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https://www.europesays.com/lt/186014/ Artūras RAČAS: Įžūliai meluojančios LRT galvos – Respublika.lt #Antraštės #BreakingNews #BreakingNews #FeaturedNews #FeaturedNews #Headlines #laisvas #LatestNews #LatestNews #Lietuva #Lietuvių #Lithuania #Lithuanian #lrt #LT #Makaraitytė #minutė #monika #Naujienos #News #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #propaganda #Račas #TopStories #TopStories #tylos #žiniasklaida #žodis

Prasarana to introduce tap-in and tap-out with credit cards and QR payments for MRT, LRT and Bus Rides #apps #creditcard #digitallife #ewallet #featured #lrt #monorail #mrt #news #openpaymentsystem #prasarana #rapidkl #tngcard #touchngo #transport

https://soyacincau.com/2026/05/22/prasarana-mrt-lrt-bus-tap-in-tap-out-credit-debit-card-open-payment-soon/

Prasarana to introduce tap-in and tap-out with credit cards and QR payments for MRT, LRT and Bus Rides #apps #creditcard #digitallife #ewallet #featured #lrt #monorail #mrt #news #openpaymentsystem #prasarana #rapidkl #tngcard #touchngo #transport

https://soyacincau.com/2026/05/22/prasarana-mrt-lrt-bus-tap-in-tap-out-credit-debit-card-open-payment-soon/

Prasarana to introduce tap-in and tap-out with credit cards and QR payments for MRT, LRT and Bus Rides #apps #creditcard #digitallife #ewallet #featured #lrt #monorail #mrt #news #openpaymentsystem #prasarana #rapidkl #tngcard #touchngo #transport

https://soyacincau.com/2026/05/22/prasarana-mrt-lrt-bus-tap-in-tap-out-credit-debit-card-open-payment-soon/

Prasarana to introduce tap-in and tap-out with credit cards and QR payments for MRT, LRT and Bus Rides #apps #creditcard #digitallife #ewallet #featured #lrt #monorail #mrt #news #openpaymentsystem #prasarana #rapidkl #tngcard #touchngo #transport

https://soyacincau.com/2026/05/22/prasarana-mrt-lrt-bus-tap-in-tap-out-credit-debit-card-open-payment-soon/

https://www.europesays.com/lt/184296/ Gintaras FURMANAVIČIUS: Apie pavojų – Respublika.lt #Antraštės #BreakingNews #BreakingNews #dronas #FeaturedNews #FeaturedNews #finansavimas #furmanavičius #Gynyba #Headlines #įspėjimas #kam #LatestNews #LatestNews #Lietuva #Lietuvių #Lithuania #Lithuanian #lrt #LT #naikintuvai #Naujienos #News #Olekas #oro #pavojus #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #TopStories #TopStories

https://www.europesays.com/lt/182226/ Kiek kainuoja „Eurovizija“ ir kitos laidos – Respublika.lt #Antraštės #atlyginimai #auditas #BreakingNews #BreakingNews #darbuotojai #Eurovizija #FeaturedNews #FeaturedNews #Headlines #kaina #LatestNews #LatestNews #Lietuva #Lietuvių #Lithuania #Lithuanian #lrt #LT #Naujienos #News #Pasaulis #pirkimai #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #programos #Prokuratūra #skardžius #TopStories #TopStories #World #WorldNews #WorldNews

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https://www.europesays.com/lt/178922/ Vilija TARGAMADZĖ: Jau laikas pasitelkti sveiką protą – Respublika.lt #Antraštės #biudžetas #BreakingNews #BreakingNews #FeaturedNews #FeaturedNews #Headlines #Įstatymas #LatestNews #LatestNews #Lietuva #Lietuvių #Lithuania #Lithuanian #lrt #LT #Naujienos #News #Pataisos #pinigai #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #targamadzė #Taryba #TopStories #TopStories

https://www.europesays.com/lt/177852/ Kandidatai į LRT tarybą – Žvirdauskas, Brandišauskienė ir Puidokas – Respublika.lt #Antraštės #Brandišauskienė #BreakingNews #BreakingNews #FeaturedNews #FeaturedNews #Headlines #Kandidatai #LatestNews #LatestNews #Lietuva #Lietuvių #Lithuania #Lithuanian #lrt #LŠT #LT #Naujienos #News #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #Puidokas #TopStories #TopStories #ŽVIRDAUSKas

https://www.europesays.com/lt/175592/ Šarūno Jasikevičiaus frazė įaudrino Lietuvą – Respublika.lt #Fenerbahce #FIBA #furmanavičius #jarutis #jasikevičius #krepšinis #Lietuva #Lietuvių #Lithuania #Lithuanian #lrt #LT #rytas #Sportas #Sports #žalgiris #žibėnas

Eurovision 2026: Lithuania’s Final Qualification Analysis

Gailė Vaitiekūnienė
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2026-05-08 10:13 • 5 min read

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#Lithuania #LT #Europe #Europa #EU #Eurovision2026 #Lietuva #lithuania #Lithuanianrepresentative #LRT #naujienos #prédictions #semi-final #songcontest
https://www.europesays.com/2974178/

#lrt I kid but I actually identify strongly with shitilly written software so I usually just make empathetic tsk sounds irl

https://www.europesays.com/lt/170468/ Meno kūrėjų asociacija į LRT tarybą deleguoja Daugirdienę – Respublika.lt #Antraštės #BreakingNews #BreakingNews #Daugirdienė #FeaturedNews #FeaturedNews #Headlines #LatestNews #LatestNews #Lietuva #Lietuvių #Lithuania #Lithuanian #LMKA #lrt #LT #Naujienos #News #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #staselis #Taryba #TopStories #TopStories

https://www.europesays.com/lt/169581/ Regina MUSNECKIENĖ: Seime pražysta narcizai. Kada vėl ateis generalinė prokurorė? – Respublika.lt #Antraštės #BreakingNews #BreakingNews #FeaturedNews #FeaturedNews #Headlines #Juozapaitis #konservatorius #LatestNews #LatestNews #Lietuva #Lietuvių #Lithuania #Lithuanian #lrt #LT #musneckienė #narcizai #Naujienos #negras #News #ponas #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #skvernelis #Starkevičius #TopStories #TopStories #valotka

Wikipedia defines LRTs as also known as the saga interaction pattern. In fintech, this applies to multi-step flows—like loan disbursement—where each service commits independently and compensations are triggered if any subsequent step fails.

#DistributedSystems #Fintech #LRT

https://www.europesays.com/lt/168011/ Garbačiauskaitė-Budrienė: valdančiųjų LRT įstatymo projektas – dūmų uždanga direktoriaus atleidimui – Respublika.lt #Antraštės #BreakingNews #BreakingNews #FeaturedNews #FeaturedNews #GarbačiauskaitėBudrienė #Headlines #Įstatymas #LatestNews #LatestNews #Lietuva #Lietuvių #Lithuania #Lithuanian #lrt #LSDP #LT #Naujienos #News #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #TopStories #TopStories #Valdantieji

https://www.europesays.com/lt/167574/ LRT: dėl sumažėjusio biudžeto paankstinta kai kurių laidų sezono pabaiga – Respublika.lt #Antraštės #BreakingNews #BreakingNews #FeaturedNews #FeaturedNews #finansavimas #Headlines #laidos #LatestNews #LatestNews #Lietuva #Lietuvių #Lithuania #Lithuanian #lrt #LT #Naujienos #News #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #Tinklelis #TopStories #TopStories

https://www.europesays.com/lt/165450/ Žemaitaitis pasiaiškino dėl perkurto plakato su falu #Antraštės #BreakingNews #BreakingNews #FeaturedNews #FeaturedNews #Headlines #LatestNews #LatestNews #Lietuva #Lietuvių #Lithuania #Lithuanian #lrt #LT #Naujienos #News #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #Protestas #RemigijusŽemaitaitis #TopStories #TopStories

https://www.europesays.com/lt/164634/ Lietuvos meno kūrėjų asociacija išreiškė nepasitikėjimą Staseliu – bus nušalintas nuo pareigų – Respublika.lt #Antraštės #BreakingNews #BreakingNews #Daugirdienė #FeaturedNews #FeaturedNews #Headlines #LatestNews #LatestNews #Lietuva #Lietuvių #Lithuania #Lithuanian #LMKA #lrt #LT #Naujienos #Nepasitikėjimas #News #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #prezidentas #staselis #TopStories #TopStories #žurnalistai

https://www.europesays.com/lt/162519/ Verslininkas Dainius Dundulis: Galėjo atpiginti ir metro bilietus – Respublika.lt #9 #Antraštės #BreakingNews #BreakingNews #dundulis #FeaturedNews #FeaturedNews #gedimino #Headlines #ILTE #infliacija #kainos #Korupcija #Kuras #LatestNews #LatestNews #Lietuva #Lietuvių #Lithuania #Lithuanian #lrt #LT #Naujienos #News #norfa #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #skvernelis #Tiekimas #TopStories #TopStories #Verslas

‘We will not give up’: protesters pack Vilnius square in defence of the public broadcaster.

Around 30000 people gathered in Cathedral Square in Vilnius on Saturday in defence of free speech.

Demonstrators turned their anger on both the ruling Social Democrats and President Nausėda over proposed changes to the law governing Lithuania’s public broadcaster LRT.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20260425-we-will-not-give-up-protesters-pack-vilnius-square-in-defence-of-the-public-broadcaster?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

#Vilnius #Protest #FreeSpeech #Media #Broadcasting #Journalism #Politics #Lithuania #LRT #PublicBroadcasting

https://www.europesays.com/lt/162383/ Į Katedros aikštę renkasi minia: vyksta protestas prieš LRT įstatymo pataisas – Respublika.lt #Antraštės #BreakingNews #BreakingNews #FeaturedNews #FeaturedNews #Headlines #LatestNews #LatestNews #Lietuva #Lietuvių #Lithuania #Lithuanian #lrt #LT #Naujienos #News #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #Protestas #TopStories #TopStories

https://www.europesays.com/lt/160901/ LRT kreipėsi į VTEK: Vilkauskas nedeklaravo jam darytos lobistinės įtakos – Respublika.lt #Antraštės #BreakingNews #BreakingNews #FeaturedNews #FeaturedNews #Garbačiauskaitė #Headlines #IŽA #LatestNews #LatestNews #Lietuva #Lietuvių #Lithuania #Lithuanian #lrt #LT #Naujienos #News #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #TopStories #TopStories #vilkauskas #VTEK

https://www.europesays.com/lt/160683/ LRT žurnalistų veiksmai kvepia destrukcija – Respublika.lt #Antraštės #BreakingNews #BreakingNews #buldozeris #davidonytė #FeaturedNews #FeaturedNews #Headlines #kaupinis #laisvė #LatestNews #LatestNews #Lietuva #Lietuvių #Lithuania #Lithuanian #lrt #LT #Naujienos #News #Pataisos #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #Protestas #staselis #Taryba #TopStories #TopStories #žodžio #žurnalistai

https://www.europesays.com/lt/160192/ Vytautas Juozapaitis sėja debilizmo sėklą – Respublika.lt #Antraštės #BreakingNews #BreakingNews #debilas #FeaturedNews #FeaturedNews #Headlines #Juozapaitis #Konservatoriai #Kultūra #LatestNews #LatestNews #Lietuva #Lietuvių #Lithuania #Lithuanian #lrt #LT #Naujienos #News #oponentai #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #TopStories #TopStories #vilkauskas

https://www.europesays.com/lt/158787/ Nenumaldomas Dainiaus Žalimo potraukis juodinti Lietuvą – Respublika.lt #Antraštės #apskųsti #BreakingNews #BreakingNews #demokratija #ek #FeaturedNews #FeaturedNews #Headlines #laisvas #LatestNews #LatestNews #Lietuva #Lietuvių #Lithuania #Lithuanian #lrt #LT #mažumos #Naujienos #News #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #referendumas #šeima #seksualinės #TopStories #TopStories #žalimas #žodis

https://www.europesays.com/africa/195822/ Egypt’s Light Rail Transit: A New Lifeline for East Cairo Cities and Strategic Capital Link #10thOfRamadan #AdlyMansourStation #EastCairoCities #Egypt #HighSpeedElectricRail #LightRailTransit #LRT #MassTransitSystem #NewAdministrativeCapital

https://www.europesays.com/lt/156578/ Algimantas RUSTEIKA: Pasiaiškinimas (savaitgalio, bet ne feljetonas) – Respublika.lt #Antraštės #BreakingNews #BreakingNews #budrys #FeaturedNews #FeaturedNews #Headlines #Ignitis #Kapčiamiestis #kasčiūnas #LatestNews #LatestNews #Lietuva #Lietuvių #Lithuania #Lithuanian #lrt #LT #Naujienos #Nausėda #News #poligonas #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #Ruginienė #rusteika #TopStories #TopStories #vatnikai

Loke: No Timeline For Disruption-Free Prasarana Rail Services #lrt #mrt #news #prasarana #transportation

https://www.lowyat.net/2026/390060/loke-no-timeline-for-disruption-free-prasarana-rail-services/

https://www.europesays.com/lt/155725/ LSDP kreipėsi į policiją dėl galimai neteisėtos LRT žurnalistės veiklos – Respublika.lt #Antraštės #BreakingNews #BreakingNews #FeaturedNews #FeaturedNews #Headlines #įrašymas #LatestNews #LatestNews #Lietuva #Lietuvių #Lithuania #Lithuanian #lrt #LSDP #LT #Mikulėnaitė #na #Naujienos #News #policija #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #posėdis #sinkevičius #slaptas #Tarybos #TopStories #TopStories #žurnalistai

https://www.europesays.com/lt/155567/ Kižienės skundas atsisuko prieš pačius socdemus: Širinskienė priminė vyno taures Seime #AgnėŠirinskienė #Antraštės #BreakingNews #BreakingNews #EtikosIrProcedūrųKomisija #FeaturedNews #FeaturedNews #Headlines #LatestNews #LatestNews #Lietuva #Lietuvių #Lithuania #Lithuanian #lrt #LT #Naujienos #News #Nuodėgulis #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #TopStories #TopStories

Govt Explores LRT Platform Barriers Following Recent Track Incident #lrt #mrt #transportation

https://www.lowyat.net/2026/389378/govt-explores-lrt-platform-barriers-following-track-incident/

https://www.europesays.com/lt/152504/ LRT tarybos narys Staselis kreipėsi į policiją dėl žurnalistų elgesio – Respublika.lt #Antraštės #BreakingNews #BreakingNews #etika #FeaturedNews #FeaturedNews #Headlines #LatestNews #LatestNews #Lietuva #Lietuvių #Lithuania #Lithuanian #lrt #LT #mitingas #Naujienos #News #policija #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #staselis #Taryba #TopStories #TopStories #tyla #žurnalistai

https://www.europesays.com/lt/150984/ Apie Ritos Miliūtės vidurinį pirštą – Respublika.lt #Aleknavičienė #Antraštės #BreakingNews #BreakingNews #FeaturedNews #FeaturedNews #gedvilas #Headlines #Juozapaitis #Kaunas #LatestNews #LatestNews #Lietuva #Lietuvių #lingė #Lithuania #Lithuanian #lrt #LT #miliūtė #mitingas #na #Naujienos #News #pirštas #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #Seimas #TopStories #TopStories #vidurinis

https://www.europesays.com/lt/150704/ Andriukaitis ragina LRT nutraukti sutartį su vidurinį pirštą per protestą parodžiusia Miliūte – Respublika.lt #Andriukaitis #Antraštės #BreakingNews #BreakingNews #etika #FeaturedNews #FeaturedNews #Headlines #LatestNews #LatestNews #Lietuva #Lietuvių #Lithuania #Lithuanian #lrt #LSDP #LT #miliūtė #Naujienos #News #pirštas #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #TopStories #TopStories #vidurinis #žurnalistai

https://www.europesays.com/lt/150392/ Gintaras FURMANAVIČIUS: Apie laisvą žodį – Respublika.lt #Antraštės #BreakingNews #BreakingNews #FeaturedNews #FeaturedNews #furmanavičius #Headlines #laisvas #LatestNews #LatestNews #Lietuva #Lietuvių #Lithuania #Lithuanian #lrt #LT #mitingas #Nacionalinis #Naujienos #News #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #TopStories #TopStories #transliuotojas #žiniasklaida #žodis

https://www.europesays.com/lt/149758/ Jurkynas: Davidonytės pasisakymai apie LRT tarybą prilygsta neapykantos kurstymui – Respublika.lt #Antraštės #BreakingNews #BreakingNews #davidonytė #FeaturedNews #FeaturedNews #Headlines #Jurkynas #kurstymas #LatestNews #LatestNews #Lietuva #Lietuvių #Lithuania #Lithuanian #lrt #LT #mitingas #Naujienos #neapykantos #News #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #Protestas #TopStories #TopStories

https://www.europesays.com/lt/148851/ Štai kam galima pavydėti atlyginimo – Respublika.lt #Alga #amic #Antraštės #atlyginimas #BreakingNews #BreakingNews #DUBNIKOVAS #EpsoG #FeaturedNews #FeaturedNews #Headlines #Ignitis #LatestNews #LatestNews #Lietuva #Lietuvių #Litgrid #Lithuania #Lithuanian #lrt #LT #Naujienos #News #pareigos #politikai #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #PopuliariausiosNaujienos #prezidentas #TopStories #TopStories

ROAMING THE REGION VIA ION

As the birds start chirping, the sun shines longer and the gas prices continue to burn craters in our pockets. May I suggest ditching the four-wheeled guzzler for a more sustainable and, dare I say, entertaining way to explore Waterloo Region this spring? 

Typically, I use two main forms of transportation when abroad: the heel-toe express and public transit. I’ve often contemplated why I don’t practice certain “travel traits” at home. Longer and warmer days seem like an opportune time to transform thought into action—and to pass the fun on to you. 

The ION is many things to the Region’s residents—a controversial and costly undertaking, a novelty and a major artery of movement, to name a few. I propose that it is also a source of entertainment and enjoyment. 

Beyond the obvious delight of people watching and general observation of the world around us, the ION offers users a free 3D art gallery, face-to-face social interaction (who would have ever thought that was novel) and countless day-trip itineraries. 

Here is a four-stop trip to tickle your fancy the next time you’re itching to roam the region. 

Logistics 

If you’re not a regular ION user, consider using a Multi-Ride Fare Card for the day’s hop-on and hop-off journey. It’s a disposable electronic card on which you can load between five and 15 rides, and it includes transfers. Purchase them from onsite fare vending machines. Group fares can also be purchased and loaded onto EasyGo Fare Cards. If you already have an EasyGo Fare Card, fares are valid for 120 minutes. 

Stop 1: The Departure Point AT Conestoga Mall 

Before hopping on the train, take in the striking public art created by local artist and educator, Catherine Paleczny. “Continuum” is a multi-panel piece displaying the abundance and interconnectedness of natural and human resources in Waterloo Region. For the coders in the group, translate the binary code in the sky for your fellow travellers. Throughout your day, keep an eye out for the rest of the ION Public Art Passport installations. 

Stop 2: Pastries and Coffee At Research and Technology Park 

A friend and fellow traveller, Katie, insisted the next stop is a must. After a quick ride, hop off the ION and head to Maison Kookoo on Philip Street for “croissants and really lovely pastries”. Fuel for the day is a must, and there’s nothing like fresh baked goods to increase excitement, plus her past pastry recommendations have always been stellar.  

Stop 3: Fresh Air, Festivals and Patio Jams At  
Victoria Park 

Stretch your legs at Victoria Park. Watch out for geese, smile at strangers, enjoy a picnic or outdoor concert, maybe even hop on the swings. Acquaint yourself with the colourful pedestrian Gaukel Block in preparation for summer festivals, markets and more. If it’s a rainy day, head to AOK Craft Beer + Arcade, THEMUSEUM, or the Adventurers Guild Board Game & Video Game Café. 

Stop 4: Soundtrack Surprise At  
Fairview Park Mall 

Walk across the street to the Beat Goes On. Browse the stacks of vinyl, DVDs, CDs and more. Add extra fun into the mix by gamifying the visit. Purchase an album for your travel companion(s) and surprise them with it on the return ride or go on a hunt to find the coolest cover art or oddest band name.  

Return to Start 

After travelling from one end of the ION to another, it’s time to head back to where you started. Ride straight through without stopping or continue the hop-on hop-off adventure. The journey is yours to decide. 

ROAMING THE REGION VIA ION

As the birds start chirping, the sun shines longer and the gas prices continue to burn craters in our pockets. May I suggest ditching the four-wheeled guzzler for a more sustainable and, dare I say, entertaining way to explore Waterloo Region this spring? 

Typically, I use two main forms of transportation when abroad: the heel-toe express and public transit. I’ve often contemplated why I don’t practice certain “travel traits” at home. Longer and warmer days seem like an opportune time to transform thought into action—and to pass the fun on to you. 

The ION is many things to the Region’s residents—a controversial and costly undertaking, a novelty and a major artery of movement, to name a few. I propose that it is also a source of entertainment and enjoyment. 

Beyond the obvious delight of people watching and general observation of the world around us, the ION offers users a free 3D art gallery, face-to-face social interaction (who would have ever thought that was novel) and countless day-trip itineraries. 

Here is a four-stop trip to tickle your fancy the next time you’re itching to roam the region. 

Logistics 

If you’re not a regular ION user, consider using a Multi-Ride Fare Card for the day’s hop-on and hop-off journey. It’s a disposable electronic card on which you can load between five and 15 rides, and it includes transfers. Purchase them from onsite fare vending machines. Group fares can also be purchased and loaded onto EasyGo Fare Cards. If you already have an EasyGo Fare Card, fares are valid for 120 minutes. 

Stop 1: The Departure Point AT Conestoga Mall 

Before hopping on the train, take in the striking public art created by local artist and educator, Catherine Paleczny. “Continuum” is a multi-panel piece displaying the abundance and interconnectedness of natural and human resources in Waterloo Region. For the coders in the group, translate the binary code in the sky for your fellow travellers. Throughout your day, keep an eye out for the rest of the ION Public Art Passport installations. 

Stop 2: Pastries and Coffee At Research and Technology Park 

A friend and fellow traveller, Katie, insisted the next stop is a must. After a quick ride, hop off the ION and head to Maison Kookoo on Philip Street for “croissants and really lovely pastries”. Fuel for the day is a must, and there’s nothing like fresh baked goods to increase excitement, plus her past pastry recommendations have always been stellar.  

Stop 3: Fresh Air, Festivals and Patio Jams At  
Victoria Park 

Stretch your legs at Victoria Park. Watch out for geese, smile at strangers, enjoy a picnic or outdoor concert, maybe even hop on the swings. Acquaint yourself with the colourful pedestrian Gaukel Block in preparation for summer festivals, markets and more. If it’s a rainy day, head to AOK Craft Beer + Arcade, THEMUSEUM, or the Adventurers Guild Board Game & Video Game Café. 

Stop 4: Soundtrack Surprise At  
Fairview Park Mall 

Walk across the street to the Beat Goes On. Browse the stacks of vinyl, DVDs, CDs and more. Add extra fun into the mix by gamifying the visit. Purchase an album for your travel companion(s) and surprise them with it on the return ride or go on a hunt to find the coolest cover art or oddest band name.  

Return to Start 

After travelling from one end of the ION to another, it’s time to head back to where you started. Ride straight through without stopping or continue the hop-on hop-off adventure. The journey is yours to decide. 

ROAMING THE REGION VIA ION

As the birds start chirping, the sun shines longer and the gas prices continue to burn craters in our pockets. May I suggest ditching the four-wheeled guzzler for a more sustainable and, dare I say, entertaining way to explore Waterloo Region this spring? 

Typically, I use two main forms of transportation when abroad: the heel-toe express and public transit. I’ve often contemplated why I don’t practice certain “travel traits” at home. Longer and warmer days seem like an opportune time to transform thought into action—and to pass the fun on to you. 

The ION is many things to the Region’s residents—a controversial and costly undertaking, a novelty and a major artery of movement, to name a few. I propose that it is also a source of entertainment and enjoyment. 

Beyond the obvious delight of people watching and general observation of the world around us, the ION offers users a free 3D art gallery, face-to-face social interaction (who would have ever thought that was novel) and countless day-trip itineraries. 

Here is a four-stop trip to tickle your fancy the next time you’re itching to roam the region. 

Logistics 

If you’re not a regular ION user, consider using a Multi-Ride Fare Card for the day’s hop-on and hop-off journey. It’s a disposable electronic card on which you can load between five and 15 rides, and it includes transfers. Purchase them from onsite fare vending machines. Group fares can also be purchased and loaded onto EasyGo Fare Cards. If you already have an EasyGo Fare Card, fares are valid for 120 minutes. 

Stop 1: The Departure Point AT Conestoga Mall 

Before hopping on the train, take in the striking public art created by local artist and educator, Catherine Paleczny. “Continuum” is a multi-panel piece displaying the abundance and interconnectedness of natural and human resources in Waterloo Region. For the coders in the group, translate the binary code in the sky for your fellow travellers. Throughout your day, keep an eye out for the rest of the ION Public Art Passport installations. 

Stop 2: Pastries and Coffee At Research and Technology Park 

A friend and fellow traveller, Katie, insisted the next stop is a must. After a quick ride, hop off the ION and head to Maison Kookoo on Philip Street for “croissants and really lovely pastries”. Fuel for the day is a must, and there’s nothing like fresh baked goods to increase excitement, plus her past pastry recommendations have always been stellar.  

Stop 3: Fresh Air, Festivals and Patio Jams At  
Victoria Park 

Stretch your legs at Victoria Park. Watch out for geese, smile at strangers, enjoy a picnic or outdoor concert, maybe even hop on the swings. Acquaint yourself with the colourful pedestrian Gaukel Block in preparation for summer festivals, markets and more. If it’s a rainy day, head to AOK Craft Beer + Arcade, THEMUSEUM, or the Adventurers Guild Board Game & Video Game Café. 

Stop 4: Soundtrack Surprise At  
Fairview Park Mall 

Walk across the street to the Beat Goes On. Browse the stacks of vinyl, DVDs, CDs and more. Add extra fun into the mix by gamifying the visit. Purchase an album for your travel companion(s) and surprise them with it on the return ride or go on a hunt to find the coolest cover art or oddest band name.  

Return to Start 

After travelling from one end of the ION to another, it’s time to head back to where you started. Ride straight through without stopping or continue the hop-on hop-off adventure. The journey is yours to decide. 

ROAMING THE REGION VIA ION

As the birds start chirping, the sun shines longer and the gas prices continue to burn craters in our pockets. May I suggest ditching the four-wheeled guzzler for a more sustainable and, dare I say, entertaining way to explore Waterloo Region this spring? 

Typically, I use two main forms of transportation when abroad: the heel-toe express and public transit. I’ve often contemplated why I don’t practice certain “travel traits” at home. Longer and warmer days seem like an opportune time to transform thought into action—and to pass the fun on to you. 

The ION is many things to the Region’s residents—a controversial and costly undertaking, a novelty and a major artery of movement, to name a few. I propose that it is also a source of entertainment and enjoyment. 

Beyond the obvious delight of people watching and general observation of the world around us, the ION offers users a free 3D art gallery, face-to-face social interaction (who would have ever thought that was novel) and countless day-trip itineraries. 

Here is a four-stop trip to tickle your fancy the next time you’re itching to roam the region. 

Logistics 

If you’re not a regular ION user, consider using a Multi-Ride Fare Card for the day’s hop-on and hop-off journey. It’s a disposable electronic card on which you can load between five and 15 rides, and it includes transfers. Purchase them from onsite fare vending machines. Group fares can also be purchased and loaded onto EasyGo Fare Cards. If you already have an EasyGo Fare Card, fares are valid for 120 minutes. 

Stop 1: The Departure Point AT Conestoga Mall 

Before hopping on the train, take in the striking public art created by local artist and educator, Catherine Paleczny. “Continuum” is a multi-panel piece displaying the abundance and interconnectedness of natural and human resources in Waterloo Region. For the coders in the group, translate the binary code in the sky for your fellow travellers. Throughout your day, keep an eye out for the rest of the ION Public Art Passport installations. 

Stop 2: Pastries and Coffee At Research and Technology Park 

A friend and fellow traveller, Katie, insisted the next stop is a must. After a quick ride, hop off the ION and head to Maison Kookoo on Philip Street for “croissants and really lovely pastries”. Fuel for the day is a must, and there’s nothing like fresh baked goods to increase excitement, plus her past pastry recommendations have always been stellar.  

Stop 3: Fresh Air, Festivals and Patio Jams At  
Victoria Park 

Stretch your legs at Victoria Park. Watch out for geese, smile at strangers, enjoy a picnic or outdoor concert, maybe even hop on the swings. Acquaint yourself with the colourful pedestrian Gaukel Block in preparation for summer festivals, markets and more. If it’s a rainy day, head to AOK Craft Beer + Arcade, THEMUSEUM, or the Adventurers Guild Board Game & Video Game Café. 

Stop 4: Soundtrack Surprise At  
Fairview Park Mall 

Walk across the street to the Beat Goes On. Browse the stacks of vinyl, DVDs, CDs and more. Add extra fun into the mix by gamifying the visit. Purchase an album for your travel companion(s) and surprise them with it on the return ride or go on a hunt to find the coolest cover art or oddest band name.  

Return to Start 

After travelling from one end of the ION to another, it’s time to head back to where you started. Ride straight through without stopping or continue the hop-on hop-off adventure. The journey is yours to decide. 

ROAMING THE REGION VIA ION

As the birds start chirping, the sun shines longer and the gas prices continue to burn craters in our pockets. May I suggest ditching the four-wheeled guzzler for a more sustainable and, dare I say, entertaining way to explore Waterloo Region this spring? 

Typically, I use two main forms of transportation when abroad: the heel-toe express and public transit. I’ve often contemplated why I don’t practice certain “travel traits” at home. Longer and warmer days seem like an opportune time to transform thought into action—and to pass the fun on to you. 

The ION is many things to the Region’s residents—a controversial and costly undertaking, a novelty and a major artery of movement, to name a few. I propose that it is also a source of entertainment and enjoyment. 

Beyond the obvious delight of people watching and general observation of the world around us, the ION offers users a free 3D art gallery, face-to-face social interaction (who would have ever thought that was novel) and countless day-trip itineraries. 

Here is a four-stop trip to tickle your fancy the next time you’re itching to roam the region. 

Logistics 

If you’re not a regular ION user, consider using a Multi-Ride Fare Card for the day’s hop-on and hop-off journey. It’s a disposable electronic card on which you can load between five and 15 rides, and it includes transfers. Purchase them from onsite fare vending machines. Group fares can also be purchased and loaded onto EasyGo Fare Cards. If you already have an EasyGo Fare Card, fares are valid for 120 minutes. 

Stop 1: The Departure Point AT Conestoga Mall 

Before hopping on the train, take in the striking public art created by local artist and educator, Catherine Paleczny. “Continuum” is a multi-panel piece displaying the abundance and interconnectedness of natural and human resources in Waterloo Region. For the coders in the group, translate the binary code in the sky for your fellow travellers. Throughout your day, keep an eye out for the rest of the ION Public Art Passport installations. 

Stop 2: Pastries and Coffee At Research and Technology Park 

A friend and fellow traveller, Katie, insisted the next stop is a must. After a quick ride, hop off the ION and head to Maison Kookoo on Philip Street for “croissants and really lovely pastries”. Fuel for the day is a must, and there’s nothing like fresh baked goods to increase excitement, plus her past pastry recommendations have always been stellar.  

Stop 3: Fresh Air, Festivals and Patio Jams At  
Victoria Park 

Stretch your legs at Victoria Park. Watch out for geese, smile at strangers, enjoy a picnic or outdoor concert, maybe even hop on the swings. Acquaint yourself with the colourful pedestrian Gaukel Block in preparation for summer festivals, markets and more. If it’s a rainy day, head to AOK Craft Beer + Arcade, THEMUSEUM, or the Adventurers Guild Board Game & Video Game Café. 

Stop 4: Soundtrack Surprise At  
Fairview Park Mall 

Walk across the street to the Beat Goes On. Browse the stacks of vinyl, DVDs, CDs and more. Add extra fun into the mix by gamifying the visit. Purchase an album for your travel companion(s) and surprise them with it on the return ride or go on a hunt to find the coolest cover art or oddest band name.  

Return to Start 

After travelling from one end of the ION to another, it’s time to head back to where you started. Ride straight through without stopping or continue the hop-on hop-off adventure. The journey is yours to decide. 

Many months late but I did a pilgrimage to the Line 6 Finch West LRT.

Rode from Finch West to Humber and back (with a stop at Plaza Latina)

I liked the train, comfortable and mostly smooth.

But after Chow announcement that signal priority was active… I wonder if they had to roll it back? We had to stop at almost half the red lights. This line would be amazing if only it wasn’t stopping all-the-time.

#topoli #metrolinx #topoli #lrt #finchwestlrt

Many months late but I did a pilgrimage to the Line 6 Finch West LRT.

Rode from Finch West to Humber and back (with a stop at Plaza Latina)

I liked the train, comfortable and mostly smooth.

But after Chow announcement that signal priority was active… I wonder if they had to roll it back? We had to stop at almost half the red lights. This line would be amazing if only it wasn’t stopping all-the-time.

#topoli #metrolinx #topoli #lrt #finchwestlrt

Many months late but I did a pilgrimage to the Line 6 Finch West LRT.

Rode from Finch West to Humber and back (with a stop at Plaza Latina)

I liked the train, comfortable and mostly smooth.

But after Chow announcement that signal priority was active… I wonder if they had to roll it back? We had to stop at almost half the red lights. This line would be amazing if only it wasn’t stopping all-the-time.

#topoli #metrolinx #topoli #lrt #finchwestlrt

Many months late but I did a pilgrimage to the Line 6 Finch West LRT.

Rode from Finch West to Humber and back (with a stop at Plaza Latina)

I liked the train, comfortable and mostly smooth.

But after Chow announcement that signal priority was active… I wonder if they had to roll it back? We had to stop at almost half the red lights. This line would be amazing if only it wasn’t stopping all-the-time.

#topoli #metrolinx #topoli #lrt #finchwestlrt

Many months late but I did a pilgrimage to the Line 6 Finch West LRT.

Rode from Finch West to Humber and back (with a stop at Plaza Latina)

I liked the train, comfortable and mostly smooth.

But after Chow announcement that signal priority was active… I wonder if they had to roll it back? We had to stop at almost half the red lights. This line would be amazing if only it wasn’t stopping all-the-time.

#topoli #metrolinx #topoli #lrt #finchwestlrt