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Metrolinx approves GO fare hike

The Metrolinx board of directors approved a fare hike for GO Transit riders on Wednesday and agreed to make Toronto’s downtown relief line a priority. The fare hike comes just one week after the TTC...

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‘Murder in Passing’ whodunit airs on transit screens

A mystery whodunit tailored to commuters is now airing on TTC subway screens in 30-second installments. Murder in Passing tells the story of Mars, a fictional bike courier in Passing, B.C., who is...

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Gridlock a ‘paralysis’ on families and businesses: Tory

Gridlock remains a “paralysis” on the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) and urgent action and funding are needed to combat the problem, supporters of the province’s Big Move transit plan said...

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GO Transit fare hike in effect

GO Transit riders are paying more on Friday than they were on Thursday when a scheduled fare hike went into effect. The cost of a single ride has gone up by 35 to 55 cents, depending on the distance....

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GO Transit refunds $260K to riders under service guarantee

GO Transit has refunded $260,000 to riders under a service guarantee that was implemented late last year, spokesman Malon Edwards told CityNews Thursday. The fare credit program began in November and...

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80 dead in Spanish commuter train crash

At least 80 people have died and another 94 injured following a train derailment in northwest Spain on Wednesday evening.  

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Weekend road closures in Toronto: July 26-28

It’s that time of the year again, when weekend events and construction take over Toronto, leading to road closures across the city. 680News will have an updated list each week, including subway...

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YRT bus-only lanes to open on Hwy. 7 Sunday

Transit riders in York Region will get their first taste of rapid transit on Sunday, when York Region Transit/VIVA opens a dedicated bus-only lane on Highway 7. The bus rapid transit (BRT) route will...

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TTC commuter lot at Yorkdale closed until 2015

A busy TTC commuter parking lot in the west end is closed for construction until next year. The TTC said the lot at the Yorkdale Shopping Centre is shut down starting Monday and will be demolished soon...

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Water main break causes major road closures in Vaughan

A water main break has caused major road closures in Vaughan. York regional police say Keele Street will be closed in both directions from Bowes Road to Langstaff Road for all of Friday. Rivermede...

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‘Murder in Passing’ whodunit airs on transit screens

A mystery whodunit tailored to commuters is now airing on TTC subway screens in 30-second installments. Murder in Passing tells the story of Mars, a fictional bike courier in Passing, B.C., who is...

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Gridlock a ‘paralysis’ on families and businesses: Tory

Gridlock remains a “paralysis” on the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) and urgent action and funding are needed to combat the problem, supporters of the province’s Big Move transit plan said...

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GO Transit fare hike in effect

GO Transit riders are paying more on Friday than they were on Thursday when a scheduled fare hike went into effect. The cost of a single ride has gone up by 35 to 55 cents, depending on the distance....

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GO Transit refunds $260K to riders under service guarantee

GO Transit has refunded $260,000 to riders under a service guarantee that was implemented late last year, spokesman Malon Edwards told CityNews Thursday. The fare credit program began in November and...

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80 dead in Spanish commuter train crash

At least 80 people have died and another 94 injured following a train derailment in northwest Spain on Wednesday evening.  

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Weekend road closures in Toronto: July 26-28

It’s that time of the year again, when weekend events and construction take over Toronto, leading to road closures across the city. 680News will have an updated list each week, including subway...

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YRT bus-only lanes to open on Hwy. 7 Sunday

Transit riders in York Region will get their first taste of rapid transit on Sunday, when York Region Transit/VIVA opens a dedicated bus-only lane on Highway 7. The bus rapid transit (BRT) route will...

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TTC commuter lot at Yorkdale closed until 2015

A busy TTC commuter parking lot in the west end is closed for construction until next year. The TTC said the lot at the Yorkdale Shopping Centre is shut down starting Monday and will be demolished soon...

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Water main break causes major road closures in Vaughan

A water main break has caused major road closures in Vaughan. York regional police say Keele Street will be closed in both directions from Bowes Road to Langstaff Road for all of Friday. Rivermede...

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Signal issue causes major subway delay on Line 1

A signal issue on a portion of Line 1 (Yonge-University-Spadina) caused a major delay for TTC riders on Thursday. The signal problem started just after 6 a.m. The issue was resolved around 1:30 p.m. At...

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