As rapidly as Toronto improves, this is one area where Montreal is well ahead. When we do make progress it's often a case of 2 steps forward, 1 step back. The re-design of parts of Bloor from a 4 lane road to a 2 lane road is a good case in point. Instead of seizing on the opportunity to create generously wide sidewalks the city caved to motorists and built street parking. And on a subway line, no less.
I suspect it will be another 10-20 years before Toronto gets serious about pedestrianizing our city so we can realize our urban potential. Hopefully, Montreal's success will embarrass us into doing this properly. A case of a some healthy competition lifting all boats? Well done Montreal.
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World's First Documented Baseball Game: Beachville, Ontario, June 4th, 1838.
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