Reddit pulse / page 46
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
1972 saw an experimental pedestrian mall on Yonge between Dundas Square and Wellesley — wild to imagine that stretch car-free.
can't tell tourists from locals anymore with the World Cup going on — the whole vibe shifted, everyone's got that energy.
someone took Line 5 and had a genuinely good experience — clean cars, good seats, smooth ride, nice window views. rarer than it should be but good to see.
Portugal fans are gathering at Stanley Park North (that's North York) on July 2 at 3:30 p.m. for a fan walk. World Cup season is in full swing.
Someone posted a shout-out to TTC workers this month for keeping things chill during World Cup and Pride season. Less delays than usual, way friendlier staff at the main stations. Toronto transit actually showing up.
Someone in Regent Park came face-to-face with a coyote last night. Thought it was a lost dog at first, then realized what it actually was. Keep your eyes open out there.
someone asked and now everyone's curious why there's a track on the roof of First Canadian Place. thread's full of theories.
Chris Moise is polling ahead in the Toronto Centre race while Olivia Chow leads for mayor preference. full breakdown on r/toronto.
there's a tiny handmade Sneaky Dee's installation hitting Blue Crow Gallery's Summer Group Show opening Friday. it's a tribute to an iconic spot we're hoping we don't lose.
someone's been posting beautiful long-exposure shots from just west of Queens Quay & Rees with a Nikon. flowing water, smooth skies — the kind of photos that make you want to grab your camera.
A striking 1938-48 art deco Bank of Montreal building is gone. Toronto lost another architectural landmark to demolition.
Protest against Doug Ford tonight at Queen's Park, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Speakers include proportional representation advocates, OPSEU, Students Against Austerity, and the Ontario Autism Coalition. Meet in front of the Legislative Building.
Team Portugal is marching to BMO Field on Thursday. Anyone know where the march starts or which hotel they're staying at?
Biidaasige Park has some of the best views of the city plus actual wildlife — bunnies, ducks, warblers, coyotes, and an art trail. Just watch out for people leaving garbage.
Sunset from Evergreen Brickworks near Pottery Road last night was next-level. The Don Valley light hit different.
someone's bike got seized up on richmond street and they nearly crashed into traffic. but the bike lane saved them — if they'd been on the road proper with cars and trucks, could've been way worse.
Drake hosted Janice-only parties in different cities, including one at Cactus Club here, for women named Janice who caught heat from his song "Janice STFU." The line was wild.
Prime Minister Mark Carney marched in the Toronto Pride Parade on Sunday and the turnout showed clear support. Reddit's comparing crowd sizes and it's not even close.
Someone's asking if people remember Starcastle, the record store that used to be on Yonge between College and Wellesley, next to a souvlaki spot. Who remembers it?
Power went down around 7:15 a.m. in a chunk of midtown — south of Lonsdale, north of Davenport, west of Mount Pleasant, and east of Bathurst. Check the hydro map if you're in that zone.
