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Eglinton Crosstown Line 5 Opens, Reshaping Transit Across Toronto

This past Sunday marked a significant moment for Toronto’s transit network with the phased opening of the Eglinton Crosstown Line 5. After years of planning, construction, and system integration, the launch of Line 5 represents one of the most consequential...

6 Soft Skills Everyone Needs in the Workplace

6 Soft Skills to Give You a Competitive Edge in the Workplace What are soft skills? Soft skills are personal traits or attributes that allow someone to work harmoniously in the workplace regardless of industry or field. 6 Soft...

Ontario Minimum Wage Guide 2025

Ontario Minimum Wage Guide 2025 As of October 1, 2024 Ontario’s minimum wage has increased from to $17.20 per hour making it the second highest in Canada after British Columbia. This is 3.9% annual increase is based on Ontario...

What Makes a Great Railway Recruitment Agency?

How to find the right recruitment agency? Whether you’re a candidate seeking employment, a client scouting talent or someone interested in a career in recruiting, some top traits and qualities make for a talented recruiter. Excellent communication skills A significant...

Staff Retention in Transit Industry

The Role of Recruitment Agencies in Employee Retention In the ever-evolving landscape of the transit and rail industry, staff retention is a critical concern. The cost of employee turnover, both in terms of finances and productivity, has prompted companies...

Live Assets’ Guide to Engineering Talent Retention

Attracting Top Engineering Candidates With the increase of digitization and flexible and remote work options, top engineering talent are no longer constrained by location or industry when choosing their workplace. Though this is fantastic news for new and existing engineering...

How Ontario Transit Adapts to Climate Change

Transit Resilience against Extreme Weather and Climate Change Ontario, with its unique climate challenges ranging from heavy snowfalls in the north to ice storms in the south, requires specific strategies to keep its transit and rail services operational during...

Guide to Accessible Public Transit in Ontario

Building Inclusive Transit: Resources and Initiatives for Accessible Public Transportation in Ontario Regardless of ability, we all utilize transportation in some form. For those living in more urban areas, public transportation like the subway and train are often a first...

Live Assets and IDEAL Innovation House Sign Collaboration

Live Assets and Jordanian company IDEAL Innovation House sign MoU During the participation of the Collision Conference in Canada in June, a huge stride was made towards strengthening ties between Canadian and Jordanian companies. Our founder and CEO Olga Fragis,...