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
Eglinton Crosstown
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
Metrolinx abandons court appeal, excludes Bombardier from bid to operate GO trains
Ontario’s transit agency has decided not to appeal a court ruling favouring Bombardier but will exclude the Montreal-based company from bidding to continue operating GO Transit trains as it has done for decades. Continue reading
Toronto pedestrians say temporary crosswalk near Eglinton and Avenue can be dangerous
By Mark Carcasole Anchor/Reporter
Efforts to construct Metrolinx’s Eglinton LRT line continue to hamper the flow of both vehicular and human traffic along the major east-west artery, particularly in the area close to Avenue Road. Continue reading
Metrolinx, Bombardier back in court over light rail vehicle contract
A court battle between Ontario transportation agency Metrolinx and manufacturer Bombardier over the delivery of light rail vehicles for the Eglinton Crosstown line in Toronto continues today. Continue reading
Eglinton Crosstown tunnel boring machines to begin departure this week
Metrolinx will mark another milestone this week in the Eglinton Crosstown light rail transit (LRT) project. Continue reading
Metrolinx speaking with alternate light rail vehicle supplier amid court battle with Bombardier
Ontario transportation agency Metrolinx says it has been in discussions with an alternate light rail vehicle supplier as it continues a court battle with manufacturer Bombardier. Continue reading
Bombardier files injunction against Metrolinx over notice to end contract
Months after Metrolinx announced it filed a notice of intention to terminate a contract for light rail vehicles, Bombardier has gone to court to ask for an injunction against the provincial transportation agency. Continue reading