Barry Lavallée
@barrylavallee.bsky.social
Active Transportation advocate and Transport Canada licensed Advanced RPAS Pilot in GTHA of Ontario with a manned aircraft Private Pilot License since 1986. Combining civil aviation knowledge with drone photography and videography https://barrylavallee.com
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Of course the entire school board supervision thing is about the Ford government selling land to their friends! The new grift is afoot! ‘I feel like they’re hiding something’: Secrecy at TDSB’s real estate arm worries trustees www.torontotoday.ca/local/educat... #topoli #onpoli #onted
‘I feel like they’re hiding something’: Increased secrecy at TDSB’s real estate arm worries some trustees
During a board meeting of the Toronto Lands Corporation, the TDSB’s supervisor signalled a forthcoming change in the powerful organization’s operations
www.torontotoday.ca
November 13, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Of course the entire school board supervision thing is about the Ford government selling land to their friends! The new grift is afoot! ‘I feel like they’re hiding something’: Secrecy at TDSB’s real estate arm worries trustees www.torontotoday.ca/local/educat... #topoli #onpoli #onted
I discovered this Ontario based Indie Stephen Stanley Band a few days ago. I really love this song in particular. It sends electrical waves tingling through my spine and brain (I'm kundalini awakened since 2006).
You might like it too.
youtu.be/MdCy6LcTUvg?...
You might like it too.
youtu.be/MdCy6LcTUvg?...
Straw Man - Stephen Stanley & NoElectric, St. Alban's Centre, Adolphustown, ON, May 2025
YouTube video by Stephen Stanley
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November 12, 2025 at 10:33 PM
I discovered this Ontario based Indie Stephen Stanley Band a few days ago. I really love this song in particular. It sends electrical waves tingling through my spine and brain (I'm kundalini awakened since 2006).
You might like it too.
youtu.be/MdCy6LcTUvg?...
You might like it too.
youtu.be/MdCy6LcTUvg?...
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Three faculty positions are available at the Lassonde School of Engineering at York University (Cybersecurity and Mechatronics). Deadline in a few days.
lassonde.yorku.ca/about/career...
lassonde.yorku.ca/about/career...
Faculty Recruitment
The open and previous positions for Faculty Recruitment
lassonde.yorku.ca
November 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Three faculty positions are available at the Lassonde School of Engineering at York University (Cybersecurity and Mechatronics). Deadline in a few days.
lassonde.yorku.ca/about/career...
lassonde.yorku.ca/about/career...
Excellent write-up about 2 of 12 days touring Montréal by bike. I read it slowly to fully absorb and appreciate the consideration to make it both entertaining for armchair tourers, and informative for people researching to plan their own biking adventures. I'm envious of the pedestrianized streets.
31 km ride on Montreal’s calm streets to Jean Talon Market, lush linear parks, and iconic Fairmount Bagel. Repurposed streets, murals, pedestrian zones, and waterfront views. A steep climb back to the Oratory. A full day of food, art, green spaces, and discovery.
lisastokes.ca/2025/11/mont...
lisastokes.ca/2025/11/mont...
Montreal and Véloroute Gourmande – Days 11, 12 & Cost
A leisurely 31 km ride led us through Montreal’s calm streets to Jean Talon Market, lush linear parks, and iconic Fairmount Bagel. We explored repurposed streets, colourful murals, bustling pedestr…
lisastokes.ca
November 11, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Excellent write-up about 2 of 12 days touring Montréal by bike. I read it slowly to fully absorb and appreciate the consideration to make it both entertaining for armchair tourers, and informative for people researching to plan their own biking adventures. I'm envious of the pedestrianized streets.
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More details on what is happening and the chilling implications for journalism and democracy in Canada here 👇
Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
November 11, 2025 at 6:05 PM
More details on what is happening and the chilling implications for journalism and democracy in Canada here 👇
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Hey Media! want to talk to a Canadian physician working hard to make change at COP30?
There are five of us!
Learn more about what we are doing there, and how to reach us, in the link below.
There are five of us!
Learn more about what we are doing there, and how to reach us, in the link below.
Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) Delegation at COP30 to protect people’s health and confront climate disinformation - CAPE
The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) delegation of physicians and program team will be in Bélem from November 11 to 20. While the federal budget 2025 may have fallen short...
cape.ca
November 8, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Hey Media! want to talk to a Canadian physician working hard to make change at COP30?
There are five of us!
Learn more about what we are doing there, and how to reach us, in the link below.
There are five of us!
Learn more about what we are doing there, and how to reach us, in the link below.
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We explore Montreal’s canals, enjoy scenic multi-use paths with autumn foliage, and stop for lunch at a café. Later we ride through LaSalle and Verdun’s bike-friendly streets, and climb up to the basilica — only to get locked inside unexpectedly.
lisastokes.ca/2025/11/mont...
lisastokes.ca/2025/11/mont...
Montreal and Véloroute Gourmande – Day 10
Lisa and Cindy cycle a relaxed loop through Montreal’s canals while their friends rest. They navigate a flat tire, enjoy scenic multi-use paths with autumn foliage, and stop for lunch at a café. La…
lisastokes.ca
November 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM
We explore Montreal’s canals, enjoy scenic multi-use paths with autumn foliage, and stop for lunch at a café. Later we ride through LaSalle and Verdun’s bike-friendly streets, and climb up to the basilica — only to get locked inside unexpectedly.
lisastokes.ca/2025/11/mont...
lisastokes.ca/2025/11/mont...
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Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
November 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
At that moment, the guy in the dead bug pose on the floor, is probably doing better than the zombie suspended somewhere between earth and hell.
Make Weekend at Bernie's Great Again.
Make Weekend at Bernie's Great Again.
November 6, 2025 at 11:50 PM
At that moment, the guy in the dead bug pose on the floor, is probably doing better than the zombie suspended somewhere between earth and hell.
Make Weekend at Bernie's Great Again.
Make Weekend at Bernie's Great Again.
Probably won't be long now until the Conservative Party of Canada quits Pierre Poilievre.
#BREAKING: Conservative MP quits caucus two days after another MP crosses the floor
Budget 2025: Conservative MP Jenereoux resigns
Alberta Conservative MP Matt Jenereoux is quitting the party’s caucus, he confirmed in a statement Thursday.
www.cp24.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Probably won't be long now until the Conservative Party of Canada quits Pierre Poilievre.
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New record out. It’s a real privilege to make music with such accomplished artists, in a context defined largely by a refusal to take ourselves seriously. wpbe.bandcamp.com/album/the-le...
#LiveMusic
#LiveMusic
#jazz
#NotJazz
#TheWorstPopBandEver
#LiveMusic
#LiveMusic
#jazz
#NotJazz
#TheWorstPopBandEver
The Least Greatest Hits Vol.1, by The Worst Pop Band Ever
8 track album
wpbe.bandcamp.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
New record out. It’s a real privilege to make music with such accomplished artists, in a context defined largely by a refusal to take ourselves seriously. wpbe.bandcamp.com/album/the-le...
#LiveMusic
#LiveMusic
#jazz
#NotJazz
#TheWorstPopBandEver
#LiveMusic
#LiveMusic
#jazz
#NotJazz
#TheWorstPopBandEver
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Federal government plans to follow Ontario’s lead, prohibit non-competition clauses in employment contracts.
The rest of country should similarly ban non-competes. As I explain in this article, most non-compete clauses are illegal anyways and they are bad policy:
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
The rest of country should similarly ban non-competes. As I explain in this article, most non-compete clauses are illegal anyways and they are bad policy:
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Non-Competition Clauses in Canadian Employment Law and the Doctrine of Inequality of Bargaining Power
In 2021, the Ontario government legislatively prohibited most non-competition clauses, the first Canadian government to take this step. The move was unexpected
papers.ssrn.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Federal government plans to follow Ontario’s lead, prohibit non-competition clauses in employment contracts.
The rest of country should similarly ban non-competes. As I explain in this article, most non-compete clauses are illegal anyways and they are bad policy:
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
The rest of country should similarly ban non-competes. As I explain in this article, most non-compete clauses are illegal anyways and they are bad policy:
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
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Border Patrol agent Lairmore testifies that he was not injured by the sandwich, but he felt the impact through his ballistic vest.
The sandwich came apart and "kind of exploded" on his chest upon impact, he says.
"I could smell the onions and mustard."
The sandwich came apart and "kind of exploded" on his chest upon impact, he says.
"I could smell the onions and mustard."
November 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Border Patrol agent Lairmore testifies that he was not injured by the sandwich, but he felt the impact through his ballistic vest.
The sandwich came apart and "kind of exploded" on his chest upon impact, he says.
"I could smell the onions and mustard."
The sandwich came apart and "kind of exploded" on his chest upon impact, he says.
"I could smell the onions and mustard."
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Big day at U.S. District Court in D.C. where Sean Dunn, the D.C. Sandwich Guy, is on trial for misdemeanor assault of a federal officer.
Border Patrol agent Gregory Lairmore is on the stand narrating surveillance video of the sammie toss.
'Now he’s struck me with the sandwich,' Lairmore says.
Border Patrol agent Gregory Lairmore is on the stand narrating surveillance video of the sammie toss.
'Now he’s struck me with the sandwich,' Lairmore says.
November 4, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Big day at U.S. District Court in D.C. where Sean Dunn, the D.C. Sandwich Guy, is on trial for misdemeanor assault of a federal officer.
Border Patrol agent Gregory Lairmore is on the stand narrating surveillance video of the sammie toss.
'Now he’s struck me with the sandwich,' Lairmore says.
Border Patrol agent Gregory Lairmore is on the stand narrating surveillance video of the sammie toss.
'Now he’s struck me with the sandwich,' Lairmore says.
Brampton's Active Transportation Advisory Committee members, and citizens, hosted Fold and GO guests from #BikeTO today. The Toronto Brompton riders group took a GO train to Brampton for a 17 kilometres tour of cycling infrastructure. And coffee post-ride, of course.
www.strava.com/activities/1...
www.strava.com/activities/1...
Host For Toronto Riders | Strava
Fold and GO Brampton Brompton riders via train from Toronto. | Strava
www.strava.com
November 2, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Brampton's Active Transportation Advisory Committee members, and citizens, hosted Fold and GO guests from #BikeTO today. The Toronto Brompton riders group took a GO train to Brampton for a 17 kilometres tour of cycling infrastructure. And coffee post-ride, of course.
www.strava.com/activities/1...
www.strava.com/activities/1...
Clock time was rolled back 1 hour last night, and calendar time to 1939.
November 2, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Clock time was rolled back 1 hour last night, and calendar time to 1939.
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Trying a Wald Kickstand.
Modified the spring pressure and welded up a plate with some holes so I could put it on a stoker stem. I love the click and strength of this one.
Modified the spring pressure and welded up a plate with some holes so I could put it on a stoker stem. I love the click and strength of this one.
October 31, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Trying a Wald Kickstand.
Modified the spring pressure and welded up a plate with some holes so I could put it on a stoker stem. I love the click and strength of this one.
Modified the spring pressure and welded up a plate with some holes so I could put it on a stoker stem. I love the click and strength of this one.
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"E-bike owners are reminded to leave their bikes at home on Halloween."
When have the cops ever — EVER — advised drivers to leave their cars at home for the sake of kids' safety? Give me a single example.
When have the cops ever — EVER — advised drivers to leave their cars at home for the sake of kids' safety? Give me a single example.
Very frustrating to still see public campaigns like this from Delta PD telling kids to wear bright reflectors on their costumes and people to leave their bikes at home.
The risk to pedestrians on Halloween comes from drivers, not cyclists.
The risk to pedestrians on Halloween comes from drivers, not cyclists.
October 28, 2025 at 10:02 PM
"E-bike owners are reminded to leave their bikes at home on Halloween."
When have the cops ever — EVER — advised drivers to leave their cars at home for the sake of kids' safety? Give me a single example.
When have the cops ever — EVER — advised drivers to leave their cars at home for the sake of kids' safety? Give me a single example.
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Trump slammed for demolishing White House before Canadians could burn it down again
Trump slammed for demolishing White House before Canadians could burn it down again
WASHINGTON D.C. - US President Donald Trump's planned White House ballroom, requiring the complete demolition of the historic East Wing, is being criticized by Canadians who will now never get to light the building on fire for a second time since the War of 1812.
www.thebeaverton.com
October 23, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Trump slammed for demolishing White House before Canadians could burn it down again
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Updating my LEGO White House
October 23, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Updating my LEGO White House
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Ford blames Jays playoff ticket gouging on asshole premier who scrapped Ticketmaster law in 2019
Ford blames Jays playoff ticket gouging on asshole premier who scrapped Ticketmaster law in 2019
QUEEN’S PARK - After resale tickets to the Blue Jays’ World Series immediately skyrocketed into the thousands of dollars, Ontario Premier Doug Ford held a press conference to place the blame solely on...
www.thebeaverton.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Ford blames Jays playoff ticket gouging on asshole premier who scrapped Ticketmaster law in 2019
AI chatbots qualify to replace meteorologists.
AI chatbots make mistakes with news content nearly half of the time, says study
AI chatbots make mistakes with news content nearly half of the time, says study
A new report from a global alliance of public broadcasters says AI chatbots make mistakes with news content nearly half of the time.
www.ctvnews.ca
October 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
AI chatbots qualify to replace meteorologists.