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Publication Date: February 8, 2026 - 16:02
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Eglinton Crosstown LRT passengers celebrate opening of new line in Toronto
February 8, 2026
Chants of 'Line 5' and a brief New Year’s Eve-style countdown rang out in a transit station in Toronto Sunday morning as some of the first customers to ride the Eglinton Crosstown passed through wide open fare gates, marking the opening of a light rail transit line 15 years in the making.
Construction on the 18-kilometre, 19-stop light rail route between Port Credit and Steeles Avenue began in 2020 and was originally scheduled to be completed in 2024.
February 17, 2026 - 06:00 | Isaac Callan | Global News - Ottawa
New statistics suggest Canadian border officers are playing an increasing role in combating the gangs that have spread fear in cities with large South Asian populations.
February 17, 2026 - 05:00 | Stewart Bell | Global News - Canada
The RCMP-led Criminal Intelligence Service Canada is sounding the alarm about organized crime groups across the country seeking to infiltrate police databases and corrupt civil servants.
February 17, 2026 - 05:00 | Colin Freeze, Alexandra Posadzki | The Globe and Mail

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