Fantastic Beth! I haven't written an op-ed or even a letter to the editor. They were always considered competition (I worked for CITY-TV/CP24/CTV) and I'd never cross that line But now that I'm retired, you have inspired me... two HUGE issues in Toronto. Traffic gets a lot of attention but nothing ever gets done; the problem just keeps getting worse. And the Island Airport is busy enough ... we don't need jets and those huge extended runways.
We have to speak up. A free-standing ER opened up to great fuss 10 minutes away but I couldn't be taken there because.....they weren't accepting ambulances. I later called and asked why and was told there would be a 3-month wait for "the paperwork." I reached out to my representative who pushed the appropriate state agency and the Gordian Knot was cut.
On an even more local note, there was one short street in our neighborhood that was potholed and uneven and dangerous for bikers, runners, dog walkers, anyone with a stroller. I contacted the Roads Commission and thanked them for recent improvements but asked when they were going to fix this road. I soon heard from some honcho that he had checked the street out and agreed it needed work and he put it on the calendar for the next set of works. And it was fixed. 🎉
Fantastic Beth! I haven't written an op-ed or even a letter to the editor. They were always considered competition (I worked for CITY-TV/CP24/CTV) and I'd never cross that line But now that I'm retired, you have inspired me... two HUGE issues in Toronto. Traffic gets a lot of attention but nothing ever gets done; the problem just keeps getting worse. And the Island Airport is busy enough ... we don't need jets and those huge extended runways.
Wonderful that you'll join the letter writing bandwagon, Darren. Also, there's a big protest against Doug Ford and gang on Saturday May 30.
Excellent Beth. I will spread the word.
We have to speak up. A free-standing ER opened up to great fuss 10 minutes away but I couldn't be taken there because.....they weren't accepting ambulances. I later called and asked why and was told there would be a 3-month wait for "the paperwork." I reached out to my representative who pushed the appropriate state agency and the Gordian Knot was cut.
Lev, hooray! Direct action matters.
On an even more local note, there was one short street in our neighborhood that was potholed and uneven and dangerous for bikers, runners, dog walkers, anyone with a stroller. I contacted the Roads Commission and thanked them for recent improvements but asked when they were going to fix this road. I soon heard from some honcho that he had checked the street out and agreed it needed work and he put it on the calendar for the next set of works. And it was fixed. 🎉
Another hooray! Let's make noise, citizens!