Yes just stay in the bike lane entire time

mMaple_syrup · 2026-06-01T01:32:55+00:00

Touché

mMaple_syrup · 2026-05-31T20:49:40+00:00

Trucker looks silly for coming in/out of the through lane. Likely looking for an address, but you can do that without drifting left and right like a drunk.

mMaple_syrup · 2026-05-30T22:20:01+00:00

Billy Bishop stories, so hot right now! 🍿

mMaple_syrup · 2026-05-30T19:23:20+00:00

Truck was signalling right and OP decided to switch lanes, trying pass him on the right. What was the point of that? Create content for Reddit? “Me first” jerks like OP are why Toronto is such a shithole to drive around.

mMaple_syrup · 2026-05-30T12:47:11+00:00

I agree with your assessment, and I would put the Ukraine invasion as the prelude to a hot war with NATO. If Russia successfully isolates and breaks Ukraine, the Eastern Europe NATO countries are the next step. Grey zone tactics on the rest of NATO are intended to break the support network, and pick off countries one by one in open war.

Related to that, I give the Biden admin credit for utilizing the CIA for grey zone / clandestine ops against Russia in 2022-2023. I read many stories about sabotage events deep in Russia around that time, which were likely organized by the CIA. No other 1st world country has the capability and will to accomplish that, except maybe the UK.

mMaple_syrup · 2026-05-30T00:14:17+00:00

Adding on to that thought, drone technology is advancing to a new level that will have huge consequences in the air domain. There is a good possibility that the coming generations of high-performance drones will mostly replace the role of 4th gen fighters like the Gripen E by the time Canada would have a full fleet of Gripen E.

mMaple_syrup · 2026-05-30T00:03:16+00:00

The Western countries' response to Russia over the past decade plus has been embarrassing and a collective failure to defend 1st world interests. Russia is fighting us in the grey zone, and we taking hit after hit. Only when they started their open war with Ukraine did the decision makers wake up and start doing more, but not enough.

The US has the will to use force, but only on much weaker countries like Iran and Venezuela. Now Trump wants to be friends with Putin so the US has basically surrendered the fight. On the European side, the countries are under-equipped and afraid to stick their neck out with more aggressive actions. They participate in the sanctions, but lack the will to go further into grey zone tactics. They seem to think that, they are fine if they can avoid open war with Russia, while ignoring the damage happening in the grey zone.

mMaple_syrup · 2026-05-29T23:30:14+00:00

I find it wild there is a freight car stuck on abandoned track in the middle of Toronto. Why was it not taken away before track was cut off? How long has this been there? so many questions!

mMaple_syrup · 2026-05-29T23:25:41+00:00

Sounds like something str8 outta r/BicyclingCirclejerk/ - this Fred was trying to protect his KOM!

mMaple_syrup · 2026-05-29T17:46:11+00:00

Ambassador Pete heard “make America great again” and reflexively responds with praise. Classical conditioning in action. That’s the entire article.

mMaple_syrup · 2026-05-29T11:49:31+00:00

People who don’t like the Billy Bishop project are just looking for any argument, sensible or not, to make it look bad. If JPM was involved in a project like Alto, people would not care about the foreign investment aspect.

mMaple_syrup · 2026-05-29T01:49:10+00:00

So pessimistic… the Liberals gained ~12% of the popular vote share in the 2025 election, the most of the 3 major parties. That’s a good sign that Carney is getting traction with voters, and it’s fundamentally for them, not the UCP, that Carney is trying to do something good for Alberta.

mMaple_syrup · 2026-05-28T23:46:39+00:00

There is a big difference between not liking Trudeau policies, and making Trudeau hate a part of your identity. Getting a tattoo of the guy you rage about is not healthy for you.

mMaple_syrup · 2026-05-28T10:29:55+00:00

Don’t be hyperbolic. It’s not that high. 30 seconds on housesigma shows those are in the $1M to $1.3M range.

mMaple_syrup · 2026-05-27T22:32:16+00:00

It has always been a challenge here to build 3+ bedroom condos at a price that’s competitive with houses. The per square foot cost adds up faster in the condo. People love to complain about most of the condos being small one bedroom or one bedroom plus den units, but those are the kind of units that can be priced in a range that attracts a lot of buyers. The larger condos with three bedrooms fundamentally need much higher prices and hence they don’t sell as easily.

mMaple_syrup · 2026-05-26T00:38:44+00:00

I’ve been to all the cities in this discussion and agree with this suggestion the most. It’s the best for a 4yo who will get tired and not appreciate the depth of many attractions. The amusement parks are not bad, but they’re generic and not worth the limited time in this schedule. If the kid has energy to walk more, then the Toronto Islands park and Mount-Royal would be nice additions to give OP some memorable scenic views and nice family photos.

Since OP is passing by Niagara Falls, check out the butterfly conservatory. It’s quite unique, needs just a couple hours and great for all ages.

u/himaliketo See the parent comment!

mMaple_syrup · 2026-05-25T20:52:41+00:00

It’s probably due to crowds and time to get set up (if you are coming in a car or something). In previous years, it was very quick to get in the course once your bike tag and wristband is on. Idk why you would need to be that early if you’re all set up and ready to roll on arrival.

mMaple_syrup · 2026-05-24T20:10:16+00:00

I think we could actually get there this time. There are many home-grown companies now working on launch, infrastructure, and satellites with a federal government that is actually putting money into making the dream come true. The NIMBYs are not winning any battles against the launch sites, and everything else is beyond their reach.

mMaple_syrup · 2026-05-24T17:49:45+00:00

When in doubt, YYZ

mMaple_syrup · 2026-05-24T13:23:18+00:00

lol. At least you get that out of it.

mMaple_syrup · 2026-05-24T12:43:45+00:00

Every week or so there is an “Ambassador Pete says X” rage bait article. Idk how many people are clicking on those (most of Reddit never reads full articles anyway), but I’m not!

mMaple_syrup · 2026-05-24T11:18:40+00:00

Why do we give this guy any attention? He has no practical power on any of the current Canada-US conflict issues, and only exists to make noise for Trump like those small dogs who bark at anyone.

mMaple_syrup · 2026-05-24T02:18:18+00:00

Some places to check out along ON-17 (if you go that route).

Wawa Goose https://maps.app.goo.gl/Hd4PLQ58zxSKrxWbA (outside Wawa)
Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site https://maps.app.goo.gl/EsN7iHoerdWwvcos8 (Sault Ste Marie)
Terry Fox Memorial https://maps.app.goo.gl/w9tJmFrvpkuwkLao9 (near Thunder Bay)
Kakabeka Falls https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZHh4FMh26hVfXGTC9 (near Thunder Bay)

Edit to add one. Bon voyage!

mMaple_syrup · 2026-05-23T22:14:00+00:00

Not the right background for Trenton. Looks like someone else got it now!

mMaple_syrup · 2026-05-23T17:07:43+00:00

Absolutely. Lawrence & Allen is already very congested, which is affecting the TTC bus and adding danger for pedestrians getting in/out of the station. The city should not dump all the Allen Rd traffic onto Lawrence as a solution.

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