Those who initially joined forces as part of the Fuzzy Boundaries naming project have turned their energies towards a new cause: raising awareness of Metrolinx's diesel train expansion plans for its Georgetown rail corridor.
"It's been one of those burning issues," said Kevin Putnam of the newly formed Junction Triangle Rail Committee. "It's always been one of those issues percolating for us, but we had to get through the naming process first."Putnam credits the Clean Train Coalition for its wide-reaching work. Now, he says there needs to be pockets of neighbourhoods that are against diesel trains to get through to the provincial government. â?¨"We're doing a number of things," said Putnam. "You can send a million flyers and scream until you're blue in the face. Music has long been used as a protest vehicle."That's how the group came up with the idea for an Electric Train Music Series. "This struck us as a nice fit to get people out in the park for a good cause," said Putnam.The series began Sunday, July 4 in Campbell Park with a performance by 18-year-old Adam Volpentesta. "There was a good crowd out, lots of kids and families," Putnam said. The music series is held in conjunction with the Junction Triangle Picnics in the Parks every Sunday in July from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Everyone who is performing has volunteered to take part. The series continued July 11 in Carlton Park on Franklin Avenue, north of Dupont Street, with Andrew Cash. Cash is an award winning Toronto singer/songwriter, who over the last 25 years has released a dozen records including his most recent, his first solo record in 15 years, 'Murder =.' His critically acclaimed music has taken him on numerous North American and European tours and has garnered him several awards, including a Canadian Juno.The series continues July 18 in Erwin Krickhahn Park with performer Mark Ribb and culminates on July 25 in Perth Square with a special drum band concert. Admission is free. Residents and neighbours are invited to pack a picnic lunch and a blanket to enjoy the common space of the Junction Triangle.For further details, visit www.junctiontriangle.ca/rail