I recently noticed a paramedic driving a tractor tricked out like an ambulance. I know budgets are tight—but surely not that tight.—Robert Marcell, The Junction
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I’ve been hearing a rumour that there are cougars living in Scarborough’s Rouge River Valley
I’ve been hearing a rumour that there are cougars living in Scarborough’s Rouge River Valley. Should I be frightened?—Elizabeth Khan, Scarborough
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Who is Geoff Rytell, and why does he write so many letters to the editors of various newspapers and mags?
Who is Geoff Rytell, and why does he write so many letters to the editors of various newspapers and mags?—Wendy Blasko, Moore Park
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Planted along the Broadview Avenue edge of Riverdale Park are 20-odd numbered green posts
Planted along the Broadview Avenue edge of Riverdale Park are 20-odd numbered green posts. What are they?
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There seems to be a large number of stray cats loitering in the vacant lands around SkyDome
There seems to be a large number of stray cats loitering in the vacant lands around SkyDome. Where did they all come from, and can anything be done to help them?—Tim Deacon, Harbourfront
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I’ve noticed that many Japanese restaurants feature decorative porcelain cats, smiling with one paw raised straight up
Dear Urban Decoder: I’ve noticed that many Japanese restaurants feature decorative porcelain cats, smiling with one paw raised straight up, as if saluting. What’s the deal?
How do people living on the Toronto Islands get their utilities—electricity, sewage, Internet and so forth?
How do people living on the Toronto Islands get their utilities—electricity, sewage, Internet and so forth?—Martin Levi, Forest Hill
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At the corner of Queen and Pape, there’s an independent gas station called Stohos that advertises “biodiesel”
At the corner of Queen and Pape, there’s an independent gas station called Stohos that advertises “biodiesel.” What is it?—Basil McCrae, East York
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Several friends have spoken of strange things happening to them at night along Old Finch Avenue, just north of the Toronto Zoo
Several friends have spoken of strange things happening to them at night along Old Finch Avenue, just north of the Toronto Zoo. Is it true that someone is haunting that stretch of road?—Jeff Chong, North York
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I recently observed a police officer directing traffic in and out of the parking lot at Pusateri’s
I recently observed a police officer directing traffic in and out of the parking lot at Pusateri’s, the chi-chi groceteria on Avenue Road. Will the cops do this sort of thing for anyone, and is there a fee?
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What was the Lake Guardian, a ship displaying the insignia of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, doing in Humber Bay?
What was the Lake Guardian, a ship displaying the insignia of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, doing in Humber Bay?
I’ve noticed several residential co-ops springing up in my area
Dear Urban Decoder: I’ve noticed several residential co-ops springing up in my area. What exactly is a co-op?—Tabitha Raudseps, Church and Wellesley
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Most Friday afternoons, at the corner of King and Bay, a bagpiper plays to end the week for all of us downtown core workers
Most Friday afternoons, at the corner of King and Bay, a bagpiper plays to end the week for all of us downtown core workers. Is he employed by a nearby financial institution, or is he just a bonny busker?—Nancy Bramm, The Danforth
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An alarming number of billboards and radio ads feature Leeza Gibbons gushing about the Backstreet Boys
An alarming number of billboards and radio ads feature Leeza Gibbons gushing about the Backstreet Boys. What is she doing here?—Jorge Dos Santos, Bloor West Village
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Those high-altitude window washers seem pretty radical. How can I get into this intriguing profession?
Those high-altitude window washers seem pretty radical. How can I get into this intriguing profession?—Chris Cunningham, High Park
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