Seemingly the Philippines has at last caught up to the requirements that it had to take as a signatory of the United Nations Vienna Convention for Road Traffic of 1968. But the problem is that many Filipino...
Non government public companies managing highway systems in Brazil are not something exactly that we can call new. It has been like that for more than 20 years now, but the idea is expanding. Brazil is privatizing...
Police have arrested hundreds of Brazilian drivers under a tough new law designed to crack down on rampant drunken driving, but bar owners are working to overturn the measure and many of their clients are flouting...
Farmers in Argentina have issued a strike notice starting at 0300 GMT Sunday June 14, to protest against tax increases on food exports." Argentina is one of the world's top exporters of wheat, soya and beef. A...
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When seeing all the recent news about the struggles truckers were having just trying to continue doing the excellent job they do in delivering almost everything we need and use in our...
Southern Manitoba is still dealing with snow and freezing rain this morning, and a winter storm warning continues to be in effect. So much for Spring!"Winnipeg could see about five centimetres of snow before the...
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Winds and snow just west of Denver (and throughout Colorado) has wreaked havoc, shut down roads and caused several avalanche warnings. Also reports of missing snowmobilers. Developing story, more soon."Colder air...
That's all we need bigger loads, grinding along slowly on the highways... just more traffic to try to get past.
"There is a big potential to improve the efficiency and productivity of public highways says New Zealand Forestry Owners' Association chief executive David Rhodes....
"MILWAUKEE - Highways remained slippery for some holiday travelers Monday in the upper Midwest in the aftermath of a blustery snowstorm that blacked out thousands of homes and businesses and snarled air travel.
At least 19 deaths were linked to the weekend-long blast of ice...
If you visit the Okanagan you might be forgiven for doing a double take at seeing hundreds of these furry creatures bouncing about town."In Kelowna, Penticton and Vernon, bunnies are everywhere, grazing along the...
Club for Growth President Pat Toomey was recently quoted, "Earmark reform will shine a glaring light on the profligate pork barrel projects and the politicians who sponsor them," It didn't occur to him that earmark reform also exposes the recipients of...
Texas highways are in dire need of improvement and replacement.
Does the governor want to raise the gasoline tax? No. For one thing, his predecessor, Boy George Bush, has screwed up things so much gas prices are off the charts. He wants to sell public highways to...
Hundreds attended two rallies this weekend to support the Livable Region strategy and oppose the gateway program. The first rally on Saturday was a standing room only event at a hall that seated 300 people.
The...
"Drivers are asked to allow extra time for their journeys this weekend as the British Superbikes 2007 Championship is staged at Donington Park.
The M1 will be busier than usual with traffic travelling to and from...
Senate votes to kill Mexican truck demo
Bush 'Open Borders' agenda dealt serious bipartisan blow"September 11, 2007
The U.S. Senate has dealt a likely death blow to the Bush administration plans to give Mexican...
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