TTC To Add Separate Lost And Found For Knives And Guns

By Noa Garmaise

Toronto - The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) announced earlier this morning its plan to introduce a separate lost and found for knives and guns at most subway stations. The news comes as a relief to TTC operators and passengers alike who are fed up with the transit system’s disorganization.

“It’s just such a shame to have to toss out a perfectly fine .38 caliber that was left behind at the end of the day,” one TTC operator told us. “I can’t stand knowing that the weapon’s rightful owner is likely missing it greatly. We’re really hoping that this new lost and found will be an initiative that shows our most loyal commuters that we really do care.”

The TTC acknowledges that harpoons, nunchucks, and crossbows will continue to be sorted into the general lost and found for the time being. Nevertheless, passengers are satisfied with the measures TTC has already promised.

“I guess I’m relieved that the TTC is finally acknowledging the increase of violence it’s been facing,” a passenger shared. “I’m glad they’ve stopped tiptoeing around the issue and started straight-up accommodating it.” He continued, “How am I supposed to trust the TTC with my heavy artillery if they can’t even keep track of my little jammie? Anyways, the TTC is the biggest transit system in Canada. It’s about time they started acting like it.”

Police officers, who have received numerous complaints surrounding violence on the TTC of late, believe this new TTC initiative will actually lower distressing incidents onboard.

“I think a lot of that violence can be attributed to the fact that people are simply frustrated that they don’t know which firearm is theirs,” said Officer Stoe, a spokesperson for the force. “That’s why when my kids are packing for camp I make sure to tell them to always label everything.”

As of right now, TTC authorities say that they cannot commit to a date for the installment of these new lost and founds. They are set to be unveiled as soon as possible or until the LRT finally starts working. Either way, it’s gonna be a while.

Noa Garmaise is a contributing writer at The Toronto Harold and a student at McGill University. Her work has appeared in The Hard Times, The McGill Tribune, and The Milking Cat.