In this cartoon, Patrick Corrigan captures the Via Rail cuts at small town stations

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Corrigan, P. (2026, September 26). In this cartoon, Patrick Corrigan captures the Via Rail cuts at small town stations. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorial-cartoons/in-this-cartoon-patrick-corrigan-s-captures-the-via-rail-cuts-at-small-town-stations/article_b686bc97-11aa-476c-a8ea-68862024688c.html

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Patrick Corrigan, a Toronto-based editorial cartoonist and freelance contributor for the Star, has created a cartoon that critiques the cuts at small town Via Rail stations. The article does not provide specific details about the content of the cartoon or the nature of the cuts but focuses on highlighting Corrigan's work through his X profile (@startoons).

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Patrick Corrigan, a Toronto-based editorial cartoonist and freelance contributor for The Star, created a cartoon that captures the impact of Via Rail cuts at small town stations. The cartoon aims to highlight the negative consequences these budget reductions have on local communities dependent on rail services. Follow Patrick's work on X: @startoons.

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In this cartoon, Patrick Corrigan captures the Via Rail cuts at small town stations

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