[just east of the creek]

Looks like you've been reading the Star too much. Do yourself a favour and just stop.

I read the Star at times, and also The Globe and Mail when I can, and then the Financial Post, Economist, The Athletic, Farm Journal, Western Producer, The Walrus and others from outside Canada etc from time to time. I try not to use a spray can when deciding what journalism is worth reading over others. And that applies to online newsletters and the like. I thought the article in question was of interest and worth reviewing.

 

[hawc]

Maybe you're just reading too much, period?

 

[just east of the creek]

Maybe you're just reading too much, period?

Maybe.....but with the advent of technology such as https://www.globalagtechinitiative....uided-heavy-equipment-for-farming-operations/ I am thinking that we ALL should have more free time (to read UT for instance), unless of course you have the following as well https://www.businessinsider.com/john-deere-solar-storm-compromised-gps-tracking-on-tractors-2024-5 Now if Elon could get his autonomous car project off the ground.....

 

[Northern Light]

We can I agree on that, "I am getting what I voted for", a government that invests in infrastructure and gets things built. Doug is far from perfect (all governments battle with ethics), but overall I am happy with the results.

I will not turn this thread into a political thread anymore than it already is...........but I will say, I find that statement exasperating.

Sure, the governments that came before, both red and blue and if you go far enough back, orange too have been varying degrees of disappointing.........but i would say no less of the current regime, if not a great deal worse.

 

[UtakataNoAnnex]

It's never about reading too much or too little, rather what it is they're reading, their comprehension of it and the gullibility in believing what they are reading without critical thought.

...that said, can we get back on topic please? And thnkx!

 

[AlexBozikovic]

My column

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/can...o-eager-to-shackle-the-government-to-thermes/

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

Interesting they chose to sole source to Ellis Don.

AoD

 

[UtakataNoAnnex]

Their DOGE moment in tenuring contracts to parties that grease their palms...

 

[generalcanada]

There was a reason for the sole-sourcing, IIRC it was related to how elllis don was already doing prep work for the project I think, Also specifically intended to speed up demolition to get that faster date of handoff

 

[DSC]

Doug Ford’s Ontario Place plan will make traffic congestion worse: report

The redevelopment is projected to increase traffic volumes on Lake Shore Boulevard West as much as 40 per cent during major events, according to a staff report.

www.thestar.com

Clearly more bike lanes will need to be sacrificed!

 

[generalcanada]

Doug Ford’s Ontario Place plan will make traffic congestion worse: report

The redevelopment is projected to increase traffic volumes on Lake Shore Boulevard West as much as 40 per cent during major events, according to a staff report.

www.thestar.com

Clearly more bike lanes will need to be sacrificed!

yea that article is a bit clickbaity. other than during saturday ttc games which provides bad traffic already, its basically less than a 1-minute delay.
Any kind of attraction even a park will increase traffic a tiny bit.

Yes this goes for bike lanes too lol

 

[PinkLucy]

I used to live by there and rode the MGT regularly. In the summer, there were frequent events and it was always sh*tshow on the trail and the roads too. Definitely more than a minute delay. Cars are trying to turn in, bikes are trying to cross, it gets dicey.

 

[Civdis]

Doug Ford’s Ontario Place plan will make traffic congestion worse: report

The redevelopment is projected to increase traffic volumes on Lake Shore Boulevard West as much as 40 per cent during major events, according to a staff report.

www.thestar.com

Clearly more bike lanes will need to be sacrificed!

What a joke! Let me get this straight, it would be better to let this site languish as an under used asset than develop it as a place where people can gather and enjoy it, all so that we don't increase traffic on a major transportation corridor. Not to mention the fact that there will be enhanced GO service and a new subway line serving this area.

 

[PinkLucy]

I think the reaction here is because of Fordian blathering about congestion, and his recent ridiculous attempts to “fix” it. This recent report falls into the category of “you can’t make this stuff up”.

 

[reinventingthewheel]

The real juxtaposition is Ford’s rampant dedication to solving congestion while handing over tens of millions to make this destination more car accessible, through thousands of additional parking spaces.

Admittedly I’ve not read the article as I don’t subscribe to the star, this is just my take.