Brief: My Neighbourhood Data Center Conspiracy
Matthew investigates the under-construction STACK data centre at 3650 Danforth Avenue in Scarborough, two miles from his home, tracing what he finds through concentric circles of capital, neglect, hype, and deception.
When complete, the 56MW hyperscale facility will draw the power of 50K Ontario homes. But it was built without public consultation, environmental monitoring, or any info on who the tenants will be. Its financing and ownership details track back through a web of investment firms with connections to both the Ford (provincial) and Carney (federal) governments.
Show Notes
Dirty Data — Environmental Reporting Collective
ASME — Data Centre Ambient Heat Study, May 2026
Environment Canada — Heat Warnings
City of Toronto — R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant
Ontario Environmental Registry — Bill 40
Toronto City Council — Motion MM39.47
Democracy Now! — Karen Hao Interview
Indigenous Insider — Kevin O'Leary and Wonder Valley
Parksville Qualicum News — BC Greens oppose Nanaimo data centre
