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Geoff: The little bastards are smart, cute, fearless and a bloody great pain in the ass. Our current local raccoon family has taken to digging up our outside plants every damned night (on our second floor......

in response to: Raccoons, Cute or Dangerous? by Elicar

EvilGentleman: Two years and a few months later, this article still defines several different conflicts in a way that few if any articles can. {Motorists} vs {Cyclists} {Road Rage} vs {Radical Activism} {Male} vs {Female} {Entitled} vs {Empowered} The article that......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Jamie: good on toronto life for not stealing hool's photos toronto star style...

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Kyle: haha, no that wasn't me. Though a while back I saw someone taking pictures from their window at Gerrad and Vic Park of random people and was wondering how long it would take before I......

in response to: Fall in Toronto by Elicar

Larry, here is an article about this in the paper today in Toronto: The Toronto Star THE FIXER Irresponsible kite-flyers need to clean up their act Oct 16, 2007 04:30 AM Jack Lakey Staff Reporter Telling someone to "go fly a kite" is a rather gentle rebuff, but kite flying can cause serious problems. Few......

in response to: Kite String All over Milliken Park by Michelle

EvilGentleman: The simple reality is, Americans are welcomed warmly by most Montrealers, and generally disliked but tolerated by the rest. And that dislike is often because they are getting mistaken for Torontonians, or other English-speaking Canadians. Dislike......

in response to: Yankee Go Home by EvilGentleman

ffox88: ... (cont'd)... I, too, have a lot of built in frustration towards the thieves, the police, the used bike shops that buy stolen wheels. I've been up at night imagining how to catch them in the......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

jeeff: a correction: i found out that the nearest building pictured IS memorable, as i guess all buildings are if you're willing to look closely. sorry for the error. from the Toronto Star, 'Fashion Incubator......

in response to: Dovercourt by jeeff

fedup: Hello, I'm back for another season. Re-reading my previous posts, it seems like I might have been somewhat deranged back then. I am much more calm now. In fact, only last week, I came......

in response to: Raccoons, Cute or Dangerous? by Elicar

Coon-B-Gone: I had my first run in with raccoons in Toronto last summer just before vacation. My family was already gone and I woke to the sounds of something scratching at the door outside of my......

in response to: Raccoons, Cute or Dangerous? by Elicar

CATCH A BIKE THIEF!: We bought brand new bikes from these nice guys at CycOmotive on Bathurst. We paid $3,500 for the two mountain bikes. One was higher end Giant and the other one was Giant Pistol 2 16......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

Fast Eddie: To supplement: I'm in Toronto. We have never kept food or garbage on our deck. Starting some time last Winter, the coons poops right in front of our sliding door where we get in and......

in response to: Raccoons, Cute or Dangerous? by Elicar

Brandon: [[img:20114]] Yo, Toronto , where its at. Just thought i'd add some new pictures. Anyone know if they have started the Trump Tower yet i havent been downtown in a few weeks.. ...

in response to: The Top 15 Skylines in the World by Luigi Di Serio

cyber: I saw him during the filmfest in September. He was doing his thing in Yorkville and huge crowds of people watching for film stars at Sassfraz restaurant and then out of nowwhere Zanta jumped......

in response to: April in Toronto by Gabi

Michelle: I am happy to have stumbled upon this chat. I live at 48 abell st. and am part of a newly formed residence group called Model48 that is fighting alongside Active 18 to keep......

in response to: 48 Abell Bites the Dust? by jeeff

Timma: Canada Rocks , Toronto's grafiti is so Unique,Some of the best people start here,The big city. A.K.A. Young NY for a reason not only are grafitti that run's almost a mile and ever corner u......

in response to: graffiti alley / style in progress \'05 by jeeff

peacefrog: As an American who has lived in Canada most of his life, visiting the US and especially NYC is a harsh reality check, and a reminder that the ravages of racism are still alive and......

in response to: I\'ve lived in Bushwick for just about fifteen years by Jeanne M.

elaine: that's a nice looking thames. does it start in an oxford as well as our one in the other other london? (the one that is too far east tto be considered a suburb of toronto)...

in response to: Graffiti in the Other London by jeeff

chiamattt: I am by no means a 'corporate hack', and while you said you would not attack me personally, you did. Whatever man, I just feel that these matters can be handled outside the realm of......

in response to: Montreal Goes Non-Smoking: Good or Bad? by EvilGentleman

EvilGentleman: The first letters of Canadian postal codes denote the province or territory (or portion thereof) that the address is within, much like North American telephone area codes. The codes are: A - Newfoundland and Labrador B -......

in response to: Postal Codes by Peter

concrete jello: i just saw Toronto Santa getting arrested at the intersection of Bloor and Dundas St. w.!!! he was in the middle of the street yelling "fuck cops", and stopping traffic, and then two cops ran......

in response to: April in Toronto by Gabi

Michelle: Here's what I see looking out my windows onto my Toronto neighborhood... So I start out by looking out my bedroom window onto my front street. Our maple tree is just about to break out its......

in response to: Post a Picture of Directly Outside Your Window by CE

Elicar: I have "ran" away, EvilG. Although I go **home** (take note I still call home) every two years for at least a month, it is always nice to come home (Toronto is my home now!) Will......

in response to: Take Me Away... by Elicar

Michelle: What a sick bastard. I've had some uncomfortable experiences on the subway here in Toronto. Thanks for taking this picture and taking action. I was accosted last summer by a man on the subway -......

in response to: Beware: Perv Alert! by friendly_chic407

grange: bay street , Like wall street in NY .I like the pics but for some reason the thought of homeless people sleeping in the streets on the weathiest street in Toronto just irks me to......

in response to: Only in Toronto... by Elicar

Get out of your car, buddy: Hey Jenna, I think we are on different wavelengths. Toronto is in fantastic shape. The region is not (this includes former suburbs that have been amalgamated, where you can't seem to get your bus).......

in response to: The Top 15 Skylines in the World by Luigi Di Serio

spygirl_t: Osaka... I'm getting more jealous as time passes. I started by own business, as a way to travel and see things outside of Toronto. I'm lucky though, my mother is French and my father was......

in response to: A Few Minutes After Work by chiamattt

EvilGentleman: Elicar, I remember one Toronto experience that absolutely terrified me. I think it was back in 1977 or 1978, My mother took me up to the top of the CN tower (Dad stayed below to......

in response to: Sooo Adorable by Elicar

EvilGentleman: I see jack caught the real reason for the man's arrest, but is being his usual subtle self about it. To wear a Yankees cap in the land of the Jays is a crime unto......

in response to: Free Man? by Urbanghost (michael talbot)

Leszek: Hey i was thinking of startin up le PK, but i have trouble finding anyone here in toronto, any suggestions??...

in response to: Le Parkour: An Introduction by 3flow

seriously dude: WHY WE HAVENT HEARD OF HOOL BEFORE we havent heard of hool before because he's one of those dudes who likes to keep it on the down low,work like undecover and shit.HOOL im raelly sorry to......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

the dude is inocent: but the toronto star states another version the driver says: i didn't litter,i chocked on the patty and my girlfriend hit me in my back so i would spit it out...

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Barmitzvah: To the 'white vest girl'who is engaged to this nut. I understand your horror at how "unladylike" this courier behaved. Part of her problem is that she probably doesn't live with a violent psychopath who......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

JimboToronto: I can't believe the hatred spewing from the tiny pea brains of the cargoofs. Cargoof Matt says,"That dumb courier got what she deserved. They selectively follow traffic laws, and then all of a sudden they're environmentalists?......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Too many comments: According to the Toronto Star, Leah has admitted she regrets throwing the garbage back in the car and that it was a knee-jerk reaction. That admission makes me respect her more than her environmentalism. She also......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

George: I expect the photographer will be sending a bill to the Toronto Star for use of the photos, yes? One of the photos was in today's Globe (Feb. 1). Was that one paid for? ...

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Greg: In the Toronto Star on the next page after the pictures and article of this incident is an article about global warming and the warnings of scientists around the world about the catastrophes that will......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

popasmuf: I can't believe this lady didn't expect some kind of reaction when she did this. It would be like me going up to her and ripping her headphones off her head, because I have a personal......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

jaker10: im not for hitting girls, but she got what she deserved. At least he should have stomped her bike that would have been funny, cyclists on the road are perhaps the most annoying thing......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

jaker10: im not for hitting girls, but she got what she deserved. At least he should have stomped her bike that would have been funny, cyclists on the road are perhaps the most annoying thing......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

pietro: im from europe and i been in canada for 2 yeras now.and it just shocks me how people are transforming this into a catastrophy.it is as if we were talking about chernobyl here people.personally from......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

The Awards 2: Coachrob59 – For not overlooking the importance of the sandwich (a very important point for all the potential future customers of the area, especially after this incident which will surely increase local traffic and sandwich......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Joey: I thought this was 2006? What's with all the chauvinistic women haters on here? Let me clarify a few things here that some of you seem to be forgetting (which I know firsthand) 1. Alex threw......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Devon: As a motorist and a cyclist (double agent) throwing garbage back is a little agressive and you're asking for a fight. I had someone d0 the same thing with a McDonald's cup and I......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

John: You know what I think hank and these guys are right. F this B****. Shes lucky she just got her bike stomped and not her head. I also wait till toronto to throw out my......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

905er: I want everyone to know that I waited until I got into Toronto before I started throwing my garbage out the window this morning. I love the 401, and my car. Get your......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Ms. Thang: No matter what the driver says( if indeed that was his post)look at your face buddy. Really, nothing more needs to be said. I started cycling in Toronto back in 1980; it was bad then,......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Both sides: I have read/heard both side of the story. Unfortunately, the "motorist's" side was stated by his fiancé and not by him, as the actual participant. Both sides are plausible but I am still......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

culturevulture ( Belfast ): A small sample of some of the quotes left after the pix... " Toronto's like a haven for fucking retards with shit attitudes. " " Toronto is the dirtiest city in Canada im sure she can think......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

poprad99: I have been riding bikes for 32 years and burning fossil fuels for 22 years. I have been commuting year-round by bike for 9 years. I was assaulted and battered by a motorist in 1990 for......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

oh please.. the courier deserved it: I'm sorry but with the amout of litter on toronto streets, she couldn't have used the energy to tackle some more.. she had to pick the one thing that could clearly start a brawl. I'm......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

jonnathan: This is a bit off topic, but it addresses the problems of cyclists vs motorists in toronto. I am both and find cyclists are far worse on the road than drivers. I was sitting......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Nina: Interesting to read what everyone is saying. That idiot Argent47 who filed charges against a homeless person who threw a butt at you that you threw out your car... well.. what a proud moment......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Joe: Just wanted to say, that I'm glad that Leah was able to defend herself. I'm not saying that she handled the situation the best way possible, but I do commend her on acknowledging that......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

To White Vest Girl?: The Police at the scene reported a mark on your car of a little over a centimeter,,,if that...The Officers, of, the, Law, would call you a liar to your face if you try to claim......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

rocketred: wow. I FINALLY got to this thread b/c it was on the FRONT FUCKING PAGE of the Toronto Star ?!?!!! Tho my eyeballs went square reading all of the responses, it was completely important for......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Marcin(Toronto): Impose $10,000.00 plus hwy litter fines, like in some southern US states and all lazy bustards will think twice. That's right, it's all about being lazy, they don't think that the world deserves and......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Simon: Leah, you did what I think alot of us would love to do. It drives me nuts seeing people throwing their garbage out the window. They might as well walk into my house and dump......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Simon: Leah, you did what I think alot of us would love to do. It drives me nuts seeing people throwing their garbage out the window. They might as well walk into my house and dump......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Simon: Leah, you did what I think alot of us would love to do. It drives me nuts seeing people throwing their garbage out the window. They might as well walk into my house and dump......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

schatbot mission: Yeah, this situation is pretty hairy. Demonstrates a lot of whats underneath the skin on Toronto's roadways. Definatly both car driver and biker are at fault on this one. The bike stomp is inexcusable, and......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Futon: Congrats on making the front page of the Toronto Star hool!...

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Toronto Driver# ??: As a driver, I commend Leah on her actions. I've personally flashed my lights at a litterer only to have them start to litter more crap out of their cars to spite me. There are......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Scunny: Back in the day (25 years ago), when I first started as a bike courier, I too was guilty of returning litter to motorized slobs in much the same manner (although I never actually had......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

toronto cyclist: your all basing it on assumptions of 'accurate' inforamtion, which Hool admits himself he didn't see how it all started. he just heard second hand that she picked up the garbage and threw it back......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Chucky: OK he threw garbage on the street (will piss people off) but she started it by throwing the garbage at him (will piss anyone off). she should have let him know that she didn't appreciate......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

hool: **EDITOR'S NOTE: The Toronto Star took the photographs from this article, and printed them on the front page of Tuesday's paper. The Toronto Star used these photos despite the photographer's explicit statement to them......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

...: "...the mystery of the lost bots was revealed in today's Toronto Star. The creator is Meagan Bennell, a 24-year-old puppeteer (seriously?) living in West Queen West. She came up with the idea as a way......

in response to: voo-voo is missing by jeeff

jeeff: hi jo. here's a quickie travel guide for toronto, ##but## i'm writing this with one condition for you: please take some photos, write some stuff, and post an article here about your trip! first off,......

in response to: Toronto for a week by jo

jeeff: it was recently announced that over 50% of toronto's smog is from the states. we've had 31 smog days so far already this year. our premier (provincial "governor" type) is thinking of suing......

in response to: Hard Rockin\' by Bleeagh

zagg: Sarnia, 3 hours south-west-ish of toronto. I was in TO at the start of the month visiting a friend ...

in response to: the warm fuzzy view from my window by hool