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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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Russia's Diplomatic Dance: Lavrov Lauds Trump, Criticizes Europe

In a recent statement, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov praised former U.S. President Donald Trump for his "pragmatic" approach to ending the Ukraine conflict. Lavrov highlighted Trump's "common sense" and his willingness to shift U.S. foreign policy dynamics, contrasting it with Europe's stance, which he described as perpetuating global conflicts over centuries.

Lavrov accused European nations of being the "crucible of all the tragedies of the world," citing historical events like colonization, the Napoleonic Wars, and World Wars I and II. He criticized European leaders for their continued support of Ukraine, suggesting that their actions prolong the conflict rather than seek resolution.

The remarks come amidst ongoing tensions between Russia and the West, with the Ukraine war remaining a focal point of international diplomacy. Lavrov's comments underscore Russia's strategic narrative, positioning itself as a counterbalance to what it perceives as Western decadence and aggression.

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