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	Wednesday, April 09, 2008 - Maritime-Ontario Freight Lines supporting MADD Canada efforts
	Maritime-Ontario Freight Lines supporting MADD Canada efforts Leading Canadian transportation company to sponsor Strides for Change events Maritime-Ontario Freight Lines Limited (M-O®) and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD Canada) today announce the transportation company's sponsorship of the annual Strides for Change campaign, community walks for awareness of impaired driving that are organized by local MADD Canada Chapters across Canada every summer. This year MADD Canada Chapters are hosting at least 25 Strides for Change events from April through October. The first events are being held April 19th in Williams Lake, B.C. and Renfrew, Ontario. Chapters use these walks to educate the public about impaired driving, provide support to victims in the community and as a means of fundraising, with all money raised going to support the mission of MADD Canada. M-O is the Event Sponsor of Strides for Change for the next three years, pledging a total of $75,000. The sponsorship is being made possible through the Graham Munro Charitable Foundation. Doug Munro, President of M-O says, "Considering the importance of the issue of impaired driving, we are pleased to be able to assist MADD Canada with this very worthwhile cause as it continues to bring awareness of this difficult and important problem to people in communities across Canada." "The Strides for Change initiative raises awareness and gets a whole community involved in the fight against impaired driving," says Margaret Miller, MADD Canada's National President. "M-O's involvement and support with this campaign will provide an opportunity to add more local events in the years to come and ensure our message to not drive impaired by alcohol and/or drugs will be delivered to more Canadians, more often." "Our volunteers attempt to keep sober driving top-of-mind through the summer months, when we see far too many impaired driving incidents occur. The Strides for Change walkathon is very much community-based and it motivates local residents to help make a different with their friends and neighbours." MADD Canada's President adds, "It is tremendous knowing M-O will be with us every step of the way." Maritime-Ontario Freight Lines Limited (M-O®) was established in 1962 and is experienced in transportation of LTL (less than truckload) and truckload freight between Ontario, Quebec as well as eastern and Western Canada. M-O is leading the way to more efficient, consistent and innovative methods of transporting freight. Serving an active client base of more than 5,000, M-O has a solid reputation and is the recipient of numerous awards, including Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies and The Ontario Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business Achievement Award. The Graham Munro Charitable Foundation (CRN: 895304285RR0001) was established in November 1986 and is a private foundation ranked 438 in the top Canadians foundations by assets. For further information, visit www.m-o.com or www.madd.ca, or call: Doug Munro, M-O - 905-792-6134 Margaret Miller, MADD Canada - (902) 758-5328 Dawn Regan Director of Public Awareness & Partnership Campaigns MADD Canada 2010 Winston Park Drive, Suite 500 Oakville, ON L6H 5R7 Tel: 905-829-8805; 1-800-665-6233, ext 223 Fax: 905-829-8860 email: dregan@madd.ca www.madd.ca "Every single charitable cause adds to the fabric of our society and reflects who we are as a people and what we value".
	Thursday, February 14, 2008 - M-O RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF CANADA'S 50 BEST
	The last few weeks have not been easy for anyone. We have had snow storm after snow storm, weather delays, cold temperatures, derailments to contend with and many other issues both personal and work related to contend with. All of us at M-O would like to thank you our customers for their patience and continued support. It is with pleasure that we announce that the committee who awards the nominations for the 50 Best Managed (Private) Companies in Canada on February 12 announced that M-O is a recipient of the 2007 - 50 Best Managed Companies in Canada. This is M-O's 5th consecutive year that we have re-qualified for this prestigious award. 2008 is an important year for us because if we make it another year we will be joining the Platinum Group of award winners which thus far only a small percentage of award winning companies in Canada have attained this level. Our growth over the last 5 years and our overall market penetration across Canada is due primarily for two reasons, our Customers and our Employees. On behalf of everyone at M-O we would like to take this opportunity to once again simply say a big thank you to all our customers for their support and our employees, partners and agents across Canada for their hard work and dedication.
	Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - M-O Selected as One of Brampton’s Top 50 Employers
	We're proud to announce that M-O has been selected as one of the top 50 employers in the Brampton area for 2007. In the most recent issue of the Brampton Business Times, Maritime-Ontario Freight Lines was ranked sixteenth on a list which represented a wide array of the largest and most successful companies operating in Brampton. The list was based on the number of employees at each company's location in Brampton respectively, and showed that M-O is the largest trucking company in the city. To view the complete list as it appeared in the Brampton Times, please see the links at the bottom of this page. The Top 50 Companies list may be viewed here.
	Monday, April 09, 2007 - M-O donates 1 million dollars to new hospital
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	Thursday, February 08, 2007 - M-O FREIGHTWORKS ONCE AGAIN NAMED AS ONE OF CANADA’S 50 BEST MANAGED COMPANIES
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	Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - CANADA POST RECOGNIZES M-O FREIGHTWORKS WITH 2005 SUPPLIER AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
	CANADA POST RECOGNIZES M-O FREIGHTWORKS WITH 2005 SUPPLIER AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Ottawa, Ontario - May 24, 2006 - Canada Post President and CEO, Moya Greene, was among the executives in attendance as Canada Post honoured M-O® Freightworks® (Maritime-Ontario Freight Lines Limited) at a special ceremony on May 24, 2006 at Canada Post's Head Office in Ottawa. M-O® Freightworks® was one of ten Canada Post Suppliers recognized for the Canada Post Award of Excellence. These suppliers were chosen for exceeding their contractual obligations and providing outstanding service to Canada Post in 2005. Winners have made measurable efforts to deliver superior supply-chain requirements that are essential to Canada Post's success. In a private presentation held at Canada Post's Head Office in Ottawa, ON, Maritime-Ontario Freight Lines Limited was the recipient of one of the 10 awards presented to outstanding suppliers by President and CEO, Moya Greene, Bill Michaelopulos, General Manager Sourcing Management and other vice-presidents who have first-hand knowledge of the role the suppliers played in the success of Canada Post. M-O® Freightworks® is a leading coast to coast trucking company specializing in less-than-truckload and truckload shipments. Their services are performed through 21 locations across the country. M-O® Freightworks® delivers over one billion pounds of general freight each year. Click here for video For more information contact: Karen Hammel Director, Marketing & Sales M-O Freightworks 905-792-6154 E-mail: khammel@m-o.com Website: www.m-o.com
	Monday, April 03, 2006 - M-O Announces M-O COLDChain
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	Sunday, April 02, 2006 - Doug Munro and M-O featured in National Post
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	Monday, May 16, 2005 - M-O® Acquires On Ice (Canada) Inc.
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	Wednesday, March 30, 2005 - M-O® IS AWARDED THE "CANADA POST SUPPLIER AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE" FOR THE TWELFTH TIME
	M-O® IS AWARDED THE "CANADA POST SUPPLIER AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE" FOR THE TWELFTH TIME Ottawa, ON -- March 30th, 2005 -- In a special ceremony held at Canada Post's Head Office, President and CEO, Anne Joynt, Louis O'Brien, Vice-president Business Transformation and Sourcing Management and Bill Michalopulos, General Manager Sourcing Management, presented Maritime-Ontario Freight Lines Limited (M-O®) President, Mr. Doug Munro, and M-O® Parcelworks®' General Manager, Ed Skrobal, with the "Canada Post 2004 Supplier Awards of Excellence". M-O® was one of nine Canada Post suppliers recognized at this ceremony with the Awards of Excellence for exceeding their contractual obligations and providing outstanding service to Canada Post in 2004. "Our suppliers assist us every day in offering communications and delivery solutions that are bold, innovative and effective and their support is an essential part of our current success and future direction," said Anne Joynt, President & CEO of Canada Post. Canada Post has now recognized M-O® for the twelfth time in thirteen years with its "Supplier Awards of Excellence". "We are delighted to be recognized once again by Canada Post for this honourable award. We do what we can to exceed their expectations in everything we do," says Ed Skrobal, General Manager of M-O® Parcelworks® (division of Maritime-Ontario Freight Lines Limited). About M-O® Maritime-Ontario Freight Lines Limited (M-O®) is a fully integrated and asset based transportation company. Its operations include multi-modal LTL and TL services, including intermodal and trucking services between Ontario, Quebec, Eastern Canada and Western Canada. Headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, M-O® services are performed through an extensive network of 21 locations across Canada. M-O® Parcelworks® division provides highway services across Canada for Canada Post and Purolator. Additional information about M-O® is available at www.m-o.com. For further information, please contact: Karen Hammel Director, Marketing & Sales M-O® Tel: 905-792-6154 Fax: 905-792-6114 E-Mail: khammel@m-o.com
	Friday, January 28, 2005 - M-O Freightworks chosen as one of the Ontario Best

	Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - STILL THE BEST...M-O® requalifies as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies.
	News Release STILL THE BEST . . . M-O® requalifies as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies. Brampton, ON -- January 17, 2005 -- Maritime-Ontario Freight Lines Limited (M-O®), a leading carrier servicing across Canada, announced that it has requalified for the prestigious designation as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies for 2004. The 50 Best Managed program is designed to recognize companies that have implemented best business practices, are growing rapidly and are excelling in the global marketplace. M-O® was a winner of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies Program in 2003. Previous 50 Best Managed winners have an additional two years to use their 50 Best Managed designation, providing they successfully meet the requalification criteria. This year, M-O® was amongst a total of 89 companies who were awarded requalification status. "All of us at M-O® are honoured to be considered one of the 50 best managed companies in Canada," said M-O® President, Doug Munro. "This award is a tribute to our team who has clearly demonstrated innovation, leadership and the drive to exceed customer expectations at every opportunity." According to the 50 Best judging panel, the award symbolizes Canadian success - companies that know how to win and create value in innovative ways and companies that are evolving, yet staying focused on their core vision. "The 2004 50 Best Managed recipients represent some of Canada's most exceptional and successful companies who not only make a significant contribution to Canada's national economy and workforce, but who also drive Canada's business presence across the globe," said Tony Grnak, Deloitte Partner and National Leader, Canada's 50 Best Managed. About Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies (50 Best) is a national awards program that recognizes the 50 Best businesses from a wide range of industries that have implemented world-class best business practices. The program, established in 1993 and entering its 13th year, annually recognizes 50 well-managed Canadian companies that must complete an extensive and in-depth interview process to assess and examine its management practices. National sponsors of the program are Deloitte, CIBC Commercial Banking, National Post, and Queen's School of Business. Information about Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies 2004 is available online at www.canadas50best.com. About M-O® Maritime-Ontario Freight Lines Limited (M-O®) is a fully integrated and asset based transportation company. Its operations include multi-modal LTL and TL services, including intermodal and trucking services between Ontario, Quebec, Eastern Canada and Western Canada. Headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, M-O® services are performed through an extensive network of 21 locations across Canada. Additional information about M-O Freightworks is available at www.m-o.com.
	Wednesday, January 14, 2004 - M-O FREIGHTWORKS RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF CANADA'S 50 BEST
	SPECIAL REPORT Canada's 50 Best Companies January 12, 2004 Press Release M-O FREIGHTWORKS RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF CANADA'S 50 BEST Toronto, ON -- January 12, 2003 - The Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies Award recognize fifty Canadian companies that have implemented best business practices, outperformed competition, produced accelerating revenues and excelled in all aspects of their operations. M-O Freightworks is chosen as a year 2003 winner of Canada's 50 Best. "Through our analysis of this year's 50 Best award winners, we found a number of common characteristics of these exceptional companies who have successfully developed, articulated and executed a strategy to achieve a high performance advantage," said Tony Grnak, Deloitte Partner and National Leader, Canada's 50 Best."These winning companies clearly exhibit a strong propensity and ability to stay in close contact with their markets and to adapt and align their strategy accordingly. As well they demonstrate significant passion and commitment to ensuring they acquire and retain the best possible employees." Winners of the Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies award will be honoured at the annual 50 Best gala in Toronto on February 9, 2004. "The strength of the 50 Best program is in the rigour of the qualifying process," said James McSherry, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, CIBC Commercial Banking, a national sponsor of the program. "M-O Freightworks was selected only after participating in an extensive and rigorous due diligence process to identify and assess each company's management practices. It is absolutely the 50 best who make it onto the final list." Since its inception in 1955, Maritime-Ontario Freight Lines Limited has expanded their transportation service offerings to cover coast-to-coast and has rebranded themselves as M-O Freightworks to reflect their expanded service coverage and innovative logistics loading system known as "Freightworks". M-O Freightworks has always worked hard to not only meet but, exceed customers' expectations. Providing innovative transportation solutions to a customer base of 5,000 companies including industry leaders such as Unilever, Shoppers Drug Mart, Canada Post and The Toronto Star. "It is an honour to see M-O Freightworks in Canada's 50 Best," said Mr. Doug Munro, president of M-O Freightworks. "This award is really a tribute to our employees and we can be very proud of this achievement." M-O Freightworks' services are performed through twenty-one locations across Canada. About Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies (www.canadas50best.com) Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies (50 Best) is a national awards program that recognizes the 50 Best businesses from a wide range of industries that have implemented world-class best business practices. The program established in 1993 and entering its 11th year, annually recognizes 50 well-managed Canadian companies that must complete an extensive and in-depth interview process to assess and examine its management practices. National sponsors of the program are Deloitte, CIBC Commercial Banking, National Post, and Queen's School of Business.
	Monday, January 12, 2004 - M-O® Freightworks® Welcomes André Lafontaine as Vice-President, Operations
	M-O® Freightworks® Welcomes André Lafontaine as Vice-President, Operations It is with pleasure M-O® Freightworks® announces the appointment of Mr. André Lafontaine as Vice President, Operations. Mr. Lafontaine possesses 36 years of transportation experience; 19 years as Vice-President, Operations for Kingsway Transport and 7 years as Vice President, Sales for Manac Trailer Manufacturers. In his new position, André will incorporate his skills and extensive knowledge in the transportation industry to direct the daily activities pertaining to coast-to-coast terminal operations for M-O® Freightworks®. Please join M-O Freightworks in welcoming André to our team. For contact information please call 905-792-6100 or 1-888-748-4388.
	Friday, October 10, 2003 - M-O wins 2003 Ontario Chamber of Commerce Oustanding Business Achievement award.
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	Wednesday, August 20, 2003 - M-O receives Shippers Choice Award in both LTL and Turck Load categories.
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	Monday, May 05, 2003 - M-O Wins Award for Outstanding Business Achievement
	May 2003 M-O® WINS AWARD FOR BRAMPTON OUTSTANDING BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT On May 1st, 2003, M-O® Freightworks was awarded the Brampton 2003 Outstanding Business Achievement Award for Distribution. Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell presented the award to Doug Munro, the president of M-O®. This award is awarded annually to leading companies that achieve economic excellence in Brampton and are judged by service innovation, strong sales growth and new technology development. M-O® has seen dramatic sales growth due mostly to their trucks being equipped with a unique logistical loading system called Freightworks as well as an expansion of services to Western Canada three years ago, thus giving them a strong competitive edge in the marketplace. "No other competitor operates the way we do," said Doug Munro, "and that's probably why we received this award."
	Thursday, March 13, 2003 - M-O is awarded The Cool Group's "Partners in Excellence Award"
	March 2003 M-O® IS AWARDED THE COOL GROUP'S "PARTNERS IN EXCELLENCE AWARD 2003" Brampton, ON - March 13th 2003 - Dr. Richard Lande and Mr. Aaron Lalvani of the Cool Group (a collection of shippers banded together in the year 2000 to make transportation and logistic activities more cost effective) presented Maritime-Ontario Freight Lines Ltd.® President, Mr. Doug Munro, with "The Cool Group Partners in Excellence Award 2003". For the second time in two years M-O® was credited with outstanding customer support, commitment to service innovation and exceptional performance. "This award demonstrates outstanding innovation in providing services essential to "The Cool Group's success.", stated Richard Lande, President of The Cool Group. "We were particularly struck by the logistical trailer "Freightworks" innovation featured by M-O®, as well as unique Western Canadian LTL pallet pricing, devised by M-O®.
	Saturday, March 01, 2003 - Canada Post puts faith in Maritime-Ontario, again...
	Maritime-Ontario now offers direct service to Ottawa/Hull, Cornwall, Kingston, Arnprior, Pembroke and the surrounding region. Next day service is offered from both Toronto and Montreal.
	Monday, January 07, 2002 - FreightWORKS places order for 200 new Intermodal Containers ...
	With the growing response to M-O FreightWORKS® unique system, the purchase of 200 53' refrigerated and heated domestic intermodal containers has been announced by company president, Doug Munro. Delivery of these containers built by Stoughton, is expected to begin in mid September. The containers are equipped with logistic posts in order to increase unit utilization, reduce handling and virtually eliminate claims. This addition will allow increased capacity for customers' temperature controlled shipments.