Making Progress on Yonge North Subway Extension

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Province Issues Request for Proposals to Advance Tunnelling Work YORK REGION – The Ontario government is taking another step forward to get shovels in the ground on the Yonge North Subway Extension by issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the contract to design and build the subway’s tunnels. The Yonge North Subway Extension is one of Ontario’s four priority subway …

Making Progress to Widen Hwy 17 from Arnprior to Renfrew

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Province finishes building Calabogie Road interchange in Renfrew County RENFREW — The Ontario government has completed the first phase of work to widen Highway 17 from two to four lanes between the Town of Renfrew and Arnprior, with the opening of a new interchange at Calabogie Road in Renfrew County. “Four years ago, our government made a promise to prioritize …

Old Elm GO Station construction completes

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Province delivering more GO train trips along Stouffville Line WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE – The Ontario government has completed major infrastructure upgrades to the new Old Elm GO Station, as part of its plan to provide better service and more connections to transit, jobs and housing across York Region. “As Ontario’s population grows, our government is focused on delivering better and faster public …

Ontario Upgrades Two GO Stations Along Stouffville Line

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New improvements will support two-way, all-day GO train service from Toronto to Markham SCARBOROUGH — The Ontario government has completed major infrastructure upgrades at Milliken and Agincourt GO stations along the Stouffville line as part of its plan to deliver more trips, more often across the GO network. “These major infrastructure improvements will increase safety and accessibility for customers while …

Replacinf current Swing Bridge in Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands

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LITTLE CURRENT – The Ontario government has completed the planning, preliminary design and environmental assessment for the replacement of the Little Current Swing Bridge on Highway 6 in the Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands. The project will now proceed with the next steps – property acquisition, right-of-way designation, and detail design. “To keep people and goods moving safely and …

Premier Ford Renews Team to Deliver on Promise to Build Ontario

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New Cabinet will work hard to deliver on government’s plan to build, including housing, highways and public transit TORONTO – Premier Doug Ford announced changes to his Cabinet with a renewed team that will deliver on the government’s promise to build Ontario. “As our province’s population and economy grow, it’s never been more important for us to build Ontario,” said …

Working with Municipalities to Build Ontario

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Province announces new investments and tools for municipalities at 2023 AMO workforce LONDON — The Ontario government is working in partnership with municipalities to get shovels in the ground on priority projects and connect more people to jobs and homes, while enhancing critical public services to better serve the province’s growing population. At the 2023 Association of Municipalities of Ontario …

Ontario Investing in Aurora GO Station

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Province upgrading infrastructure to deliver two-way, all-day GO rail service to York Region AURORA – The Ontario government is making critical infrastructure upgrades to Aurora GO Station, providing commuters with better service, more transit connections and future two-way, all-day service between Aurora GO Station and Union Station in Toronto. “York Region is growing rapidly and every day more families, businesses …

Ontario Launches Credit and Debit Payment on TTC

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TORONTO – The Ontario government is making it easier to take transit by giving riders more ways to pay on the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). Starting Tuesday, August 15, riders can use credit or debit cards to pay fares, including cards on a smartphone or smartwatch. “The launch of credit and debit payment on the TTC is just another way …

Ontario Starting Work on 2+1 Highway

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Province improving road safety and traffic flow in northern Ontario NORTH BAY – To improve road safety and keep people and goods moving across the province, the Ontario government has awarded a contract to begin the environmental assessment and design work for a 2+1 highway on Highway 11 north of North Bay. “Taking the next step to build the first …