Believe it or not, the front yard of just about every home in Toronto is somewhat smaller than even the owner might think. That’s why Toronto Hydro and other utilities are able to put up a pole or other equipment on what many people to believe to be their property, and without asking for permission. A woman called the Star last week to say that while she was at work, a new utility pole suddenly appeared in the tiny front yard of her home on Sproat Ave., near Dundas St. E. and Jones Ave. The woman was understandably upset that the garden bordering her front yard — not much bigger than a barroom pool table — had been invaded by a pole, and with no advance warning. She no doubt asked the questions that occur to others when a pole or telecom equipment box is put up on what they think is their property: how do the utilities get away with it and how soon can I get rid of it?

Source: thestar June 05, 2017 20:37 UTC