Recent content by dahusbandofbath

I see your point. If the old simply is no longer fit for purpose, maybe it's time for something new. The current façade of Buckingham Palace is little more than 100 years old now and yet no one bemoans the loss of the old one. In fact, the new one is arguably more stately. The problem today is...

The grass between the curb and the sidewalk leaves room for piling snow.

Statcan: Population estimates, July 1, by census subdivision, 2021 boundaries 2019 - 2023 Toronto (C), Ontario ,%27id%27:%27A0005%27}]}'](map) 2,939,364 2,952,366 2,917,666 2,985,228 3,110,984

In case anyone hadn't seen it, Statcan's 2023 population estimates are out. In 2023, the city of Toronto's population was estimated to be 3,110,984 (link).

Even without a bunch of new entrances, real old-fashioned shop windows along the Yonge-St. facade would bring fine-grained detail and interest to the block.

The TTC extended the University Line one stop from Wilson to Downsview back in the 90s.

I meet two friends at Union Station for dinner once a month.

That was my experience on Monday. Long line ups for baggage check--in, but otherwise everything went smoothly. My checked baggage arrived at London Gatwick and we sailed through customs and baggage pick-up there.

Pushy much? How much service do you expect from a stranger doing you a favour for free?

If I'm reading this correctly there are 2.1 m from the curb to the roofline, which overhangs significantly.

I like the EU licence plates. Classes the place up!

To your point, in 2019 Chicago's combined statistical area had an area of 28, 120 km2 and a population of 9,458,539 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_metropolitan_area). By comparison, in 2016 the Greater Golden Horseshoe had an area of 31,562 km2 and a population of 9,245,538...

That's him. I worked with him. He died a few years back. He could make me laugh!

Sure it wasn't Patrick Vincent? Did he work at a cigarette factory?

At least the addition will be outside of the postcard-view of Vari Hall. Still, NOT great.