Toronto’s Housing Crisis: Is There Light at the End of the Tunnel?
Toronto’s housing crisis continues to worsen, with skyrocketing prices and a severe shortage of affordable units. The city is exploring innovative solutions, including transit-oriented communities that integrate thousands of new housing units with mixed-use...
The Sprawl Dilemma: Balancing Growth and Sustainability in the GTA
What is Urban Sprawl? Urban sprawl, the rapid expansion of the geographic extent of cities and towns, is often characterized by low-density residential housing, single-use zoning, and increased reliance on the private automobile for transportation. As Toronto’s...
Heatwave in Southern Ontario
Dangerous Heat Wave Scorches Southern Ontario with Record Temperatures A dangerous heat wave is scorching southern Ontario, with Environment Canada issuing widespread heat warnings across the region. Daytime highs are expected to reach the low to mid 30s Celsius, but...
Elevated Transit: Functional Art in the Urban Landscape
Elevated transit guideways are more than just functional transportation systems; they are architectural marvels that seamlessly blend form and function, adding a touch of elegance to the urban landscape. These soaring structures, with their sleek lines and graceful...
A First Nation legislator addressed Queen’s Park in his own language
New Democrat Sol Mamakwa addressed the Ontario legislature in Anishininiimowin, also known as Oji-Cree. For the first time, the Ontario legislature allowed, interpreted, and transcribed a language other than English and French. Oji-Cree or Severn Ojibwa is a variety...
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.