by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Jun 8, 2023 | Food, GTA Culture, Pickering
Fuel Up on Flavor at the Pickering Food Truck Festival! Get ready to roll your taste buds into a culinary adventure like no other. Picture this: you’re strolling through a sea of mouthwatering aromas, eyes widening at the sight of scrumptious gourmet creations....
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Jun 8, 2023 | Economy, Election, GTA Issues, GTA News, GTA Politics, News, Toronto
As the countdown to Toronto’s mayoral election begins, the city finds itself at a critical juncture. With pressing issues like the relocation of The Ontario Science Centre, bike lanes, traffic congestion, violence on the TTC, and the lack of affordable housing,...
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 | May 5, 2022 | Ottawa, Public Transit, Technology
The Awesome Expansion of Transit in Ottawa Ottawa, the capital city of Canada, has been making significant strides in expanding its transit infrastructure. The introduction of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) system has been a game-changer, revolutionizing the way Ottawa...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Apr 7, 2022 | News, Ontario, Pandemic
The XE subtype is more transmissible than the currently transmitting Omicron, according to the WHO, whereas the Covid variety is a descendant of the original Omicron variant. In Ontario the current rise in cases resembles the fifth wave, which was powered by the...
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 thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Dec 20, 2021 | GTA Healthcare, Ontario, Pandemic
Booster eligibility expands across Ontario Starting today, Ontarians aged 18 and above can arrange a COVID-19 vaccination booster through the provincial portal if it has been at least three months since their last dose. In order to strengthen protection against the...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Sep 23, 2021 | Canada, Election, GTA Politics
After five weeks of campaigning and with the bulk of mail-in ballots counted, the Liberals managed to form yet another minority government, falling short of a majority. Now comes the tricky part. What was the point of the election if the outcome was essentially the...