ca/canada/manitoba/story/2010/12/27/mb-weather-poor-driving-conditions.html#ixzz19LqLc1V0Mon, 27 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000AB: Watch for winter construction zones in place between the Icefields Parkway Interchange &the BC border. Please obey posted speed limits. W of Lake Louise, is a new wildlife overpass and a new pedestrian overpass from Harry’s Hill to Lake Louise will be built by Fall 2011. Upgrading of the Trans-Canada Highway in Banff National Park from two to four lanes has been underway since 1981, and will be complete by 2013. Twinning of the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) between Castle Junction and Lake Louise has largely been completed. A 90 kph speed limit is in now in effect.]]>Sat, 25 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000: Bridge was closed for 29 hours but re-opened at 9 am this morning with high-wind warning and some travel restictions. Call 902-437-7300 for update]]>Wed, 22 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000Maritimes: High winds have caused up to 3 metres of coastal storm surge and flooding. Winds that have caused 9 metre seas continue to keep Newfoundland-Nova Scotia Ferries in port, and today have shut Confederatin Bridge to PEI.]]>Wed, 22 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000NL: fierce winds and pounding waves will strike numerous communities in Newfoundland. The warnings cover the island's south coast, most of its west coast and the Burin, Avalon and Bonavista peninsulas, and compound travel problems that have already cancelled Marine Atlantic's ferry crossings to Nova Scotia. Winds will gust up to 120 km/h in parts of the Avalon and Burin peninsulas]]>http://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2010/12/21/nfld-weather-warnings.html#ixzz18m5JUnuphttp://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2010/12/21/nfld-weather-warnings.html#ixzz18m5JUnupTue, 21 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000QU, NS: Yesterday's rains in Maritimes washed out roads in Gaspe and Cape Breton (including part of the Cabot Trail, but not the Trans-Canada)]]>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000ON: Lake effect snow bankding down from Georgian Bay and Lake Huron is expected to drop 10-15 cm of snow along the 401 from Toronto east to Oshawa today]]>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000AB: Police had closed Highway 16 west of Edmonton on Wednesday, as a snowtorm with high winds moves east into Edmonton Area for Thursday.]]>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000SK: Extreme winds and snow storms across southern Saskatchewan have caused RCMP to issue a travel advisory along the #1 Trans-Canada Highway today.]]>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000NS: The Trans Canada Highway in Cape Breton is expecting 30-40 mm rain and extreme winds (up to 100 km/h)]]>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000ON: OPP begins clearing of Highway 402 between London & Sarnia: hundreds of cars & trucks stuck in yesterday's sudden snowfall, blocking plowing today. Storm affects London area today]]>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000MB: Storm that shut down highway in Southeast SK yesterday is now moving into western MB, with snow, ice pellets and cold front]]>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000: Maritimes affected by flooding along Saint John River from yesteday's rains, continued high wind conditions across region]]>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000Canada: Maritimes affected by flooding along Saint John River from yesterday's rains, continued high wind conditions across region]]>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000SK: Tuesday, Fog and ice have forced the closure of a 150-kilometre stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway in Saskatchewan between Swift Current and Moose Jaw. Bad weather rolled into Saskatchewan Tuesday afternoon and produced treacherous driving conditions throughout the province.]]>http://www.cbc.ca/canada/saskatchewan/story/2010/12/14/sk-weather-roads-storm-warnings-101214.html#ixzz189SH1mHRhttp://www.cbc.ca/canada/saskatchewan/story/2010/12/14/sk-weather-roads-storm-warnings-101214.html#ixzz189SH1mHRTue, 14 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000NB, PE, NS: Heavy rainfall warnings in the Fredericton area, up to 100 mm. Heavy wind warnings extend to Prince Edward Island and east into Nova Scotia and western Newfoundland]]>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000ON: Blowing snow is expected along Highway 17 from Sault Ste Marie to Sudbury with some lingering effects in the Ottawa Valley]]>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000SK, MB: Windchills of -30 are expected today along the Trans-Canada Highway between Regina and Winnipeg]]>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000SK: Almost six months after it was interrupted by flooding, four-lane traffic has resumed on the Trans-Canada Highway near Maple Creek. Work to rebuild the westbound lanes of the highway began in September and involved excavation, the construction of a new "arch-culvert," backfill around that culvert, plus grading and initial paving, ]]>http://www.leaderpost.com/news/lane+traffic+resumes+Trans+Canada+Highway+near+Maple+Creek+almost+months/3952435/story.htmlhttp://www.leaderpost.com/news/lane+traffic+resumes+Trans+Canada+Highway+near+Maple+Creek+almost+months/3952435/story.htmlThu, 9 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000: The popular Banff Legacy Trail is officially closed for the winter but when it opens back up in the spring, more work will be taking place on the trail that parallels the Trans-Canada Highway. "In the spring we'll be putting up different interpretive signs," said Parks Canada product development specialist Judy Glowinski. ]]>Wed, 8 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000SK: As snow and freezing rain falls from the sky, the Highway Hotline is reporting blowing snow and fog to the east of Moose Jaw and freezing rain and icy sections to the west. ]]>http://www.discovermoosejaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15147&Itemid=399http://www.discovermoosejaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15147&Itemid=399Wed, 8 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000ON: Lots of "lake effect" snow in Highway 400 area, north of Toronto with up to 85 cm fallen]]>Tue, 7 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000NL: Heavy, wet snow created dangerous driving conditions that resulted in numerous vehicle collisions on Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula roads Tuesday. The Trans-Canada Highway is snow-covered and very slick, and blowing snow means poor visibility in many areas.]]>http://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2010/11/30/nl-avalon-storm-1130.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2010/11/30/nl-avalon-storm-1130.htmlWed, 1 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000NL: Heavy, wet snow created dangerous driving conditions that resulted in numerous vehicle collisions on Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula roads Tuesday.]]>http://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2010/11/30/nl-avalon-storm-1130.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2010/11/30/nl-avalon-storm-1130.htmlWed, 1 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000: MSN posting of Top Ten Most Dangerous Raoads in Canada includes #17 from Manitoba border to Marathon, #17 Sudbury to North Bay and the #128 from Riviere Du Loup to New Brunswick. Other important roads in the Top Ten are the #99 between Vancouver and Whistler, and the #11 betwen Regina and Saskatoon.]]>http://autos.ca.msn.com/specials/road-trip-guide/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=26569301&page=1http://autos.ca.msn.com/specials/road-trip-guide/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=26569301&page=1Wed, 1 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000: Our website's logo has been a relatively low-resolution version, and after 10 years we finally need a high-resolution version for suitable print media. We've created two versions and would like your feedback about which you, our website visitors, like better. See our Facebook page and post your comments there!]]>http://www.facebook.com/TransCanadaHighwayhttp://www.facebook.com/TransCanadaHighwayWed, 1 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000BC: The TransCanada Highway #1 is open to travel, as a single-lane highway using only the westbound lanes of travel. The highway closure was caused by two massive boulders crashed down at the Laidlaw bluffs]]>http://www.bclocalnews.com/fraser_valley/hopestandard/news/110917464.htmlhttp://www.bclocalnews.com/fraser_valley/hopestandard/news/110917464.htmlSat, 27 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000MB: The portion of the Trans-Canada Highway, from Deacon’s Corner east of Winnipeg to the Highway 12 overpass at St. Anne which cost $60 million dollar is now complete]]>http://www.journalofcommerce.com/article/id41633http://www.journalofcommerce.com/article/id41633Sat, 27 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000BC: The TransCanada Highway is also closed in both directions near Bridal Falls due to a rock slide and the threat of more rock falling, officials say, and the closure will remain in effect through part of the weekend]]>http://www.renewable-energy-news.co.uk/renewable-energy/bridal-falls-rock-slide-closes-transcanada/http://www.renewable-energy-news.co.uk/renewable-energy/bridal-falls-rock-slide-closes-transcanada/Sat, 27 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000BC: The TransCanada Highway is also closed in both directions near Bridal Falls due to a rock slide and the threat of more rock falling, officials say, and the closure will remain in effect through part of the weekend]]>http://www.renewable-energy-news.co.uk/renewable-energy/bridal-falls-rock-slide-closes-transcanada/http://www.renewable-energy-news.co.uk/renewable-energy/bridal-falls-rock-slide-closes-transcanada/Sat, 27 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000AB, SK: 10-20 cm is expected in the Medicine Hat - Cypress Hills - Swift Current area today. This is a continuation of a storm that dumped 20 cm on the Fernie (BC) Ski Resort overnight]]>http://www,transcanadahighway.comhttp://www,transcanadahighway.comSat, 27 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000BC: Snowfall warnings issued for storm-battered Vancouver, Victoria & Vancouver Island this evening. Snow expected to turn to rain in the morning in lower elevations]]>http://www,transcanadahighway.comhttp://www,transcanadahighway.comWed, 24 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000MB:: Snowfall warnings issued for southern Manitoba which is expecting 10-15 cms in the next day.]]>http://www,transcanadahighway.comhttp://www,transcanadahighway.comWed, 24 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000Canada: We've opened up our highway images to show random Trans-Canada highway views on our ASP pages. These include the Home Page, the news stories, itineraries, and feedback. This showcases different parts of the highway in different seasons.]]>http://www,transcanadahighway.comhttp://www,transcanadahighway.comSat, 27 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000: We've opened up our Trans-Canada highway images to show random inmages on our ASP pages, like the Home Page, the news stories, itineraries, and feedback. This showcases different parts of the highway in different seasons.]]>Sat, 27 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000Canada: We've opened up our highway images to show random Trans-Canada highway views on our ASP pages. These include the Home Page, the news stories, itineraries, and feedback. This showcases different parts of the highway in different seasons.]]>Sat, 27 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000ON: Sault Ste Marie area can expect 15-30 cm of lake-effect snow today!]]>http://text.weatheroffice.gc.ca/forecast/city_e.html?on-162http://text.weatheroffice.gc.ca/forecast/city_e.html?on-162Fri, 26 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000QU: The Quebec city and western Maritimes can expect several millimetres of freezing rain followed by a period of ice pellets]]>http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/city/pages/qc-133_metric_e.htmlhttp://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/city/pages/qc-133_metric_e.htmlFri, 26 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000ON: Sault Ste Marie area can expect 15-30 cm of lake-effect snow today!]]>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000AB: Banff National Park celebrates 125 years since it was created, today! This 6000+ square kilometre park was created by Canada's first prime minister, Sir John A Macdonald and was the start for Canada's national parks system.]]>http://www.transcanadahighway.com/Alberta/banff.htmhttp://www.transcanadahighway.com/Alberta/banff.htmThu, 25 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000MB:: Snowfall warnings issued for southern Manitoba which is expecting 10-15 cms in the next day.]]>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000BC: Snowfall warnings issued for storm-battered Vancouver, Victoria & Vancouver Island this evening. Snow expected to turn to rain in the morning in lower elevations]]>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000: To help our non-English speaking visitors and travellers, we have added links on the Home Page to French and German versions, through Google Translate's technology. Users can click on the appropriate Flag for their translation.]]>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000QU: Icy rain forecast for Quebec City area today. Exercise caution!]]>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000NL: Wet snow forecast for today between Corner Brook and St John's]]>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000BC: Wet snow affected driving condtions, causing several highway-closing accidents. The west coast snowstorm left about 16,000 people without power in Victoria, North Saanich, Shawnigan Lake, Colwood, Langford, Duncan and the Gulf Islands. Several B.C. Ferries sailings to and from the Gulf Islands were delayed or cancelled yesterday due to severe weather. ]]>http://www.timescolonist.com/Snow+brings+highway+headaches+power+outages/3862360/story.html#ixzz162VESWZLhttp://www.timescolonist.com/Snow+brings+highway+headaches+power+outages/3862360/story.html#ixzz162VESWZLMon, 22 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000NL: Mayor Brian Button and Tom Hedderson, minister of transportation and works, unveiled digital warning signs on the Trans-Canada Highway on Nov. 12. One of the signs is just east of town, not far from the Visitor Information Centre. The second is approximately 47 kilometres from Port aux Basques near Mollichignick River Bridge in the Codroy Valley. The total cost was approximately $100,000. ]]>http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2010-11-22/article-1984262/Wind-warnings-in-effect/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2010-11-22/article-1984262/Wind-warnings-in-effect/1Mon, 22 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000: Four North Cowichan, BC Trans-Canada Highway access roads and other streets are being improved after significantly increased summer 2010 traffic count numbers. ]]>http://www.canada.com/Local+roads+getting+overhaul/3852179/story.htmlhttp://www.canada.com/Local+roads+getting+overhaul/3852179/story.htmlSat, 20 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000BC: 5-15 cm of snow in Coastal areas and in Interior, with more snow at higher elevations. Wet snow around Vancouver. Mountain Passes will be difficult driving over next two days]]>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000MB: While in Brandon, premier Greg Selinger said the province would commit to completing Brandon's eastern access route, upgrading 18th Street from Aberdeen Avenue to that eastern access route, and building a new service road on the north side of the Trans-Canada Highway]]>http://www.brandonsun.com/breaking-news/new-road-109299389.html?thx=yhttp://www.brandonsun.com/breaking-news/new-road-109299389.html?thx=ySat, 20 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000AB,SK,MB: Cold temperatures around -*20 across Praires, compounding the driving challenge from recent snows in the region.]]>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000BC: 5-15 cm of snow in Coastal areas and in Interior, with more snow at higher elevations. Wet snow around Vancouver. Mountain Passes will be difficult driving over next two days]]>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000MB, ON: Heavy snows east of Winnipeg extending eastward along Ontario's Highway 17 north of Lake Superoior and Lake Huron.]]>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000SK: 5-10 cm snow expected today in Regina & southern Saskatchewan area (only dusting north towards Saskatoon)]]>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000ON: 50th Anniversary celbartion of TCH upcoming Sept 17-19 in Wawa ]]>http://www.wawa-news.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6889&Itemid=134http://www.wawa-news.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6889&Itemid=134Thu, 16 Sep 2010 :00 010 0000: First coast-to-coast electric car trip completed by 21 year old UBC student ]]>http://www.cbc.ca/canada/nova-scotia/story/2010/09/07/ns-electric-car-gu.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/canada/nova-scotia/story/2010/09/07/ns-electric-car-gu.htmlTue, 7 Sep 2010 :00 010 0000: Its the 30th anniversary of Terry Fox's run today, commemorating his famous Marathon of Hope across Canada to raise money for cancer research. ]]>http://www.terryfox.org/http://www.terryfox.org/Mon, 20 Sep 2010 :00 010 0000NL: Hurrican Igor to hit the island today. The island ferries from North Sydney running normal schedule so-far.]]>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 :00 010 0000NL: Newfoundland Transportation says TCH closed from Port Blandford to R230 interchange to George's Brook & Bonavista and TCH closed at Cobbler's Brook in the Terra Nova National Park. We'll watch for updates.]]>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 :00 010 0000NL: At least one lane of Trans-Canada Highway expected to re-open east of Clarenville by Thursday afternoon]]>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 :00 010 0000: TranscanadaHighway.com was mentioned in a story in the Toronto Sun ]]>http://www.torontosun.com/life/2010/09/23/15452421.html#/life/2010/09/23/pf-15452416.html (you can post comments on the article http://www.torontosun.com/life/2010/09/23/15452421.html#/life/2010/09/23/pf-15452416.html (you can post comments on the article Thu, 2 Sep 2010 :00 010 0000AB, SK: 10-20 cm expected today and overnight between Kananaskis Country, AB and Swift Current, SK]]>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000AB: Snow flurries are forecast for this Tuesday through Thursday in Calgary and Southern Alberta along the Trans-Canada Highway.]]>Mon, 15 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000ON: Monday has 60% chance of snow along Trans-Canada Highway stretch on the north shore of Lake Superior]]>Mon, 15 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000A newly twinned 7.5-kilometre section of highway between New Glasgow and Pine Tree Road was opened to traffic on Sept 2.]]>Thu, 2 Sep 2010 :00 010 0000Trans-Canada closed east of Clarenville, n eastern part of the Province, due to rains/flooding.]]>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 :00 010 0000Newfoundland Transportation says TCH closed from Port Blandford to R230 interchange to George's Brook & Bonavista and TCH closed at Cobbler's Brook in the Terra Nova National Park. We will watch for updates.]]>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 :00 010 0000At least one lane of Trans-Canada Highway expected to re-open east of Clarenville by Thursday afternoon.]]>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 :00 010 0000Heavy rainfall warning along Trans-Canada in the area of Sault Ste Marie. 100 mm (4 in) expected in the next day.]]>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 :00 010 0000Snow and windy conditions along Trans-Canada #1 north of Hope and on the Coquihalla #5 between Hope and Merritt on Sunday and Monday.]]>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 :00 010 0000There is a chance of up to 5cm of snow expected between the areas of Regina and Winnipeg.]]>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 :00 010 0000Snow and windy conditions along Trans-Canada #1 north of Hope and on the Coquihalla #5 between Hope and Merritt on Sunday and Monday.]]>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 :00 010 0000Trans-Canada still closed from Balgonie to the MB border. Travel not advised on all roads out of #yqr.]]>http://roadinfo.telenium.ca/shwyw.htmlhttp://roadinfo.telenium.ca/shwyw.htmlWed, 27 Oct 2010 :00 010 0000Manitoba Border to Whitewood has Winter Conditions with Fog, Reduced visibility.]]>http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2824940http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2824940Sun, 31 Oct 2010 :00 010 0000Watch for icy bridges around Portage la Prairie... several accidents reported.]]>http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2824940http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2824940Sun, 31 Oct 2010 :00 010 0000Rain in BC Coastal area & Vancouver Island, and in Maritimes. lingering snow in Quebec.]]>Mon, 1 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000