Issue #129
Issue 129 Preview: The cover is about Ottawa’s bus acquisition history over the years. Nick Hauser gives us a summary of bus purchases in the 1920s and 1930s to the present. Jonathan Braniff covers the celebration for the first 25 years of Grand River Transit. Also, Klaus Peter Canavan has
Canadian Transit Heritage Foundation Featured at CUTA Conference and Transit Show in Montreal
CTHF was a featured participant at the recent Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) annual Conference and Transit Show in Montreal, November 2 to 5, attended by some 600 delegates from across Canada. CTHF involvement included representation by Board and individual members at various conference sessions and events, and a display
Issue #128
Issue 128 Preview: Transit heritage goes beyond the vehicles. Here’s a prime example where NovaBus 20715 the oldest bus in the fleet of the RTL Longueuil, is spotted next to a collection of bus stop signs from the 50-year history of RTL’s operations on Montréal’s South Shore including the direct
Reg DeNure remembered for commitment to family and community
Article originally published in the Chatham Daily News By Ellwood Shreve Published Aug 04, 2025 Long-time prominent entrepreneur Reg DeNure is being remembered for his strong work ethic and commitment to his family and community. DeNure, who passed away Friday at age 83, was well-known for leading the family business,
New Directors Elected to CTHF Board – 2025
Welcome to Our New Directors! On Saturday June 21st, the Foundation’s 2025 AGM was held at the Toronto Railway Historical Association’s Roundhouse Museum on board their preserved former Canadian National Railways caboose. At the AGM, the membership elected two new directors to the Board of CTHF – Marco D’Angelo, President
A Trip Down Memory Lane: Edmonton Transit Service’s Historic Fleet
By Ashton Wong, for the Canadian Transit Heritage Foundation Visitors to Edmonton, Alberta’s 2025 K-Days exhibition were able to view two of Edmonton Transit Service (ETS)’s prized historic vehicles, units 59 and 148. These rare buses were showcased alongside informational displays and other historic items such as fare media and
Ontario Transit Funding Forum
The Ontario government, working in partnership with its federal and municipal partners, has made historic transit investments to ensure economic, environmental and social benefits for the public and business. However, a perfect storm has been brewing: customer demands for affordable fares and reliable service are at an all-time high while
Upcoming Presentation: The Trolley Coach in Canada
Join us for our next presentation on June 20, 2025 at 7:30PM Eastern! The June 2025 Electric Railroaders Association presentation by Charles Bogart and Angus McIntyre will examine the history of trolley coaches in Canada from a geographical perspective, starting from east to west. Maps will locate each city’s location
CUTA 2025 Vancouver Spring Summit & AGM
We’d like to extend a big thank you to everyone who visited our booth at the CUTA 2025 Vancouver Spring Summit & Annual General Meeting. It was a pleasure to connect with attendees from across the country and share highlights from British Columbia’s rich transportation history. Pictured: current Transit Museum
Issue #127
Issue 127 Preview: The City of Hamilton, ON started transit operations using streetcars in May of 1874. Over the years the system has seen transit modes fade out to be replaced by new ones while still providing effective public transportation for its citizens. That evolution has continued to the present
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