Hoping for another Leafs victory.

Hopefully tonight will yield the Toronto Maple Leafs another victory. Consider Tuesday performance, this task maybe a little easier than expect. The Boston Bruins have been on a bit of a losing streak lately and if the Leafs are hungry enough for the win they'll be able to some pressure on the Bruins.

Gourment Food & Wine Expo

The Gourment Food & Wine Expo starts tomorrow, Friday November 16, and goes till Sunday, November 18.


Since I work the media I get to check it out a day early. Which I am really happy about. Just one of the many perks you get when you working for the media.

Anyway,

For $10 I'll be able to go around and sample all sorts of food and wine. I'm looking forward to see what different kinds of food are available. There is a long list of Exhibitors which tells here there is going to tons to choose from.

I'll be sure to post some pictures of the event tonight.

TTC is getting a technology boost

The Globe and Mail has a couple articles talking about the new technologies and vehicles the TTC is going to get.

It would the TTC starting to get the pictures. Customers need their information faster so they can change their routes in the event that something goes wrong or customers can plan there morning better if they know the transport vehicles are running on time.

I think one of the biggest improvements for customers service would be providing cellphone services on subway cars and platforms. Which they are apparently looking into.

Well see what unfolds in the next couple years.

The TTC needs improvement

At least 5 days a week I use the TTC to travel around Toronto. Since I live in the east end of the city I have to take at least two, if not three, different methods of public transportation get to my destination.

The travel time to get downtown (Yonge & Queen) from my neighborhood (Victoria Park & Eglinton) takes approximately 45 minutes. Which in my opinion is too long. I say this because if I drive to the same destination in my car it takes 25 to 30 minutes.

I feel that the TTC can improve their system by increasing route frequency, building more subway lines and increasing the size of their vehicles to accommodate more passengers. That last option may not be viable but maybe it's time to consider other vehicles that can accomplish this task.

Don't get me wrong. The TTC is a much better public transport system in comparison to the public transport systems in the GTA (i.e. Oakville or Burlington).

But for a city that is as large and encompassing as Toronto the public transport system requires great improvement. Especially considering the single, daily, weekly, and monthly fare prices.

That being said the TTC will raise the fare prices on tokens, tickets, weekly and monthly passes. This increase takes effect on Nov 4th, 2007.

I hope that this increase will be recycled into the system to help improve it.

We can only hope.

Toronto Ribfest

Looking for something to do this weekend? Feeling hungry? Be sure to check the 8th Annual Toronto Ribfest. The Ribfest will take place at Centennial Park for the entire Canada Day long weekend. Be sure to get there early so you can take advantage of all the tasty ribs.