Toronto
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Party like it’s 1992 or 1993
October 23, 1993 Where the hell is Tony? Joe Carter had just hit his 1993 World Series winning home run 5 minutes ago, and now I am on the Esplanade lost in a sea of fans wearing blue that disappears… Continue reading
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Few public washrooms in Parkdale – High Park
Last week, I saw a person behind Runnymede Station urinating in a corner. Before rushing to judgment, let me tell you a fact: there are zero public washrooms open right now in Bloor West Village. As per the link below… Continue reading
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Moving from aspirational to effective contact tracing
How many times have we heard the tune “Shoppers Drug Mart employee test positive for Covid-19 in the Junction”? What are we supposed to do with this information other than sharing it on Facebook hoping your friends who shop at… Continue reading
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Close big-box stores
If a refrigerator that preserves food is just as essential as duct tape, why are hardware stores open and appliance stores closed? Continue reading
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Restaurant patio tents must have at least two full sides open
As the weather has become colder in Toronto, we have seen patio tents in restaurants become ubiquitous. Which raises the question: at what point does dining in an enclosed tent become as risky as dining indoors? Continue reading
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Covid Alert prevents further infections
Ontario is in a second wave, the contact tracing team in Toronto is overwhelmed, but we can still take positive action: please download the Covid Alert app today. It works. Continue reading
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Covid Hotspots in T.O.
This week we are seeing a familiar and sad pattern, new cases are concentrated in North Etobicoke and North Scarborough. Continue reading
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People under 40 account for 65% of recent Covid cases in T.O.
First, here is the good news: back in late July and early August we saw daily reported Covid cases in T.O. drop to the single digits. Furthermore, so far in August, we have been averaging about 18 new cases a… Continue reading
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Covid transmission indoors
In early 2020 there was a Covid outbreak in an air-conditioned restaurant in Guangzhou, China. A study about this specific outbreak concluded that,“droplet transmission was prompted by air-conditioned ventilation.” A subsequent study recommended avoiding re-circulated air and maximizing outdoor air… Continue reading
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Mental Health Resources at Parkdale – High Park
While we focus on bringing Covid cases down, let’s not lose sight of mental health, which is equally important as our physical health. Layoffs, lack of social interaction, financial difficulties, strained relationships, and uncertainty have consequences. So, during these difficult… Continue reading
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