Source Feed: Ottawa Citizen
Author: Aedan Helmer
Publication Date: November 24, 2025 - 14:54
OC Transpo is missing its reliability targets, but fares are still set to rise
November 24, 2025
Unpublished Newswire
The Eastern Extension of LRT won’t receive the green light before New Year’s Eve, officially making it behind schedule. However, if all goes according to plan and we don’t have any major hiccups, it will hopefully hit the ground running by early-2026. That still doesn’t change the fact that transit fares will be going up next year. In light of today’s news, should that change? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, a Canadian acting celebrity is currently living in Canada’s Capital, as...
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November 24, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
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November 24, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
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