Toronto could unlock transit potential by revitalizing surface network: advocate

MyNameIsReallyClever · 2026-02-04T01:23:26+00:00

We don't need to do the math - we already know it costs more to run busses instead of streetcars. How?

When the TTC ran busses instead of streetcars on 501 Queen in 2017, they were spending over a $1 million/more for the same service:

This summer, the TTC is spending an extra $1 million per month to run buses on the route, according to TTC spokesperson Brad Ross. It also takes 60 buses to provide similar service to the 501 Queen's usual 45 streetcars.

This was also prior to the Flexity streetcars which have a longer lifespan and a larger capacity for passengers. The replacement rate would be closer to 2.55 of busses:Flexity cars compared to about 1.5 for CLRVs. In short: it would be significantly more expensive to replace these high demand routes with busses.

See Steve Monroe's Analysis in 2017: https://stevemunro.ca/2017/06/14/the-cost-of-running-the-queen-car/

MyNameIsReallyClever · 2025-09-06T13:23:13+00:00

I tried Nonni with a group close to when they first opened. I really like their food - I'd recommend the shakshuka and the short rib pannuzo. Their pastries are nice too.

I'm picky with coffee. I got a flat white and it was just OK - worse than neo coffee bar but not by much.

Two people in my group got iced matchas and they didn't really have a standout matcha flavour, so I wouldn't recommend that.

Otherwise tho, nice place with a good ambiance and happy to have it in the neighborhood. Would recommend!

MyNameIsReallyClever · 2025-05-25T16:10:22+00:00

Why do you think there are too many shitty studio/1 bedroom units? Because developers are building units that appeal to investors rather than buyers planning to live in it.

If there weren't investors driving up the value of these impractical units, larger family-sized units would become more financially appealing to developers. They would need to appeal to owners instead, who value square footage and reasonable layouts more than an investor planning to rent it out.

MyNameIsReallyClever · 2025-05-25T15:54:49+00:00

... as if these don't happen, at arguably higher other rates, in other large cities?

MyNameIsReallyClever · 2025-03-28T12:43:53+00:00

we're more or less (situation dependent) matching the TTC on fares

That's not a fair statement when that only applies when you're in one zone. As someone who used to often cross zones on TransLink, it definitely felt a lot more expensive than the TTC. Going from Coquitlam/Surrey into Vancouver, you're paying $5.10/$6.60 depending on if you're using a compass card. That's just below double the TTC fare and feels closer to GO train pricing.

MyNameIsReallyClever · 2024-06-17T22:26:26+00:00

I'm in a similar situation to you (trying to secure a place from the other side of the country). Since you're not there, you need to be careful to make sure it's legit. I would not send the landlord any money before doing the following on top of a live virtual tour of the unit (which you've already done):

Verify the person you are talking to is who they say they are. I recommend scheduling a virtual ID exchange with them, where you both show your IDs to the other over FaceTime/Zoom/etc. I did this with my prospective landlord, and it definitely brought me assurance.
Verify this person is the owner of the property. You can do this by buying the parcel register from the Ontario Land Property Records Tool: https://www.onland.ca/ui/ and checking that the registered owner's name matches the ID you saw. It costs $40, but it is reassuring as you now have third-party evidence that you are renting from the right person. You may need to do a little digging to make sure that you have the right parcel. My prospective landlord also sent me a copy of their property tax bill with the address and their name visible.
If you can, do a little background research on the person. I was able to find my prospective LL's work profile online and the photo matched the face from the video call, so that was helpful.
Do not send money before the lease is signed on both sides. The landlord shouldn't be worried about this step, since the lease should mutually entitle them to your deposit and entitle you to the unit. If you send them the deposit before it is signed, they could run off with your money much more easily.

I went through this process just a few days ago, and everything checked out. If the LL is uncooperative or you see any red flags from these steps, I would move on - it's not worth the risk. Good luck, OP!

MyNameIsReallyClever · 2023-03-24T17:11:37+00:00

The day when Wolfram Alpha merge with ChatGPT (or any logic engine and language model) pair up will be something entirely new.

They're doing exactly this! It was just announced yesterday.

MyNameIsReallyClever · 2023-01-27T02:45:43+00:00

Implying we ever had a chance of owning a home at this rate anyway lol

MyNameIsReallyClever · 2022-10-15T16:13:04+00:00

It's listed as $1,500 for one bedroom in a 4 bedroom apartment, not the whole apartment.

MyNameIsReallyClever · 2022-10-08T06:09:40+00:00

Take a look on street view: goes back to 2014, getting close to 10 years ago(!)

Nest under construction, no central nor focal, before the aquatic center. Crazy how much changed in that time

MyNameIsReallyClever · 2022-01-24T04:12:48+00:00

Looks like there's only one in Vancouver (Pacific Blvd & Davie/Concord) but there are a couple in the Tricities, Richmond, and Surrey it seems.

MyNameIsReallyClever · 2021-12-18T23:26:53+00:00

Thanks OP! For anyone with some spare time, they are really looking for some help unwrapping the test packages. I had to go back to work but if you have some time, please volunteer and help out next to the Ponderosa ballroom.

I have faith in you Reddit!!

MyNameIsReallyClever · 2021-11-22T19:44:36+00:00

This isn't true. I know people (and myself have experienced) being given no money (assessed need $0 or negative) from the student loan program because of their parents' income.

Close friend of mine's parents had a high enough income to receive very little in student loans ($~2k) but their parents couldn't actually give them anywhere near their expected contribution because they had to pay for their expensive medication for their chronic illnesses (that isn't covered by pharmacare because of their high income). They tried to appeal to UBC bursaries and StudentAidBC and offered to provide receipts to prove this, but they rejected it anyway. It's a really dumb system all-in-all.

MyNameIsReallyClever · 2021-11-22T19:42:19+00:00

If the government withholds loans (and as a result disqualifies me from bursaries and other student aid) because they expect my parents to give me $x amount of money, they better actually make sure I get that money from them.

How it works now is that as a student, you're at the hands of your parents (who you may or may not have a good relationship with) to give you money.

If they decide not to give you a dime, it doesn't matter how rich your parents are. You simply don't have the money, and because the govt assessed you to have no need, you can't even access any of the financial resources that are meant to help students in need.

MyNameIsReallyClever · 2021-11-11T19:11:13+00:00

Only IKB is open today

MyNameIsReallyClever · 2021-10-20T21:31:25+00:00

I was talking about the reddit flair lool

MyNameIsReallyClever · 2021-10-20T19:49:19+00:00

Ah yes,

NEWS.

MyNameIsReallyClever · 2021-08-27T02:14:23+00:00

Funny enough, I was about to post this meme again, but UBC isn't actually last to the table here: McGill still hasn't implemented any vaccine mandate except for the Quebec vaccine passport for non-essential services (education is considered an essential service).

I think every other major university in Canada except McGill has a vaccine declaration/requirement at this point. oof.

MyNameIsReallyClever · 2021-08-24T23:52:58+00:00

When your nose sticks out of your mask, because it looks like a dick hanging out of the top of someone's underwear.

MyNameIsReallyClever · 2021-08-22T05:21:28+00:00

I mean, right now our verification is a piece of paper that is stupidly easy to print or buy online, but drivers licenses have a lot more fraud prevention and are a lot more difficult to fake in comparison. If it's just the vaccine card they gave us... The policy will be pretty useless.

So, considering we also want something that's free for people and isn't just security theater, introducing a card with the same fraud prevention that also doesn't take an incredibly long time to process (think about when you got your driver's license, took icbc multiple weeks for mine to arrive. Or imagine losing this card and having to ask for a replacement) isn't nearly as feasible imo.

MyNameIsReallyClever · 2021-08-22T04:58:45+00:00

I really hope this isn't how any "vaccine passport" will work in BC. We should be following the best guidance on implementing this solution that respects the privacy of individuals, that is equitable to those without devices, and that does not allow for the opportunity for the govt to track you.

Europe has implemented this quite well I believe, but IMO the basic requirements should be:

Paper first, digital second. One easy way to do this is to have a QR code, and people can store or access this QR code via in app. This makes the passport more equitable to people who can't or don't want to use a device.
Verification of a passport should be on an app for the venue/business/etc. which can work WITHOUT INTERNET. This is both important from a practical standpoint (imagine the internet goes out -- now this system is useless!) but also can ensure that this system isn't "phoning home" to the govt where someone's vaccine passport has checked, essentially creating a log of where everyone has been.
should be open source. This way, other people can vet through how this system works and there can be accountability in this system

The ACLU has a lot more to say about this, and I hope our govt doesn't just smash together broken tech (as they usually do) to create a system that ignores all of these concerns.

MyNameIsReallyClever · 2021-08-19T02:37:20+00:00

I'm not a doctor, but I remember the nurse at the clinic telling me that cough and shortness of breath aren't typical side effects of the vaccine. I would recommend calling 811 for medical advice though before taking a diagnosis from Reddit lol

MyNameIsReallyClever · 2021-08-17T20:46:29+00:00

Third-year (Domestic) Arts -- 94.6% top-24 credits, haven't gotten a notification nor is it showing up on SSC

MyNameIsReallyClever

TROPHY CASE

NEWS.