{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Ding Dang Dong","home_page_url":"https://dingdangdong.theinternate.com","feed_url":"https://dingdangdong.theinternate.com/json","description":"A podcast brought to you by Aza, with a weekly update on any TTC disruptions.","_fireside":{"subtitle":"A weekly update on TTC disruptions","pubdate":"2026-01-25T12:00:00.000-05:00","explicit":false,"copyright":"2026 by Nathaniel Smith","owner":"Aza","image":"https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/d/d92e3e07-1301-44a5-9f0d-dbe3256cb155/cover.jpg?v=1"},"items":[{"id":"176f6c4e-3f52-4832-969e-cda2d2f1e5b6","title":"Episode 18: Jan 26-Feb 1 2026: Happy Birthday Era! 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Shuttle buses will be running.\n\n\nIf you've been dealing with those Yonge or Cliffside detours, relief is almost here. Night owls, just plan ahead for those late-night changes!\n\nStay safe out there, Toronto!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eTwo annoying detours are finally coming to an end, and we\u0026#39;re celebrating a birthday!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat\u0026#39;s in This Episode\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis special \u0026quot;Little Brother\u0026#39;s Birthday\u0026quot; edition of \u003cstrong\u003eDING DANG DONG\u003c/strong\u003e brings mostly good news for Toronto transit riders. No major new disruptions are starting this week, and some long-running headaches are finally wrapping up.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetours Ending February 1st\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Yonge Bus\u003c/strong\u003e - The sewer work detour near St. Clair Station is done! 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Two long-running detours on the 97 Yonge and 20 Cliffside buses are finally wrapping up, plus late-night heads up for Queen streetcar and Line 1 subway riders.","date_published":"2026-01-25T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d92e3e07-1301-44a5-9f0d-dbe3256cb155/176f6c4e-3f52-4832-969e-cda2d2f1e5b6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":3762258,"duration_in_seconds":156}]},{"id":"ba879dbc-39f1-444d-8698-c3156b519120","title":"Episode 17: Jan 12-Jan 18 2026: St Clair Streetcars Return and Late-Night Subway Shutdowns","url":"https://dingdangdong.theinternate.com/17","content_text":"Streetcars are back on St Clair—and your late-night subway plans need adjusting!\n\nThis episode of DING DANG DONG brings a mix of good news and heads-ups for Toronto transit riders.\n\nWhat's Covered This Week\n\n\n512 St Clair streetcar returns! 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Plus, late-night closures on Line 1, weekend shutdowns on Line 2 between Jane and Ossington, and overnight detours for the 501 Queen streetcar.","date_published":"2026-01-11T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d92e3e07-1301-44a5-9f0d-dbe3256cb155/ba879dbc-39f1-444d-8698-c3156b519120.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":2922787,"duration_in_seconds":121}]},{"id":"75d5d809-b42c-4e1f-a520-db3ca8f530ea","title":"Episode 16: Dec 29-Jan 4 2026: Queen Street Returns and NYE Express Buses","url":"https://dingdangdong.theinternate.com/16","content_text":"New Year, New Routes!\n\nThe final DING DANG DONG of 2025 is here, and it's packed with good news for Toronto transit riders heading into the new year.\n\nWhat's Ending\n\nSeveral detours are wrapping up just in time for 2026:\n\n\nQueen Street streetcars (501, 301, 503) return to their normal route near Broadview after water pipe work finishes\n55 Warren Park bus goes back to regular streets after road construction\n29C and 329 Dufferin buses resume their full routes past Exhibition Place\n\n\nNew Year's Eve Special Service\n\nHeading downtown to celebrate? Here's what changes near the waterfront:\n\n\nThe 19 Bay, 121, and 114 Queens Quay buses will take different routes\nThe 511 Bathurst streetcar heads to Union Station via Queens Quay instead of Exhibition Place\nExpress buses on Bathurst and Sherbourne will run to help you get from the waterfront back to subway stations after midnight\n\n\nNew Year's Day Note\n\nThe 29C and 329 buses will turn around early again on January 1st due to a fun run at Exhibition Place.\n\nHave a safe and happy New Year, Toronto!","content_html":"\u003ch2\u003eNew Year, New Routes!\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe final DING DANG DONG of 2025 is here, and it\u0026#39;s packed with good news for Toronto transit riders heading into the new year.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat\u0026#39;s Ending\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral detours are wrapping up just in time for 2026:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQueen Street streetcars\u003c/strong\u003e (501, 301, 503) return to their normal route near Broadview after water pipe work finishes\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e55 Warren Park bus\u003c/strong\u003e goes back to regular streets after road construction\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e29C and 329 Dufferin buses\u003c/strong\u003e resume their full routes past Exhibition Place\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNew Year\u0026#39;s Eve Special Service\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeading downtown to celebrate? 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