[URBAN NOTE] Nine city links

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• The new LRT that will unite Brampton and Mississauga looks very cool. blogTO reports.


• The small farming town of Belfountain is apparently facing a major influx of Toronto tourists seeking fall sights. Global News reports.


• Ridership on Kitchener-Waterloo transit generally has increased sharply since the opening of the Ion LRT. CBC reports.


• London, Ontario, is trying to regenerate its downtown. Global News reports.


• CTV Ottawa reports on O-Train Fans, a new fan community devoted to exploring the Confederation Line.


• La Presse looks at how people cross the street in Montréal in a way different from people in Québec City, here.


• A high-density apartment development in Fredericton is unpopular among some neighbours. Global News reports.


• Hillsborough, New Brunswick, is trying to keep its grocery store alive. Global News reports.


• Calgary hosts a new development of compact homes for military veterans. Global News reports.