‘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...
View ArticleGridlock 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...
View ArticleGO 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....
View ArticleGO 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...
View Article80 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.
View ArticleWeekend 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...
View ArticleYRT 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...
View ArticleTTC 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...
View ArticleWater 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...
View ArticleMPPs to vote on auto insurance rate change bill
A private member’s bill designed to change the way auto insurance rates are calculated will be up for a vote at Queen’s Park on Thursday. The NDP bill calls for premiums to be set based on a driver’s...
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Union-Spadina subway service resumes
Subway service between Union and Spadina stations has resumed after it was temporarily halted for about two hours due to an injury at the track level, the TTC says. “The delay both ways at Queens Park...
View ArticleMetrolinx 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...
View Article‘Quiet zones’ and carpooler parking spots making commuting easier
TORONTO, Ont. – Commuters will catch a break with GO Transit and Metrolinx offering riders quiet zones and designated parking spots for carpoolers. GO Transit passengers riding the Barrie line will get...
View ArticleLane closure on Yonge Street, north of Clark Ave. in Vaughan
The City of Vaughan has temporarily closed a section of Yonge Street Wednesday night. The southbound curb lane of Yonge Street, just north of Clark Avenue in Thornhill has been closed because of a...
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