by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Jul 24, 2024 | Events, GTA Music, Info, Multiculturalism, Music, Toronto, Travel
Prepare for an explosion of color, music, and joy as the Toronto Caribbean Carnival’s Grand Parade takes over the streets on August 3, 2024. This spectacular event, the highlight of the carnival season, promises to be a sensory feast and an unparalleled...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Jul 24, 2024 | Canada, Economy, Housing, Ottawa
The Bank of Canada has delivered some much-needed relief with a quarter-point interest rate cut to 4.5%. This marks the second consecutive rate reduction and signals a cautious optimism about taming inflation while supporting a weakening economy. Why the Rate Cut?...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Jul 9, 2024 | Ajax, Durham, Events, Pickering, Scarborough, Travel
The Royal Circus is now in the Pickering! This year’s spectacular show at The Shops at Pickering City Centre, running from July 4-14, promises a thrilling experience for all ages. Prepare to be amazed by daredevils, a human cannonball, a high wire troupe,...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Jul 5, 2024 | Development, GTA Issues, Metrolinx, Public Transit, Toronto
The traffic congestion crisis is lengthening traveling times for people, goods, and services to painful levels. Toronto’s traffic woes are legendary, with commuters spending hours stuck in gridlock each week. The city is exploring various solutions, including...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Jul 4, 2024 | Canada, Food, GTA Issues, Social Issues
What is Food Insecurity? Food insecurity refers to inadequate or insecure access to food due to financial constraints. In Canada, we do not face a food shortage problem, but we do have a poverty problem. The lack of money to weather tough times and cover daily living...