by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Jun 14, 2023 | Election, GTA Politics, Mississauga, Ontario, Politics
The political landscape of Ontario is set to experience a seismic shift with the entry of Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie into the Ontario Liberal leadership race. As a highly respected and accomplished leader, Crombie’s decision to throw her hat into the ring...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Apr 7, 2022 | News, Ontario, Pandemic
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...
by Manny J | Mar 27, 2022 | News, Ontario, Public Transit, Toronto
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...
by Manny J | Mar 24, 2022 | LRT, Metrolinx, Ontario, Public Transit, Toronto, TTC
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....
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Dec 20, 2021 | GTA Healthcare, Ontario, Pandemic
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...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Jun 24, 2021 | Ontario, Pandemic
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...