6 h. ago 'Missing link' tunnel will soon connect 2 Toronto transit stations

After almost a decade of anticipation, construction is well underway on a long-promised pedestrian tunnel that will connect two of Toronto's key transit hubs, namely Bloor GO/UP Express Station and Dundas West subway station. Metrolinx started building the 270-metre-long pedestrian tunnel last year as part of the larger Kitchener Fourth Track and Go Expansion projects, which are aimed at transforming regional transit across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).The new tunnel is set to provide a direct connection between Bloor GO Station (a stop on the Kitchener rail corridor served by UP Express and regional GO trains) and Dundas West Station on the TTC's Line 2, which also connects to streetcars and bus routes. Currently, you have to make the frustrating above-ground transfer between the two stations. Although the walk is only a few hundred metres, it can take up to eight minutes or longer in bad weather or with luggage, which is especially inconvenie...

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34 h. ago Site of demolished Toronto mall about to be a hive of subway construction

A key transit hub for Toronto's upcoming Ontario Line is about to take shape on the former site of the Riverdale Shopping Centre, marking the next major step in the city's rapidly expanding transit network. Starting as early as July 4, 2025, crews will begin piling for the support of excavation at the Gerrard Portal, located at the northeast corner of Gerrard Street East and Carlaw Avenue. This work is expected to continue for about one year and marks a critical milestone in preparing the site for tunnelling activity. The former Riverdale Shopping Centre, which was once home to a No Frills grocery store, Dollarama, a gas station, and other local businesses, was closed in 2024 to make way for the Ontario Line. Early 2025 views of demolition at the site of the former mall.Metrolinx previously announced last year that demolition would begin at the plaza as early as January 2025 to provide space for the future Gerrard Tunnel Portal. So far, the transit agency has ...

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53 h. ago TTC takes over running trains as Eglinton Crosstown LRT nears completion

On Tuesday, Metrolinx interim-CEO Michael Lindsay said the Toronto Transit Commission had taken over control of the 28 trains on the Eglinton LRT as various tests continue.

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6 d. ago City councillor wants Toronto to follow New York’s lead on transit safety

City Councillor Brad Bradford would like to see Toronto take a cue from New York City when it comes to improving transit safety. “I was talking to someone who was down there about a month ago and they were riding the transit and they said, ‘Every station and every train, you’re seeing Special Constables,’ and […]

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8 d. ago ‘The missing link’: Calgary researchers discover new early tyrannosaur species

The findings were published Wednesday in the British weekly scientific journal 'Nature.'

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2 w. ago These are all the cool new discounts you can get in Ontario with your Presto card

If you use a Presto card to get around Toronto, you're probably already familiar with its convenience for transit. But beyond helping you tap onto a bus or a train, Presto cards double as discount passes to some of Ontario's top attractions, events, and experiences.Simply possessing a Presto card means you're eligible to unlock some exclusive perks that can help you save money while also keeping your schedule jam-packed for the summer. And, Presto has unveiled a fresh batch of limited-time offers for cardholders throughout the month of June.Here are just some of the new perks you can take advantage of with your Presto card this month:Major events and festivalsRBC Canadian OpenWhether you're a golf enthusiast or just looking to spend some time outdoors, this is a prime opportunity to catch top-tier talent on the green.The RBC Canadian Open takes place between June 4 and 8, and Presto cardholders get 15 per cent off general admission using the code PRESTO15 at che...

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