flonicky
Senior Member
I also thought he was pulling a politically-motivated heel turn but I asked someone who knows and it's not, it's just ... him.
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I also thought he was pulling a politically-motivated heel turn but I asked someone who knows and it's not, it's just ... him.
Northern Light
Superstar
A brief interlude from the usual here. Reading some of the latest missives from irritated and cynical forumers on the subject of how long its taking to get streetcar door cameras up and running.....
Its another day of 'This City is a Joke'; 'Nothing gets done here' .....etc etc.
Everyone knows here, I'm the first to critique politicians or the civil service over bad decisions or indecision. The streetcar cameras are taking (far) too long, fair to complain.
But I do find it tiresome to hear people endlessly complain about Toronto as if were the worst city on earth, or at least the worst in the developed world, or at least generally awful,.
I need a break from that, as I'm sure some of you do, so without donning rose-coloured glasses, or pretending there aren't lots of proverbial fires to put out.......lets take a moment to see the City in a different light.
Earlier this week, American who visited our city as a tourist posted about their experience on Reddit. Some other Americans who have visited chimed in too. Below, their thoughts:
Another American chimed in:
Another:
And more:
And more:
Ok..... enough glowing in the nice reviews from outside our fair land............. (PS, the original poster is from Richmond, Va) ..........
Toronto needs to provide better services, it needs to be cleaner, safer, have No One who is homeless, and better architecture and so much more.
But no, the City is not a joke, its not terrible, for most, and maybe a tad less generalist dumping would be good, because you want to remember we have something good enough to be worth fighting to improve.
Its another day of 'This City is a Joke'; 'Nothing gets done here' .....etc etc.
Everyone knows here, I'm the first to critique politicians or the civil service over bad decisions or indecision. The streetcar cameras are taking (far) too long, fair to complain.
But I do find it tiresome to hear people endlessly complain about Toronto as if were the worst city on earth, or at least the worst in the developed world, or at least generally awful,.
I need a break from that, as I'm sure some of you do, so without donning rose-coloured glasses, or pretending there aren't lots of proverbial fires to put out.......lets take a moment to see the City in a different light.
Earlier this week, American who visited our city as a tourist posted about their experience on Reddit. Some other Americans who have visited chimed in too. Below, their thoughts:
Another American chimed in:
Another:
And more:
And more:
Ok..... enough glowing in the nice reviews from outside our fair land............. (PS, the original poster is from Richmond, Va) ..........
Toronto needs to provide better services, it needs to be cleaner, safer, have No One who is homeless, and better architecture and so much more.
But no, the City is not a joke, its not terrible, for most, and maybe a tad less generalist dumping would be good, because you want to remember we have something good enough to be worth fighting to improve.
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txlseries4
Active Member
Famous dead Toronto raccoon just got a permanent memorial
Conrad the Raccoon, the most famous raccoon to ever live (and die) in Toronto, now has a plaque commemorating his heartbreaking death, ten years on. …
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Heritage Toronto has a memorial page where you can share your condolences LOL
Conrad the Raccoon - Heritage Toronto
We honour and mourn Conrad the viral Yonge Street raccoon who died 10 years ago this month.
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Coolibop
Active Member
Generally agree.
A couple of points to add in response to those comments: When it comes to transit, I don't think people on this forum are comparing (or want to) with the US. That's a low bar for some of us who have had the privilege of traveling outside the continent.
I don't see much complaining about food (quality/diversity) in the city...because it's pretty darn good. I think that's the bar we'd like to see with infrastructure and the like...
zang
Senior Member
…with the exception of about a 500m radius around the quadrumvirate of the Roger’s Centre, Scotiabank Centre, CN Tower and Ripley’s Aquarium.
DSCToronto
Superstar
This is (to me anyway) an interesting and interesting tender call. I assume having a digital twin network would allow them to run simulations about how x being shut would affect y??
DSCToronto
Superstar
Even more TTC work.....Despite the street names on the listing, the map shows this is Sumach/Cherry from King to the rail berm. From memory, the concrete around the track is quite good (as it should be as it is separated from traffic and quite new) but I assume there are a few 'bad bits' too.
Amare
Senior Member
I'd rather them fix whatever is going on now, instead of when the King/Chruch project is completed.
This may be one of the few times the TTC has gotten their heads out of their a$$*.
While they're at it, maybe they should fix whatever defect is going on at the Harbourfront at Queens Quay between York and the Bay St portal.
gabe
Senior Member
This good to see. Everyone has a right to peaceful protest. You do not however, have the right to stop traffic/block public transit, which has been going on for months. Most of the people doing these stupid protests aren't even from Toronto.
I was stuck on streetcar the other week because these idiots shut down the Yonge-Dundas intersection to protest The streetcar driver told everyone to get out and walk. Yeah people with mobility issues don't have the option to walk or afford to take Taxi/Uber to get where they are going. Enough is enough!!
https://toronto.citynews.ca/2025/07/21/toronto-protest-downtown-11-arrested-police/
I was stuck on streetcar the other week because these idiots shut down the Yonge-Dundas intersection to protest The streetcar driver told everyone to get out and walk. Yeah people with mobility issues don't have the option to walk or afford to take Taxi/Uber to get where they are going. Enough is enough!!
Eleven arrested following weekend protest in downtown Toronto
https://toronto.citynews.ca/2025/07/21/toronto-protest-downtown-11-arrested-police/
picard102
Senior Member
Maybe if this had been going on for months, something should be done to resolve the situation they are protesting about.
Northern Light
Superstar
Uhh, protesters assaulted police, were in possession of prohibited weapons, engaged in mischief, obstructed police.............
No.... that doesn't get you or the subject for which you advocate any sympathy, its just enrages people and gets you a criminal record and significant employment hardship for the rest of your life.
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Besides, blocking streetcars on Dundas is not going to change Israeli public policy, nor is it going to change how Canada addresses the situation at a federal level.
picard102
Senior Member
Is this like when Adam Melanson "assaulted police"?
Forgive me if I presume their innocence until they have their day in court. The TPS have a history of assaulting protestors and pretending they were the victims.
Amare
Senior Member
Well looks like the chickens are coming home to roost:
(Or in this case, more are staying away)
www.insauga.com
To be clear this isnt on Olivia Chow, it's on the past idiotic politicians who have wasted our time turning Toronto into the gridlocked mess that it is today.
(Or in this case, more are staying away)
Concerning poll shows 91% avoid downtown Toronto | insauga
A new INsauga poll reveals just how deep the frustration with Toronto’s traffic has become. And it’s no longer just about longer commutes. Out of 2,963 respondents, an overwhelming 91.3 percent said they actively avoid going to downtown Toronto because of traffic. Only 8.7 percent said they...
www.insauga.com
To be clear this isnt on Olivia Chow, it's on the past idiotic politicians who have wasted our time turning Toronto into the gridlocked mess that it is today.
picard102
Senior Member
Well looks like the chickens are coming home to roost:
(Or in this case, more are staying away)
Concerning poll shows 91% avoid downtown Toronto | insauga
A new INsauga poll reveals just how deep the frustration with Toronto’s traffic has become. And it’s no longer just about longer commutes. Out of 2,963 respondents, an overwhelming 91.3 percent said they actively avoid going to downtown Toronto because of traffic. Only 8.7 percent said they...
To be clear this isnt on Olivia Chow, it's on the past idiotic politicians who have wasted our time turning Toronto into the gridlocked mess that it is today.
Just a note that is is a random poll on their website. So basically of zero statistical value, and questionable data collection.
Amare
Senior Member
Indeed, but i'm willing to bet the sentiment would be extremely high in the same direction if a similar poll was done through one of the standard pollsters.