guyser Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Not bad at all.Im betting they didnt include sports teams in that ranking, nor a winter index.And congrats to Montreal placing second.http://news.nationalpost.com/2015/01/29/toronto-ranked-best-place-to-live-in-economist-ranking-of-cities-around-the-world/Let the haters chime in..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimeNumber Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 When Canada’s largest city was weighed across six indicators including liveability, and food security, Toronto bested a shortlist of 50 other cities to qualify as “best overall.” Montreal—the only other Canadian city examined in the report—scored second place. Well that's why they only looked at two Canadian cities. Why not include at least all provincial capitals in the list. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overthere Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 You'll know when you drive in and you see the giant "Home of the 1967 Stanley Cup Champions" billboards. IN YOUR FACE ST LOUIS!!! ^^^ my favorite comment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Guy Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 It was expected. Rob Ford was that wonderful major who brought Toronto up to that standard. Wasn't he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardner Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 It discredits the greatness of the city when they actually have to STATE that it's the best. I didn't read the original link, but if it's an international notice then that's ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Squid Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 I suppose if you removed Quebec, Vancouver, Victoria and Calgary from the rankings, Toronto would rate right up there! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyser Posted January 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 I suppose if you removed Quebec, Vancouver, Victoria and Calgary from the rankings, Toronto would rate right up there! lol Yup Right at #1 baby ! I suppose if Quebec (City I presume?)Vancouver , Victoria and Calgary had something to offer, they may have made the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimeNumber Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Yup Right at #1 baby ! I suppose if Quebec (City I presume?)Vancouver , Victoria and Calgary had something to offer, they may have made the list. They obviously just picked the two cities with the largest populations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlight Graham Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 (edited) Toronto is a bit of shithole compared to other Canadian cities. And I've recently lived there so I'm not just being a jealous hater. And we're not talking the GTA here, we're talking the actual city of Toronto proper. Granted, downtown is an interesting place with many neat things to see and do, but the rest of the city is a run-down urban toilet with a lot of poor slummy neighbourhoods. It's overpopulated, traffic is a nightmare, the cost of living is insane, people are getting shot/stabbed/assaulted all the time, the pollution is gross etc. Granted, a lot of these problems come with being a big urban sprawl metropolis. The only positive aspects I like about Toronto over most other Canadian cities are the economic opportunities, and the large variety of things to do/places to go. There's not many other reasons to live in any large urban city. I'm more of mid-sized city person, like Calgary/Ottawa/Montreal. I like to still have a backyard and be amongst flora and fauna. Edited January 30, 2015 by Moonlight Graham 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyser Posted January 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Toronto is a bit of shithole compared to other Canadian cities.By most metrics...not even close. And I've recently lived there so I'm not just being a jealous hater. And we're not talking the GTA here, we're talking the actual city of Toronto proper. Granted, downtown is an interesting place with many neat things to see and do, but the rest of the city is a run-down urban toilet with a lot of poor slummy neighbourhoods.Beyond Thretheway , Regent Park and parts of Jane Finch corridor, could you enlighten us to where they are? It's overpopulated, traffic is a nightmare, the cost of living is insane,Not over populated, but that can be a personal thing, and yeah, traffic is a problem and it is expensive, but not on any world scale it isnt. people are getting shot/stabbed/assaulted all the time, the pollution is gross etc.There is violence here, no doubt, but also true, almost nowhere one cannot walk around safely. But if your premise is true (and you say you lived here??) then why is Toronto #26 on the Danger List for Canada's top 100 ? Are there any cities even close in size to TO ? No, all are smaller and conventional thinking is safer, but thats almostnever been true. My own niece wouldnt move here from Ottawa....its too scary with the guns and murders and such....until she was shown the facts. She lived in more danger where she was than moving here. (But I do get where people come to those thoughts.) I'm more of mid-sized city person, like Calgary/Ottawa/Montreal. I like to still have a backyard and be amongst flora and fauna.And thats great, all are wonderful cities. But in my neighbourhood (my house built 1910)I walk amongst the flora and fauna all the time. (unless you mean forests stretching beyond the eye...then of course not) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overthere Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 world class! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusThermopyle Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 I think its great that people in Toronto imagine its a wonderful place. That way they're more inclined to stay there and not come up here as much. That's a real bonus for us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash74 Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 I think its great that people in Toronto imagine its a wonderful place. That way they're more inclined to stay there and not come up here as much. That's a real bonus for us! If only we could stop them from voting in The Liberals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argus Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) When I think of the cities in the world I'd like to live in, well, sorry, Toronto is just not on the list. London (England) would probably be tops. If for weather, San Diego, Melbourne, Brisbane or Los Angeles, if I wanted a huge, busy city just cuz, New York. Edited February 1, 2015 by Argus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On Guard for Thee Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 If only we could stop them from voting in The Liberals Not gonna happen. I reckon people in TO do not like pasty faced little wimps like Harper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash74 Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Not gonna happen. I reckon people in TO do not like pasty faced little wimps like Harper. Don't think they vote on looks. I mean have you seen Wynne? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On Guard for Thee Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 I don't really suppose they do. At least you can listen to her without getting a headache from yet another Ive been very clear nonsense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusThermopyle Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 I don't really suppose they do. At least you can listen to her without getting a headache from yet another Ive been very clear nonsense Really? And everything she says is clear, concise and 100% truthfull? Give your head a shake. How about the no Carbon tax thing during the run up to the election? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On Guard for Thee Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Really? And everything she says is clear, concise and 100% truthfull? Give your head a shake. How about the no Carbon tax thing during the run up to the election? Dont think I ever implied that. Im just so tired of giving my head a shake with the face palms endlessly from Harpers blather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusThermopyle Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Dont think I ever implied that. Im just so tired of giving my head a shake with the face palms endlessly from Harpers blather. Well I'll conceed that. However the same observation can easily be made regarding all other politicians. Not just some but all of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keepitsimple Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Really? And everything she says is clear, concise and 100% truthfull? Give your head a shake. How about the no Carbon tax thing during the run up to the election? Her favourite: "We're going to have a conversation......". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusThermopyle Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Her favourite: "We're going to have a conversation......". That is a classic. If there was a big book of ridiculous statements by politicians that one would be on the dust jacket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On Guard for Thee Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Well I'll conceed that. However the same observation can easily be made regarding all other politicians. Not just some but all of them. So what do we do, throw our hands in the air and walk away, better to hold their feet to the fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardner Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 When I think of the cities in the world I'd like to live in, well, sorry, Toronto is just not on the list. Well, to each his own. For pretty much everybody, Toronto is the best place, although I doubt that any Canadian would be surprised to read that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyser Posted February 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 (edited) I think its great that people in Toronto imagine its a wonderful place.The Economist thinks so / That way they're more inclined to stay there and not come up here as much. That's a real bonus for us!Nope, the migration starts in about 2 months. Hey, you know those niceties your town has? Thank a cottager for them once in awhile will ya please? You're welcome. Edited February 2, 2015 by Guyser2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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