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Ontario Unveils $1.4B Subway Extension to Slash Emissions

8/7/2025

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Ontario has awarded a $1.4 billion contract for the Yonge North Subway Extension, spanning 6.3 km from Finch Station to Langstaff Road.
This project will introduce five new subway stations, benefiting over 90,000 daily commuters.
Premier Doug Ford highlighted its economic impact and potential to reduce rush hour vehicle travel by 7,700 km, lowering greenhouse gas emissions by 4,800 tonnes each year.

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Ontario has awarded a $1.4 billion contract for the Yonge North Subway Extension, spanning 6.3 km from Finch Station to Langstaff Road.
This project will introduce five new subway stations, benefiting over 90,000 daily commuters.
Premier Doug Ford highlighted its economic impact and potential to reduce rush hour vehicle travel by 7,700 km, lowering greenhouse gas emissions by 4,800 tonnes each year.