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Watching over environmental integrity of Toronto’s Small’s Creek a personal mission for Metrolinx ecologist: See the video

As Metrolinx works on the GO Expansion project, which includes engaging with community members around Toronto’s Small’s Creek ravine, Gretel Green, manager of Environmental Programs and Assessment for Metrolinx, offers up a perspective born from trekking in Toronto’s important green spaces with her family. As a recent transplant to Toronto’s east end, it’s been a treat to explore the city’s ravines, and alongside my husband … Continue reading Watching over environmental integrity of Toronto’s Small’s Creek a personal mission for Metrolinx ecologist: See the video

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Lakeshore East rail corridor construction gets underway – with some green additions

During a recent town hall with residents of Toronto’s Woodbine-Danforth neighbourhood, Metrolinx asked the community about their priorities for the restoration of the local ravine after construction. The community responded – their top priorities are to retain as many trees as possible and to plant more trees in compensation. Metrolinx has heard the community loud and clear. The transit agency says it wants to find … Continue reading Lakeshore East rail corridor construction gets underway – with some green additions

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Metrolinx Q and A – Your top questions get answered after recent Small’s Creek ravine consultations

Metrolinx is providing Danforth-Woodbine residents with more information on a GO Expansion project following recent public engagement. Here are the top questions, as Metrolinx experts wade in. Transit advances always bring questions, and the need for detailed answers for communities and those impacted. In order to bring faster more frequent GO Train service to communities along the Lakeshore East and Stouffville lines, Metrolinx is expanding … Continue reading Metrolinx Q and A – Your top questions get answered after recent Small’s Creek ravine consultations

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Construction ahead for Lakeshore East rail corridor – Here’s what residents can expect

Preparing for the future requires a lot of early work. In order to bring faster, two-way, all-day, 15-minute service along the Lakeshore East line, Metrolinx is working on the rail corridor within certain Toronto neighbourhoods. To talk about important transit work ahead for Toronto, let’s get into the bush and trek back a bit. Small’s Creek is known as one of the city’s lost rivers. It’s … Continue reading Construction ahead for Lakeshore East rail corridor – Here’s what residents can expect

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