by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Jun 30, 2024 | Ajax, Bolton, Brampton, Development, Durham, Housing, Markham, Ontario, Pickering, Richmond Hill, Roads, Toronto
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...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Nov 27, 2023 | Brampton, LRT, Markham, Mississauga, Newmarket, Ontario, Public Transit, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Viva, YRT
As our cities continue to burgeon with growth and our communities expand, the demand for efficient and accessible public transportation becomes increasingly vital. The way we move within our urban landscapes not only shapes our daily lives but also plays a pivotal...
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 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 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...