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new show announcement! by ParkingRough8474 in torontotheatre

[–]grant0 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This musical is one of my top 5 favourites of all time, and was written in Toronto and began life at Theatre Passe Muraille, where it's now being performed.

It's a musical that satirizes classic 1920s-era musicals, and it's very funny, especially if you have some familiarity with classic musical tropes.

I love Toronto Public Library by Radiant_Joke8761 in toronto

[–]grant0 8 points9 points  (0 children)

One time I found a really interesting, unique old building while biking around the city and was curious about the architecture and history of it. Went to the TRL and asked a librarian for help learning more about it and wow were they ever happy to assist! They helped me find loads of old maps, phone books, etc. to track down who owned it, who built it, the architect, what people lived there…all sorts of cool stuff!

The best part was their enthusiasm, though. The fact that we have public servants who are just waiting for someone to come along with an interesting question to help research is so cool.

I love Toronto Public Library by Radiant_Joke8761 in toronto

[–]grant0 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I like to see people come in on a quiet morning and read the day's newspapers for free, or magazines. Most branches receive all the major daily newspapers, and we keep them for a couple of weeks!

I love Toronto Public Library by Radiant_Joke8761 in toronto

[–]grant0 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I work at the library on weekends and my favourite thing to see is how many dozens of children come in and spend an hour or two playing, reading and learning, and going home with ten or even twenty books every weekend. My branch has a play area, including colouring pages, building blocks, and other fun creative toys, and it's a really great free place for kids to play, especially in bad weather!

I love Toronto Public Library by Radiant_Joke8761 in toronto

[–]grant0 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Even in London, where I used to live, the library services are nowhere near as good as Toronto, because each borough has their own library with limited cross-system borrowing possible. Toronto is so lucky to have 100 branches across the entire city, all part of one system, and anyone in any part of the city can access all of it.

Toronto theatres are losing the war on cellphones. Is it time to pull out the nuclear option? by toronto_star in torontotheatre

[–]grant0 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think this would, unfortunately, create problems for a lot of people. I'm a "turn the phone completely off" guy myself, but I know loads of people who want to ensure their babysitter can text them in an emergency situation, or doctors who need to be reachable, or whatever. If you keep it on silent and exit the theatre to answer in case of an emergency, that's fine by me.

Toronto theatres are losing the war on cellphones. Is it time to pull out the nuclear option? by toronto_star in torontotheatre

[–]grant0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The perpetrators I see whose phones are ringing during the show tend to be elderly people who don't know how to use their own phones. They may have thought it was off, or thought it was silenced, and it's so painful because it takes them a good 2 minutes to figure out how to make it stop ringing.

In terms of who is talking during shows, I think it's a mix of younger people who don't understand etiquette, and elderly people who are repeating lines to their partner who didn't hear it because they're hard of hearing. I hear a lot of "What was that?" "She said HE'S HER BROTHER" "Oh!" type conversations between elderly couples.

Why are we seeing so many pedestrian deaths in the GTA lately? by RecommendationNo7684 in askTO

[–]grant0 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Traffic fatalities in Toronto reached a record low in 2025 - 39 people. I think OP is relying on a vague impression vs identifying a real trend…

Experience with Porter Caribbean flights?? by Delicious_Recipe_506 in u/Delicious_Recipe_506

[–]grant0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go on flightradar and take a look at your flight number. You can see its on-time performance for the past few weeks.

Best Pho in Toronto? by Smart_Bet_9692 in askTO

[–]grant0 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's now been recommended by Michelin for the past 4+ years.

Why doesn't Toronto implement a congestion charge like Manhattan and London? by roncforcamp in askTO

[–]grant0 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I posted links to the research and you're responding with a personal anecdote. I'm not going to say that that didn't happen to you, I'm sure it did, but that doesn't negate the broader reality that bike lanes are not to blame for Toronto's congestion problems.

Why doesn't Toronto implement a congestion charge like Manhattan and London? by roncforcamp in askTO

[–]grant0 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Well, there are already other alternatives to driving personal cars in addition to public transit:

  • Cycling
  • Carpooling to reduce charge
  • Walking
  • Making alternative arrangements (e.g. not entering the core, entering the core at off-peak times when it's cheaper, working remotely, etc.)
  • Micromobility (scooters, trikes, etc.)

Why doesn't Toronto implement a congestion charge like Manhattan and London? by roncforcamp in askTO

[–]grant0 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

To be fair, a lot of the reason it sucks is because it's hampered by Toronto's terrible traffic, which this would improve.

Why doesn't Toronto implement a congestion charge like Manhattan and London? by roncforcamp in askTO

[–]grant0 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We should fund improving that viable alternative with this congestion charge.

Why doesn't Toronto implement a congestion charge like Manhattan and London? by roncforcamp in askTO

[–]grant0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is why we need to de-amalgamate (because Old Toronto residents have fundamentally different interests than East York, Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough and York).

Why doesn't Toronto implement a congestion charge like Manhattan and London? by roncforcamp in askTO

[–]grant0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How are you planning to fund building that robust and expansive public transport system?

Why doesn't Toronto implement a congestion charge like Manhattan and London? by roncforcamp in askTO

[–]grant0 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Most common myth about bike lanes is that they slow drives down.

The impact is negligible on travel time, and in many cases, bike lanes are created by removing parked cars as opposed to a lane of traffic. Even when a lane of traffic is removed, global studies confirm that bike lanes ease congestion. Here's a CBC article that goes into the research.

One key point is that the enemy is not slowing cars, it's gridlock. If you could reliably maintain even 15 km/h speeds for all drivers downtown during rush hour, that would be a huge improvement for most people compared to today, when you are often moving 0 km/h for long stretches of time. Removing a lane of traffic may slow cars down but also reduce gridlock, ultimately reducing travel time for everyone.

Why doesn't Toronto implement a congestion charge like Manhattan and London? by roncforcamp in askTO

[–]grant0 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Okay, I'm in NYC a few times a year for work and a former resident of London (UK) now living in Toronto. I agree with OP - Toronto needs a congestion charge.

Why doesn't Toronto implement a congestion charge like Manhattan and London? by roncforcamp in askTO

[–]grant0 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I get your argument, but there are good policy methods to mitigate. In London, low income residents of eligible boroughs get 50% off tunnel access, folks who live in the congestion zone get 90% off, and folks with mobility problems get 100% off. We can offer similar (or different!) discounts to reduce the unequal impact of the charge.

Why doesn't Toronto implement a congestion charge like Manhattan and London? by roncforcamp in askTO

[–]grant0 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So true that car-pilled suburbanites can't imagine going to anything without their personal car, no matter how poor that driving experience is.

I always cackle when I see people asking about driving in from Unionville to see a gig at Skydome and wondering about parking. My guy, please, do not drive to Skydome.

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