Montreal Transit Shake-Up: STM Strike Prompts Schedule Changes
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 1:22 pm more...
As an ongoing STM strike disrupts Montreal’s public transit, officials have announced revised operating hours to maintain essential services. While transit spokespeople offer reluctant relief at the maintained service, commuters are left navigating a landscape of altered schedules and ongoing public discontent.
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Highway Rims Incident: Driver Flees After Bizarre Stunt
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 1:22 pm more...
In a baffling display of recklessness, a driver was seen maneuvering their vehicle on its rims along Highway 401 in Mississauga before fleeing the scene. Officers are on the hunt, leaving commuters equal parts amused and exasperated by this outlandish disregard for road safety.
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Eglinton Crosstown LRT poised for September debut
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 12:22 pm more...
After years of delays and budget overruns, officials now confirm that the long-anticipated Eglinton Crosstown LRT is set to open this September. Premier Doug Ford insists that all major hurdles have been overcome, promising Torontonians a significant upgrade in public transit despite past setbacks.
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King-Church intersection construction disrupts Toronto transit flows
Monday, June 2, 2025, 7:21 pm more...
Downtown Toronto commuters are bracing for chaos as early watermain construction at the King-Church intersection forces TTC route reroutings. While authorities promise improved infrastructure, frustrated residents are left poking fun at yet another construction-induced episode in the never-ending saga of city roadwork.
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BC unveils progress on $2.95B SkyTrain tunnel project
Monday, June 2, 2025, 7:21 pm more...
The British Columbia government has offered an exclusive behind‐the-scenes look at the Broadway subway tunnel, slated for a 2027 launch. The $2.95 billion expansion of the SkyTrain Millennium line reflects significant transit investment amid expected hurdles inherent to major infrastructure projects.
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Flight Attendant Caught Dancing Naked in Airplane Bathroom Incident
Monday, June 2, 2025, 4:21 pm more...
A bizarre in-flight incident unfolded when a flight attendant was discovered dancing naked in the airplane bathroom. The shocking discovery came after the individual was reported missing mid-flight, leaving passengers and crew both amused and bewildered as officials launch an internal investigation into the unusual episode.
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Serious Pedestrian Vehicle Collision at Yorkdale Mall Hospitalizes Several People
Sunday, June 1, 2025, 6:20 pm more...
Authorities are investigating a serious incident at Yorkdale Mall where a vehicle struck pedestrians, hospitalizing several individuals. Although the reports differ slightly on victim counts, emergency services are on the scene and local police are diligently reconstructing the sequence of events amid rising public concern.
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Highway 407 toll removal delivers unexpected driver savings
Sunday, June 1, 2025, 2:20 pm more...
Ontario officials have lifted tolls on Highway 407 East from Pickering to Clarington, granting motorists significant annual savings and plenty of extra cash for their coffee runs or weekend splurges. Political pundits remain divided, with some hailing the move and others questioning its fiscal impact.
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RCMP clamps down on unauthorized aircraft during G7 summit
Friday, May 30, 2025, 6:21 pm more...
In a show of no-nonsense enforcement ahead of the G7 Leaders’ Summit, the RCMP declared that rogue drones and unauthorized aircraft infringing on the restricted Kananaskis airspace will face decisive action. This stern warning adds a sharp twist to an otherwise routine security measure for the high-profile gathering.
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Louise Bridge closure extended for additional repairs
Friday, May 30, 2025, 6:21 pm more...
City officials have confirmed that the historic Louise Bridge will remain closed until the end of July due to unexpected corrosion requiring further repairs. Commuters must now endure prolonged detours as engineers work on this aging structure—proof that even venerable relics sometimes need a bit more than a cursory touch-up.
Bluesky: @winnipegfreepress.com
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