As more kids head back to school, the Edmonton Transit Service is seeing some overcrowding on popular routes during peak hours.

"Installation on ETS buses was paused in spring 2020 because of border closures, due to COVID-19, that limited the feasibility for the American-based company doing the installation."

A presentation to council outlined the increase in active COVID-19 cases in the Edmonton zone, how the city is planning for a widespread outbreak or possible second wave, compliance rates for the face-covering bylaw and re-examining the face covering exemption card program.

At a hearing Tuesday, the Crown asked for Mario Bigchild to be sentenced to 11 years for several robberies and the random stabbing of a 19-year-old man at a south Edmonton LRT station.

The city says the new bus fleet is greener, quieter and more cost effective.

Edmonton Transit is set to resume regular service by the end of next month.

City officials said water was found to be leaking along the Stadium Station lower concourse walls and roof, and cracks were found in the concrete.

A driver for Edmonton Transit is among those who have tested positive for COVID-19. The city is not telling you which bus routes are involved because of privacy concerns.

The handout is part of the provincial government's plan to provide 20 million face masks to Albertans.

Transit service has been restored after Edmonton police were called in to investigate a suspicious package at the University LRT station Wednesday morning.