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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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Stalemate in Gaza Negotiations: Hopes for Ceasefire Dim


Efforts to restore peace in Gaza have hit another roadblock, as the latest round of talks in Cairo concluded without any significant progress. Egyptian and Palestinian sources revealed that Hamas remains firm in its stance, demanding that any agreement must lead to an end to the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, Israel has reiterated its position that the war will continue until Hamas is completely dismantled.

Despite the impasse, there were glimpses of potential compromise. Hamas reportedly showed some flexibility regarding the number of hostages it might release in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. However, the militant group has requested guarantees that Israel will engage in discussions for the next phase of the ceasefire agreement, which aims to end the war.

The situation in Gaza remains dire, with intensified Israeli airstrikes causing widespread devastation. Civilians are bearing the brunt of the conflict, as rescue workers struggle to recover bodies from the rubble of destroyed buildings. The humanitarian crisis continues to deepen, leaving the population in desperate need of relief.

The international community watches closely, hoping for a breakthrough that could pave the way for lasting peace in the region. For now, the stalemate persists, and the path to resolution remains uncertain.

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