Metro Inc. Workers’ Strike Disrupts 27 Grocery Stores in Greater Toronto Area
In a significant labour dispute, approximately 3,700 Metro Inc. workers represented by Unifor Local 414 have initiated a strike, leading to the closure of 27 grocery store locations across the Greater Toronto Area, including areas such as Toronto,...
What is the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve?
The Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve: A Harmony of Nature and Agriculture The Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve (DRAP) holds a vital position, nestled harmoniously between the Duffins Creek and the Rouge Urban National Park. This expanse of...
Taste the Flavours at Food Truck Alley and The Food Truck Corral: An Offbeat Food Adventure in Durham!
Are you ready to embark on a delectable journey through Durham, Ontario? Look no further than Food Truck Alley in Clarington and The Food Truck Corral in Oshawa. These two vibrant food truck locations offer a wide range of fresh, international meal...
A Silent Reminder of the Courageous Firefighters Battling Wildfires Across Canada
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...
Mom’s Kitchen Ajax: A Pleasant Surprise for Korean Food Cravings
Satisfy your Korean fried chicken cravings at Mom's Kitchen in Ajax, near Salem and Taunton. It is a delightful surprise! The dumplings are fantastic, and the sauces accompanying all the meals are great. The fried rice is good, but the Korean fried...
Revolutionizing Transportation: The 407 GO Bus Service – The Lakeshore Train of the North – A Game-Changer for Toronto and the GTA!
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...
Tragedy and Trapped in Traffic
So today was a day filled with frustration and sadness. Late last night, a terrible accident occurred, resulting in the tragic loss of two truck drivers. My heart goes out to their families and loved ones during this difficult time. This...
Unlocking Ontario’s Potential: Abandoned Rails and the Ottawa Stadler FLIRT
Abandoned Rails: Hidden Opportunities for Transit Expansion Ontario boasts a network of abandoned or underutilized rail corridors that hold untapped potential for the province's transportation infrastructure. Imagine a future where these dormant...
Lagging Behind: The State of Transit Development in Comparison to Japan, Hong Kong, Europe, and More
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 to the impressive systems found in Japan, Hong Kong, Europe, and even some...
Bonnie Crombie’s Entry into the Ontario Liberal Leadership Race: A Game-Changer for Ontario Politics
The political landscape of Ontario is set to experience a seismic shift with the entry of Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie into the Ontario Liberal leadership race. As a highly respected and accomplished leader, Crombie's decision to throw her hat...
Fuel Up on Flavor at the Pickering Food Truck Festival!
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...
Bank of Canada Raises Interest Rates to Tackle Inflation and Address Mounting Debt Levels
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...
Is The Housing Market Out Of Control In The G.T.A?
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...
Amazon fulfillment centres for Ajax & Hamilton
Some great news for Ajax residents. A new Amazon fulfillment centre is coming to Durham region. Along with new facilities in Ajax and Hamilton, it will create over 2,500 full-time jobs, much needed positive news for both regions. The jobs that come...
The Transit File – Is Markham the next victim of unchecked urban growth? We must do better!
I will limit this to one paragraph, or more, because there is not much more I can say that has not already been said. We must do better! The traffic on Highway 7, between Warden and McCowan is just dreadful. For a city like Markham it’s...
Time to vote #Toronto for something simple, radical or impossible!
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...
So what is the Bombardier #C-Series anyway?
It's a nice looking jet and it's great to see that a #Canadian company may possibly compete with the likes of #Airbus and #Boeing. Seating between 100 - 149 seats and leaving a smaller environmental footprint I dare to say that maybe "less is...
Enjoy the rain, love the mud, who needs bus shelters in North Ajax anyway?
Well another year has gone by and the residents if North Ajax continue to enjoy the great outdoors. It amazes me that we want residents to take transit, yet don't spend any money to encourage it. At least in Toronto there are proper shelters and...
Markham is building for the future
So Markham wants to build a 20000 seat arena and entertainment complex that will rival the Air Canada Centre. In a way it makes perfect sense. There has been a lot of talk around bringing an NHL team to Markham, however I believe Toronto residents...
A great source for transit information – The LRT Information Blog
With transit in Toronto taking a back seat to casino expansion and red-light districts it's nice to see that there is still action taking place outside of the G.T.A. In particular York Region and expansion of the Yonge line, north of Steeles and...
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