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Publication Date: June 23, 2026 - 13:39
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Kingston, Ont., officials cheer Alto high-speed rail announcement, but concerns remain
June 23, 2026
Officials in Kingston, Ont., welcomed news that the federal government prefers a southern route for high-speed rail, with a potential stop in their city. That change would spare property owners along the northern route, but concerns linger.
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