Ontario Northland News
Register for Our Virtual Public Meeting on Accessibility
Ontario Northland invites you to attend our Accessibility Public Meeting, held over Zoom. This meeting will provide us with the opportunity to share updates on accessibility initiatives and our 2023-2027 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan.
Ontario Northland’s Timmins-Porcupine Station Hits Key Milestone with Second Public Information Centre
The proposed Timmins-Porcupine Station project has reached a significant milestone with its second Public Information Centre (PIC #2) completion on June 19, 2024.
Enhanced Connectivity and Entertainment Aboard the Polar Bear Express
Ontario Northland is pleased to announce our ON Board Wi-Fi and Entertainment System is now available for passengers on the Polar Bear Express.
Northlander Shelter Design and Contract Award Announcement
Ontario Northland hosted Vijay Thanigasalam, former Associate Minister of Transportation , Graydon Smith, MPP for Parry Sound—Muskoka, and Deputy Mayor of Bracebridge Brenda Rhodes to announce a significant milestone toward returning the Northlander passenger rail to service.
Notice of Commencement of Transit and Rail Project Assessment Process & Public Information Centre
Ontario Northland is reinstating passenger rail service between Toronto (Union Station) and Northeastern Ontario, which includes a new station in the City of Timmins.
Timmins-Porcupine Station Transit and Rail Project Assessment Process
A new Timmins-Porcupine Station will include a train platform, a station building, outdoor parking, a pedestrian walkway, bus bays, a taxi stand, a designated passenger pick-up and drop-off area, and a municipal bus stop.
Ontario Northland's Accessibility Public Meeting
Ontario Northland was pleased to demonstrate its plans for a more inclusive and accessible future at the recent online Accessibility Public Meeting.
Winter Recreation and Rail Safety
As many of us gear up for snowmobile adventures, it's crucial to prioritize safety, especially when it comes to navigating railway crossings. Riding on or near railroad tracks poses significant dangers. Let’s explore some essential rail safety tips for snowmobilers and other winter recreational vehicle enthusiasts.
We Live Where You Vacation
Tina Heppenstall, Director of Human Resources, discusses one of the unwritten perks of the job at Ontario Northland.
When I am asked what I like about my job, there is so much that comes to mind, sometimes it takes me a minute to articulate exactly why I’m so passionate about what I do. At Ontario Northland we are proud that we offer an incredible benefits package, a pension, a culture that encourages growth and advancement and a truly visionary leadership team.
Northlander's Return: Community Connection Events Spark Excitement
Ontario Northland recently hosted a series of 15 Community Connection events, both in-person in locations such as Timmins, Kirkland Lake, New Liskeard, Washago, and Huntsville, and virtual, designed to spark discussion, showcase progress on the service and gather valuable feedback to inform future decision-making.