News Items tag as: Transport Canada

Love or hate the roar of power boats? Now you can tell Transport Canada what you think
April 19, 2022 - 6:00 AM

Transport Canada wants to know if people want it to crack down on loud boats.
Kelowna air traffic control facing staff shortages as pandemic winds down
June 13, 2021 - 7:30 AM

Concerns are being raised about operating hours at Kelowna International Airport’s air traffic services as the pandemic restrictions slowly wind down along with the anticipated return to busier skies.
Bandanas, face shields no longer accepted at Canadian airports
October 02, 2020 - 9:27 AM

Transport Canada has updated its face covering requirements and is no longer allowing bandanas, face shields or masks with an exhalation vent on flights or in airports.
More changes coming at Third Avenue crossing for upcoming Kamloops Blazers games
January 27, 2016 - 8:30 AM

KAMLOOPS - Temporary barricades at the Third Avenue rail crossing for this week’s Blazers games will be different from last week, which forced pedestrians up onto the the pedestrian bridge while leaving the game.
Railway workers too tired, company ordered to give more rest time
January 20, 2016 - 11:28 AM

KAMLOOPS - Rail workers will now have extra time to catch some sleep between shifts after Transport Canada ordered Canadian Pacific railway to consider transit time to and from a rest facility as on the clock work.
Local pilot catches heat for harassing wild animals
January 12, 2015 - 10:28 AM

KELOWNA – A YouTube video of a Kelowna man flying his paramotor around the Okanagan may have attracted more attention than he wanted.
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News Items tag as: Transport Canada

Love or hate the roar of power boats? Now you can tell Transport Canada what you think

Kelowna air traffic control facing staff shortages as pandemic winds down

Bandanas, face shields no longer accepted at Canadian airports

More changes coming at Third Avenue crossing for upcoming Kamloops Blazers games

Railway workers too tired, company ordered to give more rest time

Local pilot catches heat for harassing wild animals

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