December 4, 2020

Polar Bear Express Derailment Class Action

Information about a class action arising out a train derailment which occurred approximately 37 kilometres south of Moosonee on May 30, 2018 at approximately 5:45 pm.
June 26, 2020

Chief & Council Demands Extended Suspension of PBX Service

The Moose Cree First Nation Chief & Council demands that the ONTC extends the suspension of the PBX service until such time that it is safe for such travel.
June 10, 2020

Statement Regarding the Reinstatement of Polar Bear Express Train Service

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose a threat to the community and Chief & Council does not support ONTC's decision to reinstate the Polar Bear Express train service on June 25th, 2020.
April 1, 2020

Statement Regarding Temporary Suspension of ONR Passenger Service

On April 1st, 2020 discussions concluded with ONR, the Town of Moosonee, MoCreebec, Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) and the Mushkegowuk Chiefs regarding the ONR passenger train and the decision was made to temporarily suspend services.
March 26, 2020

Ontario Northland Railroad and COVID-19

Chief Mervin Cheechoo and the other Mushkegowuk Chiefs met by conference call on March 25, 2020 to discuss their concerns relating to the threat of a COVID-19 spreading to Moosonee and Moose Factory via the Polar Bear Express train service.
May 13, 2019

Ontario Northland Seeks Community Input

Ontario Northland is looking for community input on their Polar Bear Express passenger train. Visit the Moose Cree Complex on May 15th to share your ideas.