RSS Feed - News and Announcements (in past two weeks) for Highway News Reports 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 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.]]>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 :00 011 0000Trans-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.]]>http://www.avalanche.ca/cac/http://www.avalanche.ca/cac/Fri, 30 Dec 2011 :00 011 0000Flash 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]]>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000Newfoundland ferries cancelled today (posted 12/29/2011)NS/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 0000Flash 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]]>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 :00 011 0000Possible Falsh 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.]]>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 :00 011 0000Possible 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.]]>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 :00 011 0000Ice 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. ]]>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 0000Winter 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.]]>http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/front/article/1365130http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/front/article/1365130Mon, 27 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000Lake 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.]]>Sat, 25 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000High 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.]]>Wed, 22 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000Correction: Confederatoion Bridge is open today, with advistory (posted 12/22/2010): 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 0000Extreme 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]]>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 0000Maritimes 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)]]>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000Snowfall 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]]>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000Flooding & HIgh wainds across Maritimes (posted 12/15/2010): Maritimes affected by flooding along Saint John River from yesteday's rains, continued high wind conditions across region]]>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000Flooding & 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]]>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000Highway 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]]>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000Winter 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]]>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000Extreme 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)]]>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000RCMP 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.]]>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000Snowtorm 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.]]>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000Highway 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.]]>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 0000Winter 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]]>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000Heavy 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]]>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000Windchills across the Prairies (posted 12/10/2010)SK, MB: Windchills of -30 are expected today along the Trans-Canada Highway between Regina and Winnipeg]]>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 :00 010 00004-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, ]]>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 0000Dangerous 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. ]]>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 0000Banff-Canmore Legacy trail closes for winter (posted 12/08/2010): 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 0000Heavy 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]]>Tue, 7 Dec 2010 :00 010 0000TransCanada HIghway seeking your logo design feedback (posted 12/01/2010): 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 00003 sections of TCH among Canada's 10 Most Dangerous Roads (posted 12/01/2010): 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 0000Snowstorm 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.]]>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 0000Snowstorm 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.]]>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 0000Snowfall alert in southern Onrario, along Southen Route of TCH (posted 11/27/2011)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.]]>http://www,transcanadahighway.comhttp://www,transcanadahighway.comSun, 27 Nov 2011 :00 011 0000Snowfall alert in southern Onrario, along Southen Route of TCH (posted 11/27/2011)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.]]>http://www,transcanadahighway.comhttp://www,transcanadahighway.comSun, 27 Nov 2011 :00 011 0000We've added randomized Trans-Canada highway scenes to our site! (posted 11/27/2010): 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 0000We'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.]]>Sat, 27 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000We'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.]]>http://www,transcanadahighway.comhttp://www,transcanadahighway.comSat, 27 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000Heavy 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]]>http://www,transcanadahighway.comhttp://www,transcanadahighway.comSat, 27 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000Rockclide 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]]>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 0000Work 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]]>http://www.journalofcommerce.com/article/id41633http://www.journalofcommerce.com/article/id41633Sat, 27 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000ALERT! 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]]>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 0000Highway 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]]>http://www.bclocalnews.com/fraser_valley/hopestandard/news/110917464.htmlhttp://www.bclocalnews.com/fraser_valley/hopestandard/news/110917464.htmlSat, 27 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000Snowfall 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.]]>http://www,transcanadahighway.comhttp://www,transcanadahighway.comSat, 27 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000Sault Ste Marie Squall Warning (posted 11/26/2010)ON: Sault Ste Marie area can expect 15-30 cm of lake-effect snow today!]]>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000Sault Ste Marie Squall Warning (posted 11/26/2010)ON: 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 0000Quebec 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]]>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 0000Banff 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.]]>http://www.transcanadahighway.com/Alberta/banff.htmhttp://www.transcanadahighway.com/Alberta/banff.htmThu, 25 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000TCH shut down Field to Golden (posted 11/24/2011)BC: TCH shut down Field to Golden this morning, due to poor driving conditions.]]>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 :00 011 0000Saskatchewan 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 ]]>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 0000Snowfall 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]]>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000Snowfall 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.]]>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000Snowfall 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]]>http://www,transcanadahighway.comhttp://www,transcanadahighway.comWed, 24 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000Snowfall 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.]]>http://www,transcanadahighway.comhttp://www,transcanadahighway.comWed, 24 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000Snow 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.]]>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 :00 011 0000Wet Snow in Newfoundland (posted 11/23/2010)NL: Wet snow forecast for today between Corner Brook and St John's]]>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000Icy rain in Quebec City (posted 11/23/2010)QU: Icy rain forecast for Quebec City area today. Exercise caution!]]>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000TransCanadaHighway adds French & German versions (posted 11/23/2010): 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 0000New 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. ]]>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 0000Wet 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. ]]>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 0000Access 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]]>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 0000North Cowichan to improve TCH Access Roads (posted 11/20/2010): 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 0000Heavy 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.]]>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000BC Expecting singnicicant 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]]>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000Cold 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.]]>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000BC 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]]>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000WiNTer Shows hit Prairies (posted 11/18/2011)ab, sk: Snow accumulations today in Regina and Edmonton areas... winter driving is here in the Prairies]]>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 :00 011 000010-20 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]]>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000Snow 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]]>Mon, 15 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000Snow 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.]]>Mon, 15 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000Snow in southern Saskatchewan (posted 11/10/2010)SK: 5-10 cm snow expected today in Regina & southern Saskatchewan area (only dusting north towards Saskatoon)]]>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000Snowy 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.]]>Fri, 4 Nov 2011 :00 011 0000Winnipeg'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.]]>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 0000Highway Weather update (posted 11/01/2010)Rain in BC Coastal area & Vancouver Island, and in Maritimes. lingering snow in Quebec.]]>Mon, 1 Nov 2010 :00 010 0000Early 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.]]>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 :00 011 0000Stretch 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. =]]>http://www.abbotsfordtimes.com/story.html?id=4926387http://www.abbotsfordtimes.com/story.html?id=4926387Mon, 31 Oct 2011 :00 011 0000Icy Bridges in Manitoba (posted 10/31/2010)Watch 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 0000Winter conditions in eastern Saskatchewan (posted 10/31/2010)Manitoba 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 0000Snow on Highway passes in BC (posted 10/28/2011)BC: 5-10 cm of snow expected overnight in Mountain passes in eastern British Columbia]]>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 :00 011 0000Snowstorm closes TCH in Saskatchwewan (posted 10/27/2010)Trans-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 0000Western 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.]]>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 :00 011 0000Snowfall Warnings for BC (posted 10/26/2010)Snow 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 0000Snowfall Warning for SK/MB (posted 10/26/2010)There is a chance of up to 5cm of snow expected between the areas of Regina and Winnipeg.]]>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 :00 010 0000New 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.]]>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 :00 011 0000Snow in Coquihalla (posted 10/10/2010)Snow 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 0000Stoem 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.]]>Wed, 5 Oct 2011 :00 011 0000Ferry 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]]>Wed, 5 Oct 2011 :00 011 0000Ferry 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]]>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 0000Feds 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.]]>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 0000Hurrican 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 hurrican.]]>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 :00 011 0000Hurricane 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.]]>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 :00 011 0000Trans-Canada reopens folowing Hurricane in Newfoundland (posted 09/27/2011)NL: 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 0000Trans-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 ]]>http://www.roads.gov.nl.ca/winterdriving/default.stmhttp://www.roads.gov.nl.ca/winterdriving/default.stmMon, 27 Sep 2010 :00 010 0000Rainfall around Sault Ste Marie (posted 09/23/2010)Heavy 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 0000New Stretch opened new New Glasgow, NS (posted 09/22/2011)NS: 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 0000TCH to re-open near Clarenville (posted 09/22/2010)At least one lane of Trans-Canada Highway expected to re-open east of Clarenville by Thursday afternoon.]]>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 :00 010 0000Newfoundland's R230 affected by Hurricane (posted 09/22/2010)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.]]>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 :00 010 0000Trans-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]]>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 :00 010 0000Newfoundland 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.]]>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 :00 010 0000New 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]]>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 :00 010 0000TCH closed at Clarenville Due to Hurricane Flooding (posted 09/21/2010)Trans-Canada closed east of Clarenville, n eastern part of the Province, due to rains/flooding.]]>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 :00 010 0000Hurrican 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.]]>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 :00 010 0000Terry Fox Run celebrates 30 years (posted 09/20/2010): 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 0000Hurrican 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]]>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 :00 011 000050th Anniversary of TCH in Wawa (posted 09/16/2010)ON: 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 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]]>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 :00 011 0000Mattawa construction advisory (posted 09/07/2011)ON: 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 0000First Coast to Coast Eelctric Car trip (posted 09/07/2010): 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 0000Mattawa construction advisory (posted 09/07/2010)ON: 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 0000Fire 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.]]>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 0000TCH closed at Golden (posted 09/05/2011)BC: Major crash at Golden, TCH closed in both directions]]>Mon, 5 Sep 2011 :00 011 0000Trans-Canada celebrates 49 years (posted 09/03/2011): Sept 3, 1962 - John Diefenbaker officially opens the Trans-Canada Highway with s ceremony at Rogers Pass]]>Sat, 3 Sep 2011 :00 011 0000New TCH Section an New Glasgow (posted 09/02/2010)A 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 0000Website got Coverage in Toronto Sun article (posted 09/02/2010): 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 0000Irene 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.]]>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 :00 011 0000Irene dograded 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]]>Sat, 27 Aug 2011 :00 011 0000Irene 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]]>Sat, 27 Aug 2011 :00 011 0000Hurricane warning (posted 08/25/2011)NS, NB, PE, NL: Hurricane Irene (Force 3) is expected to hit the Maritimes provincesas soon as Monday]]>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 :00 011 0000Multi 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.]]>Fri, 5 Aug 2011 :00 011 0000Mudlisde 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.]]>Sat, 23 Jul 2011 :00 011 0000Explore the Heart of BC (posted 07/16/2011)BC: 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 0000la Bel Itineraire in historic Quebec (posted 07/08/2011)QU: 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 0000Port 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 reiverbank. The hihgway was closed for the past 12 hours.]]>Tue, 5 Jul 2011 :00 011 0000Port 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.]]>Tue, 5 Jul 2011 :00 011 0000Port Mann Bridge 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 reiverbank. The hihgway was closed for the past 12 hours.]]>Tue, 5 Jul 2011 :00 011 0000Go on a Prairie Ramble (posted 07/04/2011): 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 0000Trans-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.]]>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 0000West Coasting on Vancouver Island (posted 06/30/2011)BC: Win a Canada road trip family from Twizzlers, Jolly Rancher ]]>http://bit.ly/l3Jixnhttp://bit.ly/l3JixnThu, 30 Jun 2011 :00 011 0000Mudslide 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. ]]>http://t.co/5phtU1Shttp://t.co/5phtU1SWed, 29 Jun 2011 :00 011 0000Trans-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.]]>http://roadinfo.telenium.ca/shwyw.htmlhttp://roadinfo.telenium.ca/shwyw.htmlSun, 26 Jun 2011 :00 011 000050-80 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...]]>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 :00 011 0000Flooding 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.]]>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 :00 011 0000Heavy 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]]>http://www.facebook.com/TransCanadaHighwayhttp://www.facebook.com/TransCanadaHighwayFri, 20 May 2011 :00 011 0000Heavy Rainfall warning (posted 05/16/2011)QU, NB: 20-50 mm expected in the Richelieu River area of Quebec east into New Brunswick]]>Mon, 16 May 2011 :00 011 0000WinterStorm 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]]>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 :00 011 0000Trans-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.]]>Sat, 16 Apr 2011 :00 011 0000Trans-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. 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 0000Westbound 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.]]>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 0000Trans-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. ]]>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 0000Southern 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.]]>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 :00 011 0000Snowstorm 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]]>Fri, 1 Apr 2011 :00 011 0000Snowfall 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]]>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 :00 011 0000Snowfall 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]]>Sat, 19 Mar 2011 :00 011 0000Tsunami 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.]]>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 :00 011 0000Hihgway 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.]]>Sat, 5 Mar 2011 :00 011 0000 (posted 02/25/2011)NB: Winter snowstorm warnings across New Brunswick, with snowfalls of 30 cm expected today and tonight.]]>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 :00 011 0000prairie Windchill warnings (posted 02/25/2011)AB, SK, MB: Major windchills over the next few days across the Prairies, with lows to -40 (ouch!)]]>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 :00 011 0000Winter Storms hit maritimes (posted 02/25/2011)NB: Winter snowstorm warnings across New Brunswick, with snowfalls of 30 cm expected today and tonight.]]>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 :00 011 0000Freezing rain warning insouthern Saskatchewan (posted 02/16/2011)SK: Risk of freezing rain between Maple Creek and Swift Current]]>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 :00 011 000030 cm of snow with gusting winds (up to 130 km/h) in Newfoundland today (posted 02/16/2011)NL: ]]>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 :00 011 0000TCH closed Bader to Grand Falls-Windsor, Nfoundland (posted 02/16/2011)NL: just received word... will keep everyone posted]]>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 :00 011 0000TCH closed Badger to Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland (posted 02/16/2011)NL: just received word... will keep everyone posted]]>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 :00 011 0000Snow 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]]>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 :00 012 0000417 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 ]]>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 :00 012 0000Snow 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]]>Thu, 9 Feb 2012 :00 012 0000Extreme 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]]>Tue, 8 Feb 2011 :00 011 0000Snows 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.]]>Tue, 8 Feb 2011 :00 011 0000Snowfall 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]]>Tue, 8 Feb 2011 :00 011 0000Winter 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]]>Mon, 7 Feb 2011 :00 011 000020-40 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]]>Sat, 5 Feb 2011 :00 011 0000Rockslide 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]]>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 0000Snow 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]]>Tue, 1 Feb 2011 :00 011 0000Snowfall 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]]>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 :00 011 0000Avoid 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. ]]>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 0000TCH closed Golden-Revelstoke for 3 hours (posted 01/21/2012)BC: 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 0000TCH 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.]]>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 :00 012 0000TCH 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]]>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 :00 012 0000Cold 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.]]>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 :00 012 0000Freezing 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]]>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 :00 012 0000Parks 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. ]]>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 :00 011 0000Major 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.]]>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 :00 012 0000Highway 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.]]>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 :00 011 0000Avanalances 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]]>Sun, 16 Jan 2011 :00 011 0000Avanalances 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]]>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 0000TCH 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]]>Sat, 15 Jan 2011 :00 011 0000TCH closed west of Lake Louise with high avalanche risk between Field and Golden, BC (posted 01/15/2011)BC: 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 0000TCH 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]]>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 0000TCH 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]]>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 0000Newfoundland digging out from snowstorm (posted 01/14/2011)NL: 20-30 cm of snow fell along most Newfoundland sections of the Trans-Canada]]>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 :00 011 0000Avanche 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]]>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 :00 011 0000Icy conditions in easter Ontario (posted 01/13/2012)ON: Icy road conditionas due to freezing rain, especially in the Ottawa Valley this morning]]>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 :00 012 000030 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]]>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 :00 011 000015 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]]>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 :00 011 0000Three 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]]>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 :00 012 0000TCH 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.]]>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 :00 011 0000Trans-Canada re-opens between Calgary and Bassano (posted 01/10/2011)AB: Winds and blowing snow still affecting the highway east of Bassano]]>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 :00 011 0000Trans-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]]>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 :00 011 0000Windstorms shutdown Trans-Canada eeast f Calgary (posted 01/09/2011)AB: 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 0000Windstorms 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.]]>Sun, 9 Jan 2011 :00 011 0000Rockslide 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.]]>http://www.bchighway.com/report/highway-closures.shtmlhttp://www.bchighway.com/report/highway-closures.shtmlSat, 8 Jan 2011 :00 011 0000Fog 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.]]>Sat, 1 Jan 2011 :00 011 0000