Eglinton Crosstown LRT

• Toronto continues planning for 2 more light rail transit routes

  The Eglinton East LRT would run through Scarborough, while the Waterfront East LRT is set to run along Queens Quay between Bay and Cherry streets.

  Canada

  Jun 15
  
• ‘Game changer’: Ford, Tory break ground on Ontario line, vow to protect local businesses

  Doug Ford said the completion of the Ontario Line in Toronto would mark the largest subway expansion in Canadian history.

  Canada

  Mar 27
  
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• Eglinton Crosstown LRT inches closer to finish with light-rail vehicle testing in Toronto’s east end

  Crosslinx, the consortium building the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, is ramping up vehicle testing east of Laird station. Officials are warning residents to be careful near the tracks.

  Traffic

  Aug 27, 2021
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• Feds invest over $10B to help Ontario fund 4 major transit routes in Toronto

  The announcement will be the largest single announcement of transit funding in Canada's history, sources said.

  Canada

  May 11, 2021
• Toronto building plan to officially preserve, recognize Little Jamaica as Cultural District

  The city is inviting the community to co-author the plan by taking part in consultations, which would look at ways to preserve and rebrand the area and support its businesses.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2021
• Toronto police investigating after noose found at another Eglinton Crosstown LRT site

  A Toronto police spokesperson told Global News officers were called Wednesday afternoon after a noose was found at the Leaside station construction site.

  Canada

  Mar 11, 2021
• Company in charge of building Eglinton Crosstown LRT confirms 28 new coronavirus cases

  A Crosslinx spokeswoman said around 17 of the positive cases were community-acquired. Another 10 people were infected at work and one case is undetermined.

  Health

  Jan 7, 2021
• Eglinton Crosstown LRT worker injured after mobile truck crane tips over at construction site

  Emergency crews were called to the area of Mount Pleasant Road and Eglinton Avenue East at around 6 p.m. with reports a crane fell over.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2020
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• Resident worried he may lose part of backyard after ground collapse at Eglinton LRT site

  "Every day we wake up and look out our backyard and just pray that it is still there."

  Canada

  Oct 22, 2020
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• 5 more months of delays expected before completion of Eglinton Crosstown LRT

  According to the Moody’s report, the majority of the $5.3-billion project will be ready to open by Feb. 28, 2022.

  Politics

  Oct 2, 2020