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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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Beyond the Darkness: Earth Hour's Broader Impact on Climate Action


Every year, millions of people around the globe participate in Earth Hour by turning off their lights for one symbolic hour. While this act raises awareness about energy conservation, Earth Hour goes far beyond the flick of a switch—it’s a rallying cry for comprehensive climate solutions.

Earth Hour inspires global communities to take tangible actions, like planting trees, reducing waste, or switching to renewable energy. It's also a platform for educating individuals about their ecological footprint and empowering them to make sustainable lifestyle changes. Advocacy for policy shifts, such as cleaner energy infrastructure and ecosystem restoration projects, has grown in tandem with Earth Hour's influence.

The initiative reminds us that fighting climate change requires consistent, collective effort—not just for an hour, but every single day. By moving beyond the darkness, Earth Hour illuminates a brighter, greener future.

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