Cassandra
@bunnysmash.bsky.social
Opinions of late-30's downtown adjacent #YEG dweller. Year round bike commuter. Also ... @bunnysmash@mstdn.ca; Threads - @bunny_smash
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It’s awesome to see this — but seriously, it’s so damn frustrating that we have to fight this fight in every city when the science couldn’t be clearer. Get the cars out, make more money for local shops, and build cities that are exciting, healthy, and happy for everyone.
It’s really important that #Vancouver’s Downtown Business Association, who were originally against bike-lanes, are now among their most vigourous supporters, because of ACTUAL EVIDENCE that they’re better for downtown business than any street parking they replaced.
Safe bike-lanes mean business.
Safe bike-lanes mean business.
November 8, 2025 at 6:56 AM
It’s awesome to see this — but seriously, it’s so damn frustrating that we have to fight this fight in every city when the science couldn’t be clearer. Get the cars out, make more money for local shops, and build cities that are exciting, healthy, and happy for everyone.
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If our Premier doesn’t do the right thing and holds a vote in the #AbLeg, there may be a referendum. We won this battle, but bigger one may be ahead.
Awaiting her decision, we want to be in touch with #ForeverCanadian supporters. Please register here:
forever-canadian.ca
Awaiting her decision, we want to be in touch with #ForeverCanadian supporters. Please register here:
forever-canadian.ca
November 10, 2025 at 11:37 PM
If our Premier doesn’t do the right thing and holds a vote in the #AbLeg, there may be a referendum. We won this battle, but bigger one may be ahead.
Awaiting her decision, we want to be in touch with #ForeverCanadian supporters. Please register here:
forever-canadian.ca
Awaiting her decision, we want to be in touch with #ForeverCanadian supporters. Please register here:
forever-canadian.ca
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Everyday I'm furious that our provincial gov't is making Albertans pay for their Covid-19 vaccine that no other Canadian resident has to pay for.
November 10, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Everyday I'm furious that our provincial gov't is making Albertans pay for their Covid-19 vaccine that no other Canadian resident has to pay for.
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look I know being an engaged citizen IS the work of democracy but it is also the work of elected officials not to create situations where everyone has to be mobilized all the time to prevent them from allowing some kind of Dickensian horror on a Sunday night while you're in between loads of laundry
November 9, 2025 at 11:37 PM
look I know being an engaged citizen IS the work of democracy but it is also the work of elected officials not to create situations where everyone has to be mobilized all the time to prevent them from allowing some kind of Dickensian horror on a Sunday night while you're in between loads of laundry
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Canadian Millennial/GenX friends, it’s time to either get your immunity tested or just get an adult MMR booster. Most of us are in a childhood immunization gap where our immunity can wane, usually in our 30s-ish, so… now, approximately. Protect yourselves.
Because of a measles outbreak in 9 of its provinces and 1 of its territories that has persisted for over a year, Canada no longer holds measles elimination status.
www.canada.ca/en/public-he...
www.canada.ca/en/public-he...
Statement from the Public Health Agency of Canada on Canada’s Measles Elimination Status
Following over 12 months of transmission across the country, PAHO confirms Canada's loss of measles elimination status. We are coordinating efforts with provinces and territories to restore the status...
www.canada.ca
November 10, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Canadian Millennial/GenX friends, it’s time to either get your immunity tested or just get an adult MMR booster. Most of us are in a childhood immunization gap where our immunity can wane, usually in our 30s-ish, so… now, approximately. Protect yourselves.
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"“A lot of speeding, a lot of traffic violations and a lot of just reckless driving that we're seeing all over the streets,” she said.
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She said the reduction of some traffic violation mechanisms around the city hasn’t really incentivized drivers to be as responsible."
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She said the reduction of some traffic violation mechanisms around the city hasn’t really incentivized drivers to be as responsible."
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Fatal collisions in Edmonton on the rise, experts say multiple factors at play | CBC News
Deaths caused by vehicle collisions are on the rise in Edmonton, and the city has already recorded 29 fatalities so far this year. Experts and police say speeding, a reduction in photo radar use and r...
www.cbc.ca
November 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
"“A lot of speeding, a lot of traffic violations and a lot of just reckless driving that we're seeing all over the streets,” she said.
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She said the reduction of some traffic violation mechanisms around the city hasn’t really incentivized drivers to be as responsible."
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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She said the reduction of some traffic violation mechanisms around the city hasn’t really incentivized drivers to be as responsible."
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Newly elected City Councillor Reed Clarke just announced that he has left the Better Edmonton Party and will sit at council as an Independent Councillor.
November 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Newly elected City Councillor Reed Clarke just announced that he has left the Better Edmonton Party and will sit at council as an Independent Councillor.
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The 103 Ave temporary bike lanes are receiving some scrutiny. Have you used them, and if so, what was your experience?
buff.ly/nAmwxWm
#yegbike
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#yegbike
A new set of bike lanes is causing tension in downtown Edmonton
A new pair of bike lanes along 103 Avenue is causing some problems for residents and bike commuters in the area. The CBC's Tristan Mottershead went down to find out more about this cycling situation.
www.cbc.ca
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The 103 Ave temporary bike lanes are receiving some scrutiny. Have you used them, and if so, what was your experience?
buff.ly/nAmwxWm
#yegbike
buff.ly/nAmwxWm
#yegbike
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Experts speaking about Canada's loss of measles elimination status: "We have major gaps in our public health infrastructure."
The gap in that infrastructure:
The gap in that infrastructure:
November 10, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Experts speaking about Canada's loss of measles elimination status: "We have major gaps in our public health infrastructure."
The gap in that infrastructure:
The gap in that infrastructure:
Bit of a positive win on this Monday morning. I ticked over 3,000 km on my annual bike riding. I do track all my activities on the bike, no matter what. A good portion of this is commuting too, so that's MANY car trips done by two wheels.
First year in a while too to hit over that number.
First year in a while too to hit over that number.
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Bit of a positive win on this Monday morning. I ticked over 3,000 km on my annual bike riding. I do track all my activities on the bike, no matter what. A good portion of this is commuting too, so that's MANY car trips done by two wheels.
First year in a while too to hit over that number.
First year in a while too to hit over that number.
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General bookings for COVID-19 vaccines opened — in theory — three weeks ago in Alberta.
I still haven't been able to book any for my children.
Just tried again this morning and got hung up on again by Alberta's 811 HealthLink, with an automated message blaming "higher than expected call volume."
I still haven't been able to book any for my children.
Just tried again this morning and got hung up on again by Alberta's 811 HealthLink, with an automated message blaming "higher than expected call volume."
The only way to book COVID vaccines for young children in Alberta is by calling 811 / HealthLink.
Bookings opened Monday.
It’s now Friday and the system is still saying call volumes are too high and auto-hanging-up on callers. 🙃
(They also cost $100 a pop, if you can ever get through.)
Bookings opened Monday.
It’s now Friday and the system is still saying call volumes are too high and auto-hanging-up on callers. 🙃
(They also cost $100 a pop, if you can ever get through.)
November 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
General bookings for COVID-19 vaccines opened — in theory — three weeks ago in Alberta.
I still haven't been able to book any for my children.
Just tried again this morning and got hung up on again by Alberta's 811 HealthLink, with an automated message blaming "higher than expected call volume."
I still haven't been able to book any for my children.
Just tried again this morning and got hung up on again by Alberta's 811 HealthLink, with an automated message blaming "higher than expected call volume."
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CBC posted a video talking about a building losing its on street parking due to bike lanes. Somehow they failed to mention the building’s TWO visitor parking lots. One of which you can even see in the video. #yegbike
November 10, 2025 at 4:34 AM
CBC posted a video talking about a building losing its on street parking due to bike lanes. Somehow they failed to mention the building’s TWO visitor parking lots. One of which you can even see in the video. #yegbike
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So many #BikeHFX folks showed up for the I Light Halifax ride tonight.
The marshals did a fantastic job keeping everyone safe. The organizers pulled off a great event. Thanks @cyclehalifax.ca and everyone that made this happen!
The marshals did a fantastic job keeping everyone safe. The organizers pulled off a great event. Thanks @cyclehalifax.ca and everyone that made this happen!
November 9, 2025 at 12:29 AM
So many #BikeHFX folks showed up for the I Light Halifax ride tonight.
The marshals did a fantastic job keeping everyone safe. The organizers pulled off a great event. Thanks @cyclehalifax.ca and everyone that made this happen!
The marshals did a fantastic job keeping everyone safe. The organizers pulled off a great event. Thanks @cyclehalifax.ca and everyone that made this happen!
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No words.
The UCP is wanting to pause all mRNA vaccines because they feel it’s not proven to be safe yet (🤣) according to resolutions to discuss at their AGM later this month
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#Alberta #ABLeg #ABPoli #FireTheUCP #YEG #YYC #RedForED #CDNPoli
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#Alberta #ABLeg #ABPoli #FireTheUCP #YEG #YYC #RedForED #CDNPoli
November 10, 2025 at 1:21 AM
No words.
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I’ve signed!! Please sign this too
Union launches "Axe the Vax Tax" campaign in Alberta axethevaxtax.ca @cupescfp.bsky.social
Axe the Vax Tax: Health Shouldn’t Come With a Price Tag
Charging for vaccines means fewer people get protected. Families living paycheck to paycheck will skip vaccines. Workers will get sick, especially health care and education workers.
axethevaxtax.ca
November 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
I’ve signed!! Please sign this too
While my winter bike isn't ready to go (it made me mad, I need to finish repairs) holiday lights are a must. I'm hitting my third winter of riding and they improve my mood SO MUCH.
Canadian Tire has the best ones and are usually fairly affordable. They work to ultra cold with no problems!
Canadian Tire has the best ones and are usually fairly affordable. They work to ultra cold with no problems!
November 8, 2025 at 6:28 PM
While my winter bike isn't ready to go (it made me mad, I need to finish repairs) holiday lights are a must. I'm hitting my third winter of riding and they improve my mood SO MUCH.
Canadian Tire has the best ones and are usually fairly affordable. They work to ultra cold with no problems!
Canadian Tire has the best ones and are usually fairly affordable. They work to ultra cold with no problems!
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💯
Every year I add more lights, no amount is too much
Every year I add more lights, no amount is too much
November 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Every year I add more lights, no amount is too much
Every year I add more lights, no amount is too much
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Since the start of October because it’s fun!
November 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Since the start of October because it’s fun!
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If you’re media covering bike-lanes, watch this news story.
If you’re a downtown business association discussing bike-lanes, watch this news story.
If you’re anyone hearing the LIE that bike-lanes are bad for business, watch this story.
And please SHARE THIS STORY so others can watch it too.
If you’re a downtown business association discussing bike-lanes, watch this news story.
If you’re anyone hearing the LIE that bike-lanes are bad for business, watch this story.
And please SHARE THIS STORY so others can watch it too.
WATCH: Seriously, if you’re following ANY bike-lane debate, you HAVE TO WATCH this news story. You actually can’t make this up. Ford claims without evidence that bike-lanes are bad for small business, and THE ACTUAL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION obliterates him with data.
Safe bike-lanes mean business.
Safe bike-lanes mean business.
Annex businesses tell Ford to back off Bloor bike lanes
Stores in the Annex say the Bloor bike lanes have been a big boost to business. As Michelle Mackey reports, the neighborhood's BIA wants the province to back off its new bill that could see the lanes ...
toronto.citynews.ca
November 8, 2025 at 4:16 PM
If you’re media covering bike-lanes, watch this news story.
If you’re a downtown business association discussing bike-lanes, watch this news story.
If you’re anyone hearing the LIE that bike-lanes are bad for business, watch this story.
And please SHARE THIS STORY so others can watch it too.
If you’re a downtown business association discussing bike-lanes, watch this news story.
If you’re anyone hearing the LIE that bike-lanes are bad for business, watch this story.
And please SHARE THIS STORY so others can watch it too.
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This is insanity. Culls are routine for disease control. It’s sad but she practiced bad farm management. Why are people trying to create hysteria here?
Great first-hand account of the ostrich cull and its implications for public trust in Canadian institutions. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/07/a...
The ostriches are dead. What about public trust?
The government-ordered ostrich cull has revealed how social media can help a family transform their tragedy into spectacle. And their story has offered a window into the ways trust breaks down between...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:51 AM
This is insanity. Culls are routine for disease control. It’s sad but she practiced bad farm management. Why are people trying to create hysteria here?
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Ladies and gentlemen... the weekend. (also: you are important and are not alone 🧡)
November 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Ladies and gentlemen... the weekend. (also: you are important and are not alone 🧡)
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November 6, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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We have our appointments, in Leduc, because in Edmonton proper no after work appts or weekends were available until late December or January. Ours are at the end of Nov. Our last shots were Oct 14, 2024.
I also had to call as I needed to book two appts and online you can't do that. #fucktgeucp
I also had to call as I needed to book two appts and online you can't do that. #fucktgeucp
globalnews.ca/news/1151086...
Pharmacists decry ‘hurdles’ facing Albertans who want a COVID vaccine
#UCP #FireTheUCP #abpoli #ableg
#Alberta #FireSmith #FireTheUCP
#UCPCorruption #Canada #ResignSmith #covid #covid19
#vaccines #health #healthcare
Pharmacists decry ‘hurdles’ facing Albertans who want a COVID vaccine
#UCP #FireTheUCP #abpoli #ableg
#Alberta #FireSmith #FireTheUCP
#UCPCorruption #Canada #ResignSmith #covid #covid19
#vaccines #health #healthcare
Pharmacists decry ‘hurdles’ facing Albertans who want a COVID vaccine | Globalnews.ca
Pharmacists say there are so many problems with Alberta's COVID-19 vaccination campaign this year, they fear some people will choose not to get immunized.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:27 PM
We have our appointments, in Leduc, because in Edmonton proper no after work appts or weekends were available until late December or January. Ours are at the end of Nov. Our last shots were Oct 14, 2024.
I also had to call as I needed to book two appts and online you can't do that. #fucktgeucp
I also had to call as I needed to book two appts and online you can't do that. #fucktgeucp