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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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Southern Europe Battles Intense Heat Wave: Acropolis Closed, Firefighters Perish in Italy

 

A severe heat wave sweeping across southern Europe has led to significant disruptions and tragic losses. In Greece, authorities were compelled to close the Acropolis, the nation’s most iconic cultural site, for several hours on Wednesday due to soaring temperatures. Tourists visiting the Parthenon temple atop the Acropolis faced extreme heat, with temperatures forecasted to reach up to 42°C (107°F) in some areas.

Meanwhile, in Italy, the heat wave has had deadly consequences. Two firefighters tragically lost their lives while combating a fire in the Basilicata region. The Italian government has issued severe heat warnings for multiple cities, including Palermo and Sicily, urging residents, especially the elderly, to stay indoors.

The heat wave, driven by hot air masses from Africa, is expected to persist through the weekend, with temperatures potentially peaking at 43°C (109°F). Other countries in the region, such as Albania and North Macedonia, are also grappling with wildfires and extreme heat, prompting emergency responses and international assistance.

As southern Europe continues to endure these extreme conditions, authorities are taking measures to protect both residents and tourists from the relentless heat.



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