Construction has begun on the new REM train station at Montreal's Trudeau Airport in Dorval but it won't be finished by the scheduled 2024 deadline.

The increase for public transit fares in greater Montreal is going by an average of two per cent come July, but for thousands of users on the South Shore the rates will be higher.

How to better fund public transit in Edmonton is something the city's administration has been asked to look at more closely following a city council vote on Tuesday.

The Justice Department said it will not appeal a federal district judge's ruling to drop a mask mandate on public transit unless the CDC believes it is still necessary.

Premier Jason Kenney said Alberta will contribute about $80 million to bring the combined provincial-federal support to $159 million.

While it's still well below pre-pandemic levels, weekday ridership in March rebounded to about 60 per cent of what's considered normal.

A McMaster research study is hoping to gather input from age 55-plus newcomers to Canada who live in Hamilton about their experiences using public transit.

Edmonton's bylaw requiring face masks on public transit vehicles and inside public transit stations will be rescinded when the province's rules on masking on transit are lifted.

Interest is growing in cycling and other options to cut down on commuting costs as high gas prices coincide with the return to in-person work.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced on Thursday masks would no longer be required in public, indoor places effective Friday.