Local·10d ago
Ontario government signs $1.3B deal with Alstom to operate, maintain GO Transit and UP Express trains
The Ontario government has signed a five-year, $1.3-billion contract with Alstom to continue operating and maintaining GO Transit and UP Express trains. This deal follows the collapse of a previously announced 25-year agreement with ONxpress Transportation Partners in May 2025, after which Alstom crews remained in place. The contract is expected to support over 1,100 jobs in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
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Politics·10d ago
Ford government unveils plans to ban ticket resales at higher prices
Ontario says it is moving ahead with a plan to ban the resale of tickets for more than their original cost, effectively reinstating measures the Liberals had teed up before the Ford government cancelled them in 2018. “With these new measures, consumers would no longer need to worry about being ripped-off in the ticket resale market, and more families and fans would have the opportunity to see their favourite band or sports team perform live,” Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Stephen Crawford said in a statement. A year later, in 2019, they cancelled the rule,.
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Region·10d ago
Ontario moves to ban above‑face‑value ticket resales in bid to crack down on price gouging
Ontario announced amendments to the Ticket Sales Act, 2017 that would make it illegal to resell tickets for more than the original all-in price, including taxes and fees. The changes aim to protect consumers from price gouging by professional scalpers who use bots and bulk-buying tactics, with the government planning to strengthen validity guarantees and address hidden fees during purchases.
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