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Fort William Transit Company (1948 - 31 December 1969)

Fort William Transit Company (1948 - 31 December 1969)
(photo Peter Cox).
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Levis Transport Company (01 July 1948 - 15 January 1960)

Levis Transport Company (01 July 1948 - 15 January 1960)
(Jean Breton 2009). (Jean Breton 2009, photo Peter Cox).
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(photo Peter Cox). (photos Peter Cox).

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Transit History of Thunder Bay, Ontario

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2012 Jan 23 23:26

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Transit History of Ontario Communities (L-N)

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2012 Jan 24 09:50
[Niagara-on-the-Lake]

? (starting circa 01 April 2012)

? (02 April 2012 - present)

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Transit History of British Columbia Communities (Q-Z)

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2012 Jan 24 10:35
[Tofino]

Tofino Transit (01 July 2008 - 31 August 2008)

Tofino Transit (01 July 2008 - present [summer seasons])
The 2008 operating season was 01 July 2008 - 31 August 2008. In 2009 the operating season was 02 July 2009 - 06 September 2009. (website 2012).

system logo

Data source:

website 2012

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Transit History of British Columbia Communities (G-O)

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2012 Jan 24 15:22
[Kaslo - Nakusp]

The Central Kootenay Transit System (Kaslo - Nakusp) and Kootenay Boundary Transit System (Trail) are expected to amalgamate by April 2013 (The Nelson Star 23 January 2012).

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Transit History of British Columbia Communities (Q-Z)

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2012 Jan 24 15:22
[Trail]

The Central Kootenay Transit System (Kaslo - Nakusp) and Kootenay Boundary Transit System (Trail) are expected to amalgamate by April 2013 (The Nelson Star 23 January 2012).

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Transit History of Prince Edward Island Communities

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2012 Jan 25 16:26
[Charlottetown]

Effective 30 January 2012 the Charlottetown, Cornwall and Stratford transit systems adopted the brand name T3 and a corresponding slogan “Take Transit Today”.

[Cornwall]

Cornwall Express. (photo Kevin Nicol 2010).
Cornwall Express. Effective 30 January 2012 the Charlottetown, Cornwall and Stratford transit systems adopted the brand name T3 and a corresponding slogan “Take Transit Today”. (photo Kevin Nicol 2010).

[Stratford]

Effective 30 January 2012 the Charlottetown, Cornwall and Stratford transit systems adopted the brand name T3 and a corresponding slogan “Take Transit Today”.

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Transit History of Saskatchewan Communities

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2012 Jan 26 11:21
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Transit History of Prince Edward Island Communities

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2012 Jan 26 13:58
Private enterprise. Routes in Charlottetown and to Stratford and the Royalties (Lawrence). Private enterprise. Routes in Charlottetown and to Stratford and the Royalties (Lawrence). Charlottetown Transit System (30 September 2005 - present)
Charlottetown Transit System (30 September 2005 - 28 January 2012)
Effective 30 January 2012 the Charlottetown, Cornwall and Stratford transit systems adopted the brand name T3 and a corresponding slogan “Take Transit Today”. Charlottetown, Stratford, and Cornwall services rebranded with the single identity T3 2012.

References

• Lawrence, Loring M., with Paul A. Leger, “A New Era Begins in Charlottetown,” Bus Industry, Vol. 21, No. 82, December 2006, pp. 32-43.

Cornwall, Prince Edward Island

T3 (30 January 2012 - present)
Effective 30 January 2012 the Charlottetown, Cornwall and Stratford transit systems adopted the brand name T3 and a corresponding slogan “Take Transit Today”.

system logo

Data source:

website 2012 (logo)

Secondary Systems

? (? - 1905?)
Prior to the construction of the Hillsborough river bridge Southport was connected to Charlottetown by a seasonal ferry (Wikipedia). Stratford was created effective 1 April 1995 by the amalgamation of several towns and communities including Southport, Bunbury, Keppoch, Rosebank, Kinlock, and Crossroads (Wikipedia).
The Cornwall Transit (02 June 2008 - present)
The Cornwall Transit (02 June 2008 - 27 January 2012)
Charlottetown City Transit Charlottetown City Transit Effective 30 January 2012 the Charlottetown, Cornwall and Stratford transit systems adopted the brand name T3 and a corresponding slogan “Take Transit Today”. Effective 30 January 2012 the Charlottetown, Cornwall and Stratford transit systems adopted the single brand name T3 and a corresponding slogan “Take Transit Today”.

Stratford, Prince Edward Island

Stratford was created effective 1 April 1995 by the amalgamation of several towns and communities including Southport, Bunbury, Keppoch, Rosebank, Kinlock, and Crossroads (Wikipedia).

? (? - 1905?)
Prior to the construction of the Hillsborough river bridge Southport was connected to Charlottetown by a seasonal ferry (Wikipedia).
Stratford Transit Service (02 September 2008 - present)
Stratford Transit Service (02 September 2008 - 27 January 2012)
Effective 30 January 2012 the Charlottetown, Cornwall and Stratford transit systems adopted the brand name T3 and a corresponding slogan “Take Transit Today”. Effective 30 January 2012 the Charlottetown, Cornwall and Stratford transit systems adopted the single brand name T3 and a corresponding slogan “Take Transit Today”.

References

• Lawrence, Loring M., with Paul A. Leger, “A New Era Begins in Charlottetown,” Bus Industry, Vol. 21, No. 82, December 2006, pp. 32-43.

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Transit History of Halifax, Nova Scotia

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2012 Jan 27 23:44
[Secondary Systems]

Beaver Bank Transit Ltd. (circa 1985 - 1996?)
Bus service between Sackville and Beaver Bank. Halifax council minutes from 1996 suggest Metro Transit moving to assume BBT service. (photo David Slater/flickr).
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Transit History of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

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2012 Jan 28 00:11

Yarmouth Argyle Transit Authority (circa 1982 - circa 1995?)

Yarmouth Argyle Transit Authority (circa 1982 - circa 1995?)
(CUTA 1988, CUTA 1989, CUTA 1991/2) (CUTA 1988, CUTA 1989, CUTA 1991/2, photo David Slater/flickr 1992).
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Transit History of Victoria, British Columbia

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2012 Jan 31 22:10
[Secondary Systems]

(British Columbia Archives: Visual Records Catalogue, (photos British Columbia Archives: Visual Records Catalogue, I-01136 [photo]) I-01136, Peter Cox)

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All-Time List of Canadian Transit Systems: Index By Mode

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2012 Feb 1 13:53
[Motor Bus Busway]

Construction of the first leg of a similar installation began in Winnipeg in 2009 for a forecast opening in April 2012. Construction of the first leg of a similar installation began in Winnipeg in 2009 for a forecast opening 08 April 2012.

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Transit History of Winnipeg, Manitoba

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2012 Feb 1 13:58
[Modes]

Motor bus busway 08 April 2012 - present

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Transit History of British Columbia Communities (G-O)

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2012 Feb 1 16:29
[Nanaimo]

(photo Peter Cox).

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Transit History of Ottawa, Ontario

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2012 Feb 1 16:48
(McGraw 1918). (photos davesrailpix, William A. Luke) (McGraw 1918). (photos davesrailpix, William A. Luke, Peter Cox).

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Transit History of Ontario Communities (S-Z)

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2012 Feb 2 16:24
[York Region]

Miller Transit Limited ( Miller Transit Limited (the
In the wake of a three-month strike (October 2011 - January 2012) the operating contract with FirstBus Canada Ltd. was cancelled and they were replaced by TOK Transit Limited effective with the end of the strike 04 February 2012.
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Transit History of Halifax, Nova Scotia

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2012 Feb 2 16:47
[Dartmouth]

(RS, Canadian Coach 1969, Dawes et al. 1972, Transit Canada 1975, photo: Brian Sullivan [Peter Cox coll.])
(RS, Canadian Coach 1969, Dawes et al. 1972, Transit Canada 1975, photos Peter Cox, Brian Sullivan [Peter Cox coll.])

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Transit History of Winnipeg, Manitoba

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2012 Feb 3 13:40

Brookside Cemetery shuttle (1920's? - 2005)
In the 1920's Brookside Cemetery provided Sunday only, summer only, transportation between the cemetery and a connection with Winnipeg's transit system. As late as 2005 a van connected the cemetery with the transit terminal at Red River College 1 km away. (photo Alex Regiec).

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Transit History of St. Catharines, Ontario

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2012 Feb 3 15:15

Niagara, St. Catharines and Toronto Railway Company (08 July 1901 - 01 September 1961)

Niagara, St. Catharines and Toronto Railway Company (08 July 1901 - 01 September 1961)
Canadian National Transportation Limited name. Canadian National Transportation Limited name. (photo Peter Cox).
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Transit History of Winnipeg, Manitoba

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2012 Feb 4 14:20
[Secondary Systems]

Brookside Cemetery shuttle (1920's? - 2005)
In the 1920's Brookside Cemetery provided Sunday only, summer only, transportation between the cemetery and a connection with Winnipeg's transit system. As late as 2005 a van connected the cemetery with the transit terminal at Red River College 1 km away. (photo Alex Regiec). Brookside Cemetery shuttle (circa 1922 - 2005)
Beginning in the 1920's Brookside Cemetery in Rosser provided seasonal transportation between the cemetery and a connection with Winnipeg's transit system on Keewatin Street. The initial schedule was mid May to the end of October, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Fare was 10¢ one way. As late as 2005 a Sunday van service connected the cemetery with the transit terminal at Red River College 1 km away. Cemetery owned by the City of Winnipeg. (Brookside Cemetery: A Celebration of Life p. 15, photo Alex Regiec).

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Transit History of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

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2012 Feb 4 14:58
Saskatoon Municipal Street Railway. Introduced electric trolley buses 1948.
Saskatoon Municipal Street Railway. Suburban line to the village of Sutherland opened 17 December 1913. Introduced motor buses circa 1938. Introduced electric trolley buses 1948.
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Transit History of Alberta Communities (A-G)

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2012 Feb 6 11:38
[Fort McMurray]

The community's two principal employers, Syncrude and Suncor (formerly G.C.O.S.) sponsor transit services for their workers. These services have from time to time been contracted to The oil sands industry has a long history of providing commuter transportation to employees. Syncrude and Suncor (formerly G.C.O.S.) have from time to time contracted bus service to Both services operated by Diversified 1996 (pb96). Both services operated by Diversified in 1996 (pb96). More recently companies have built “camps” for employees. Operator Onkod provides scheduled bus service between Fort McMurray and the Borealis, Millenium and Noralta camps (www.albertabus.com 2012).

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Transit History of Alberta Communities (A-G)

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2012 Feb 6 14:56
[Fortr McMurray]

By 2012 Diversified Transportation Ltd. was operating dozens of routes for workers from every Fort McMurray neighbourhood to Shell, Suncor and Syncrude employment centres (www.mybusroute.ca 2012).

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Transit History of Sydney, Nova Scotia

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2012 Feb 10 16:26
[Secondary systems]

(Mike O'Neill 2007, Gillis p. 142, photo Mike O'Neill collection).
(Mike O'Neill 2007, Gillis p. 142, photos Mike O'Neill coll., Sullivan family coll.).

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Transit History of Winnipeg, Manitoba

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2012 Feb 15 15:52
[Secondary systems]

Beginning in the 1920's Brookside Cemetery in Rosser provided seasonal transportation between the cemetery and a connection with Winnipeg's transit system on Keewatin Street. Beginning in the 1920's Brookside Cemetery provided seasonal transportation between the cemetery and a connection with Winnipeg's transit system on Keewatin Street.

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Transit History of Alberta Communities (A-G)

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2012 Feb 16 09:44
[Banff]

Roam (01 June 2008 - present)
Roam (01 June 2008 - 29 February 2012)
Brewster, Inc.. (photo: David Wyatt).
Brewster, Inc.. (photo: David Wyatt). Responsibility for service assumed by a regional transit authority at the start of March 2012.

Note

Planning (and provincial approval) is underway for the establishment of a Bow Valley Transit Authority to include Roam and extend service to Canmore, Lake Louise, and elsewhere in Banff National Park. The BVTA will be administered by the Bow Valley Regional Transit Services Commission (established 21 April 2011) and operated by one or more contractors.

Banff ROAM (01 March 2012 - present)
Local transit in Banff operated by the Bow Valley Regional Transit Authority. Service between Banff and Canmore is expected to start in September 2012. Local service in Canmore, and further service to Lake Louise and elsewhere in Banff National Park, are forecast within 5 years. The BVTA is administered by the Bow Valley Regional Transit Services Commission (established 21 April 2011)

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Transit History of Ontario Communities (L-N)

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2012 Feb 16 10:11
[Niagara-on-the-Lake]

? (02 April 2012 - present)

Niagara-On-The-Lake Transit (02 April 2012 - present)

system logo

Data source:

Town of NOTL website 2012

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Transit History of Quebec Communities (S-Z)

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2012 Feb 16 13:56
[Saint-Georges]

? (starting 31 October 2011)

Service de Taxi Bus (14 November 2011 - present)
press release). press release, website 2012).

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Transit History of Northwest Territories Communities

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2012 Feb 16 14:44

Behchokö, Northwest Territories

Behchokò, Northwest Territories

Behchokö, named Rae-Edzo prior to 2005, is comprised of two population centres, Rae Behchokò, named Rae-Edzo prior to 2005, is comprised of two population centres, Rae
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Transit History of Alberta Communities (A-G)

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2012 Feb 17 11:45
[Banff]

Commission members are the Towns of Banff and Canmore, and Improvement District #9 [Banff National Park].

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Transit History of Quebec, Quebec

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2012 Feb 22 21:27

Introduced buses for city transit service 1938. Discontinued city electric streetcars 1948. Sold electric interurban railway to Canadian National 1951. (photo Peter Cox)
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Transit History of Durham Region, Ontario

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2012 Mar 6 15:29
Rapid bus service scheduled to commence in July 2013 will be branded DRT Pulse.
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Transit History of Niagara Falls, Ontario

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2012 Apr 5 14:20

Niagara Parks People Mover (1986 - present)

Niagara Parks People Mover (1986 - 29 June 2012)
Heights Park. (Website 2000) Heights Park. Service rebranded April 2012. (Website 2000)

WEGO Visitor Transportation System (29 June 2012 - present)
Rebranded People Mover service. WEGO (“We Go”) is operated by contractor Niagara Falls Transit for the Niagara Parks Commission.
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Transit History of Edmonton, Alberta

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2012 Apr 5 14:57
Regular bus service between Edmonton and Edmonton International Airport begun 29 April 2012.

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Transit History of Winnipeg, Manitoba

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2012 Apr 9 10:15
[Motor bus Busway]

Motor bus busway 08 April 2012 - present Motor bus busway 08 April 2012† - present
† Free rides offered to the public 05 April 2012.

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Kicking Horse Country Transit Service (10 December 2007 - present)

Kicking Horse Country Transit Service (10 December 2007 - 31 July 2012)
Olympus Stage Lines Ltd. (BC Transit website 2008, Olympus Stage Lines Ltd. Golden Town council voted to discontinue transit service 10 April 2012. (BC Transit website 2008,

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The 7.5.3 County Line Express (27 October 2008 - present)
The 7.5.3 County Line Express (27 October 2008 - 31 May 2012)
Provincial subsidy terminated May 2012.

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Golden Town council voted to discontinue transit service 10 April 2012. Golden Town council voted 10 April 2012 to discontinue transit service.

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Annapolis County, Nova Scotia

Kings Transit Authority (2005 - some time in 2012)
Kings County transit operator KTA extended into Annapolis County (Middleton, Lawrencetown, Bridgetown, Annapolis Royal, and Cornwallis) 2005.

[Annapolis Transit] (some time in 2012 - present)
Annapolis County separated its transit service from KTA in 2012 and contracted operation to Trans County Transportation Society. AT is expected to connect with Kings (Kings County) at Greenwood and Kings (Digby County) at Cornwallis. (Annapolis County Spectator 12 January 2012).

[Kings County - Hants County]

Annapolis County discontinuing participation in Kings Transit 2012.

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Prince Albert Transit (? - present)
(RS). Prince Albert & Northern Bus Lines Ltd. (1949 - ?)
Company established 1949 by the Fowlie brothers. 01 August 1953 Fowlie brothers sold the enterprise to a Mr. Hollick and the Resznisky brothers.

Prince Albert Transit (? - present)
(RS).

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Pacific Commuter (03 July 2012 - present)
Single weekdaily round trip between Vancouver and Cloverdale and Langley scheduled for commuters. Service describes itself as a “club”. (website 2012).

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The 7.5.3 County Line Express (27 October 2008 - 31 May 2012)
The 7.5.3 County Line Express (27 October 2008 - present)

T3 (03 July 2012 - present)
A pilot two-route local transit service in Summerside commenced 03 July 2012. Operated by contractor Trius Tours Ltd. which also uses the name T3 and a corresponding slogan “Take Transit Today” in Charlottetown, Cornwall, and Stratford.

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Kicking Horse Country Transit Service (10 December 2007 - 31 July 2012)

Kicking Horse Country Transit Service (10 December 2007 - 27 July 2012)

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See also Summerside.

[Summerside]
Provincial subsidy terminated May 2012. Provincial subsidy terminated May 2012, then partially reinstated.

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WEGO Visitor Transportation System (29 June 2012 - present)

WEGO Visitor Transportation System (20 August 2012 - present)

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Winnipeg Hydro Tramway (late 1911 - end of July 1962 ( - present))
Winnipeg Hydro Tramway (late 1911 - end of July 1962 ( - 2011))
but is not open to the public. Winnipeg Hydro sold to Manitoba Hydro 2002 which has scheduled road construction to replace the tramway. but is not open to the public. Winnipeg Hydro sold to Manitoba Hydro 2002 which completed replacement road construction in 2011.
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South Mountain Stagecoach/Transit (31 March 2009 - present)

South Mountain Stagecoach/Transit (31 March 2009 - 31 July 2012)

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The West Kootenay Regional Transit Committee was constituted in 06 June 2012 with representation from seven municipalities: cities of Castlegar, Nelson, and Rossland, villages of Nakusp, Montrose, and Fruitvale, and the Regional District of Central Kootenay.

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The West Kootenay Regional Transit Committee was constituted in 06 June 2012 with representation from seven municipalities: cities of Castlegar, Nelson, and Rossland, villages of Nakusp, Montrose, and Fruitvale, and the Regional District of Central Kootenay.

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Note

[Castlegar]

The West Kootenay Regional Transit Committee was constituted in 06 June 2012 with representation from seven municipalities: cities of Castlegar, Nelson, and Rossland, villages of Nakusp, Montrose, and Fruitvale, and the Regional District of Central Kootenay.
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Service between Banff and Canmore is expected to start in September 2012. Service between Banff and Canmore is expected to start in October 2012.

[Brooks]

Newell Mini-bus (circa 2012 - present)
Demand-responsive bus service connecting locations in the County of Newell with Brooks. Schedule rotates through the week: Tilley & area (Mondays); Scandia & area (Tuesdays); Gem & area (alternate Wednesdays); Patricia & area (alternate Wednesdays); Rolling Hills & area (Thursdays); and Bassano & area (Fridays). Service is open to anyone, including Brooks residents visiting County locations. (website 2012, photo: Newell County website).

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Service to the Edmonton International Airport discontinued 02 September 2012.
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Yorkton Community Dial-a-Bus (199? - present)

Yorkton Community Dial-a-Bus (199? - present)
(website 2005) (website 2005, photo: David Onodera).

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Did Weyburn ever have a public transit system? This image, taken from a postcard depicting the Did Weyburn ever have a public transit system? The image on the left, taken from a postcard depicting the Soo Transit operated scheduled service. (William A. Luke collection).
Soo Transit operated scheduled service. (William A. Luke collection). On the right is a ticket for Airport Lines Ltd. which appears to have operated a bus service to the Royal Canadian Air Force base at Weyburn. The base was open from 05 January 1942 to 22 January 1944. The 10¢ fare (10 tickets for $1.00) suggest it was a local trip with frequent service.

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Niagara Parks People Mover (1986 - 29 June 2012)

Niagara Parks People Mover (1986 - August 2012)

WEGO Visitor Transportation System (20 August 2012 - present)
Rebranded People Mover service. WEGO (“We Go”) is operated by contractor Niagara Falls Transit for the Niagara Parks Commission.

WEGO Visitor Transportation System (13 August 2012 - present)
WEGO (“We Go”) is jointly operated by Niagara Falls Transit and the Niagara Parks Commission. It replaced NFT's Falls Shuttle routes and the NPC's People Mover route (CPTdb Wiki 2012).

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Also operated bus service to Calgary Airport in connection with the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan flight school 1941 - ?[1944?] (Calgary Herald 21 January 1941, p. 9).
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British Commonwealth Air Training Plan war. (IM) war. (Ian Moore).
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Commonwealth Air Training base at British Commonwealth Air Training Plan base at

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Royal Canadian Air Force base at Weyburn. The base was open from 05 January 1942 to 22 January 1944. Royal Canadian Air Force British Commonwealth Air Training Plan base at Weyburn. The base was open from 05 January 1942 to 22 January 1944.

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Operating contract renewed for four years with FirstCanada ULC (formerly Cardinal) 01 September 2012.

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Banff – Canmore, Alberta

Regional ROAM (01 November 2012 - present)
The Bow Valley Regional Transit Authority anticipates commencing transit service between Canmore and Banff in November 2012.

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Rayside - Balfour Transit (1995-31 December 2001)

Chelmsford / Rayside-Balfour Systems

Belanger Bus Lines (? - circa 1987)
Owner Richard Belanger died 1987. Business sold to Druve Sookram (Sudbury Star 25 October 2008).

Sookram Bus Lines (circa 1987 - 31 December 2001)
Operating bus service from Sudbury to Chelmsford, Onaping Falls, and Rayside-Balfour. Operations purchased circa 1987 from Belanger (Sudbury Star 25 October 2008, photo: Bob Heathorn/barp.ca).

Rayside-Balfour Transit (1995-31 December 2001)
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Greater Sudbury, Ontario

Onaping Falls / Rayside-Balfour Systems

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Rayside-Balfour Transit (1995-31 December 2001)
Suburban service in the greater Sudbury area. (CTHF/SSG 2000).

Nickel Centre Transit (? - 31 December 2000?)
Bus service between Sudbury and Nickel Centre. Photographed in 1994. (photo Bob Heathorn/barp.ca).

Rayside-Balfour Transit (1995-31 December 2000)
Suburban service for Rayside-Balfour in the greater Sudbury area. (CTHF/SSG 2000).

Valley East System

Northway Bus Lines Inc. (? - 31 December 2001)

Northway Bus Lines Inc. (? - 31 December 2000)
Bus service between Sudbury and Valley East, operated for the City of Valley East. Ontario, operates coaches for the Town of Valley East, north of Sudbury.

Walden System

Martin Bill Bus Lines Limited (? - 31 December 2001)
Walden (Lively) is west of central Sudbury.

Martin Bill Bus Lines Limited (? - 31 December 2000)
Bus service from Sudbury to Walden (Lively) west of central Sudbury.

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[Forest Heights Bus Service] (circa 06 May 1937 - 1946?)
Bus service connecting the Forest Heights and Riverdale neighbourhoods with downtown Edmonton. Owned by John Carlson, and then Wallace Storey. Service received subsidy from the City of Edmonton. Service sold by Storey to Bus Universal Supply of Alberta Ltd. circa October 1938. (research by Martin Parsons 2012).

[Beverly Bus Service] (1930s? - 1950?)
Serving the Town of Beverly. Initial ownership either in the hands of Diamond Bus Lines (sole proprietor Nicholas Mazatiuk) according to City clerk (April 1937) or jointly held by Sunburst Motor Coaches and William A. Quick (October 1938). Route and bus sold October 1938 to Bus Universal Supply of Alberta Ltd. (research by Martin Parsons 2012).

Checker Taxi Cab Company Ltd. (circa 1940 - circa 1946)
Authorized to operate a public bus service between downtown Edmonton and Blatchford Field for the duration of World War II plus six months. Established to serve the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan facility. (research by Martin Parsons 2012).

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Edmonton Garrison Bus Service (30 August 2004 - present)
Initially an eight month trial bus service within Edmonton Garrison and between there and the Northgate Transit Centre in

Edmonton Garrison Bus Service (30 August 2004 - present)
Initially an eight month trial bus service within Edmonton Garrison and between there and the Northgate Transit Centre (later Eaux Claires Transit Centre) in Edmonton Transit System (as route #199) and jointly funded by the province and the County of Sturgeon. (ETS website 2004, Sep 2005). Edmonton Transit System (as route #199) and jointly funded by the province and the County of Sturgeon. (ETS website 2004, Sep 2005, photo: David A. Wyatt).

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A previous amalgamation in January 1960 combined Sudbury with McKim Township, Frood Mine, and part of Neelon Township. All-bus operation. Private enterprise. Ceased operation at the end of March 1966 (Wallace, p. 224). DeLongchamp Cartage Company (Bus Ride, Feb. 1990).
DeLongchamp Cartage Company (Bus Ride, Feb. 1990). (Wallace, p. 224 omits DeLongchamp). Operated without a franchise until 01 January 1967 (Wallace, p. 224).

[Secondary Systems]

DeLongchamp Cartage Company (1920 - 31 March 1966)
Bus service operator in areas outside pre-1960 amalgamation Sudbury, including Capreol, Coniston, Garson and Errington Mine (Delongchamp 2012). One of the components of Laurentian Transit in 1966. (Wallace, p. 224). (photo: Delongchamp 2012).

Nickel Belt Coach Lines (? - 31 March 1966)
Bus service operator in areas outside pre-1960 amalgamation Sudbury. One of the components of Laurentian Transit in 1966. (Wallace, p. 224).

Local Lines Ltd. (? - 31 March 1966)
Bus service operator in areas outside pre-1960 amalgamation Sudbury. One of the components of Laurentian Transit in 1966. (Wallace, p. 224).

Frood Bus Lines (? - 31 March 1966?)
Bus service operator in areas outside pre-1960 amalgamation Sudbury. (Wallace, p. 224).

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Sudbury Bus Lines, Ltd. (Fall 1951 - 31 March 1966)
All-bus operation. Private enterprise. Ceased operation at the end of March 1966 (Wallace, p. 224).

Laurentian Transit (Sudbury) Ltd. (01 April 1966 - 01 January 1972)
Sudbury Bus Lines, Ltd. (Fall 1951 - 31 March 1966)
All-bus operation. Private enterprise. Ceased operation at the end of March 1966 (Wallace, p. 224). (photo: William A. Luke).

Laurentian Transit (Sudbury) Ltd. (01 April 1966 - 01 January 1972)
Nickel Belt Coach Lines, Local Lines Ltd., and DeLongchamp Cartage Company (Bus Ride, Feb. 1990). Nickel Belt Coach Lines, Local Lines Ltd., and DeLongchamp Cartage Company (Bus Ride, Feb. 1990).

[Secondary Systems]

(photo: Delongchamp 2012). (photo: Delongchamp 2012).

Nickel Belt Coach Lines (? - 31 March 1966)

Nickel Belt Coach Lines (? - 31 March 1966)

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(Wallace, p. 224). (photo: Delongchamp 2012). Company (a partner(?) in Laurentian Transit) ended operations 1972. (Wallace, p. 224, photo: Delongchamp 2012).

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Regional ROAM (01 November 2012 - present)

Regional ROAM (mid November 2012 - present)

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Authorized to operate a public bus service between downtown Edmonton and Blatchford Field for the duration of World War II plus six months. Established to Authorized to operate a public bus service between downtown Edmonton and Blatchford Field (airport) for the duration of World War II plus six months. Established to

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(email 2002).
(email 2002). (website 2012).
Data source:Web site 2002 Data source:website 2002

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Does not appear on the 1923 or 1930 lists. Public Utilities Board list of valid certificates for scheduled bus service includes LBCo operating Liverpool - Milton and Liverpool - Brooklyn (Gillis p. 142). Company does not appear on the 1927 or 1946 lists. Public Utilities Board list of valid 1930 certificates for scheduled bus service includes LBCo operating Liverpool - Milton and Liverpool - Brooklyn (Gillis p. 142). Company does not appear on the 1927 or 1946 lists.

[Liverpool & Milton Tramway]

Liverpool & Milton Tramway Company, Limited (01 February 1897 - circa 1907)

Liverpool & Milton Tramway Company, Limited (01 February 1897 - circa 1907)
Most of the L&MTCo line was abandoned in 1936. (Martin, Stephens, Dorman) Most of the L&MTCo line was abandoned in 1936. (Martin, Stephens, Dorman, photo: PANS)

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Kawartha Lakes Rural Transit (04 July 2011 - present)

Kawartha Lakes Rural Transit (04 July 2011 - 01 November 2012)
Service cancelled for low ridership.

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The 2012 operating season was 03 July 2012 - 03 September 2012.

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Regional ROAM (mid November 2012 - present)

Regional ROAM (03 December 2012 - present)
Bow Valley Regional Transit Authority anticipates commencing transit service between Canmore and Banff in November 2012 Bow Valley Regional Transit Authority anticipates commencing transit service between Canmore and Banff in December 2012

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Note

Notes

Further research is required to categorize and document the activities of the Castlegar Co-operative Transportation Society. Beginning in 1938 the Co-Op operated buses primarily to carry miners to work in Trail. (Columbia Basin Institute of Regional History photos [2012]: photo, photo).

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Pacific Stage Lines (December 1924 - 01 April 1979)

Pacific Stage Lines (December 1924 - 01 April 1979)
B.C. Motor Transportation Limited (Canadian Coach 1967, Kelly & Francis). B.C. Motor Transportation Limited (Canadian Coach 1967, Kelly & Francis, photo: Peter Cox).

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Detroit and Windsor Ferry Company (circa 1880's?)
Prior to the construction of bridges and tunnels passenger transportation across the river between Windsor and Detroit was provided by one or more ferry companies.
Subsidiary of Federally incorporated subsidiary of

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Windsor, Ontario – Detroit, Michigan

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Transit History of Chatham-Kent, Ontario

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2012 Nov 14 16:22
Circa October 2011 Wheatley was dropped in favour of Merlin (website 2012).

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Transit History of Prince Edward Island Communities

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2012 Nov 20 09:38
[Summerside]

Pilot scheduled to end May 2013.

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Transit History of Ontario Communities (A-B)

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2012 Nov 23 09:42

Bracebridge, Ontario

Bracebridge Towne Express (1987 - present [summer seasons])
The trolley operates annually from the Victoria Day long weekend straight through to Thanksgiving – only on Saturdays in May, June and September, but seven days a week in July and August (CottageCountryNow.ca 21 April 2012). Service is operated by Santa's Village Ltd. under contract to the municipality. Also known as the Santa's Village Trolley. (photo: Wikipedia).
Copyright ©1989-2011 David A. Wyatt. All Rights Reserved. Copyright ©1989-2012 David A. Wyatt. All Rights Reserved.

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Transit History of Ontario Communities (A-B)

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2012 Nov 23 10:15

Bradford West Gwillimbury, Ontario

[Bradford West Gwillimbury Transit] (starting middle of 2013)
A public transit system for Bradford West Gwillimbury is approved to start for the middle of 2013 (Bradford Times 22 November 2012).

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History of Regional Transit at Winnipeg, Manitoba

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2012 Nov 23 16:11
[Bird's Hill]

Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg (05 June 1971 - September 1971 [summer seasons only])
Metro Transit began operating a regular summer service to Bird's Hill Park in 1971. In 1971 the service was daily in July and August, and weekends-only in June and September.

City of Winnipeg Transit System (1972 - ? [summer seasons only])
Winnipeg Transit continued summer-only service to Bird's Hill Park. The service was eventually reduced to only operate during the annual Winnipeg Folk Festival. In 2012 the Folk Festival service became a charter operation on behalf of the festival.
Copyright ©1989-2011 David A. Wyatt. All Rights Reserved. Copyright ©1989-2012 David A. Wyatt. All Rights Reserved.

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Transit History of Ontario Communities (A-B)

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2012 Nov 27 10:19

Bancroft, Ontario

The Rural Overland Utility Transit (circa 2010 - present)
Known by its acronym TROUT, as in “catch the TROUT”. Rural public transit for North Hastings and Highlands East, open to all users. Service operates several trips Monday-Friday (plus Saturdays in summer) within Bancroft, and once-per-week service connecting regional population centres to Bancroft. Tuesdays: Lake St. Peter, Maple Leaf, Maynooth, and Birds Creek. Wednesdays: L'Amable, Coe Hill, Ormsby, St. Ola, Gilmour, and Gunter. Thursdays: Birds Creek. Fridays: Cardiff and Paudash. Operated by Community Care North Hastings. (website 2012).

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Data source:

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Transit History of Nova Scotia Communities

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2012 Dec 5 08:55
[Kings County - Hants County]

Kings Transit is a municipal corporation owned by the towns of Wolfville, Kentville, and Berwick, and the Municipality of Kings.

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Transit History of Victoria, British Columbia

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2012 Dec 12 16:31
[Secondary Systems]

Victoria Harbour Ferry Co. Ltd. (? - present (seasonal March - October))

Victoria Harbour Ferry Co. Ltd. (1990 - present)
Harbour service is seasonal (March to October) (website 2012). From 01 May 2012 also operated year round Baseline Ferry service from the Colwood side of the harbour to Esquimalt Dockyard and (from 13 November 2012) Esquimalt Graving Dock (website 2012). The Baseline Ferry service replaced the the Department of National Defence operated “Blue Boat” ferry service cancelled March 2012.

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Transit History of Victoria, British Columbia

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2012 Dec 14 15:59
[Secondary Systems]

Victoria Harbour Ferry Co. Ltd. (1990 - present)

Victoria Harbour Ferry Co. Ltd. (1990 - present)
(photo: website 2012).

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History of Regional Transit at Calgary, Alberta

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2012 Dec 14 16:20
[High River]

High River Shuttle (circa 2010 - present)

High River Shuttle (01 March 2009 - present)
Website also uses HRShuttle Service. Copyright ©1989-2011 David A. Wyatt. All Rights Reserved. Copyright ©1989-2012 David A. Wyatt. All Rights Reserved.

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Transit History of British Columbia Communities (G-O)

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2012 Dec 21 16:25

Parksville - Qualicum Beach System

Parksville - Qualicum Beach Systems

Shop to Shore Shuttle (2010 - 03 September 2011 (summer seasons only))
Free scheduled summer bus service in Qualicum Beach, connecting the shopping district with the beach. Joint iniative of the Town of Qualicum Beach and the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce (Parksville Qualicum Beach News 05 July 2011, 22 July 2011, 03 July 2012). 2011 operating season was 01 July – 03 September, Monday to Saturday, 10:00AM to 5:00PM (Mid Island News 22 June 2011).

Downtown Free Bus (July 2011 - present (summer seasons only))
Free scheduled summer bus service in downtown Parksville. Initiative of the Parksville Downtown Business Association. The 2012 operating season was Monday to Saturday 02 July to 01 September (Parksville Qualicum Beach News 26 June 2012. 21 December 2012). Operated by Tofino Bus Service Ltd. (online 2012 schedule).

system logo (2012)

Data source:

website 2012 (logo)

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Transit History of British Columbia Communities (G-O)

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2012 Dec 22 12:27
[Parksville - Qualicum Beach Systems]

Shop to Shore Shuttle (2010 - 03 September 2011 (summer seasons only))

Shop to Shore Shuttle (01 July 2010 - 03 September 2011 (summer seasons only))

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Transit History of Ontario Communities (E-K)

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2012 Dec 28 00:52
[Kirkland Lake]

Purchased new Fitzjohn Cityliner buses July 1950 (Lawrence 2012 p. 47).

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Transit History of Ottawa, Ontario

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2012 Dec 28 00:55
[Secondary Systems]

Cyrville Bus (? - 1950)

Cyrville Bus Service (? - 1950)
Purchased new Fitzjohn Cityliner bus August 1950 (Lawrence 2012, p. 47).

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Transit History of British Columbia Communities (G-O)

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2012 Dec 28 00:58
[Kimberley]

Kimberley City Service Co. (1950's?)
Purchased new Fitzjohn Cityliner bus October 1950 (Lawrence 2012, p. 47).

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Transit History of Ontario Communities (S-Z)

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2012 Dec 28 01:06
[Newmarket]

Newmarket Town Bus (1950's?)
Owner R. Stackhouse. Purchased used Fitzjohn Cityliner bus from the Toronto Transit Commission sometime after TTC absorbed Hollinger in 1954 (Lawrence 2012 p. 47).

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Transit History of Ontario Communities (L-N)

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2012 Dec 28 01:20

Port Credit Systems

Port Credit Systems

Suburban (and intercity) service competing with the T&YR Mimico division (Canadian Coach 1969). Suburban (and intercity) service competing with the T&YR Mimico division between Toronto and Port Credit (Canadian Coach 1969). competing with the T&YR Mimico division (Canadian Coach 1969). competing with the T&YR Mimico division between Toronto and Port Credit (Canadian Coach 1969).

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Transit History of Ontario Communities (A-B)

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2012 Dec 28 01:21
[Brampton]

Purchased an ex- Roseland/TTC used Fitzjohn Cityliner bus from Arrow Cartage Ltd of Mississauga. Bus returned to Arrow late 1958 (Lawrence 2012, p. 47).