by Manny J | Jun 21, 2023 | Durham, Emergencies, GTA Issues, GTA News, News, Ontario, Pickering, Public Transit
So today was a day filled with frustration and sadness. Late last night, a terrible accident occurred, resulting in the tragic loss of two truck drivers. My heart goes out to their families and loved ones during this difficult time. This unfortunate event has not only...
by Manny J | Mar 27, 2022 | Movies, Music
Summer of Soul is a documentary based on the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, which promoted Black pride and solidarity while celebrating African-American music and culture. So why are we only hearing about it now? We all know about Woodstock, but what...
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 Manny J | Oct 13, 2018 | LRT, Markham, Public Transit, TTC, YRT
I will limit this to one paragraph or more because there is not much more I can say that has not already been said. We must do better! The traffic on Highway 7, between Warden and McCowan, is just dreadful. For a city like Markham, it’s unacceptable to already see...