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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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Another Winning Week for Wall Street: Records Keep Rolling In


Wall Street wrapped up yet another triumphant week, with U.S. stocks surging to new heights. The S&P 500 climbed 0.5% to 5,096.27, surpassing its own record set just last week. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq composite led the charge, boasting a remarkable gain of 0.9% to reach 38,996.39, eclipsing its previous all-time high from 2021.

Market Highlights:

  1. Dell Technologies Soars: Dell Technologies stole the spotlight, rocketing an impressive 31.6%. The company reported robust profits and revenue for the latest quarter, outperforming expectations.

  2. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 Sets Records: Japanese stocks continued their meteoric rise, with Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 surging 1.9% to close at 39,940.00. This index recently surpassed its 1989 peak, marking a significant milestone in Japan’s financial history.

  3. Global Economic Outlook: While Japan’s unemployment rate dipped to 2.4% in January, the purchasing managers index for manufacturing activity signaled subdued demand both domestically and internationally. Investors are eagerly awaiting China’s National People’s Congress next week, where economic revitalization policies will take center stage.

  4. Asia’s Resilience: Asian markets remained resilient. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng edged up 0.3%, and China’s Shanghai Composite added 0.3%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 advanced 0.6%, while Korea’s market remained closed for a holiday.

  5. Wall Street’s Winning Streak: The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished just below its previous record, rising 0.1% to 38,996.39. Wall Street’s unwavering momentum continues, with the S&P 500 celebrating its 16th winning week in the last 18.

As the bull market charges ahead, investors remain cautiously optimistic. Will this winning streak persist? Only time will tell, but for now, Wall Street revels in its record-breaking achievements. 

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