by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Aug 26, 2023 | Canada, GTA News, Info, News, Ontario
The City has learned of the passing of a valued community member, Sharif Rahman. City Council and staff, together with the community, mourn this tragic loss. “On behalf of my Council colleagues and City staff, I offer my sincere condolences to Sharif’s wife Shayela,...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Aug 26, 2023 | GTA Issues, GTA Politics, Housing, News, Ontario, Politics, Public Transit
In Ontario, the landscape of transit and housing resembles a twisted puzzle, with pieces constantly shifting due to political whims. Promising projects appear, only to disappear, and reports collect dust, leaving us in a perpetual state of inaction. Yes, look at all...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Aug 26, 2023 | Climate Change, Development, Environmental Issues, GTA Issues, Housing, Ontario
In 2005, under the leadership of Premier Dalton McGuinty, the Ontario government passed legislation that created the world’s largest Greenbelt, a vast area of protected green space surrounding the Greater Golden Horseshoe region. This ambitious initiative aimed...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Aug 26, 2023 | Ontario, Ontario Northland, Trains, World
In Ontario, whenever we hear the words “we can’t do that,” it’s time to take a page out of Norway’s book and rekindle the spirit of “yes, we can.” Despite their snowy and cold conditions, Norway has successfully built a...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Aug 2, 2023 | GTA Issues, News, Ontario
These dangerous health products were supposed to be pulled from shelves. A popular Ontario retailer sold them to us anyway Reporters found popular stores offering dozens of products that Health Canada has not approved for sale. Retailers vowed to comply with...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Jul 29, 2023 | Climate Change, Durham, Environmental Issues, GTA Environment, Housing, Ontario, Pickering
The Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve: A Harmony of Nature and Agriculture The Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve (DRAP) holds a vital position, nestled harmoniously between the Duffins Creek and the Rouge Urban National Park. This expanse of land spanning over...