Brampton, Mississauga mayors ‘condemn’ Ford government changes to conservation authority | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The mayors of Brampton and Mississauga are urging the Ford government to exempt a Toronto-area conservation authority from a planned merger, claiming the changes would pose “significant and immediate risks” to three of the province’s largest cities. Ontario confirmed this year that it would amalgamate 36 conservation authorities into just nine in an attempt […]
Launch of Hurontario LRT driving Ontario’s plan for enhanced fare integration | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Two years after the Ford government launched its signature fare integration program, the eventual opening of the Hurontario LRT is driving a fresh push to expand the program to bring more standard fares and schedules. As part of omnibus legislation tabled Monday, the Ministry of Transportation will begin working out how to harmonize transit […]
Ontario police force welcomes financial experts to help battle extortion crimes | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The number of people and businesses receiving threats in Peel Region has been growing, but police hope help is finally on the way. Last year alone, there were 476 reported cases — of which 190 targeted businesses — and that only reflects incidents where the victims have come forward. “There are people that aren’t […]
Cap on international students leading to drop in Ontario transit ridership | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] After the COVID-19 pandemic, ridership on Toronto’s buses, streetcars and subways struggled to rebound. But it surged back in nearby cities. Brampton, Mississauga and parts of Waterloo Region were among the suburbs that rapidly recovered from COVID-19, setting records for the number of passengers and struggling with overcrowding. Then, the federal government put a […]