Join us on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 7:00PM Eastern for our next CTHF Webinar! The topic will be the 75th anniversary of the trolley bus in Vancouver, with other trolleys showcased as well! This webinar will be presented by CTHF Director Kevin Nicol. CLICK TO JOIN ZOOM MEETING Or,

The Cover Photo: Two Nova Scotia Light and Power streetcars number 16 and number 13, are passing at a siding in St. John’s, NL.   These are single-truck, double-end cars that operate in either direction on a single track.   The fact that the system was primarily single track with the streetcars

The Cover Photo: It is July of 1967 and Expo Express train 1 is heading north as it approaches the Pont des Îles (Bridge of the Isles) on its way towards the Place d’Acceuil terminus.  Although the Expo Express was needed to provide a vital transportation link throughout the fair

The Cover Story: Kingston Transit reached the 60-year milestone in 2022.  From the days of private operation through to the creation of a public system, we take a look at the changes leading up to the modern municipal transit system in Kingston.  Also, the Haileybury fire of 1922 and the

The Cover Story: Oakville Transit was launched in 1972 as a replacement for a franchised service.  In the next 50 years it grew into a large and effective transit system providing residents with easy access to GO Transit services to Toronto and beyond.  In this issue we look at the

  By Ted Wickson   Mike Filey, born October 11, 1941, passed away peacefully at home, on July 30, 2022.  Well known for his interest in the TTC and its streetcars, he was also the consummate local historian with many diverse interests.  He always had an affection for Toronto’s streetcars

The Cover Story: Continuing our periodic focus on individual transit systems, we review Brandon Transit in Manitoba.  This small transit system has a history that has seen tough times but it has persevered to become the modern operation it is today.

At our Annual General Meeting on June 4, 2022, the Canadian Transit Heritage Foundation welcomed 2 new directors. Dave Reage is a lifelong transit enthusiast who has had the opportunity to turn a passion into a career. He has worked in the transit industry for 17 years, currently serving as

  The Cover Story: This month we conclude our look at the bus building history of the Canadian Car & Foundry Company.  The first article from Mike Taylor-Noonan covers the fascinating history of the company, including its beginnings, war time contribution and eventual entry in into the bus market, where

The Cover Story: This month we review two transit systems that have passed the 50 year mark in their operations.  Red Deer Transit System was formed in the late 1960s to expand and improve transit service in the central Alberta city, and they’ve evolved continuously to meet the changing times