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Metrolinx offers sneak peek of Eglinton Crosstown LRT vehicles
The line is slated to have up to 25 stations and stops. Continue reading
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Video shows woman with stroller jumping on hood of car after nearly getting hit in midtown Toronto
“F–k you,” the woman is heard yelling as she gestures to the driver. “Get the f–k out of your car.” Continue reading
Metrolinx cancels plan to close Bathurst near Eglinton after public backlash
By Kamil Karamali Reporter
Just hours before a town hall that was expected to be an anger-fueled affair, the transportation agency rescinded a decision to close a major Toronto street for seven months. Continue reading
Scarborough auto dealer says Eglinton Crosstown LRT construction hurting business
By Shallima Maharaj Digital Broadcast Journalist
Golden Mile auto dealers took out an ad in a Toronto newspaper to remind consumers that despite LRT construction on their doorsteps, they’re still open for business. Continue reading
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Free parking offered to help businesses affected by Eglinton Crosstown construction
Some businesses along Eglinton Avenue have complained that the construction will affect their bottom line as roads are ripped up and parking is restricted. Continue reading
Alstom to build Metrolinx LRT cars in Toronto, will create 120 jobs
Alstom Canada will establish a manufacturing plant in the Toronto region, creating some 120 jobs. Continue reading
Eglinton Crosstown subcontractor fined $60K in 2016 wall collapse
Seven people were sent to hospital on April 18, 2016, after scaffolding and rubble came crashing down at Eglinton Avenue West and Bathurst Street. Continue reading
Toronto councillor to help businesses affected by construction near the Eglinton Crosstown
Councillor Josh Colle is hoping new social and economic tactics will help businesses feeling the effects of Eglinton’s LRT construction. Continue reading
Metrolinx appealing court loss over $770M light rail vehicle contract with Bombardier
The notice of appeal deepens the legal dispute between the Ontario transit agency and Bombardier over the company’s ability to fulfil train orders in Toronto, where gridlock has become an increasing frustration for hundreds of thousands of commuters. Continue reading
Metrolinx inks deal with Alstom as LRT spat with Bombardier continues
Metrolinx has reached a deal to purchase light rail vehicles from French manufacturer Alstom. Continue reading