Reddit pulse / page 33
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
the martin goodman trail is having its moment — 10,000 people cycled it just on monday, and over half a million have used it in the last three months.
migrant farm workers rallied in toronto tuesday to demand better conditions — specifically relief from having to work through oppressive heat without adequate breaks or support.
Two cars ended up stuck on Woodbine Beach today during a photoshoot. People are calling it a photoshoot fail and yeah, not the move when you're trying to get a shot by the water.
councillor gord perks signed off from decades on council this week — and left the chamber with a bang, calling out the system on his way out.
A group of volunteer fruit pickers is harvesting apples, pears and berries from Toronto's public and private trees, rescuing what would otherwise rot on the ground. They're donating the bounty to community members and food banks.
A period film crew set up on Bay Street yesterday with a fleet of beautifully restored 1950s and 60s cars — all vintage styling, all real heads turning. If you saw them and wondered what was filming, now you know.
Residents are calling out what they see as excessive pedestrian enforcement. The conversation about enforcement intensity and fairness is heating up.
The Honest Ed's iconic marquee sign is finally going back up at Mirvish Village—Bloor and Bathurst getting its landmark back.
Locals are loving what's happening at Biidaasige Park — community members posting about how much better it looks compared to a year ago. The extended park space is drawing people out for nature and city views.
Someone spotted a VIP drive-by on the QEW yesterday around 5:25 p.m. on Sunday, August 2. No word on who it was, but the GTA has those moments.
Heavy rain came through Toronto on Sunday, August 2, and locals were genuinely enjoying it. Finally some relief from the heat.
Looked and smelled good this morning from Baldwin Village looking west, then the heavy rain came through.
Over 40% of Toronto's Bike Share stations have been empty most of the time based on 11 days of hourly data. The Moore Park station near Mt Pleasant and St Clair is a big offender, so you're not alone if you can never find a bike.
A movie is shooting on Bay Street today with 1950s-60s cars and period costumes. Crew members have NDAs so the project is still a mystery.
Walked alone from Ward's Island all the way to Halan's Point Sunday without waiting for anyone. Stopped wherever, rested when needed, left whenever. Ended the night at dinner with wine walking home tipsy. Life feels better when you stop waiting.
Cherry blossoms got damaged at High Park on Sunday morning — looks like someone deliberately snapped the branches. Others nearby are fine. Bad move.
The West Toronto Railpath finally reopened this week — four years after Metrolinx closed it in November 2022 with a promised one-year timeline. The long-delayed trail is back.
someone spent all of july documenting every beaver around the city. all 51 of them are now catalogued with photos. the dedication is honestly wild.
r/Toronto is running an art megathread for August — photography, drawings, music, anything you made that might interest Torontonians. Even if you're selling it, feel free to share.
Got free National Bank Open WTA tickets for today if you're interested in catching some matches. Hit up the Reddit thread to claim.
