Ontario Transit

• Metrolinx CEO promises fewer legal battles on future Ontario transit projects

  The completion of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT marks the end of one saga for the provincial transit agency, but many transit projects are still under construction.

  Politics

  Feb 13
  
• Cost of Scarborough Subway Extension almost doubles from initial estimate

  The Scarborough Subway Extension was first announced in 2019 as part of Ontario Premier Doug Ford's "transportation vision" with an estimated cost of $5.5 billion.

  Politics

  Jun 24, 2025
  
• Advertisement
• Metrolinx spent $21K entering its own communications team into awards

  The Ministry of Transportation called the spending 'unacceptable' and said a letter had been sent ordering them to stop after receiving questions about the awards from Global News.

  Politics

  Jun 12, 2025
• Advertisement
• Metrolinx focuses new division on beleaguered LRT projects but critics demand more changes

  Metrolinx CEO Phil Verster said the agency needed to 'evolve and adapt' as it deals with an 'expanded mandate' that includes building new transit lines.

  Canada

  Oct 16, 2024
• Metrolinx makes changes to key roles in staffing shakeup as delayed LRT projects stumble

  On Tuesday, Metrolinx told employees that the agency's chief planner and the chief operating officer of rapid transit had both left the company.

  Canada

  Oct 15, 2024
• Ontario proposes new way of funding GO Transit stations, spurring nearby development

  Kinga Surma says legislation she introduced today would let municipalities fund the design and construction of new GO stations.

  Politics

  Sep 25, 2023
• Doug Ford responds to Metrolinx complaint: ‘I don’t direct or control anyone’

  Speaking at an event in Ottawa, Ford said his government was not controlling Metrolinx. "I don't direct or control anyone," Ford said.

  Politics

  Jul 25, 2023
• GO Transit unveils 2 electric buses in tentative zero-emissions trial

  Metrolinx has only bought two electric buses, which cost twice as much as the diesel alternative, as it tries to work out if they have enough range for commuter bus travel.

  Canada

  May 12, 2023
• Advertisement
• Toronto candidates demand Metrolinx CEO firing, lawsuit over Crosstown ‘fiasco’

  After years of traffic headaches, it's still anyone's guess when the Eglinton Crosstown LRT will be completed and that's raising the ire of mayoral candidates.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2023
• Advertisement
• ‘Almost no notice at all’: GO Transit changes frustrate southern Ontario commuters

  The agency bolstered service levels on the busy routes connecting Toronto and Kitchener, Ont., but also scrapped some train services and replaced them with bus routes.

  Canada

  Apr 9, 2023