Canadian Construction LRT Media Monitoring
Infrastructure communications is at the heart of what we do at reVerb. We’ve created this tool to help Canadians stay informed and make it easier for contractors, consultants, and the public to follow the progress of major builds across the country.
Newest Project Updates
General News Stories
British Columbia:
📰 Vancouver Prepares Transit for 2026 FIFA World Cup - BCIT News - February 18, 2026
Ontario:
📢 Tracking Metrolinx Project Costs [editorial] - Steve Munro - February 19, 2026
📰 This is what Toronto's transit map will look like in the next decade - blogTO - February 18, 2026
📰 Metrolinx provides major updates on subway and LRT projects across the GTA - NOW Toronto - February 17, 2026
📰 Metrolinx CEO promises fewer legal battles on future Ontario transit projects - Global News - February 13, 2026
Project Updates
Alberta Passenger Rail:
📰 Rail project to Banff could be part of the province’s master passenger rail study; set to be released in weeks - CTV News - February 18, 2026
Green Line LRT - Phase 1:
📰 City of Calgary hosts in-person feedback session for Green Line LRT - CityNews - February 18, 2026
Ontario Line:
📰 Prepare to embrace Ontario Line construction until the 2030s - Ontario Life - February 18, 2026
📰 Federal government highlights progress on Ontario Line subway - Government of Canada - February 18, 2026
📰 What's happening with the Ontario Line? - CBC - February 13, 2026
Hazel McCallion (Hurontario) LRT:
📰 Large portions of Hurontario LRT track still not laid, intersections unfinished - Global News - February 17, 2026
📰 Province commits $1.6B for Mississauga LRT downtown loop as project delays continue - CityNews - February 12, 2026
Eglinton Crosstown LRT:
📰 Metrolinx CEO reflects on lessons learned, issues with Eglinton Crosstown and Finch West LRT lines - CityNews - February 12, 2026
📰 Chris Selley: We can't let politicians get away without an inquiry of the Eglinton Crosstown debacle [paywall] - National Post - February 12, 2026
O-Train East Extension:
📰 Line 1 eastern extension delayed, trials expected in spring - CBC - February 12, 2026
Alto Project: Quebec City - Toronto:
📰 Council calls for high-speed rail stop in Kingston, Ont - CTV News - February 18, 2026
📢 Why Canada needs to rethink its high-speed rail strategy before Alto launches [opinion] [paywall] - Toronto Star - February 16, 2026
Quebec Tramway (TramCite):
📰 Quebec hands Gatineau tramway off to new agency, raising fears about project's future - CBC - February 17, 2026
Legend: 📰 News Story or Project Update | 📢 Editorial/Opinion
LRT Media Monitoring
We’re currently monitoring LRT construction projects across Canada, tracking progress, headlines, and key updates from major light rail transit developments nationwide. Coming soon we’ll expand our coverage to include broader transportation projects such as highways, bus rapid transit, active transportation, and other large-scale infrastructure builds.
LRT in Canada: By the Numbers
data compiled and accurate as of July 2025.
*If half of all new transit riders switched from personal vehicles, an estimated 2.35 million metric tonnes of CO₂ could be avoided each year. This estimate is based on average vehicle emissions of 250 grams of CO₂ per kilometre using Canadian fleet data. With about 940 million riders taking a 10 kilometre trip, that results in 9.4 billion kilometres not driven. Multiplied by the emissions rate, this equals more than two trillion grams or 2.35 million tonnes of carbon dioxide no longer released into the atmosphere each year.
Disclaimer:
This page is for informational purposes only and reflects publicly available data from news sources, government releases, and project websites. reVerb Communications does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information provided. This is a free service intended to support awareness and public engagement. For official project details, please refer directly to the relevant project owner or agency.
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