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Jérôme 7h ago

There's absolutely nothing in the article that mensions the why. Just that the TTC outgoing CEO akcknowledged it would be "tight" for it to open in September.

What confuses me is that the TTC says: It is Metrolinx’s decision. But i thought last month that Metrolinx said the line was "handed to" the TTC. So why is Metrolinx still involved?

Source:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ford-chow-news-conference-toronto-tuesday-1.7563072

TTC has taken control of Eglinton Crosstown LRT, Metrolinx CEO says | CBC News

The TTC has taken control of the long-delayed Eglinton Crosstown light rail transit line from Metrolinx, the CEO of Metrolinx said on Tuesday.

CBC

Jérôme 7h ago

Eglinton Crosstown LRT may be facing yet another delay

Let me die now

https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/eglinton-crosstown-lrt-may-be-facing-yet-another-delay/article_673d564e-8930-44e6-83a7-34c6a5086724.html

#toronto #metrolinx #topoli #ttc #transit #crosstown #EglintonCrosstownLRT

Eglinton Crosstown LRT may be facing yet another delay

The Star initially reported that a September opening was being eyed for the long-delayed Crosstown LRT. But recent signs have pointed to a delay of that timeline.

Toronto Star

Jérôme 10h ago

Dr. Mike P. Moffatt 10h ago

This chart from a recent Globe and Mail piece did not receive nearly enough attention. New home sales are crashing across Canada - which will translate into lower housing starts in 2026-28.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-real-estate-jobs-downturn-homes-decline/

Jérôme 1d ago

I frequently talk against the rush of transitioning to electric battery-powered buses. The technology is just not there yet, and we risk making public transit worse and reduce actual bus service if we don't slow down.

This article based on a TTC report makes a good case as to why.

The TTC had announced they would no longer buy hybrid bus, now they are considering buying 200 because electric isn't ready.

https://stevemunro.ca/2025/07/16/the-troubled-state-of-ttc-green-buses/

#electricbus #ttc #topoli

The Troubled State of TTC Green Buses

At its meeting on July 17, the TTC Board will receive an update on its Green Bus (eBus) program. Green Bus Program Update This is a long report, and some key information is buried down in the appen…

Steve Munro

Jérôme 1d ago

Marcia MacDonald 1d ago

Kanehsatake 35 years later: Remembering the day Canada sent in the military to violently clear Mohawk land for a golf course

The 1990 siege marked a nationwide turning point in Indigenous resistance — now there’s a new threat to the sacred Pines

By Katsi’tsakwas Ellen Gabriel

https://ricochet.media/indigenous/landback/kanehsatake-35-years-later-remembering-the-day-canada-sent-in-the-military-to-violently-clear-mohawk-land-for-a-golf-course/

#Indigenous #LandBack #Kanienkehaka #Mohawk #CdnPoli

Kanehsatake 35 years later: Remembering the day Canada sent in the military to violently clear Mohawk land for a golf course

The 1990 siege marked a nationwide turning point in Indigenous resistance — now there’s a new threat to the sacred Pines

Ricochet

Jérôme 1d ago

Olivia Chow found her spine again and now asking the Executive Committee to support a full RapidTO project on Bathurst and Dufferin, not just the shorten version to Bloor

https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/ex/comm/communicationfile-194886.pdf

#rapidto #topoli #toronto #oliviachow

Jérôme 1d ago

Show Up Toronto 1d ago

Today at 9:30AM: Depute In Favour of Bus Lanes. Join TTC Riders to speak in front of the City Council's Executive Committee to support approving dedicated bus lanes on Dufferin and Bathurst Street. The Bathurst proposal is already a watered down version of what was initially proposed thanks to dedicated bad-faith fearmongering, come make sure City Council doesn't back down even further. You can meet up with TTC Riders in person or depute directly online - see... https://www.ttcriders.ca/duffbathbusrsvp #toronto

Jérôme 1d ago

May Likes Toronto 2d ago

180 people dead. High speed rail with at grade crossings. 0 criminal liability. https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/article308679915.html

Excellent journalism.