Large construction projects aren’t just about plowing through the dirt. The smallest of critters are considered. What’s stronger than a 16,000-pound backhoe? A 150-gram Eastern Meadowlark. After a brutally long winter, spring has returned to northwest Toronto – along with nesting birds, looking for safe spots to hatch their young. These small roosts, many quietly … Continue reading How Toronto’s Finch West LRT project is searching through the tall grass for threatened species
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Behind the name – The journey to get to ‘Hakimi Lebovic Stop’
Finding a strong name for a transit platform is no easy feat. Those important titles become part of the fabric of the community. In this latest stop on our Crosstown Progress series, we explore the distinguished origins – and status – of the Hakimi Lebovic Stop. Sometimes, it’s not ‘what’s in a name’, but rather … Continue reading Behind the name – The journey to get to ‘Hakimi Lebovic Stop’
How your mild-mannered backpack can become a menace to society – and other tips GO riders need to know
Metrolinx launches safety campaign to raise awareness of avoidable issues across our GO Transit system. We don’t want to get on your back – but for everyone’s sake, and safety, we are going to put a bit of weight on your shoulders. Even as we ask you to take off that backpack, that’s waving in … Continue reading How your mild-mannered backpack can become a menace to society – and other tips GO riders need to know
“Lit” Pickering bridge earns urban design award
The pedestrian span has become an important landmark for the community and region. Now it’s being acknowledged for its unique construction. Most bridges go from over there to over here. But a few cross boundaries and lead to pretty amazing places. Every year, the City of Pickering presents Civic Awards to members of the community … Continue reading “Lit” Pickering bridge earns urban design award
Crosstown Progress? It’s all about the tracks being made along Toronto’s Golden Mile
In this part of our continuing series on the state of construction along Eglinton’s light rail transit (LRT) line – as well as the important features to come – we’re stepping off on stops at O’Connor and Pharmacy. If you want to know how far we’ve come, just follow our tracks. For local community members … Continue reading Crosstown Progress? It’s all about the tracks being made along Toronto’s Golden Mile
Coming up to a take a breath in Toronto’s complex Crosstown construction
In this next chapter of our continuing Crosstown Progress series, profiling every major element of construction along the Eglinton light rail transit (LRT) line, we’re in the fresh spring air for stops at both Wynford and Sloane. This is no simple matter. Construction for the Eglinton Crosstown LRT line has been far from elementary for … Continue reading Coming up to a take a breath in Toronto’s complex Crosstown construction
