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    Is It Safe to Ride the TTC

    Concerns over an apparent rise in violence on the TTC came to the Danforth. On the evening of January 27th, a robbery was reported at Pape Station. Minutes later, an assault had taken place on board a bus nearby in the same area, according to Toronto Police. The two incidents are just one of a large uptick in reported acts of aggression on the TTC that have plagued the company in recent weeks. This has led to fears and questions about whether riding the TTC is still safe.  Incidents of violence are not unheard-of on public transit. In December 2022, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 113, the union of transit workers…

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    10 Very Torontonian First World Problems

    BY BEATRIZ SANCHEZ For anyone who understands the pain of living in multicultural  Toronto. 1) “I want to look hot for my date but snow made my hair wet and I look fat with my winter coat on.” 2) “I couldn’t understand what my new immigrant hairstylist was trying to say and my hair looks ugly now.” 3) “I want to let my friends know I’m on my way but there’s no reception on the TTC!” 4) “Tried BlogTo’s Top 10 New Sushi Restaurants in Toronto and they all sucked.” 5) “Missed St. George Station, got off on Spadina and now I have to walk through the hallway.” 6) “I…