Recent content by christiesplits

Today.

What will be the top speed on opening day? 10 km/h?

Children deserve better than to learn in a Snyder-designed building.

@AlexBozikovic discussing the implications of excessive consultation, using Wabash Community Centre as an example. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-cost-of-consultation-wabash-community-recreation-centre-toronto-parks Small excerpt (paywall): I see similar risks for the Ramsden...

This is concerning. I thought Toronto City Planning had strict rules on so called "poor doors."

Currently only 19% of Albertans say they want to separate, which is encouraging. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-separation-poll-9.7039022

The Eggspectation at Carlton and Church has closed.

Cathal Kelly in The Globe makes his case for Toronto and Montreal co-hosting the 2038 Winter Olympics. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/article-2038-canadian-olympic-bid-national-rejuvenation-project/ Excerpt (paywall)

I'm not good with maps. Can you explain where I'm going? ;)

Craft beer in Canada is losing its fizz, as sales dry up and more breweries go bust https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/craft-beer-party-canada-sales-flat-breweries-close-9.7044246 This explains why craft breweries are expanding their beverage options: non-alcoholic beer, canned cocktails...

Today.

I adore the red livery. What are the chances we will actually get red trains? Could keeping them stock colour be a penny pinching exercise?

Very disappointing proposal. Needs to go back to the drawing board.

RTO appears to be helping the construction industry with the need for renovations. Return-to-office mandates drive commercial renovation surge in Toronto https://www.torontotoday.ca/local/real-estate-housing/return-to-office-mandates-commercial-renovation-surge-toronto-11739818

Crombie officially resigns as leader. https://www.cp24.com/politics/queens-park/2026/01/14/bonnie-crombie-says-she-has-resigned-as-ontario-liberal-leader/