Natty B. speaks about the Metrolinx LRT construction along Eglinton Avenue West, September 3, 2020.
Resource ID
8256
Access
Open
Credit Line
Heritage Toronto
Date of Creation
03 September 2020
Keywords
urban planning, little jamaica, transportation, transit, community heritage, urban development, construction, Jamaica, Caribbean, Eglinton Avenue West, Trea-Jah-Isle, businesses
Program Category
Tours
Rights
Heritage Toronto
Caption
Natty B. speaks about the Metrolinx LRT construction along Eglinton Avenue West, September 3, 2020.
Description
Natty B., owner of Trea-Jah-Isle records on Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, ON, talks about how the contruction of the Metrolinx LRT along Eglinton Avenue West has significantly impacted not only independent businesses in the area, but also the Jamaican community as a whole in the Little Jamaica neighbourhood in Toronto.
With some community members moving to the suburbs in search of more affordable housing, customers are resistant to tackling the commute, traffic and then construction congestion to return to shop on Eglinton Ave. West.
Natty B. has owned Trea-Jah-Isle Records on Eglinton Avenue West for 25 years. The shop is best known for its collection of reggae records but also sells clothing, art, natural fruit drinks, and various accessories relating to the Rastafarian religion.
