Montreal’s REM Metro: A Blueprint for Future Transit Success, Lessons for Toronto December 4, 2023 Montreal’s REM Metro stands as a beacon of excellence, showcasing what future transit systems should emulate, and Toronto could glean invaluable lessons from its…
Unleashing Montreal’s Transportation Revolution: Ride the New REM for Free on July 29 and 30 July 18, 2023 Montreal REM, short for Réseau express métropolitain, is a new light rail network in Montreal, Canada. It is a state-of-the-art transportation system designed to…
A Silent Reminder of the Courageous Firefighters Battling Wildfires Across Canada July 12, 2023 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,…
Lagging Behind: The State of Transit Development in Comparison to Japan, Hong Kong, Europe, and More June 14, 2023 The Lamentable Lag: Why Does Transit Development Move So Slow? Transit development has been a long-standing challenge across many regions worldwide, especially when compared…
Election Day in Canada – May 2, 2011 May 3, 2011 Well a historic election has just taken place in Canada. The Bloc was decimated in Quebec, and almost wiped off the map. Newfoundland told Conservatives what…
The deadly asbestos trade October 27, 2008 Asbestos is a mineral with long, thin fibrous crystals. The word asbestos (῾ἀσβεστος) is derived from a Greek adjective meaning inextinguishable. The Greeks termed…
The bigger story: Canadian Election is the lowest in history at only 59 percent October 15, 2008 CLOSE TO 10 MILLION CANADIANS DID NOT BOTHER TO VOTE!!! OTTAWA — Early figures indicate Canadians avoided the ballot box more than ever before…
New Voter Identification rules at the Polls October 14, 2008 When you vote, you MUST prove your identity and address. You have three options: Option 1 Provide one original piece of identification issued by…
The mistakes Conservatives, Liberals, NDP, Greens and Bloc Quebecois made. However there is no mistake when you vote! October 13, 2008 In my estimation, these are the errors each leader made during this campaign. They are in no particular order, however I welcome your comments….
Layton appeals to Quebec voters October 13, 2008 RICHARD BRENNAN OTTAWA BUREAU GATINEAU—NDP Leader Jack Layton today urged Quebec voters to turn their backs on the separatist Bloc Quebecois. “There’s a new…