by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Dec 4, 2023 | Canada, Montreal, News, Public Transit, Quebec, Technology, Trains, World
Montreal’s REM Metro stands as a beacon of excellence, showcasing what future transit systems should emulate, and Toronto could glean invaluable lessons from its success. The REM, touted as one of the best transit system in Canada (coupled with the METRO and...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Jul 18, 2023 | Events, Montreal, News, Public Transit, Quebec, Trains
Montreal REM, short for Réseau express métropolitain, is a new light rail network in Montreal, Canada. It is a state-of-the-art transportation system designed to provide efficient and sustainable travel options for residents and visitors alike. The REM will connect...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Jul 12, 2023 | British Columbia, Durham, Emergency, Environmental Issues, GTA Environment, GTA Issues, London, Markham, Ontario, Oshawa, Ottawa, Pickering, Quebec, Richmond Hill, Toronto, Vaughan, Weather
Have you found yourself puzzled by the hazy skies that have veiled your beloved region, despite the weather forecast promising a sun-filled day? Well, the culprit behind this atmospheric phenomenon is none other than the smoke from the relentless Ontario wildfires....
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Jun 14, 2023 | Canada, LRT, Metrolinx, Mississauga, Ontario, Public Transit, Quebec, Toronto, TTC, Viva, YRT
The Lamentable Lag: Why Does Transit Development Move So Slow? Transit development has been a long-standing challenge across many regions worldwide, especially when compared to the impressive systems found in Japan, Hong Kong, Europe, and even some developing nations....
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | May 3, 2011 | Canada, Climate Change, Economy, Election, employment, Environmental Issues, GTA Culture, GTA Development, GTA Environment, GTA Healthcare, GTA History, GTA Issues, GTA News, GTA Politics, Immigration, Multiculturalism, News, Ontario, Oshawa, Politics, Quebec, Technology, USA, World
Well a historic election has just taken place in Canada. The Bloc was decimated in Quebec, and almost wiped off the map. Newfoundland told Conservatives what to do with themselves. The Greater Toronto Area is painted blue and Toronto has gone NDP Orange. Also, it...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Oct 27, 2008 | Canada, Climate Change, Environmental Issues, health, News, Politics, Quebec, Science, World
Asbestos is a mineral with long, thin fibrous crystals. The word asbestos (῾ἀσβεστος) is derived from a Greek adjective meaning inextinguishable. The Greeks termed asbestos the miracle mineral because of its soft and pliant properties, as well as its ability to...