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As of July 22, 2026, Android users in greater Montreal can load their OPUS transit passes onto their phones, replacing the traditional physical card. The digital option works with the existing fare system and is part of a broader move toward modernizing transit payments.
The Wildwoods boardwalk authority announced on May 8, 2026 that electric Volvo trams will be added to the boardwalk’s fleet, preserving the iconic ride while cutting emissions as part of a broader sustainability upgrade.
A woman in her 70s was seriously injured after being hit by a car at Markham Road and Highway 401 in Scarborough on July 20, prompting lane closures and a police investigation.
On July 20, 2026, the TTC began a pilot using AI‑assisted cameras on five downtown streetcar routes to detect illegal vehicle passing. The program aims to improve safety and enforce traffic rules by recording violations for enforcement.
Disability advocates on July 20 condemned Metrolinx for not installing an elevator at Finch West Station and for providing an inadequate ramp, saying it creates a false impression of accessibility.
A service interruption on Montreal’s REM halted trains between Panama and Central stations for over three hours on July 17, 2026, leaving passengers stranded while the operator began investigating the unknown cause.
Montreal residents in Mercier–Hochelaga‑Maisonneuve protested a July 2026 herbicide spray on CN railway tracks adjacent to homes after the railway failed to provide prior notice. The incident has raised concerns about communication and safety practices.
Car traffic in the areas surrounding Montreal has added nearly two million vehicles over the past 20 years, marking the fastest rise in Quebec outside the city, which remains the most congested.
Canadian National Railway sprayed herbicide on tracks near homes in Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve on 18 July 2026 without prior notice, leading residents to file complaints. The treatment was part of CN’s routine weed‑control program.
An Uber passenger was critically injured just before 3 a.m. Monday when the rideshare vehicle left The Queensway and hit a pole in Etobicoke. Toronto Police are investigating the single‑vehicle crash.
A service interruption on Montreal’s REM line halted trains between Panama and Central stations for over three hours on July 17, 2026. The cause remains under investigation.
A woman was arrested for impaired driving after her car flipped on a southbound ramp of the Don Valley Parkway near the Gardiner Expressway on July 18, 2026, prompting an emergency response on a major downtown Toronto highway.
CN sprayed herbicide on tracks next to the Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighbourhood without prior notice, prompting residents to protest over health and transparency concerns.
CN Railway sprayed herbicide along tracks near homes in Montreal's Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve area without notifying residents, leading to community complaints over potential exposure and lack of communication.
Residents of Montreal’s Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve protested a CN herbicide spray on nearby tracks that was carried out without prior notice, raising health and safety concerns. The incident highlights community demands for better communication on railway maintenance activities.
A van collided with a motorcycle on Chemin Royal in Saint‑Laurent‑de‑l'Île‑d'Orléans, leaving two people seriously injured. Police closed the road while investigating the crash.
On July 17, 2026, REM service between Panama and Central stations was halted for over three hours, affecting passengers on the metropolitan rail network. Service resumed after the outage, and normal operations continued.
Metrolinx started removing polymer‑based slurry from an east‑end Toronto creek on July 8, 2026, after a spill linked to Scarborough subway extension work, working with the City of Toronto to clean and monitor the waterway.
On July 18, 2026, La Presse tested various transport options from its Old Montreal office to Montreal‑Trudeau Airport to ensure arrival at security three hours before a 6:20 p.m. flight to Paris, addressing the city’s often slow airport travel.
La Presse and Montreal‑Trudeau Airport conducted a timed test on July 18, 2026, to determine the fastest way to reach security by 15:20 for an 18:20 flight to Paris, highlighting the need for careful travel planning from downtown Montreal.
