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Laval’s mayor urged the province to extend the orange metro line into the city, claiming it would be ten times more efficient than Quebec’s third link project. The appeal reinforces years of discussion about the extension as a means to improve regional transit.
TTC operator ‘Uncle Crawfy’ on Line 2 is delivering weather reports, haikus and other creative messages during subway announcements to entertain and inform commuters. The approach has become a popular feature among riders.
After Ottawa rejected a plan to allow commercial jets at Billy Bishop Airport, Ontario’s government is reevaluating its support for a high‑speed rail line linking major cities, intensifying provincial‑federal tensions over transportation priorities.
Quebec’s government has begun the planning phase to rebuild the Saint‑Pierre interchange in Montreal’s Lachine borough, aiming to relieve long‑standing traffic congestion and replace deteriorating structures after years of delays.
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec has indefinitely halted its funding for a planned residential tower project near Brossard's Panama REM station, leaving the development's timeline and financing uncertain.
Laval’s mayor called for extending Montreal’s orange metro line, claiming the project would be ten times more efficient than a comparable Quebec initiative and improve north‑south connectivity.
The Québec government announced that the reconstruction of Montreal's Saint‑Pierre highway interchange has entered the planning stage after a twelve‑year review period. The project now moves toward detailed design and permitting as the next steps toward construction.
After an e‑bike ignited on July 27, Toronto fire chief Jim Jessop warned owners to follow safety practices, highlighting risks tied to the city’s popular micro‑mobility vehicles.
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec announced in July 2026 that it is indefinitely suspending its funding for a residential tower project near the Panama REM station in Brossard, halting construction slated for fall 2026.
Quebec has approved the reconstruction of Montreal's Saint‑Pierre interchange after more than ten years of study, though further procedural steps must be completed before construction can start.
Montreal's Scouts urbains have opened a day camp for 9‑ to 14‑year‑olds that teaches city navigation using paper maps, mirroring a decade‑old program from Toronto.
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec has stopped funding a planned residential tower near Brossard’s Panama REM station, halting the project slated to start construction in fall 2026. The suspension leaves the development’s financing uncertain and may delay the start of building.
The City of Brossard’s 30‑storey, 325‑unit housing project near the Panama REM station has been put on hold after the provincial pension fund suspended its investment, citing a wait for better market conditions. The pause delays the first phase approved in November and leaves the project's timeline uncertain.
Laval’s mayor urged officials on July 28 to approve an extension of the Orange Metro line beyond its current terminus, claiming it would be ten times more effective than a comparable Quebec project.
Hundreds of Toronto residents celebrated the federal government's decision on July 26, 2026 to deny funding for a jet‑service expansion at Billy Bishop Airport, keeping the airport's current operations unchanged.
The Quebec government approved the reconstruction of Montreal’s Saint‑Pierre highway interchange, ending a study period of more than ten years.
Quebec’s government approved the reconstruction of Montreal’s Saint‑Pierre highway interchange on July 27, 2026, ending a decade‑long study and signaling forthcoming construction that will impact many road users.
An ARTM study estimates that extending and completing Montreal’s orange metro line could eliminate thousands of cars from a heavily congested road corridor, reducing traffic and expanding citywide transit coverage.
STM placed four new electric buses into service on July 24, 2026, and aims to add 147 more by 2028 as part of Montreal’s transit modernization plan.
The Société de transport de Montréal has identified eight zones for a detailed study on possible transit expansions, aiming to improve service coverage across the city.
