9.1 2012 Change Log

Chronological log of editorial and content changes to the All-Time List of Canadian Transit Systems. This page is primarily auto-generated and no attempt is made to retain reference points or context.

2010 Change Log

2011 Change Log


Transit History of Winnipeg, Manitoba

winnipeg-mb.html

2012 Jan 1 19:29

Omnibus Line [Winnipeg]

H.G. McMicken Omnibuses (1881) (Manitoba Free Press 1879-1881).
(Manitoba Free Press 1879-1881, image Manitoba Historical Maps).
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Transit History of Ontario Communities (E-K)

e2k-on.html

2012 Jan 11 09:07
[Kawartha Lakes]

Lindsay Lines Limited (circa 1950 - February 1953)

Lindsay Lines #6 (Yellow Coach) (Peter Cox) Lindsay Lines Limited (circa 1950 - February 1953)
Local Lines Ltd. of Sudbury (Canadian Coach 1970). Local Lines Ltd. of Sudbury (Canadian Coach 1970, photo: Peter Cox).
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Transit History of Vancouver, British Columbia

vancouver-bc.html

2012 Jan 11 09:17
[New Westminster/Burnaby]

Neville Transportation Company (? - 01 July 1947)
Transit service in Burnaby acquired 1947 by the BCER (Canadian Coach 1966).

Neville Transportation Co. [Burnaby] #12 circa 1947 (Peter Cox) Neville Transportation Company (? - 01 July 1947)
Transit service in Burnaby acquired 1947 by the BCER (Canadian Coach 1966, photo: Peter Cox).
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Transit History of Ontario Communities (O-R)

o2r-on.html

2012 Jan 11 09:24
[Orillia]

Orillia Bus Lines #1 (Ford) (Peter Cox) Orillia Bus Lines (? - ?)
Transit operator photographed by Peter Cox circa 1950s. (photo Peter Cox).
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Transit History of Ontario Communities (L-N)

l2n-on.html

2012 Jan 11 10:35
[Niagara-on-the-Lake]

? (starting circa March 2012)
A regular transit system linking the Old Town, Virgil and Glendale is planned to commence in March 2012. The operating contract will include the Heritage Shuttle. (The Standard 16 November 2011).

? (starting circa 01 April 2012)
A regular transit system linking the Old Town, Virgil and Glendale is planned to commence 01 April 2012. The operating contract will include the Heritage Shuttle and was awarded to Niagara-on-the-Lake Transit. (The Standard 16 November 2011, 10 January 2012).

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Transit History of New Brunswick Communities

a2z-nb.html

2012 Jan 11 18:22
[Fredericton]

Capital Transit [Fredericton] #21 Ford (Peter Cox) Capital Transit (1935 - ?)
Business begun 1935 by local Vaughan family who operated automobile sales and repair businesses. (photo Peter Cox).
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Transit History of Thunder Bay, Ontario

thunder-bay-on.html

2012 Jan 12 10:18

Fort William Transit Company (1948 - 31 December 1969)

Fort William Utilities #110 (Mack 6CW3S) (Peter Cox circa 1947) Fort William Transit Company (1948 - 31 December 1969)
(photo Peter Cox).
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Transit History of Levis, Quebec

levis-qc.html

2012 Jan 12 18:48

Levis Transport Company (01 July 1948 - 15 January 1960)

Levis Transport Co #31 GM TGM3207 (Peter Cox) Levis Transport Company (01 July 1948 - 15 January 1960)
(Jean Breton 2009). (Jean Breton 2009, photo Peter Cox).
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Transit History of Thunder Bay, Ontario

thunder-bay-on.html

2012 Jan 12 19:03
[Fort William]

(photo Peter Cox). (photos Peter Cox).

Fort William Transit #33 CanCar C36 (Peter Cox 1955 March)


Transit History of Windsor, Ontario

windsor-on.html

2012 Jan 13 10:59
(CUTA 1976-77, photo: William A. Luke). (CUTA 1976-77, photos: William A. Luke, Peter Cox). SWA [Windsor] #10 (Peter Cox)

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Transit History of Toronto, Ontario

toronto-on.html

2012 Jan 13 18:39

Hollinger Bus Lines [Toronto] #70 (Toronto Public Library)

Hollinger Bus Lines Limited (June 1921 - 01 July 1954)
Hollinger Bus Lines Limited (June 1921 - 01 July 1954)
(Pursley 1961, CR&MW 1931, Ticket image courtesy Wayne Miller)
(Pursley 1961, CR&MW 1931, photos: Wayne Miller, Toronto Public Library).
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Transit History of Ontario Communities (L-N)

l2n-on.html

2012 Jan 16 11:38
[Niagara-on-the-Lake]

Niagara-on-the-Lake Transit. Niagara-on-the-Lake Transit Ltd.


Transit History of Nova Scotia Communities

a2z-ns.html

2012 Jan 16 17:12

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]

Operating in the Annapolis Valley and Hants County serving: Wolfville, Greenwich, New Minas, Kentville, Coldbrook, Cambridge, Waterville, Berwick, Aylesford, Auburn, Kingston, Greenwood, Middleton, Lawrencetown, Bridgetown, Annapolis Royal, Cornwallis, Digby, Weymouth, Hortonville, Avonport, Hantsport, Falmouth, Windsor, St. Croix, Ellershouse, Brooklyn. Operating in the Annapolis Valley (Kings, Annapolis, and Digby counties) and Hants County serving: Wolfville, Greenwich, New Minas, Kentville, Coldbrook, Cambridge, Waterville, Berwick, Aylesford, Auburn, Kingston, Greenwood, Middleton, Lawrencetown, Bridgetown, Annapolis Royal, Cornwallis, Digby, Weymouth, Hortonville, Avonport, Hantsport, Falmouth, Windsor, St. Croix, Ellershouse, Brooklyn. Annapolis County discontinuing participation in Kings Transit 2012.

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Transit History of Moncton, New Brunswick

moncton-nb.html

2012 Jan 19 19:37

Grey Bus Line [Moncton] #74, a Ford model 8MB (Peter Cox) (Winans). (Winans, photo Peter Cox).

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Transit History of Quebec Communities (S-Z)

s2z-qc.html

2012 Jan 20 16:45
[Sorel-Tracy]

la Régie de la Gare de Sorel (starting 2011 or 2012)
Also referenced as la Régie intermunicipale de la Gare de Sorel. A bus-based local transit service for Sorel is being established.

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Transit History of Saint John, New Brunswick

saint-john-nb.html

2012 Jan 22 12:05

New Brunswick Power Saint John ticket (front)

New Brunswick Power Saint John ticket (front)New Brunswick Power Co. [Saint John] #56 (Ford), Market Sq. 1943. (Peter Cox) (Angus 1979, Bus Industry, Vol. 20, No. 76, June 2005, pp. 30-31) (Angus 1979, Bus Industry, Vol. 20, No. 76, June 2005, pp. 30-31, photo Peter Cox)

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Transit History of Edmonton, Alberta

edmonton-ab.html

2012 Jan 23 21:18
(CUTA 1989, CUTA 1991/2, CUTA 1992) (Photos: ETS Photo Gallery, DavesRailPix, William A. Luke, Angus McIntyre) (CUTA 1989, CUTA 1991/2, CUTA 1992) (Photos: ETS Photo Gallery, DavesRailPix, William A. Luke, Angus McIntyre, Peter Cox) Edmonton Transit System #101, and AEC trolley bus (Peter Cox)

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Transit History of Thunder Bay, Ontario

thunder-bay-on.html

2012 Jan 23 23:26
Fort William Transit #47, a CCF/Brill T44 (Peter Cox)

Transit History of Ontario Communities (L-N)

l2n-on.html

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

? (starting circa 01 April 2012)

? (02 April 2012 - present)


Transit History of British Columbia Communities (Q-Z)

q2z-bc.html

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)

g2o-bc.html

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)

q2z-bc.html

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).


Transit History of Prince Edward Island Communities

a2z-pe.html

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

a2z-sk.html

2012 Jan 26 11:21
Operating contract for 01 January 2012 - 31 December 2014 was renewed with previous holder P & A Enterprises (Prairie Post 25 January 2012). Copyright ©1989-2011 David A. Wyatt. All Rights Reserved. Copyright ©1989-2012 David A. Wyatt. All Rights Reserved.

Transit History of Prince Edward Island Communities

a2z-pe.html

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

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”.

T3 [Charlottetown] logo
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



Transit History of Halifax, Nova Scotia

halifax-ns.html

2012 Jan 27 23:44
[Secondary Systems]

Beaver Bank Transit Ltd. GM new look (David Slater/flickr 1992) 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

yarmouth-ns.html

2012 Jan 28 00:11

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

Yarmouth Argyll Transit #105,a Bluebird (David Slater/flickr 1992) 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

victoria-bc.html

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) Vancouver Island Coach Lines [greater Victoria] #117, a GM TG3608 (Peter Cox)

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

other-modes.html

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

winnipeg-mb.html

2012 Feb 1 13:58
[Modes]

Motor bus busway 08 April 2012 - present


Transit History of British Columbia Communities (G-O)

g2o-bc.html

2012 Feb 1 16:29
[Nanaimo]

Blue Line Transit [Nanaimo] #36, a Reo (Peter Cox) (photo Peter Cox).

Blue Line Transit [Nanaimo] 148


Transit History of Ottawa, Ontario

ottawa-on.html

2012 Feb 1 16:48
(McGraw 1918). (photos davesrailpix, William A. Luke) (McGraw 1918). (photos davesrailpix, William A. Luke, Peter Cox). Ottawa Electric Railway #134, a 1941 Mack model LD3G (Peter Cox)

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Transit History of Ontario Communities (S-Z)

s2z-on.html

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

halifax-ns.html

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.])

Dartmouth Transit Service Buses Ltd. #123, a 1963 GM TGH-3102 (Peter Cox)


Transit History of Winnipeg, Manitoba

winnipeg-mb.html

2012 Feb 3 13:40

Brookside Cemetery [Winnipeg] bus (Alex Regiec) 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).


Transit History of St. Catharines, Ontario

saint-cath-on.html

2012 Feb 3 15:15

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

Canadian National Transportation Ltd. [St. Catharines] #183, a Twin Coach model 38S (Peter Cox) 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

winnipeg-mb.html

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).


Transit History of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

saskatoon-sk.html

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)

a2g-ab.html

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)

a2g-ab.html

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).


Transit History of Sydney, Nova Scotia

sydney-ns.html

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.).

Mike Sullivan Bus Service Dodge (Sullivan family coll.) Mike Sullivan Bus Service [greater Sydney] bus circa early 1940s (Sullivan family coll.)

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Transit History of Winnipeg, Manitoba

winnipeg-mb.html

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.


Transit History of Alberta Communities (A-G)

a2g-ab.html

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)


Transit History of Ontario Communities (L-N)

l2n-on.html

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

? (02 April 2012 - present)

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

NOTL Transit logo
system logo
Data source: Town of NOTL website 2012


Transit History of Quebec Communities (S-Z)

s2z-qc.html

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).


Transit History of Northwest Territories Communities

a2z-nw.html

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)

a2g-ab.html

2012 Feb 17 11:45
[Banff]

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


Transit History of Quebec, Quebec

quebec-qc.html

2012 Feb 22 21:27

QRL&P ticket (front)

QRL&P ticket (front) Quebec Railway, Light and Power #1212, a Mack model CW-3G (Peter Cox) 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

oshawa-on.html

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

niagara-falls-on.html

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

edmonton-ab.html

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

Transit History of Winnipeg, Manitoba

winnipeg-mb.html

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.


Transit History of British Columbia Communities (G-O)

g2o-bc.html

2012 Apr 18 13:47
[Golden]

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,


Transit History of Prince Edward Island Communities

a2z-pe.html

2012 May 3 14:10
[Summerside]

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.


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

other-modes.html

2012 May 12 16:36
Construction of the first leg of a similar installation began in Winnipeg in 2009 for a forecast opening 08 April 2012. The first leg of the rt Transitway opened in Winnipeg, Manitoba 08 April 2012.