The two measures are supposed to make the trains three to 10 times quieter to the human ear.

The free spaces and paid spots at the Panama station fill early in the morning. People looking to park later often use an adjacent  lot, but it's private and reserved.

"This is a positive step forward for the future of Penticton’s transit services,” said mayor Julius Bloomfield.

A post-pandemic surge in car traffic at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport this summer has led to confusion and desperation for many travellers.

Statistics Canada released a report Tuesday that showed nearly 16 million Canadians – or four in five employees – commuted to work in May.

The STM and the City of Montreal are facing growing criticism for the decision, which environmentalists and opposition councillors say sets a dangerous precedent.

Crews have begun preliminary work on the $6.4-billion blue line metro extension. Five new stations will be added to the underground public network.

The price decrease from $6 to $4 will take effect Aug. 8 and will make it easier for more Ontarians to take transit, according to Metrolinx.

All bus lines on the South Shore that travel to Montreal are set to be abolished. Commuters will now only have access to downtown via the new REM light rail network.

Starting Aug. 1, seniors will be able to take the bus in Burlington, Ont., for free at any time of the day, while youth aged 13 to 19 will get free rides on evenings and weekends.