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The Subway That Took a Generation: Why the Eglinton Crosstown’s Delays Were Even Worse Than You Think

  Toronto has a long history of transit projects that drag on, but the Eglinton Crosstown LRT has become the city’s defining example of how complicated, political, and painfully slow building transit can be. Most people think of the project as something that started in the early 2010s and simply ran over schedule. The truth is far messier—and stretches back decades. A Project With Roots in the 1990s Long before shovels hit the ground in 2011, the idea of rapid transit along Eglinton was already alive. In the mid‑1990s, the TTC began digging tunnels for what was then called the Eglinton West Subway . Construction actually started—tunnels were being carved out under the street—until the project was abruptly cancelled in 1995. The partially built tunnels were filled in, and the corridor sat untouched for years. That early false start meant that by the time the Crosstown was revived as part of the Transit City plan in 2007, planners weren’t starting fresh. They were restarting a dr...
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The Wisdom of Robert Frost


                                                                                                                                                                
One of the most famous poets of the 20th century, Robert Frost, once said: "In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on." This simple but profound statement captures the essence of his poetic vision and his personal philosophy. Frost was no stranger to hardship and tragedy, having lost several of his children and his wife to illness and depression. Yet he never gave up on his passion for writing and his love for nature. He believed that life was a journey of discovery and learning, and that no matter what challenges we face, we must keep moving forward.

Frost's quote reminds us that life is bigger than our individual problems and that we have the power to overcome them. It also encourages us to appreciate the beauty and joy that life offers, even in the midst of sorrow and pain. Life goes on, and so should we.
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