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Here are the most recent news stories posted for Moving In Canada:
417 Maintenance at Maitland(Posted:02/13/2012)
ON: Maintenance is being done in Ottawa today on HWY 417's Westbound Off Ramp(s) at Maitland Ave
Snow Squallls in West Newfoundland today(Posted:02/13/2012)
NL: Snow squalls may bring 10-20 cm from Corner Brook to Port Aux Basques, in Western Newfoundland
Snow across Maritimes today(Posted:02/09/2012)
NS, 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
Avoid Mnotreal's Lafontaine Tunnel on Sunday(Posted:01/22/2012)
QU:
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.
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TCH closed Golden-Revelstoke for 3 hours(Posted:01/21/2012)
BC: 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.
Freezing raingwarning to #1 TCH in Alberta(Posted:01/20/2012)
AB: Warming weather will likely cause freezing rain along the Trans-Canada between Calgary and Medicine Hat into Saturday
Cold Spell starting to lift across Prairies(Posted:01/20/2012)
BC, 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.
TCH closed at Rogers Pass(Posted:01/20/2012)
BC: TCH closed between Golden and Revelstoke,due to an accident. Will reopen by 9:30 AM
Major Windchill warning across West(Posted:01/18/2012)
BC, 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.
Icy conditions in easter Ontario(Posted:01/13/2012)
ON: Icy road conditionas due to freezing rain, especially in the Ottawa Valley this morning
Three Semis overturned between Calgary and Canmore(Posted:01/10/2012)
AB: Icy, cold conditions, due to cold front passing through overnight have caused chaos west of Calgary
Trans-Canada Hihgway delays for avalanche clearing across BC(Posted:12/30/2011)
BC: More delays expected on Trans-Canada Highway as crews clear avalanche hazard. Most of Southern BC under avalanche warning.
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Icy roads across Southern Ontario(Posted:12/30/2011)
ON: 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.
Newfoundland ferries cancelled today(Posted:12/29/2011)
NS/NL: Marine Atlantic cancels ferry service today due to Gale-force winds
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Possible Flash Freesing this aft across southern Ontario highway(Posted:12/27/2011)
ON: 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.
Flash Freeze warning in northern Ontario today(Posted:12/27/2011)
ON: 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
Saskatchewan Highway of Heroes (Posted:11/24/2011)
SK: Saskatchewan Highway of Heroes by dedicating the stretch of the Trans Canada Hwy from Regina to Moose Jaw
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TCH shut down Field to Golden(Posted:11/24/2011)
BC: TCH shut down Field to Golden this morning, due to poor driving conditions.
Snow in eastern BC(Posted:11/23/2011)
BC: 10-20 cm expected along #1 in eastern BC. Very high winds (100km/h) east of the Alberta border, due to warmoing chinook winds.
WiNTer Shows hit Prairies(Posted:11/18/2011)
ab, sk: Snow accumulations today in Regina and Edmonton areas... winter driving is here in the Prairies
Snowy conditions west of Calgary(Posted:11/04/2011)
AB: 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.
Winnipeg's Urbee in running for automotive X Prize(Posted:11/03/2011)
MB: 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.
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Stretch of of Trans-Canada Highway from Surrey to Abbotsford named 'Highway of Heroes'(Posted:10/31/2011)
BC: 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.
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Early snow storm hits Maritimes(Posted:10/31/2011)
NS, 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.
Snow on Highway passes in BC(Posted:10/28/2011)
BC: 5-10 cm of snow expected overnight in Mountain passes in eastern British Columbia
Western Newfoundland getting 25 cm of snow today(Posted:10/26/2011)
NL: The Wreckhouse area of western Newfoundland is geting snow today, expected to accumulate 25 cm by day's end.
New Moose Alarms along Trans-Canada(Posted:10/17/2011)
NL: 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.
Ferry service to Newfoundland cancelled today(Posted:10/05/2011)
NL: Ferry service between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland has been cancelled today due to stormy weather, high winds and waves
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Stoem may shut-down Confederation Bridge this afternoon(Posted:10/05/2011)
PE: 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.
Feds to fund new Champlain Bridge in Montreal(Posted:10/04/2011)
QU: 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.
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Hurricane Ophelia expected to hit eastern Newfoundland Sunday/Monday(Posted:09/30/2011)
NL: Hurrican Ophelia, currently in the Bermuda area, is expected to pass the Avalon Penninsula on Sunday/Monday as a Force 1 hurricane.
Hurrican Maria to hit Newfoundland this afternoon(Posted:09/16/2011)
NL: 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
50 mm rain across Newfoundland(Posted:09/15/2011)
NL: 50 mm rain expected in St John's and across Newfoundland with tropical storm Maria
Fire closes TCH in West Manitoba(Posted:09/06/2011)
MB: There is a TCH closed around Hargrove, east of Elkhorn and 12 km W of Virden for a fire in the area.
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TCH closed at Golden(Posted:09/05/2011)
BC: Major crash at Golden, TCH closed in both directions
Trans-Canada celebrates 49 years(Posted:09/03/2011)
Canada: Sept 3, 1962 - John Diefenbaker officially opens the Trans-Canada Highway with s ceremony at Rogers Pass
Irene has passed through Maritimes, still heavy winds(Posted:08/29/2011)
QC, 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.
Irene downgraded to Tropical Storm(Posted:08/27/2011)
MB, NS, PE, NL: Hurricane Warning downgraded to Tropical Storm Warning for the maritime provinces, Irene is expected to hit Sunday to Monday
Hurricane warning(Posted:08/25/2011)
NS, NB, PE, NL: Hurricane Irene (Force 3) is expected to hit the Maritimes provincesas soon as Monday
Multi Car Crash northwest of Victoria(Posted:08/05/2011)
BC: Reports of a multi-car crash and traffic jam on the Trans - Canada Highway northbound near Thetis Lake.
Mudlisde blocks TCG between Lake Louise & Golden(Posted:07/23/2011)
BC: 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.
Explore the Heart of BC(Posted:07/16/2011)
BC: Win a Canada road trip family vacation (air, car, hotel, $1500) From Twizzlers, Jolly Rancher
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la Bel Itineraire in historic Quebec(Posted:07/08/2011)
QU: Win a Canada road trip family vacation from Twizzlers, Jolly Rancher
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Go on a Prairie Ramble(Posted:07/04/2011)
Canada: Win a Canada road trip family vacation (air, car, hotel, $1500) From Twizzlers, Jolly Rancher
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West Coasting on Vancouver Island(Posted:06/30/2011)
BC: Win a Canada road trip family from Twizzlers, Jolly Rancher
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Port Mann Bridge on the #1 connecting Surrey & Coquitlam re-opens(Posted:07/05/2011)
BC: 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.
Trans-Canada partially reopens after B.C. mudslide(Posted:06/30/2011)
BC: 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.
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Mudslide closes TCH in Fraser Valley(Posted:06/29/2011)
BC: 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.
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Trans-Canada Highway 1 reopened east of Regina(Posted:06/26/2011)
SK: The 150 km stretch f the highway east of Regina has re-opened following flooding over the roadway due to recent rains.
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50-80 mm of rain expected today: flooding to continue(Posted:06/24/2011)
Sk: 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...
Flooding causes State of Emegency Southeast of Regina(Posted:06/20/2011)
SK: 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.
Heavy Rains forecast in Manitoba & Saskatchewan(Posted:05/20/2011)
AB, 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
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Heavy Rainfall warning(Posted:05/16/2011)
QU, NB: 20-50 mm expected in the Richelieu River area of Quebec east into New Brunswick
WinterStorm Warning for Prairies(Posted:04/30/2011)
SK, MB: Winter storm warnings the next day between Reigina and Winnipeg, with winds of 30-50 kms to furthur obscure visibility
Trans-Canada repairs may impact weekend travellers(Posted:04/16/2011)
BC: 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.
Westbound lanes of Trans-Canada Highway reopen (Posted:04/14/2011)
SK:: The #1 Trans-Canada Highway between Grenfell and Balgonie, east of Regina have been re-opened Thursday afternoon.
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Southern Alberta expecting more show overnight(Posted:04/13/2011)
AB: Calgary and Medicine Hat are expecting about 10 cm of wet snow overnight. Medicine Hat remains under flood state of emergency.
Trans-Canada closed from Regina to Sintaluta(Posted:04/13/2011)
SK: Releases of water from the Boundary Reservoir near Estevan are causing flooding in the Qu'Appelle River at the Trans-Canada Highway.
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Snowstorm to hit Maritimes Tonight through weekend(Posted:04/01/2011)
NB: 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
Snowfall Warning Calgary to Winnipeg(Posted:03/22/2011)
AB/SK/MB: 5-15 cm are expected this afternoon and evening along and south of the Trans-Canada from Calgary to the Ontario border
Snowfall warning Calgary to Regina today(Posted:03/19/2011)
AB/SK: 10-15 cm of snow is expected to ring in the official start of Spring along this section of the Trans-Canada
Tsunami warning for West Cozast issued(Posted:03/11/2011)
BC: 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.
Hihgway 11 closed North Bay to Cobalt(Posted:03/05/2011)
ON: 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.
prairie Windchill warnings(Posted:02/25/2011)
AB, SK, MB: Major windchills over the next few days across the Prairies, with lows to -40 (ouch!)
Winter Storms hit maritimes(Posted:02/25/2011)
NB: Winter snowstorm warnings across New Brunswick, with snowfalls of 30 cm expected today and tonight.
TCH closed Badger to Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland(Posted:02/16/2011)
NL: just received word... will keep everyone posted
30 cm of snow with gusting winds (up to 130 km/h) in Newfoundland today(Posted:02/16/2011)
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Freezing rain warning insouthern Saskatchewan(Posted:02/16/2011)
SK: Risk of freezing rain between Maple Creek and Swift Current
Snowfall warning for Nova Scotia(Posted:02/08/2011)
NS: 10-20 cm of snow expected today in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia from Guysborough north ot Sydney
Snows Squall warning in Northern Ontario(Posted:02/08/2011)
ON: Snow squall warning today from Wawa to Sault Ste Marie, for Trans-Canada Highway along eastern shore of Lake Superior. 10-20 cm expected.
Extreme Wind chills across southern Saskatchewan(Posted:02/08/2011)
SK: 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
Winter storm warning in Banff National Park(Posted:02/07/2011)
AB: 20-30 cm of snow expected along with an Artic Cold Front in Banff and along the eastern edge of the Rockies
Rockslide codes TCH north of Hope(Posted:02/05/2011)
BC: 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
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20-40 cm of snow expect4ed in southern NB and in NS(Posted:02/05/2011)
NB, 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
Snow storm to hit Ontario east into Maritimes(Posted:02/01/2011)
ON, QU, NB, NS, PE: Wednesday, a major snow sorm will hit eastern Canada and is expected to dump between 10 and 60 cm
Snowfall and wind warning in Maritimes(Posted:01/27/2011)
NB,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
Parks Canada Opens Trans-Canada between Golden and Revelstoke(Posted:01/19/2011)
AB/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.
Highway 93 has re-opened between Lake Louise and Radium(Posted:01/18/2011)
AB/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.
Avanalances continue to keep TCH closed east of Golden(Posted:01/16/2011)
BC: 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
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TCH closed west of Lake Louise with high avalanche risk between Field and Golden, BC(Posted:01/15/2011)
BC: Highway currently closed west of Lake Louise.
Expect delays for avalanche work, due to high
risk due to recent snows
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Avanche Danger west of Revelstoke... expect delays(Posted:01/14/2011)
BC: Currently highway is only open to eastbound traffic in one lane due to high acalanche conditions
Newfoundland digging out from snowstorm(Posted:01/14/2011)
NL: 20-30 cm of snow fell along most Newfoundland sections of the Trans-Canada
15 cm of snow expected in Vancover area today(Posted:01/12/2011)
BC: Vancouver and the Lower Mainland can expect 15 cm of snow, turning to rain
30 cm of snow expected in Nova Scotia(Posted:01/12/2011)
NS: The massive storm that affected the American Southeast is hitting the Maritimes over the next day
Trans-Canada opens in Southeastern Alberta(Posted:01/10/2011)
AB: 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
Trans-Canada re-opens between Calgary and Bassano(Posted:01/10/2011)
AB: Winds and blowing snow still affecting the highway east of Bassano
TCH still shut down this morning between Calgary and Strathomore(Posted:01/10/2011)
AB: Arctic winds and blowing snows have kept the the TCH closed between Calgary and and Strathmore.
Windstorms shutdown Trans-Canada eeast f Calgary(Posted:01/09/2011)
AB: High Arctic winds and blowing snows have shut down the TACH between Calgary and Brooks. Drivers stranded between Calgary and Strathmore.
Rockslide at Yale closes TCH(Posted:01/08/2011)
BC: Rock Slide 1 km east of Yale Tunnel. Recommended detaour Coquihala during cleanup expected to take most of Saturday.
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Fog in Ottawa area... exercise caution(Posted:01/01/2011)
ON: Warm temperatures well above freezing have brought fog to highway 417 and the Ottawa area. Drivers should exercize caution.
Flash Freezing alert on #17 along Lake Superior(Posted:12/30/2010)
ON: Rapid cooling may cause overnight icy patches on Highway 17, the Trans-Canada, in the area along Lake Superior between Thunder Bay and Marathon
Winter Storms to hit Maritimes today(Posted:12/27/2010)
Maritimes: : 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.
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Ice Havoc Around Winnipeg(Posted:12/27/2010)
MB:
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.
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Lake Louise to BC Border update(Posted:12/25/2010)
AB: 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.
Correction: Confederatoion Bridge is open today, with advistory(Posted:12/22/2010)
Canada: 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
High Winds in Maritimes continue to affect travel(Posted:12/22/2010)
Maritimes: 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.
Extreme weather warnings issued in Nfld.(Posted:12/21/2010)
NL:
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
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Maritimes Rain & flooding affecting some roads in region(Posted:12/17/2010)
QU, 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)
Snowfall along 401 in and east of Toronto(Posted:12/16/2010)
ON: 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
Snowtorm in Edmonton area affecting Highway 16(Posted:12/15/2010)
AB: Police had closed Highway 16 west of Edmonton on Wednesday, as a snowtorm with high winds moves east into Edmonton Area for Thursday.
RCMP issues travel advisory along #1 betwen Swift Current and Whitewood(Posted:12/15/2010)
SK: Extreme winds and snow storms across southern Saskatchewan have caused RCMP to issue a travel advisory along the #1 Trans-Canada Highway today.
Extreme Rain and Wind on Cape Breton today(Posted:12/15/2010)
NS: The Trans Canada Highway in Cape Breton is expecting 30-40 mm rain and extreme winds (up to 100 km/h)
Winter strom moves into wetern Maniitoba(Posted:12/15/2010)
MB: Storm that shut down highway in Southeast SK yesterday is now moving into western MB, with snow, ice pellets and cold front
Flooding & HIgh wainds across Maritimes(Posted:12/15/2010)
Canada: Maritimes affected by flooding along Saint John River from yesterday's rains, continued high wind conditions across region
Highway 402 still a mess in SW Ontario(Posted:12/15/2010)
ON: 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
Highway closed between Swift Current and Moose Jaw(Posted:12/14/2010)
SK:
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.
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Heavy rain & wind warnings in Maritimes(Posted:12/13/2010)
NB, 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
Winter Storm warning in Nickle Belt area(Posted:12/13/2010)
ON: Blowing snow is expected along Highway 17 from Sault Ste Marie to Sudbury with some lingering effects in the Ottawa Valley
Windchills across the Prairies(Posted:12/10/2010)
SK, MB: Windchills of -30 are expected today along the Trans-Canada Highway between Regina and Winnipeg
4-lane traffic resumes near Maple Creek,(Posted:12/09/2010)
SK: 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,
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Banff-Canmore Legacy trail closes for winter(Posted:12/08/2010)
Canada: 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.
Dangerous conditions on TCH near Moose Jaw(Posted:12/08/2010)
SK: 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.
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Heavy Snows in Highway $00 Corridor(Posted:12/07/2010)
ON: Lots of "lake effect" snow in Highway 400 area, north of Toronto with up to 85 cm fallen
Snowstorm socks eastern Newfoundland(Posted:12/01/2010)
NL: 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.
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3 sections of TCH among Canada's 10 Most Dangerous Roads(Posted:12/01/2010)
Canada: 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.
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TransCanada HIghway seeking your logo design feedback(Posted:12/01/2010)
Canada: 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!
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Highway 1 between Hope and Chilliwack reopens(Posted:11/27/2010)
BC: 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
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Work finished on 22 lm of TCH resurfacing in Manitoba (Posted:11/27/2010)
MB: 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
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ALERT! Rock slide at Bridal Veil Falls closes highway(Posted:11/27/2010)
BC: 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
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Heavy Snowfall in southern Alberta-Saskatchewan(Posted:11/27/2010)
AB, 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
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Snowfall alert in southern Onrario, along Southen Route of TCH(Posted:11/27/2010)
ON: 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.
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We've added randomized Trans-Canada highway scenes to our site!(Posted:11/27/2010)
Canada: 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.
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Quebec City area expecting freezing rain and ice pellets(Posted:11/26/2010)
QU: The Quebec city and western Maritimes can expect several millimetres of freezing rain followed by a period of ice pellets
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Sault Ste Marie Squall Warning(Posted:11/26/2010)
ON: Sault Ste Marie area can expect 15-30 cm of lake-effect snow today!
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Banff National Park 125 years old today(Posted:11/25/2010)
AB: 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.
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Snowfall warning for Winnipeg & southern Manitoba(Posted:11/24/2010)
MB:: Snowfall warnings issued for southern Manitoba which is expecting 10-15 cms in the next day.
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Snowfall warning for BCcCoastal areas(Posted:11/24/2010)
BC: Snowfall warnings issued for storm-battered Vancouver, Victoria & Vancouver Island this evening. Snow expected to turn to rain in the morning in lower elevations
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TransCanadaHighway adds French & German versions(Posted:11/23/2010)
Canada: 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.
Icy rain in Quebec City(Posted:11/23/2010)
QU: Icy rain forecast for Quebec City area today. Exercise caution!
Wet Snow in Newfoundland(Posted:11/23/2010)
NL: Wet snow forecast for today between Corner Brook and St John's
Wet Snow & High winds affect BC Coastal highways(Posted:11/22/2010)
BC: 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.
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New Wind Warning signs to advise on Newfoundland's "Wreckhouse winds" (Posted:11/22/2010)
NL: 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.
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North Cowichan to improve TCH Access Roads(Posted:11/20/2010)
Canada: Four North Cowichan, BC Trans-Canada Highway access roads and other streets are being improved after significantly increased summer 2010 traffic count numbers.
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Access Road Improvements for Brandon(Posted:11/20/2010)
MB: 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
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Cold conditions persist across Prairies(Posted:11/19/2010)
AB,SK,MB: Cold temperatures around -*20 across Praires, compounding the driving challenge from recent snows in the region.
BC Expecting significant snow next 2 days(Posted:11/19/2010)
BC: 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
Heavy Snowfall expected between Winnipeg and Sudbury(Posted:11/19/2010)
MB, ON: Heavy snows east of Winnipeg extending eastward along Ontario's Highway 17 north of Lake Superoior and Lake Huron.
50th Anniversary of TCH in Wawa(Posted:09/16/2010)
ON: 50th Anniversary celbartion of TCH upcoming Sept 17-19 in Wawa
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First Coast to Coast Eelctric Car trip(Posted:09/07/2010)
Canada: First coast-to-coast electric car trip completed by 21 year old UBC student
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Mattawa construction advisory(Posted:09/07/2010)
ON: Construction to begin on Mattawa highway roundabout at Hghway 17 and 533. Completion in Fall 2011
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Terry Fox Run celebrates 30 years(Posted:09/20/2010)
Canada: Its the 30th anniversary of Terry Fox's run today, commemorating his famous Marathon of Hope across Canada to raise money for cancer research.
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Hurrican Igor to affect TCH in Newfoundland(Posted:09/21/2010)
NL: Hurrican Igor to hit the island today. The island ferries from North Sydney running normal schedule so-far.
Newfoundland TCH closed in spots due to hurricane flooding(Posted:09/22/2010)
NL: 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.
Trans-Canada to reopen in Newfoundland(Posted:09/22/2010)
NL: At least one lane of Trans-Canada Highway expected to re-open east of Clarenville by Thursday afternoon
New Stretch opened new New Glasgow, NS(Posted:09/22/2010)
NS: A newly twinned 7.5-kilometre section of highway between New Glasgow and Pine Tree Road was opened to traffic on Sept. 2
Trans-Canada reopens folowing Hurricane in Newfoundland(Posted:09/27/2010)
NL: TCH open in all places, many roads still dmanaged from Hurricane. See proviincial road conditions page
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Website got Coverage in Toronto Sun article(Posted:09/02/2010)
Canada: TranscanadaHighway.com was mentioned in a story in the Toronto Sun
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10-20 cm Snow across southern Alberta, SW Saskatchewan(Posted:11/16/2010)
AB, SK: 10-20 cm expected today and overnight between Kananaskis Country, AB and Swift Current, SK
Snow forecast for Calgary and Southern Alberta(Posted:11/15/2010)
AB: Snow flurries are forecast for this Tuesday through Thursday in Calgary and Southern Alberta along the Trans-Canada Highway.
Snow flurries north of Lake Superior(Posted:11/15/2010)
ON: Monday has 60% chance of snow along Trans-Canada Highway stretch on the north shore of Lake Superior
Snow in southern Saskatchewan(Posted:11/10/2010)
SK: 5-10 cm snow expected today in Regina & southern Saskatchewan area (only dusting north towards Saskatoon)
New TCH Section an New Glasgow(Posted:09/02/2010)
Ns: A newly twinned 7.5-kilometre section of highway between New Glasgow and Pine Tree Road was opened to traffic on Sept 2.
TCH closed at Clarenville Due to Hurricane Flooding(Posted:09/21/2010)
NL: Trans-Canada closed east of Clarenville, n eastern part of the Province, due to rains/flooding.
Newfoundland's R230 affected by Hurricane(Posted:09/22/2010)
NL: 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 will watch for updates.
TCH to re-open near Clarenville(Posted:09/22/2010)
NL: At least one lane of Trans-Canada Highway expected to re-open east of Clarenville by Thursday afternoon.
Rainfall around Sault Ste Marie(Posted:09/23/2010)
ON: Heavy rainfall warning along Trans-Canada in the area of Sault Ste Marie. 100 mm (4 in) expected in the next day.
Snow in Coquihalla(Posted:10/10/2010)
BC: Snow and windy conditions along Trans-Canada #1 north of Hope and on the Coquihalla #5 between Hope and Merritt on Sunday and Monday.
Snowfall Warning for SK/MB(Posted:10/26/2010)
SK/MB: There is a chance of up to 5cm of snow expected between the areas of Regina and Winnipeg.
Snowfall Warnings for BC(Posted:10/26/2010)
BC: Snow and windy conditions along Trans-Canada #1 north of Hope and on the Coquihalla #5 between Hope and Merritt on Sunday and Monday.
Snowstorm closes TCH in Saskatchwewan(Posted:10/27/2010)
SK: Trans-Canada still closed from Balgonie to the MB border. Travel not advised on all roads out of #yqr.
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Winter conditions in eastern Saskatchewan(Posted:10/31/2010)
SK: Manitoba Border to Whitewood has Winter Conditions with Fog, Reduced visibility.
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Icy Bridges in Manitoba(Posted:10/31/2010)
MB: Watch for icy bridges around Portage la Prairie... several accidents reported.
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Highway Weather update(Posted:11/01/2010)
Canada: Rain in BC Coastal area & Vancouver Island, and in Maritimes. lingering snow in Quebec.
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