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 | Jul 7, 2023 | Ajax, Durham, GO Transit, Markham, Metrolinx, Mississauga, Oshawa, Pickering, Public Transit, Richmond Hill, Toronto, Vaughan
The 407 GO Bus service has the potential to become the “Lakeshore train” of the northern part of Toronto and the GTA, bringing numerous advantages to the region’s transportation infrastructure. By providing a frequent 10-15 minute service and...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Jun 8, 2023 | Calgary, Canada, Durham, Markham, Mississauga, Newmarket, Oshawa, Ottawa, Pickering, Real Estate, Toronto, Vancouver, Vaughan
In a move aimed at curbing inflation and addressing the growing concern of excessive household debt, the Bank of Canada recently made the decision to raise interest rates. This strategic maneuver reflects the central bank’s proactive stance in managing the...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Jun 27, 2021 | Ajax, Durham, Markham, Oshawa, Pickering, Real Estate, Richmond Hill
Many people felt there would be an opportunity to get into the housing market during the early days of the COVID-19 outbreak in Canada. Unfortunately, the epidemic fuelled a significant surge in home prices. That ideal has become unattainable due to the housing...
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...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Oct 27, 2014 | Canada, GTA Politics, LRT, Markham, News, Ontario, Pickering, Public Transit, Richmond Hill, Toronto, TTC
Well your friendly neighborhood G.T.A Patriot is back online, after a hiatus. Today is Election Day, across the province. However in the G.T.A, specifically Toronto, you have a major choice today to make between 3, maybe even 4 candidates. Being that I love to talk...