Deciding Toronto’s Future: 18 Days to Vote for a Mayor who Can Bring Change
As the countdown to Toronto's mayoral election begins, the city finds itself at a critical juncture. With pressing issues like the relocation of The Ontario Science Centre, bike lanes, traffic congestion, violence on the TTC, and the lack of affordable housing,...
Bank of Canada Raises Interest Rates to Tackle Inflation and Address Mounting Debt Levels
In a move aimed at curbing inflation and addressing the growing concern of excessive household debt, the Bank of Canada recently made the decision to raise interest rates. This strategic maneuver reflects the central bank's proactive stance in managing the Canadian...
On Track for Progress: Ottawa LRT Expands Transit Horizons
The Awesome Expansion of Transit in Ottawa Ottawa, the capital city of Canada, has been making significant strides in expanding its transit infrastructure. The introduction of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) system has been a game-changer, revolutionizing the way Ottawa...
Ontario and Omicron XE – What Is It?
The XE subtype is more transmissible than the currently transmitting Omicron, according to the WHO, whereas the Covid variety is a descendant of the original Omicron variant. In Ontario the current rise in cases resembles the fifth wave, which was powered by the...
Summer of Soul
Summer of Soul is a documentary based on the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, which promoted Black pride and solidarity while celebrating African-American music and culture. So why are we only hearing about it now? We all know about Woodstock, but what...
Well That Was Fast – Ontario Line Groundbreaking Starts Today
Well that was fast! Yes, I'm smiling a bit, and still surprised. For some reason I was doubted that the Ontario Line would start so quickly. In some ways, with an election coming up in a few months, I thought "will it get cancelled"? Today the province, aided by...
Japan Still Has A Lot To Teach Us About Transit
I’m probably going to ramble a bit in this post. When I watch railfans in Japan, it never fails to amaze me. I adore their public transportation system. I’m amazed at how they keep it easy by using trains of various designs to transport people throughout their cities....
How To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine Booster In Ontario
Booster eligibility expands across Ontario Starting today, Ontarians aged 18 and above can arrange a COVID-19 vaccination booster through the provincial portal if it has been at least three months since their last dose. In order to strengthen protection against the...
Election Results In Canada – Groundhog Day
After five weeks of campaigning and with the bulk of mail-in ballots counted, the Liberals managed to form yet another minority government, falling short of a majority. Now comes the tricky part. What was the point of the election if the outcome was essentially the...
Still Not Sure Who To Vote For? 2021 Federal Party Platforms
So you are in the Greater Toronto Area and you are still not 100% on who to vote for? This has definitely been a strange and unparalleled election in Canada. An election during a pandemic is one for our history books. And the election maybe too close to call. Here are...
Watch Quiet Place 2 – Now On Amazon Prime Canada
This has to be one of the best openings ever seen in a horror movie. 'A Quiet Place 2' is available on Amazon Prime Canada (A Quiet Place 2). Forced to journey into a ravaged earth, the family soon discovers that there are far more threats lurking beneath the surface...
Is The Housing Market Out Of Control In The G.T.A?
Many people felt there would be an opportunity to get into the housing market during the early days of the COVID-19 outbreak in Canada. Unfortunately, the epidemic fuelled a significant surge in home prices. That ideal has become unattainable due to the housing...
The True Darkness Of Residential Schools – Grave Site Found in Saskatchewan
The discovery of another 751 unmarked graves, only weeks after a similar finding in British Columbia, caused a fresh awakening over Canada's colonial past. First Nation leaders, in Saskatchewan, are now treating a now-defunct residential school as a "crime scene."...
#BREAKING – COVID19 Pandemic – Ontario Moving To Step 2
Step 2 of the reopening process in Ontario will begin ahead of schedule, allowing for haircuts and indoor parties. On Wednesday, outdoor performances and team sports are permitted to resume, as are outdoor attractions such as water parks. Ontario residents will be...
mRNA vaccine is now preferred as the second dose for NACI
All provinces stopped using AstraZeneca for first doses back in May. Many have continued to use it as a booster injection. A second dosage of an mRNA product is currently considered "recommended" by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization. "An mRNA vaccine is...
Metrolinx Ontario Line Meeting – June 17
The Ontario Line is a planned rapid transit project for the city of Toronto. Its northern terminus would be Science Centre station, located at Eglinton Avenue and Don Mills Road, where it would connect with Line 5 Eglinton. There is a lot of hope for this line, and...
Happy Father’s Day
"My father didn’t tell me how to live. He lived, and let me watch him do it." - Clarence Budington Kelland
As the province prepares for a Pfizer vaccine delay, Ontario reports 318 new cases
In Ontario, 318 cases of #COVID19 have been reported, with over 21,100 tests done. Its encouraging to see cases continue to drop across Ontario. We need to continue and not let our guard down. Waterloo Region = 51 new cases Peel = 45 new cases Toronto = 26 cases...
Looking For Something To Do? Try The Zoo Or The Farm
Hopefully we're getting to the end of the pandemic. Families have sacrificed so much, over the past year. With the warmth, and summer, upon us maybe you are looking for something to do. What's open, or what activities can I safely participate in with my family. Why...
Terry Kelly – A Pittance of Time (Official Version)
Lest we forget, today is Remembrance Day. Take time to remember those who fought for freedom today, at 11 AM, with a moment of silence. It's a Pittance of Time. https://youtu.be/2kX_3y3u5Uo
Toronto Moves Into The Red
COVID-19 numbers continue to rise, in the G.T.A, and Toronto has decided to move into the Red Zone; keeping businesses closed until mid-December. Toronto residents are encouraged to restrict social gatherings, sticking to only people who live in their household. Peel...
Why Democrats Failed To Win In A Landslide?
As predicted, Trump did not lose in a landslide. Western countries failed to understand the cult of personality, the worship of money and the devotion of those who call themselves Evangelicals. Based on the behavior of Trump, over the past 4 years, many assumed that...
Amazon fulfillment centres for Ajax & Hamilton
Some great news for Ajax residents. A new Amazon fulfillment centre is coming to Durham region. Along with new facilities in Ajax and Hamilton, it will create over 2,500 full-time jobs, much needed positive news for both regions. The jobs that come from openings will...
Something is Happening in Wuhan China?
A Happy New Year to everyone! At least I hope it continues to remain happy. Have you ever seen the movie Contagion? I have, and like other movies it talks about a Pandemic that kills a large portion of the global population. Now I don't want to be an alarmist, but I...
New Crosstown Light Rail Transit Vehicles
Looks like the new Crosstown LRT vehicles are ready. Check them out from the link below. https://urbantoronto.ca/news/2019/05/metrolinx-debuts-crosstown-light-rail-transit-vehicles
Ontario taking over the TTC?
An interesting idea, but will it work? I am a bit suspect over the real intentions. If the Government takes over the subway and rail service will it help in Toronto's funding woes? It's going to be interesting to see how this plays out over the next few month's. Check...
Torontonians want to know where to vote?
On October 22nd voting hours will take place between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. All employers must ensure residents have a three-hour period off to vote. Who can vote in the Toronto Municipal Election? a Canadian citizen; and at least 18 years old; and a resident in the City...
The Transit File – Is Markham the next victim of unchecked urban growth? We must do better!
I will limit this to one paragraph or more because there is not much more I can say that has not already been said. We must do better! The traffic on Highway 7, between Warden and McCowan, is just dreadful. For a city like Markham, it’s unacceptable to already see...
A return to the ‘original’ Scarborough subway plan is on it’s way…
The Ford family has become synonymous with the promise of subway construction, so it’s no surprise Doug Ford kicked off his first official day of the provincial election campaign with a familiar topic: the Scarborough subway. The Progressive Conservative leader also...
Good Morning Ontario! You have now entered The Twilight Zone…
Good morning Ontario citizens! Are you just waking up? Good, now hold tight because we have some news for you. You have entered The Twilight Zone! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzlG28B-R8Y Well all jokes aside the Ontario PC Party has won the 2018 Ontario election....