Across Canada, public transit is evolving to meet community needs, from preserving heritage sites to supporting cleaner, more frequent service. Recent developments in Saskatoon, Greater Victoria, and Mississauga show how transit investments are shaping cities and improving daily life.

Greater Victoria Expands Fleet with Electric Buses

BC Transit is introducing 62 new heavy-duty electric buses to the Greater Victoria fleet over the coming years, supporting cleaner transit across the region. The buses are part of a 125-bus order from Canadian manufacturers New Flyer and Nova Bus, with the remaining vehicles going to other B.C. communities. Nearly 80 buses are expected in service by the end of 2026, alongside new charging infrastructure. Backed by nearly $400 million in federal and provincial funding, the buses can travel 250 to 400 kilometres on a single five- to six-hour charge, helping Victoria’s busy transit network, which served 25 million trips in 2024–25, reduce emissions while maintaining reliability.

Mississauga Increases Service on Key Routes
In Mississauga, MiWay has rolled out service improvements this week to better meet rider demand. Route 109 Meadowvale Express now runs every 15 minutes on weekdays during core hours and every 20 minutes on weekends. Route 35 Eglinton has been adjusted to provide consistent eastbound and westbound service near Ridgeway Plaza, adding three new eastbound stops. Routes 26 Burnhamthorpe and 61 Mavis also see weekday service improvements, while several other routes have updated schedules to improve reliability. MiWay says further updates will continue as needed to respond to rider needs.

Saskatoon Bus Barns Become a New Arts Hub

Saskatoon’s historic Caswell Hill bus barns have welcomed their first tenants as the site transforms into a major arts and culture hub. Prolog Developments is redeveloping the north-side buildings into a mixed-use space featuring a 200-seat theatre, studios, offices, a daycare, restaurant space, and a planned 30-unit apartment building. Preserving much of the site’s heritage character, including structures dating back to 1913, the redevelopment is expected to see about 400 people use the facility daily. Local theatre groups have secured the theatre space, addressing the city’s need for stable, long-term performance venues. Meanwhile, older buildings on the south side will be demolished due to high renovation costs.

Winnipeg Transit Archive Photos Now Online

Thousands of archival Winnipeg Transit photographs are now easier to access, with nearly 600 images available online through Winnipeg in Focus, the City of Winnipeg Archives’ searchable database. The collection captures historic street scenes and transit vehicles, offering a visual record of how Winnipeg’s public transit system evolved over time. While copyright restrictions limit how many photos can be posted publicly, the full collection remains available in person at the City of Winnipeg Archives, and more images are expected to be added online in the future.

From heritage revitalization to electric fleet expansion and more frequent service, these projects show how Canadian transit continues to evolve, making communities more connected, sustainable, and vibrant.