by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Jan 5, 2024 | GO Transit, Metrolinx, Toronto, TTC
John Tory might be gone as Mayor, but SmartTrack clings on like grim death even in his absence. A report before an upcoming meeting of Toronto’s Executive Committee shows that the total cost of the five remaining stations is estimated by Metrolinx at $1.697 billion,...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Dec 12, 2023 | Food, GTA Issues, Toronto
The Daily Bread Food Bank’s annual report says 1-in-10 Torontonians now rely on their food banks – double the number from 2022. With more than 2.5 million food bank visits in 2023, Daily Bread has seen a 154 per cent increase in new clients. CEO Neil Hetherington...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Dec 12, 2023 | GTA Issues, Housing, Toronto, TTC
The City of Toronto is extending a pilot program that sends outreach workers into the city’s transit system to respond to the growing number of unhoused people using the indoor space for warmth and shelter. In March city officials announced a one-year...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Dec 11, 2023 | Housing, Social Issues, Toronto
Toronto, a city renowned for its diversity, culture, and economic opportunities, is facing a growing concern— the soaring cost of living. As the city continues to expand and attract residents, the demand for housing and essential services has surged, putting pressure...
by Manny J | Dec 10, 2023 | Ajax, Durham, Food, GTA Food, Interesting, Multiculturalism, Pickering, Scarborough, Toronto
Mind blown! So, this is a food post that I had to write, the morning after a good night of eats. After watching a video about Ma Yve Grill and Serge Ibaka, a former NBA champion with the Toronto Raptors, we thought, “Let’s give it a try!” Ma Yve Grill...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Dec 8, 2023 | LRT, Metrolinx, Public Transit, Toronto
In the long-awaited update scheduled for 9 am today, Metrolinx officials are set to shed light on the most challenging phase of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT construction project. This eagerly anticipated tour comes after years of construction hurdles and persistent...