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Ontario Northland tweeted on April 10: “We are so pleased to share that the province of Ontario has released of an Updated Initial Business Case for the return of passenger rail to Northeastern Ontario! @fordnation @C_Mulroney” The Northlander Passenger Train—which ran between Cochrane, North Bay and Toronto—was discontinued in 2012, and is now under study for reinstatement.

April 13, 2022
Commuter/Regional

Ontario Advancing Northlander Service Restoration

The Ontario government on April 10 reported that it would invest $59.51 million (C$75 million) to reinstate Northlander passenger rail service between Toronto and Timmins.

July 19, 2021
Rapid Transit

Yonge North Subway Extension Plans Advance

There will be a fourth station for the 8-kilometer (4.97-mile) Yonge North Subway Extension bringing the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) existing Line 1 subway to the cities of Vaughan, Markham and Richmond Hill, according to the governments of Ontario and Canada.

July 01, 2021
Regulatory

Ontario Building ‘Greater Golden Horseshoe’ Transportation Plan

The Ontario government has released a discussion paper for public feedback that will help inform its first 30-year Greater Golden Horseshoe transportation plan, slated for issue later this year.