Edmonton's new bus routes don't take effect until April 25, 2021, but the city announced Tuesday that people in the city will start to see new bus stop signs in Alberta's capital this fall.

“The four key priorities are mental health, substance use and treatment, affordable housing, public transit and a new fiscal relationship between local government and the provincial government."

In August, conventional ridership levels stood at 52 per cent during the week, with weekends seeing 66 per cent levels on Saturdays and 71 per cent on Sundays.

Local lawmakers, urban planners, environmentalists and others are trying to find ways to make public transit better for people living and working in the West Island.

Quebec has announced financial assistance for municipalities and public transit agencies to help with the economic fallout of COVID-19.

The City of Kawartha Lakes will purchase seven new buses with the transit funding.

As the COVID-19 crisis continues, public traffic officials in Montreal are trying to encourage people back with new express bus routes unveiled Thursday.

The agency says the June ridership numbers nonetheless represent an increase over the previous months.

A Saskatoon city committee has recommended council require masks on public transit, and recommend them in city buildings, beginning Sept. 1.

Administration said having riders wear masks would allow Saskatoon Transit to safely operate full-seated loads and meet demand on all fixed routes.