Time to Ditch Politics for Expert-Led Solutions
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...
Navigating the Greenbelt Ontario: From McGuinty’s Vision to Today’s Housing Crisis
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...
What is the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve?
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...
The Struggle for Housing Affordability: Minimum Wage vs. Soaring Rental Costs
A recent report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives has shed light on the daunting reality of housing affordability in Toronto. The study indicates that Ontario’s minimum wage would need to skyrocket to $40 an hour for workers to comfortably afford...
How To Fix Toronto’s Housing Crisis – Transform Empty Offices
As a follow up to a previous post, in a captivating YouTube video titled “How Empty Offices Become Apartments In The U.S.,” the discussion revolves around the potential solutions for Toronto’s housing crisis. With an increasing shortage of affordable...
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said she’s “speechless” about the continued delayed of the Eglinton Crosstown, saying she’s no more knowledgeable on the project than residents and business owners who’ve been waiting years for it to wrap up.
“I don’t know what to say anymore, it’s leaving me speechless,” said Chow.
