[ Inside the Northlander ] The Ministry of Transportation is seeking feedback from Northerners to "better understand the unique transportation needs of people and businesses" situated along the Toronto, North Bay and Cochrane rail corridor to "help develop a plan to improve the transportation system" in the region. Remind me again... didn't Ontario Northland just … Continue reading So what’s taking so long to restore the Northlander?
Archives – All Aboard Northern Ontario
“A goal without a plan is just a wish…”
This quote by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was what motivated me to establish All Aboard Northern Ontario (AANO), a grassroots advocacy group which has set out to produce a viable public passenger transportation solution for the region. When I volunteered to launch this project 18 months ago, I wanted to demonstrate to our elected officials that … Continue reading “A goal without a plan is just a wish…”
Citizen rail advocates see CN takeover of SW Ontario line as trouble for VIA
As part of their observance of National Railway Day on November 7, the All Aboard St. Marys and All Aboard Northern Ontario citizens’ rail action committees are advising politicians to closely watch Thursday’s CN take-back of the Kitchener-London section of the Guelph Subdivision used by four of VIARail Canada’s Southwestern Ontario trains. “We’d like to … Continue reading Citizen rail advocates see CN takeover of SW Ontario line as trouble for VIA
NortheastLynx Update
August meeting with the Minister of Finance and Nipissing MPP, Vic Fedeli (left), All Aboard Northern Ontario Founder, Éric Boutilier (centre), and On Track Strategies Consultant, Greg Gormick (right) Dear Mayor George Lefebvre, My colleague, Éric Boutilier of All Aboard Northern Ontario, has asked me to provide you and your colleagues with an update on … Continue reading NortheastLynx Update
Volume #6 – Your Stories (Vos histoires)
HOW HAS THE CANCELLATION OF THE NORTHLANDER TRAIN AFFECTED YOU?Comment l'annulation du Northlander vous a impacté? Name / Nom: JoseeComments / Commentaires: I've only moved to Northeastern Ontario in 2016 and the lack of public transportation has made it near impossible for family and friends to visit. Some live in Ottawa/Montreal, some friends are abroad. When they … Continue reading Volume #6 – Your Stories (Vos histoires)
St. Marys citizens’ rail committee to Premier-Designate Ford: We’re watching you closely
ST. MARYS, ONTARIO – The election of Doug Ford’s majority Progressive Conservative (PC) government on June 7 is viewed as both good and bad news by the All Aboard St. Marys citizens’ rail action committee. “The good news is there is a handful of MPPs in this government who have shown concern – if not … Continue reading St. Marys citizens’ rail committee to Premier-Designate Ford: We’re watching you closely
Volume #5 – Your Stories (Vos histoires)
HOW HAS THE CANCELLATION OF THE NORTHLANDER TRAIN AFFECTED YOU? Comment l'annulation du Northlander vous a impacté? Name / Nom: Margaret Perrault Comments / Commentaires: Used to take the train regularly to visit relatives in Hamilton. Arriving in Toronto, went to the lower floor, walked across the street and got a bus that took me to … Continue reading Volume #5 – Your Stories (Vos histoires)
More smoke, mirrors and studies for Canadian rail passengers in Budget 2018
For the third straight year, the federal Liberals have produced nothing but unsubstantiated promises and $5 million more for studies while VIA Rail Canada continues to disintegrate. “Unfortunately, the VIA tidbits in Budget 2018 are exactly what we’ve come to expect from this government,” says Robert Wightman, president of the citizens’ advocacy group, All Aboard … Continue reading More smoke, mirrors and studies for Canadian rail passengers in Budget 2018
Volume #4 – Your Stories (Vos histoires)
HOW HAS THE CANCELLATION OF THE NORTHLANDER TRAIN AFFECTED YOU? Comment l'annulation du Northlander vous a impacté? Name / Nom: Rhona Comments / Commentaires: We used to take the train to go to Sick children's hospital twice a year and our kids used the train to go to university and college. Now, as adults, they all live … Continue reading Volume #4 – Your Stories (Vos histoires)
Rail advocates applaud ONTC bus expansion
NORTH BAY, Ontario – Two Ontario rail advocacy groups say the recent expansion of Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) bus service is not only the first sign of hope for northern public transportation users in many years, but it also paves the way to better rail service in the future. “Any improvement of our system … Continue reading Rail advocates applaud ONTC bus expansion
Volume #3 – Your Stories (Vos histoires)
HOW HAS THE CANCELLATION OF THE NORTHLANDER TRAIN AFFECTED YOU?Comment l'annulation du Northlander vous a impacté? Name / Nom: Lisa FentonComments / Commentaires: The Northlander Train is an extremely important means of travel in Ontario. Our family used it often in travelling to our summer place in Muskoka. What a beautiful way to avoid the … Continue reading Volume #3 – Your Stories (Vos histoires)
Volume #2 – Your Stories (Vos histoires)
HOW HAS THE CANCELLATION OF THE NORTHLANDER TRAIN AFFECTED YOU?Comment l'annulation du Northlander vous a impacté? Name / Nom: Martha HeidenheimComments / Commentaires: I live in Hearst and recently retired. Winter driving has become more difficult in the north, the highways are not as well cared for as they were in the past and yes, I am … Continue reading Volume #2 – Your Stories (Vos histoires)
Volume #1 – Your Stories (Vos histoires)
HOW HAS THE CANCELLATION OF THE NORTHLANDER TRAIN AFFECTED YOU?Comment l'annulation du Northlander vous a impacté? Name / Nom: B.M.Comments / Commentaires: I have had extensive ortho surgery in Toronto. I used to be able to travel to Toronto via bus for appointments and return by train.. Since it was cancelled I now must wait for return … Continue reading Volume #1 – Your Stories (Vos histoires)
Northlander Revival
FOR RELEASE: October 26, 2017 Five years after the provincial government canned the Northlander passenger train without so much as a single public hearing, is there any point in launching a new campaign to revive it? A more appropriate question might be whether Ontarians are all entitled to transportation that is as safe, reliable, comfortable … Continue reading Northlander Revival
All Aboard Northern Ontario announces launch of new citizens’ rail passenger advocacy campaign
NORTH BAY, ONTARIO – All Aboard Northern Ontario, a new grassroots advocacy group, today launched its campaign for the restoration of the Northlander passenger train and improvements to other rail and intercity bus services across Northeastern Ontario. “The time for a determined and well-researched campaign to revive the Northlander is now,” says Éric Boutilier, founder … Continue reading All Aboard Northern Ontario announces launch of new citizens’ rail passenger advocacy campaign
Northern Tracks Blog 