<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[TCRC Division 295]]></title><description><![CDATA[TCRC Division 295]]></description><link>https://tcrc295exec.wixsite.com/tcrc295/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:39:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.tcrc295.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Teamsters Commend Crew After CN Train Catches Fire in Northern Ontario Wildfire Zone]]></title><description><![CDATA[CN freight train engulfed in flames in Northern Ontario https://www.teamstersrail.ca/en/news-details/news/latest-news-updates/24083/112578]]></description><link>https://www.tcrc295.com/post/teamsters-commend-crew-after-cn-train-catches-fire-in-northern-ontario-wildfire-zone</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5ad5595e7d848635e02968</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:24:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a05d54_a17d46bfa043410c9c24f165c9ca46dd~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_579,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tcrc295exec</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congratulations Brother Dave Torsky on 28 years with CPKC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last Trip July 14 on 133-13 Smiths Falls to Toronto Dave hired on with CP in 2004 after spending the early part of his career with the Ontario Provincial Police. He qualified as a Locomotive Engineer in 2012, a role he took very seriously by demonstrating exceptional professionalism and always putting safety first—for both himself and the conductors he worked alongside. Amazingly, Dave managed to complete his entire railway career knuckle free! He was a great friend to everyone around him, if...]]></description><link>https://www.tcrc295.com/post/congratulations-brother-dave-torsky-on-28-years-with-cpkc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a596f73d03244312ce57782</guid><category><![CDATA[Retirement]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:04:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a05d54_7920835013ec41f89b3deb26dc502b17~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tcrc295exec</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual OTI at Lions Head]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teamsters know how to work hard, but we also know how to have fun—and, most importantly, we know how important our children are. On July 6, 2026, Teamsters from across Ontario led by Joint Council 52 came together at the Annual OTI and raised more than $160,000 in support of Variety Village. A heartfelt thank you to TCRC National, TCRC MWED, and the Teamsters Ontario Women’s Caucus (TOWC) for supporting this incredible event. A special shout-out as well to CPKC for being a Diamond Sponsor....]]></description><link>https://www.tcrc295.com/post/annual-oti-at-lions-head</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5ad681e447e3bde585cfa4</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:36:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a05d54_dc80259164cf4d9ab8b2b7dee5c61a6e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tcrc295exec</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating Erik Toupins Retirement 38 Years of Dedication and Impact at CPKC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Congratulations, Brother Erik Toupins, on your retirement after 38 years with CPKC! Erik hired on in Montreal in 1988 before transferring to Toronto in 1990, where he would go on to finish his career working as an engineer on the KLR Havelock Run. Throughout his career, Erik earned the respect of his peers as a highly skilled engineer who took great pride in his work. He has trained countless engineers over the years, passing along invaluable knowledge, experience, and skills that will...]]></description><link>https://www.tcrc295.com/post/celebrating-erik-toupins-retirement-38-years-of-dedication-and-impact-at-cpkc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a596538d03244312ce56338</guid><category><![CDATA[Retirement]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:15:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a05d54_cc89c62f99b34307b8f3218a68dc1baa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tcrc295exec</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brother Greg Banton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greg Banton It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that Division 295 announces the passing of Brother Greg Banton. Greg began his railway career at CP in 1989 as a Yard Helper, working his way up to Conductor and eventually retiring in 2023 from the Run Through Pool. Throughout his career, Greg was a dedicated union representative and advocate for his fellow members. He served as Yard Local Chairman for the UTU in Toronto and later as Road Local Chairman for the TCRC in Toronto for many...]]></description><link>https://www.tcrc295.com/post/brother-greg-banton</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a59665c38e05b9fea36be2e</guid><category><![CDATA[Obituaries]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:52:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a05d54_f88ba1b8b6444151a0b9826e6813ad3c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tcrc295exec</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>