by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Aug 5, 2024 | Opinion, Public Transit, Toronto, TTC
Understanding the Challenges of Transit in Toronto and the GTA Fixing transit in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) has proven to be a complex task, despite numerous examples of effective transit systems around the world. Several factors contribute to the...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Aug 5, 2024 | Business, Economy, Financial, GTA News, GTA Politics, Money, News, USA, World
Japan’s Historic Plunge In a dramatic turn of events, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index plummeted by 12.4% this morning, marking its steepest single-day drop since the infamous Black Monday crash of 1987. This sell-off was fueled by a cocktail of global market jitters,...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Aug 5, 2024 | Economy, Financial, World
What Was Black Monday? Black Monday, which took place on October 19, 1987, was a devastating stock market crash that had a profound impact on the global financial system. On this day, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) plummeted by 22.6%, marking the largest...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Aug 2, 2024 | Ajax, GTA Development, health, News, Ontario, Oshawa, Pickering, Press, Whitby
The Ontario government is building and expanding health care infrastructure across Durham Region to better meet the needs of residents for decades to come. The multi-phase redevelopment will build a more connected system of care across the region and includes projects...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Aug 2, 2024 | Events, GTA Culture, Music, Toronto, Travel, World
Tonight, the air will be alive with the vibrant sounds of steelpan music at the Keepin’ Pan Alive event, a highlight of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival. This annual showcase, presented by the Ontario Steelpan Association, promises an unforgettable evening filled...