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Kitchener crossing accident raises concerns about Ontario's safety oversight of its provincially regulated railways

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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As a result of the investigation, the Board is concerned that the Province of Ontario does not provide effective safety oversight of provincially regulated railways.

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  • As a result of the investigation, the Board is concerned that the Province of Ontario does not provide effective safety oversight of provincially regulated railways.
  • "This accident illustrates the critical and pervasive issue of railway crossing safety, which is the second leading cause of fatalities in the railway sector," explains TSB Chair Kathy Fox.
  • On 13 November 2019, a group of 11 pedestrians, consisting of six adults and five children, were waiting to cross at the Lancaster Street West public grade crossing in Kitchener, Ontario.
  • Given the complexity of multiple separate agreements with different parties, this accident demonstrates that there are gaps in the Province of Ontario's regulatory surveillance of its provincially regulated railways.

Jack Armstrong Honoured as Grand Marshal of Toronto's St. Patrick's Parade

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 2, 2023) - Legendary sports broadcaster for the Toronto Raptors and TSN, Jack Armstrong, is to be honoured with the title of the Grand Marshal of the 2023 St. Patrick's Parade in Toronto.

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 2, 2023) - Legendary sports broadcaster for the Toronto Raptors and TSN, Jack Armstrong, is to be honoured with the title of the Grand Marshal of the 2023 St. Patrick's Parade in Toronto.
  • Toronto's St. Patrick's Parade is one of the largest community events in the city and is the largest celebration of Irish culture anywhere in Canada.
  • The involvement of Jack Armstrong as Grand Marshal is a testament to the importance of the St. Patrick's Parade in Toronto and its growth as a major event in North America.
  • Jack Armstrong, Grand Marshal of the Toronto St. Patrick's Parade, said:
    "I'm immensely proud of my Irish heritage, so it is a great personal honour to be named as this year's Grand Marshal of Toronto St. Patrick's Parade.

AECOM to serve on Ontario Transit Group team selected to deliver Ontario Line South

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm, announced today it will provide design services as part of the Ontario Transit Group team selected by Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx to deliver the Ontario Line Southern Civil, Stations, and Tunnel (South) project.

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  • AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm, announced today it will provide design services as part of the Ontario Transit Group team selected by Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx to deliver the Ontario Line Southern Civil, Stations, and Tunnel (South) project.
  • This is one of multiple packages of work that will form the future Ontario Line, a planned 15.6-kilometer, 15-stop rapid transit line that is intended to create faster, easier connections between dozens of neighborhoods in Toronto.
  • The Ontario Transit Group is comprised of Ferrovial Construction and VINCI Construction as the applicant leads; AECOM, COWI North America, GHD, and SENER Group as the design team; Ferrovial Construction and Janin Atlas as the construction team, and Agentis Capital as the financial advisor.
  • Were proud to be on the Ontario Transit Group team and contribute to this vital project that will bring more transit to in-need and growing neighborhoods throughout Toronto, said Marc Devlin, chief executive of AECOMs Canada region.

OFL: Worker power leads to Bill 28 reversal

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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TORONTO, Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Federation of Labour says the Ford government got a glimpse of the magnitude of workers power leading to the reversal of Bill 28.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Federation of Labour says the Ford government got a glimpse of the magnitude of workers power leading to the reversal of Bill 28.
  • Less than a week after the introduction of the bill, which launched a full-frontal attack on workers rights, it was defeated by the collective power of the labour movement.
  • We harnessed our collective power when it was needed most.
  • Even in the glow of todays truly unprecedented victory, Bill 124 still looms as a dark cloud over much of the labour movement.

Canadian Pacific recognizes Rail Safety Week September 19-25, 2022

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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CALGARY, AB, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific (CP) and Canadian Pacific Police Service (CPPS) proudly support Rail Safety Week, which begins today in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico to increase awareness about staying safe around railway crossings and tracks.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific (CP) and Canadian Pacific Police Service (CPPS) proudly support Rail Safety Week, which begins today in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico to increase awareness about staying safe around railway crossings and tracks.
  • During Rail Safety Week, CPPS officers will be in communities across CP's network patrolling railway property and conducting rail safety presentations to educate the public on the dangers of unsafe behaviour around trains and tracks.
  • Visit OL and OLI to learn more about Rail Safety Week and how to become a rail safety ambassador.
  • Learn more about OLI and Rail Safety Week ; follow OLI on social media via Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Twitter , Pinterest and YouTube .

Public Urged to Help #STOPTrackTragedies During Rail Safety Week 2022 and Beyond

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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Rail Safety Week concentrates the public awareness and education campaigns that occur all year long across the country into one jam-packed week.

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  • Rail Safety Week concentrates the public awareness and education campaigns that occur all year long across the country into one jam-packed week.
  • As part of Rail Safety week, new video and audio public service announcements (PSAs) as well as social media campaigns are being released.
  • We are excited to join Rail Safety Week 2022, said Iker de Luisa, Director General, Association of Mexican Railroads (AMF).
  • Join the virtual Rail Safety Week effort by knowing the facts, making good decisions, taking the Rail Safety Pledge and sharing rail safety messages.

IBI Group to Support the Design of Toronto’s Ontario Line

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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IBI Group is part of the design team, which will be led by Hitachi Rail STS Canada, Inc.

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  • IBI Group is part of the design team, which will be led by Hitachi Rail STS Canada, Inc.
  • The RSSOM contract is one of several contracts to deliver the Ontario Line, a 15.6-kilometre-long standalone rapid transit line that will connect the Ontario Science Centre to Exhibition/Ontario Place.
  • Were proud to be extending our working relationship with members of the Connect 6ix consortium, Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx in delivering transportation solutions for the citizens of Toronto, said IBI Group CEO, Scott Stewart .
  • IBI Group believes that cities thrive when designed with intelligent systems, sustainable buildings, efficient infrastructure, and a human touch.

Culdesac’s Car-Free Neighborhood Announces Community Bike Shop

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Friday, June 3, 2022
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Archers Bikes rounds out Culdesac Tempes local business line-up that includes an independent grocery store, coffee shop, and restaurant.

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  • Archers Bikes rounds out Culdesac Tempes local business line-up that includes an independent grocery store, coffee shop, and restaurant.
  • Archers Bikes will serve as a resource to the community and support the shift away from car trips toward bike trips.
  • Culdesac Tempe is the first-ever intentionally car-free community in the U.S. and the first Mobility Hub in Arizona.
  • The planned bike lane improvements are designed to support business growth, and create community, without increased traffic and congestion.

Ricardo Appointed to Support Transformation of the Greater Toronto Rail Network

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Monday, May 23, 2022
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Ricardo Certification has been appointed as the Independent Safety Assessor (ISA) for the forthcoming transformation of rail transit across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), Ontario, Canada.

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  • Ricardo Certification has been appointed as the Independent Safety Assessor (ISA) for the forthcoming transformation of rail transit across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), Ontario, Canada.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220522005010/en/
    Transformation of the Greater Toronto rail network (Photo: Business Wire)
    As the ISA, Ricardo will provide independent scrutiny of the programmes safety documentation during its design phase, ensuring it is in full compliance with relevant standards.
  • GO Transit's rail network consists of seven lines operating out of Toronto's Union Station, served by an aging fleet powered by diesel locomotives.
  • Ricardo Certification comprises a set of companies within the Ricardo Group that perform independent assurance and testing services in rail and other sectors.

MCI Onehealth Reports 30% Increase in Revenue, On Track for Record Year in Patient Visits

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Monday, May 16, 2022
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TORONTO, May 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MCI Onehealth Technologies Inc. (“MCI” or the “Company”) (TSX: DRDR), a clinician-led healthcare technology company focused on increasing access to and quality of healthcare, today released its financial results for the three- month period ended March 31, 2022.

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  • Quarterly revenue of $13.0 million, on track for another record year in multiple business units.
  • Pipeline of up to $4 million worth of projects for health data insights expected from launch of MCIs data lake.
  • The financing is available to the Company upon request to ensure the Company executes on its strategic business plan.
  • The Companys concierge health care offering continues to add members organically, including a 12% increase in membership in the first quarter.