Recent content by Irishmonk

It was called Chapters. (I worked there, briefly, in 1987, if I remember correctly.)

The earliest this could possibly be completed would be 2030 or so. And who knows what the world, let alone the local job market, will be like then. Heck, the AI/AGIs might have killed us all, or at least taken our jobs. Frankly. I just don't see this project going ahead, as is, for a looooong...

Is that you, Doug?

Any poor sap living in that unit is going to need therapy.

Is there any threat of D-Fraud pulling out the old notwithstanding clause for this? I mean, such a move would be at an Orange Taco level of absurdity, and make him a laughing stock around the world for one news cycle. But I could see him pulling this stunt if it's technically possible.

I was at a Bob Hope show with my folks in the late 70s when he said this. Audience went nuts. In truth he probably said this everywhere. Some jokes never get old.

To continue from NL's suggestions, I think the elevated walkways could easily be turned into a mini highline with generous greenery and gardens throughout. To take it a step further--and this idea just popped into my head--I could see a linear history of Toronto woven into the walkway...

It should be noted that Canada's population increased by roughly 16% under Trudeau 2, (35.7m to 41m) so the civil service expansion isn't that far out of wack.

I don't think anyone should wish for that. Going by early reports from the first concert it should be torn down asap and never be spoken of again.

The cost increases are absurd and, frankly, scandalous. There needs to be a public inquiry on this.

Well, if most of the posts are about whether or not we should have this thread, then we probably shouldn't have this thread.

Indeed, it's astonishing how fast this project slid from The Well (or better) to College Park. And twenty bucks on the barrel head says this descent is far, far from over.

Anyone know of any plans to animate the courtyard? Might be a nice final resting spot for that homeless piano intended for Union Station.

So, an ugly, century-old, dilapidated train shed that nobody wants is impeding the development of a transit system serving a region of approx 10 million people. This could only happen in Toronto--the city that can't shoot straight unless the gun is aimed at its' own foot. Absolutely pathetic.

Too bad that one voter didn't bring the Liberals to a majority. Now THAT would be a great Canadian political story, so crazy you couldn't make it up.