by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Jun 24, 2024 | Alberta, Canada, GTA Sports, Sports
The last Canadian team to hoist the Stanley Cup was the Montreal Canadiens in 1993, defeating the Los Angeles Kings in a thrilling five-game series. This victory, which marked the Canadiens’ 24th Stanley Cup win, remains etched in the memories of hockey fans...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | May 28, 2024 | Canada, Info, Trains
VIA Rail’s 2030 Strategic Plan is a bold and ambitious road-map that aims to redefine the future of sustainable travel across Canada. The comprehensive plan outlines a series of concrete actions designed to enhance the passenger rail experience, strengthen...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | May 28, 2024 | Canada, Crime, Investigation, Montreal, World
Auto theft in Canada is surging, with insurance claims for stolen vehicles hitting a record $1.5 billion in 2023, up 19% from the previous year. Ontario is particularly affected, with auto theft claim costs increasing by 524% from 2018 to 2023, surpassing $1 billion...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Dec 12, 2023 | Politics, War, World
Trudeau, Australia, New Zealand seek Gaza truce Canada voted in favour of a non-binding resolution at the United Nations on Tuesday that calls for “an immediate humanitarian ceasefire” between Israel and Hamas. Canada’s position on the non-binding...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Dec 12, 2023 | Canada, History, Public Transit, Technology, Trains
I’ve always wondered how Canada made strides in rail technology only to fall behind in high-speed infrastructure. What could have been? Interestingly, Japan’s original high-speed trains share similarities with the Turbo Train (slightly – in looks),...