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Bay Station
Bay is a subway station on Line 2 Bloor–Danforth in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located in the heart of the Yorkville district just north of Bloor Street West on the west side of Bay Street. The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates its lost articles office at this station, where forgotten objects on the city's buses and trains are held until reclaimed or sold by auction. Wi-Fi service is available at this station. History Bay station opened in 1966 as part of the original segment of the Bloor–Danforth line, from in the west to in the east. Early plans of the line, and even some published maps, named this station "Yorkville"; the platform signs read "BAY" in large type, with a smaller "YORKVILLE" caption underneath. Work commenced in August 2019 to make Bay station wheelchair accessible; this work was completed on December 30, 2020. Lower Bay Below the main platform for Bay station is an abandoned platform, which was used for only six months in 1966 when the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toronto
Toronto ( , locally pronounced or ) is the List of the largest municipalities in Canada by population, most populous city in Canada. It is the capital city of the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canadian province of Ontario. With a population of 2,794,356 in 2021, it is the List of North American cities by population, fourth-most populous city in North America. The city is the anchor of the Golden Horseshoe, an urban agglomeration of 9,765,188 people (as of 2021) surrounding the western end of Lake Ontario, while the Greater Toronto Area proper had a 2021 population of 6,712,341. As of 2024, the census metropolitan area had an estimated population of 7,106,379. Toronto is an international centre of business, finance, arts, sports, and culture, and is recognized as one of the most multiculturalism, multicultural and cosmopolitanism, cosmopolitan cities in the world. Indigenous peoples in Canada, Indigenous peoples have travelled through and inhabited the Toronto area, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York City Subway
The New York City Subway is a rapid transit system in New York City serving the New York City boroughs, boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. It is owned by the government of New York City and leased to the New York City Transit Authority, an affiliate agency of the Government of New York (state), state-run Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Opened on October 27, 1904, the New York City Subway is one of the world's oldest public transit systems, one of the most-used, and the one with the second-most stations after the Beijing Subway, with New York City Subway stations, 472 stations in operation (423, if stations connected by transfers are counted as single stations). The system has operated 24/7 service every day of the year throughout most of its history, barring emergencies and disasters. By annual ridership, the New York City Subway is the busiest rapid transit system in both the Western Hemisphere and the Western world, as well as the List of m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Art Angels
''Art Angels'' is the fourth studio album by Canadian musician Grimes. It was digitally released on November 6, 2015, through 4AD, and in physical formats on December 11. Boucher began planning the record in 2013 as the follow-up to her third studio album, '' Visions''; however, for unknown reasons, she scrapped most of the material from these sessions and began a new set of recordings in 2014. The track " Realiti", which came from the earlier recordings, was released as a demo in early 2015. ''Art Angels'' has been described as being more accessible than Boucher's previous albums while retaining her experimental influences. The album features guest appearances by Taiwanese rapper Aristophanes and American singer Janelle Monáe. The album spawned two singles—" Flesh Without Blood" and "Kill V. Maim"—as well as music videos for several tracks. ''Art Angels'' sold 11,000 copies in its first week, peaking at number 36 in the United States. The album was released to widespread ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Album
An album is a collection of audio recordings (e.g., music) issued on a medium such as compact disc (CD), Phonograph record, vinyl (record), audio tape (like 8-track cartridge, 8-track or Cassette tape, cassette), or digital distribution, digital. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual 78 rpm records (78s) collected in a bound book resembling a photo album; this format evolved after 1948 into single vinyl LP record, long-playing (LP) records played at rpm. The album was the dominant form of recorded music expression and consumption from the mid-1960s to the early 21st century, a period known as the ''album era''. Vinyl LPs are still issued, though album sales in the 21st-century have mostly focused on CD and MP3 formats. The 8-track tape was the first tape format widely used alongside vinyl from 1965 until being phased out by 1983, being gradually supplanted by the cassette tape throughout the 1970s and early 1980s; the popul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grimes (musician)
Claire Elise Boucher (; born March 17, 1988), known professionally as Grimes, is a Canadian musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Her lyrics often touch on science fiction and Feminism, feminist themes. The visuals in her videos are elaborate and sometimes have fantasy themes. She has released five studio albums. Born and raised in Vancouver, Grimes began releasing music independently after moving to Montreal in 2006. She released two albums, ''Geidi Primes'' and ''Halfaxa'', in 2010 on Arbutus Records, before signing with 4AD and rising to prominence with the release of her 2012 album, ''Visions (Grimes album), Visions''. The album received the Canadian music industry Juno Award for Electronic Album of the Year, and yielded two singles: "Genesis (Grimes song), Genesis" and "Oblivion (Grimes song), Oblivion". Following this, her fourth studio album, ''Art Angels'', was released in 2015, and several publications named it the best album of the year. Her fifth studio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Midway State
The Midway State is a Canadian alternative rock band from Collingwood and Wasaga Beach, Ontario, signed to Remedy Records for North America and to Universal Publishing for the world outside. They debuted with ''Holes'' in 2008, followed by ''Paris or India'' in 2011. History The band has done several tours throughout North America and Europe, opening for acts such as Death Cab for Cutie, Silversun Pickups, Kate Nash, Shiny Toy Guns, Mika, Jimmy Eat World, Third Eye Blind and k-os. In May 2007, their song "A Million Fireflies" was featured on the NME compilation disc "Canadian Blast" that was released as a promotion attached to the magazine. " Never Again" from the album, ''Holes'', was used as the default ringback for customers on the Rogers Wireless network in Canada. In 2009 the band recorded a cover of Peter Gabriel's "Don't Give Up" with Lady Gaga. They later shot a music video. Never officially released, the track and video were leaked to the world online. The band ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Never Again (The Midway State Song)
"Never Again" is a song by The Midway State off their first studio album Holes. In 2009, the song reached 30 on the Canadian Hot 100 and was certified as a gold digital single by Music Canada. Reception "Never Again" received mixed reception from reviewers. Michael Crewe praised lead singer Nathan Ferraro for creating an energetic song with his "soaring falsetto", while The Beat Review opined that the song was too generic and that the band was unknown to listeners. Alternatively, The Beat Review compared the band's piano performance to Keane and The Fray. Similarly, Arjun S. Ravi of Indiecision also compared The Midway State's piano rift to The Fray, and said that "Never Again" had a "simple piano-driven melody that builds into an arena-sized chorus". Music video In the music video released by the band, the lead singer is looking for and reassembling the missing pieces of his girlfriend while he and the band perform at the lower platform of Bay station in Toronto. Aw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sound (film)
''The Sound'' (formerly titled ''Lower Bay'') is an independent Canadian psychological thriller film written by Jenna Mattison. The film is purportedly based on true events. The film stars Rose McGowan (in her final feature film role to date), Michael Eklund, Christopher Lloyd, and Richard Gunn. Filming began in Toronto in May 2015. Direction of the film has been reported differently in sources to have been by Jenna Mattison, being her directorial debut, and by Nina Ljeti. The eponymous "sound" in the film refers to infrasound, which plays a large role in the film. Cast * Rose McGowan as Kelly Johansen, a best-selling author and paranormal investigator who is also a skeptic of the supernatural * Michael Eklund as Detective John Richards, * Christopher Lloyd as a maintenance man working in the station tunnels * Richard Gunn as Ethan, Kelly's fiancé * Jane Moffett * Alex Braunstein * Michael Giel Production Principal photography on the film began in early May 2015 in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Recruit (film)
''The Recruit'' is a 2003 American spy thriller film directed by Roger Donaldson and starring Al Pacino, Colin Farrell and Bridget Moynahan. It was produced by Spyglass Entertainment in association with Epsilon Motion Pictures and Place Productions, and released by Touchstone Pictures through Buena Vista Pictures Distribution on January 31, 2003. It received mixed reviews from critics, and grossed $101 million worldwide. Plot While studying nonlinear cryptography at MIT, James Clayton helps to create "Spartacus", a surveillance program that can enslave any computer's audiovisual hardware. Showcasing the software at a campus job fair, James impresses a representative from Dell, and is later approached by Walter Burke, who recruits James to join the Central Intelligence Agency. Hoping to find answers to his father's mysterious death in a plane crash in Peru years ago, James passes the initial security screenings and is bused with the rest of his class to the Farm in rural Vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
End Of The Line (2007 Film)
''End of the Line'' is a 2007 Canadian horror film written, produced and directed by Maurice Devereaux. Plot Karen, a traumatized woman, has a horrific nightmare involving a subway train. The flashback narrative plot follows her trapped in a subway. A Christian doomsday cult has been consuming and distributing hallucinogen-laced muffins that make people see visions of flashlight-eyed demons. On a texted signal, they take over services and begin massacring non-believers throughout the city, believing it is their mission to "save" the souls of humanity for God, which can only be accomplished by killing people with swords and daggers. It is not possible to get help by calling 911, because all the phones are controlled by cultists, who also control the TV, the internet and the radio. A group of surviving train passengers and subway workers try to fight off and escape the cultists, but die one by one, leaving only Karen, Mike, and Viviane alive when the cultists are signaled to comm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mimic (film)
''Mimic'' is a 1997 American science fiction horror film directed by Guillermo del Toro, written by del Toro and Matthew Robbins, and based on Donald A. Wollheim's short story of the same name. The film stars Mira Sorvino, Jeremy Northam, Josh Brolin, F. Murray Abraham, and Charles S. Dutton. Its plot follows the creation of a genetically modified insect, designed to battle an infected cockroach infestation, that rapidly evolves and begins attacking humans. Produced by Dimension Films and distributed by Miramax Films, ''Mimic'' premiered at the Fantafestival in June 1997, and released theatrically on August 22. It received middling reviews from critics, and only grossed $22.5 million on a budget of $30 million. Additionally, del Toro disowned the theatrical cut, stemming from clashes over creative differences with Dimension/Miramax heads Harvey and Bob Weinstein, later releasing a director's cut on Blu-ray in 2011. Two direct-to-video sequels followed, '' Mimic 2'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bulletproof Monk
''Bulletproof Monk'' is a 2003 American action comedy film directed by Paul Hunter in his feature film directorial debut, and starring Chow Yun-fat, Seann William Scott, and Jaime King. The film is loosely based on the comic book written by Brett Lewis with art by Michael Avon Oeming. The film was shot in Toronto and Hamilton, Canada, and other locations that resemble New York City. It received negative reviews from critics and was a commercial failure, earning $37 million worldwide on the budget of $52 million. Despite this, it developed a cult classic status in subsequent years. Plot In 1943 Tibet, a young monk is told that he has fulfilled a series of prophecies that mark him as his master's successor. Forgoing his name, the monk is entrusted with guarding a scroll with the power to keep its owner powerful, young, and immune to injury. The monk is forced to flee when Nazi soldiers, led by Colonel Strucker, siege the temple. Sixty years later, the nameless monk encoun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
