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Winnipeg Free Press
2 days ago
- General
- Winnipeg Free Press
New transit system working through ‘glitches'
Longer travel times, inconvenient stops and added transfers rank among the top complaints shared by Winnipeg Transit riders who aren't happy with the recent overhaul of the entire network. Coun. Janice Lukes said it's not surprising these concerns are the most common, as riders adjust to a new primary transit network that rolled out June 29. She urged passengers to report all issues directly to 311, which will ensure Winnipeg Transit receives them. 'Is (the system) perfect? No. There will be some glitches we have to work through … We will be making adjustments, probably on bus stops,' said Lukes, the chairwoman of council's public works committee. The Waverley West councillor expects the new spine-and-feeder system, which uses community feeder routes to connect to more central ones, should make many buses more reliable. 'Instead of a bus starting in one end of the city and weeding its way through the entire city … these feeder routes connecting to main lines allow for better predictability in the timing of (bus arrivals.) You're going to have better connectivity and better connections, but you have to transfer and that is something that's not changing,' said Lukes. Winnipeg Transit said the new network will improve bus service for around 60 per cent of passengers, stay the same for around 30 per cent of riders and get worse for around 10 per cent. 'When you think of the millions of trips that we do… there are some challenges in certain areas but, in other areas, it's going great,' said Lukes. The system is designed to ensure buses arrive every 15 minutes or less during peak hours on the most frequent routes, which Lukes said should help improve service and increase ridership overall. She urged riders to be patient while trying out the system in its early days, noting construction delays could be adding to commute times right now. Meanwhile, Winnipeggers have shared concerns about the new system. Jasmeet Kaur said her new commute between downtown and Erin Street is frustrating, inconvenient and complicated, to the extent she is considering alternative transportation this winter. 'We asked for better service, more buses and improved timing. What we got instead was fewer routes, reduced accessibility and longer travel times. What used to take me 20 minutes now takes anywhere from 50 minutes to an hour and 20 minutes. That's not a small change — it's a complete disruption of daily life,' Kaur recently wrote to the Free Press. In an interview, she said her previous direct route was replaced by one with a transfer. The first bus is often early or late, which has led her to miss the second bus once, said Kaur. Since buses arrive on her second route roughly every 50 minutes, she opted to call an Uber to finish the trip. 'It is so frustrating… it's very unreliable to take the next bus,' said Kaur. John Simba, a Point Douglas resident, said the new network replaced two routes he relied on to reach downtown. The replacement route now requires a transfer at an inconvenient 'side street' stop, instead of travelling directly to a community hub such as the Polo Park mall, where one of his past routes made a stop. 'My first concern is where we catch the bus (to transfer). I now have to catch the bus at Burrows (Avenue) and McPhillips (Street), which is sometimes not (as safe)… especially when fall/winter hours come and it's dark outside,' said Simba. It now takes an average of 15 minutes longer to reach his workplace. If he misses the feeder route bus closest to his home, the next one won't arrive for 45 minutes, he said. River Heights resident Taylor Reisdorf said he decided against trying out the new bus system, after determining online that his new route would likely take 40 minutes or more to reach downtown instead of the previous 15 to 20. 'It was no longer practical for me to take the bus. Since the change… I have been riding my bike,' said Reisdorf. 'If the buses don't go where people need, it doesn't matter if they come twice as often,' he added. Reisdorf said he ruled out a few potentially quicker ride times that allowed just one minute between transfers, which he feared wouldn't prove possible. Winnipeg Transit did not grant an interview request. In an email, a Transit spokeswoman noted 'not every transit user will have an improvement in overall trip time,' while stating transfers can support a more frequent, reliable service. Weekday Mornings A quick glance at the news for the upcoming day. The spokeswoman said Transit is closely tracking feedback on the network, including complaints about longer trip times. 'This feedback will be used to make tweaks to our network and schedule in the short term. It will also inform potential larger changes (service expansions) we may recommend in the years to come,' wrote Megan Benedictson. Benedictson said the bus stop at Burrows Avenue and McPhillips Street was chosen because it is a key junction between a regional road with frequent bus service and a collector street with community bus routes. X: @joyanne_pursaga Joyanne PursagaReporter Joyanne is city hall reporter for the Winnipeg Free Press. A reporter since 2004, she began covering politics exclusively in 2012, writing on city hall and the Manitoba Legislature for the Winnipeg Sun before joining the Free Press in early 2020. Read more about Joyanne. 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Hamilton Spectator
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Blue Jays vs. White Sox: A ninth straight win, with Loperfido and Lukes the latest heroes
The Blue Jays stayed hot as they began their final road trip before the all-star game Monday, beating the Chicago White Sox 8-4 at Rate Field in Chicago for their ninth straight win . Here's what you need to know: The big bats broke open a close game midway through, as Joey Loperfido and Nathan Lukes smacked back-to-back home runs in the fifth inning to give the Jays a 3-1 lead behind a dominant José Berríos. Bo Bichette opened the sixth with a double down the right-field line and Addison Barger cranked the Jays' third big fly in a span of six hitters to make it 5-1. Bichette has experienced the best and worst of the Vladimir Guerrero Jr. era. This moment in the They added three more runs off former Jays left-hander Brandon Eisert to make it a five-run inning, the big blow a two-run single by Loperfido, playing in just his second game of the season. The long and the short Lukes homered in the fifth, then dropped a bunt his next time up. With runners on the corners and nobody out in the sixth, and four runs already in, the centrefielder was asked to execute a safety squeeze against Eisert. Lukes deadened the ball beautifully in front of the plate, close enough that catcher Kyle Teel went to field it but far enough out that he couldn't get back to make a play on Ernie Clement coming home . It was the Jays' 21st sacrifice bunt of the season and Lukes's fifth. Myles Straw leads the team with six. Barger adjusting Addison Barger's home run came on a 1-and-2 changeup that was right at the bottom of the strike zone. It was his 12th homer of the season, moving him into a tie with Bichette and Guerrero for second on the team behind George Springer's 16. It hasn't all been the result of blood and sweat for Barger. Some of it has emerged from Barger had early success this season by hammering fastballs and opposing pitchers adjusted to that. The young slugger has adjusted back; none of his last five home runs have been hit off fastballs. Springer rewarded George Springer may have been snubbed for the all-star game so far, but he was rewarded Monday, named American League player of the week for the week ending July 6. Springer played a huge part in the Jays' four-game sweep of the Yankees, with a pair of multihomer games. He hit a sizzling .429 for the week, with five home runs, 13 RBIs and a 1.464 OPS. It's the sixth time Springer has earned the weekly honour. ViewFrom122 found me @wilnerness on Bluesky to ask 'Who will the Jays have to trade off the 26-man roster to get help at the deadline?' Thanks for the question, and nice seats! The answer is probably nobody. There's always a ton of speculation about who buyers might have to give up in trade deadlines and the package often winds up being less than the 'experts' think it will be. Building teams love picking up young players with plenty of control and prospects are never more valuable than before they arrive in the major leagues. You'll see quality players traded for prospects ranked 13th and 17th in a team's system. Last year at the deadline, when they were sellers, the Jays traded eight players off their active roster . Of the 13 young players they got back, only Jake Bloss, Jonatan Clase and Loperfido had been in the majors, and all returned to Triple-A.
Edmonton Journal
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Blue Jays make pair of minor moves fully aware bigger decisions await
Article content The Blue Jays added depth to their outfield, while bolstering their bullpen in what must be viewed as the beginning for some kind of major move to be engineered down the road. So much of what will be done to cement the Jays as playoff contenders is all dependent on health. Article content Health was the reason why Nathan Lukes and reliever Nick Sandlin were unavailable, but each is back after being reinstated from the injured list Friday. Article content Both were active for Friday night's series opener against the visiting Chicago White Sox. The bigger picture involves the July 31 trade deadline and how the Blue Jays are positioned in the weeks leading up to a time when a deal of consequence might be enough to push the team over the line. With Lukes back, the team's outfield becomes a bit crowded. With Sandlin's return, it could spell the end for Chad Green, who has not acquitted himself when called upon. Veteran reliever Erik Swanson was DFA'd by the club, a move many had expected given his struggles. It's an interesting time for the Blue Jays, who have played well, with the interest surrounding the ball club only to intensify as they remain in the hunt for a wild-card spot with hopes of catching the AL-leading New York Yankees, who have slipped a bit atop their perch. The Bronx Bombers will be in town later in the month with a return visit to Rogers Centre on tap next month. Article content Sandlin, who was sideline with a lat strain, hasn't pitched since late April. Of all the moves GM Ross Atkins made this past off-season, Sandlin's acquisition from Cleveland flew under the radar. When he was healthy and able to pitch, Sandlin did well. In fact, most of the moves made by Atkins have turned out well for the Blue Jays. One can quibble with the signing of Anthony Santander (shoulder), but no one was complaining when the Jays acquired a power bat to address the team's glaring need for a thumper. For the record, Santander has yet to resume hitting. Lukes has been a pleasant surprise. To make room for Lukes and Sandlin, the Jays optioned outfielder Will Robertson and LHP Justin Bruihl. Once Daulton Varsho returns from his hamstring injury, making room for him will not be an issue. Article content Another injured player expected to back sooner than later is reliever Yimi Garcia. As for Bowden Francis, the struggling starter had a cortisone injection and isn't expected to throw for a few days. Perhaps the biggest domino is veteran starter Max Scherzer, who hurt his thumb in his Blue Jays debut way back in the season-series opener against the visiting Baltimore Orioles. In terms of progress, it's been going well for the right-hander, but until he's on the mound in a big-league game no one is sure what the future holds. Scherzer is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday. Barring a setback, Scherzer is likely to make a start next week when the Jays are in Cleveland. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Article content Latest National Stories
Global News
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Global News
Lukes taken off IL and inserted into Jays lineup
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook TORONTO – Nathan Lukes was reinstated from Toronto's seven-day injured list on Friday and was immediately inserted into the Blue Jays lineup against the Chicago White Sox. The outfielder was out with a concussion and his addition to Toronto's batting order delayed the announcement of the Blue Jays' lineup by about 30 minutes. Story continues below advertisement Lukes was pencilled in to hit seventh and play left field. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Right-handed pitcher Nick Sandlin (right lat strain) was reinstated from Toronto's 15-day injured list and was also available to pitch against Chicago. Lefty Justin Bruihl and outfielder Will Robertson were optioned to triple-A Buffalo in corresponding moves. Right-handed starting pitcher Max Scherzer (thumb) had a bullpen session scheduled for Saturday. It appears that the surefire Hall of Famer will likely start against the Cleveland Guardians at some point next week. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 20, 2025.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Blue Jays Make Unfortunate Announcement Before Cardinals Game
Blue Jays Make Unfortunate Announcement Before Cardinals Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Toronto Blue Jays are playing their best baseball of the season. They're not only 8-2 in their last 10 games, but they're tied with the Tampa Bay Rays for second place in the AL East. Advertisement Toronto's been clutch recently, as four of its last five wins were by two runs or less. Its latest close victory was on Monday, when it beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 in 10 innings on the road. The Blue Jays could move into sole possession of second place with another win over the Cardinals on Tuesday, but they'll have to do it shorthanded, via their social media. Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Nathan Lukes (38)© Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images "UPDATE: OF Nathan Lukes was removed from tonight's starting lineup with neck discomfort," they announced. Alan Roden, Myles Straw, and Jonatan Clase will man the outfield from right to left and will hit in the bottom three spots of the order, respectively. Straw replaced Lukes in the lineup. Lukes is slashing .267/.360/.392 with four homers and 21 RBI through 49 games this season after playing just 51 combined contests in his first two campaigns. The 30-year-old owns a career slash line of .270/.355/.401 with five homers and 33 RBI over 100 games. Advertisement Right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt (6-3, 3.56 ERA) will start on Tuesday for Toronto, while fellow right-hander Miles Mikolas (4-2, 3.96 ERA) will start for St. Louis. The Blue Jays will continue their road trip vs. the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday before hosting the Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago White Sox. After that, they'll hit the road again to face the Cleveland Guardians and Boston Red Sox. Related: Phillies' Rob Thomson Announces J.T. Realmuto News After Blue Jays Game Related: Blue Jays Reporter Opens Up About Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Shohei Ohtani in New Book This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
