Depriving while subsidising the suburbs.

 “Investing in transit, cycling, and walkability makes communities more affordable and accessible, improves air quality, and prevents needless traffic deaths.” — Nick Grover By Nick Grover Debates about the suburbs are rarely productive. They too often focus on aesthetic critiques — “cookie cutter” houses, manicured lawns, monotony, conformity. I say leave

Bette’s Etiquette Beat: OCivility and Bus Etiquette

 Letitia Baldridge, aka The Doyenne of Decorum, was an American etiquette expert and public relations executive. However, she is probably best known for serving as Jackie's personal social secretary during the Kennedy administration. Affectionately called “Tish” by her nearest and dearest, Ms. Baldridge passed away last October and, in my

The O-Train: Getting It Right the First Time

 The City of Ottawa's plan for an expanded 0-Train is being tackled in rather a piecemeal fashion. Eventually, trains will replace much of the bus service that clogs downtown streets at rush hour. Futuristic trains (aka Light Rail Transit — or LRT — vehicles) will glide from Bayview Station to