… is this article in The Star on how these problems should serve as warning signs for the rest of the country. The city’s roadway problems are perhaps the most extreme example of what the Federation of Canadian Municipalities calls a $123 billion shortfall in municipal infrastructure spending across the country. “It’s like a cancer […]
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Impolitical: Tax value
This piece in the Globe today by a Toronto architect, Jack Diamond is worth a read because it’s the kind of case that’s not often made these days for what’s needed to build and keep the Canada we enjoy living in. It’s about cities and the elements that…
Continue readingTHE FIFTH COLUMN: Dumping Shit in The Ottawa River
This blog post contains graphic language because there is no way to pretty up dumping shit in the city’s drinking water source.If I were to walk into the Ottawa River and take a crap I would probably be arrested, and not just for indecent exposure but …
Continue readingTHE FIFTH COLUMN: Ottawa: Proud of It’s Municipal Water Supply and It’s Pathways – The Disconnect
Ottawa is very proud of the quality of it’s municipal drinking water supply and goes to great lengths to assure people they do not need to buy bottled water.Ottawa is also very proud of it’s shared recreational pathway system which, along with the NCCs…
Continue readingTrashy's World: Quebec or Bosnia : who has safer public infrastructure?
Honestly, after reading this, I think I’d take Bosnia over one of the Montreal bridges, overpasses or tunnels… What a shame. And disgrace. But look y’all, before we in the RoC start feeling all smug-like, start looking at the condition of some of the streets etc. in your neck of the woods. Many of us […]
Continue readingImpolitical: The bridge silliness
I think Patrick Lagacé has it right on the comedy of errors we saw play out this week in respect of Montreal’s Champlain bridge, its decrepit state and the oh-so-secret study on its state of repair that Transport Minister Denis Lebel tried not to rele…
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: On devolution
It remains to be seen exactly how much discussion of social policy will move from the federal level to the provincial one as Canadian civil society adjusts to a Harper majority. But I’m not sure a signal that the action is going to be at the provincial…
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: A bridge to know-nothingness
Shorter Denis Lebel:Ignorance is bliss. And we’re hard at work making sure Canadians are nothing less than euphoric.
Continue readingCore Services Review: Rob Ford is a hazard to Toronto’s public health | #TOpoli
I’m sorry, I had to give my head a shake.
Fluoridation?
Look, we’ve all seen the passage in Dr. Strangelove where General Ripper talks about what an insidious Communist plot it is, but the thing is, that’s not just satire. Fluoridation of our drinking water has been a touchstone for conspiracy-minded whackjobs since the 1950s, but . . . → Read More: Core Services Review: Rob Ford is a hazard to Toronto’s public health | #TOpoli
Continue readingCore Services Review: Rob Ford is a hazard to Toronto’s public health / #TOpoli
I’m sorry, I had to give my head a shake.Fluoridation?Look, we’ve all seen the passage in Dr. Strangelove where General Ripper talks about what an insidious Communist plot it is, but the thing is, that’s not just satire. Fluoridation of our d…
Continue readingCore Services Review: Rob Ford is a hazard to Toronto’s public health / #TOpoli
I’m sorry, I had to give my head a shake.Fluoridation?Look, we’ve all seen the passage in Dr. Strangelove where General Ripper talks about what an insidious Communist plot it is, but the thing is, that’s not just satire. Fluoridation of our d…
Continue readingThings Are Good: Bike Lanes Create Jobs
The University of Massachusetts has completed a new study that shows that bicycle lanes create jobs. As a cyclist, this seems obvious to me since whenever I see a store or restaurant I want to go into I just hop off my bike and I’m in there spending money rather quickly.
It’s good to see that […]
Things Are Good: Driving Down Car Use in Great Britain
A recent article in The Independent highlights how car use in England is on the decline. A combination of factors (including high gas prices, poor congestion, and general disdain for internal combustion engines) has lead to fewer people getting their licenses, and fewer people using their cars.
[Steve] Goodwin [professor of transport policy […]
openalex: Canada’s Crumbling Intrastructure – The Big Non-Issue of this Election
It’s no secret that Canada is running a massive infrastructure deficit. Four years ago the Canadian Federation of Municipalities pegged the price tag for renewing aging bridges, roadways, transportation and sewage systems at $123 billion.
Writing …
Continue readingFCM Lauds NDP Platform
Today the president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities lauded the NDP platform for it’s commitment to invest in real solutions for Canadian cities. Below is the letter posted to the FCM website for your perusal.This is great news, as no party…
Continue readingBill Given: South Muskoseepi Bridge Closed
As the sun has come out and the snow has started to melt I’m sure everyone is itching to get out and go for a walk, run or bike ride on the trails. Unfortunately there is a problem at the pedestrian bridge south of 68th Ave…. -Update- The bridge has
Continue readingBill Given: South Muskoseepi Bridge Closed
As the sun has come out and the snow has started to melt I’m sure everyone is itching to get out and go for a walk, run or bike ride on the trails. Unfortunately there is a problem at the pedestrian bridge south of 68th Ave….
-Update- The bridge has been opened to pedestrians again. Repairs to the asphalt will be made later this spring (the plants that make the asphalt haven’t started up yet) but the bridge is safe to use.
Media Release
April 6, 2011
Water Wash Out Closes South Bear Creek Trail
The concrete pedestrian bridge adjacent to 68th Ave. in Muskoseepi Park has been closed indefinitely.
This action results from water washing away the approach to the bridge which spans South Bear Creek. Aquatera is working to find the source of the runoff and complete repairs.
As a precaution the bridge has been barricaded and fenced off to prevent public from crossing in that location.
“We ask trail users to find an alternative route until further notice while heavy equipment is in the location to undertake repairs,” says Parks Operations Manager Laurie Barry. “We know this is a popular location for trail enthusiasts and regret this inconvenience. However, safety is of utmost importance.”
“There is a significant amount of damage from runoff to the area around the bridge,” says Aquatera spokesperson Tim Conrad. “Our team is investigating the water source, and will look to redirect it and make temporary repairs to the trail as soon as possible.
“We will need to close the trail and bridge again later in the spring to complete permanent repairs after the frost has come out of the ground.”
Media enquiries may be directed to:
Laurie Barry
Muskoseepi Park Operations Manager
780.538.0453
Tim Conrad
Aquatera Communications Manager
780.513.5220
Bill Given: South Muskoseepi Bridge Closed
As the sun has come out and the snow has started to melt I’m sure everyone is itching to get out and go for a walk, run or bike ride on the trails. Unfortunately there is a problem at the pedestrian bridge south of 68th Ave…. -Update- The bridge has
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