Chris Doyle
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A must read thread. (take the warning of a very long thread seriously!)
It's New Year, so time to look back and forward. These are 10 things I think we need to recognise in 2026. It’s a response to what I think are profoundly damaging mistaken assumptions I’ve heard and read from practitioners, journalists, and analysts in 2025. Warning: very long🧵
January 2, 2026 at 12:29 AM
A must read thread. (take the warning of a very long thread seriously!)
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Fog, freezing drizzle and sno couldn’t keep this intrepid group from completing the Annual #yycbike @bromptonleague.bsky.social New Year Day ride to #bluering Wandering Light. Thanks to @brettbergie.bsky.social for organizing and sorry you missed the ride - get well soon!
January 2, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Fog, freezing drizzle and sno couldn’t keep this intrepid group from completing the Annual #yycbike @bromptonleague.bsky.social New Year Day ride to #bluering Wandering Light. Thanks to @brettbergie.bsky.social for organizing and sorry you missed the ride - get well soon!
A broken water main at Elbow and Heritage means the number 3 is detoured on our quiet residential street. I want to ride it just to see if I can get them to pick me up or drop me off at my front door.
December 26, 2025 at 11:14 PM
A broken water main at Elbow and Heritage means the number 3 is detoured on our quiet residential street. I want to ride it just to see if I can get them to pick me up or drop me off at my front door.
Dropping vacancies and increased sales in New York's congestion zone once again demonstrate you don't need a car to shop.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
New York's Congestion Pricing Is Working. Five Charts Show How
Nearly a year ago, New York City embarked on a controversial program to toll drivers entering some of Manhattan’s busiest streets. The goal of the congestion pricing plan, the first of its kind in the...
www.bloomberg.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Dropping vacancies and increased sales in New York's congestion zone once again demonstrate you don't need a car to shop.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Never let a crisis go to waste. The current trade war is the perfect chance for Canada to blow up the dairy cartel.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Free the beer and dairy: Trump administration lays out must-do conditions for CUSMA review | CBC News
U.S. President Donald Trump's point-person on trade laid out a series of conditions Wednesday that Canada must meet in order to extend the Canada-U.S.-Mexico agreement (CUSMA) when it comes up for a r...
www.cbc.ca
December 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Never let a crisis go to waste. The current trade war is the perfect chance for Canada to blow up the dairy cartel.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Calgary city council is way off in the weeds on blanket rezoning. Not voting on repealing on blanket rezoning today, but on whether or not to start the process (for March '26 hearing + decision). Repetitive amendments, numerous councillors trying to put their stamp on a repeal. #yyccc
December 15, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Calgary city council is way off in the weeds on blanket rezoning. Not voting on repealing on blanket rezoning today, but on whether or not to start the process (for March '26 hearing + decision). Repetitive amendments, numerous councillors trying to put their stamp on a repeal. #yyccc
This was awful all last week. They finally did a bit of work here Friday, but it is still not great. #yycbike
December 15, 2025 at 8:40 PM
This was awful all last week. They finally did a bit of work here Friday, but it is still not great. #yycbike
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Rob Reiner: “Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."
December 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Rob Reiner: “Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."
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As the film world and people of good taste around the world mourn the sudden death of legendary director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer, President Donald Trump jumped to make the apparent double homicide about himself.
Read: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Read: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
December 15, 2025 at 3:33 PM
As the film world and people of good taste around the world mourn the sudden death of legendary director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer, President Donald Trump jumped to make the apparent double homicide about himself.
Read: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Read: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Meant to 311 this as well. Couldn't believe they hadn't gotten to it by this morning. Car lanes were clear so I rode there. More of an inconvenience for the traffic behind me than for me. #yycbike
The rest of the Elbow river pathway from Rockyview to Mission has had some attention. Even sanded around Stanley Park. Riverdale and Rideau roads are snirty.
2 St bikeway had had no clearing whatsoever from 26th to 12 th Ave. 311 already submitted. #yycbike
2 St bikeway had had no clearing whatsoever from 26th to 12 th Ave. 311 already submitted. #yycbike
December 8, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Meant to 311 this as well. Couldn't believe they hadn't gotten to it by this morning. Car lanes were clear so I rode there. More of an inconvenience for the traffic behind me than for me. #yycbike
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#yycbike update - Sandy Beach hill pathway now not opening until the 11th. Crews actively working on the finishing touches when I went by. 50th down the hill was bare enough to ride down without drama.
December 8, 2025 at 9:08 PM
#yycbike update - Sandy Beach hill pathway now not opening until the 11th. Crews actively working on the finishing touches when I went by. 50th down the hill was bare enough to ride down without drama.
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BUDGET TRACKER! We are wading through Calgary city council's 2026 budget amendments—so you don't have to! See how councillors voted on transit, housing, the Old Y and more. We are still updating this list so stay tuned for more! #yyccc
How Calgary’s new city council overhauled the 2026 budget | The Sprawl
See how councillors voted on key decisions.
www.sprawlcalgary.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM
BUDGET TRACKER! We are wading through Calgary city council's 2026 budget amendments—so you don't have to! See how councillors voted on transit, housing, the Old Y and more. We are still updating this list so stay tuned for more! #yyccc
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BREAKING: Alberta Health Services CEO who took over after a controversial firing in January is now himself out.
AHS confirms Andre Tremblay on leave. Minister Matt Jones has appointed a new CEO and chair.
Tremblay was named CEO after Athana Mentzelopoulos was fired earlier this year.
AHS confirms Andre Tremblay on leave. Minister Matt Jones has appointed a new CEO and chair.
Tremblay was named CEO after Athana Mentzelopoulos was fired earlier this year.
December 3, 2025 at 10:12 PM
BREAKING: Alberta Health Services CEO who took over after a controversial firing in January is now himself out.
AHS confirms Andre Tremblay on leave. Minister Matt Jones has appointed a new CEO and chair.
Tremblay was named CEO after Athana Mentzelopoulos was fired earlier this year.
AHS confirms Andre Tremblay on leave. Minister Matt Jones has appointed a new CEO and chair.
Tremblay was named CEO after Athana Mentzelopoulos was fired earlier this year.
I'd love to get the contractor that clears the Elbow pathway to look me in the eye and tell me they think they're doing a satisfactory job. Why doesn't the City hold them to a higher account? If you hired someone to clear your sidewalks and they did that kind of job, you would can them immediately.
I'm at the point where I'm ending every 311 request with DO BETTER. #yycbike
December 3, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I'd love to get the contractor that clears the Elbow pathway to look me in the eye and tell me they think they're doing a satisfactory job. Why doesn't the City hold them to a higher account? If you hired someone to clear your sidewalks and they did that kind of job, you would can them immediately.
Interesting to watch the trends in fitness evolve. About 15 years my gym did a renovation to add cardio equipment. Now it seems a lot of those machines sit idle while the strength training equipment is crowded.
December 3, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Interesting to watch the trends in fitness evolve. About 15 years my gym did a renovation to add cardio equipment. Now it seems a lot of those machines sit idle while the strength training equipment is crowded.
There is a reason this is an "opinion" piece. It has zero connection with reality. CREB just reported supply is up significantly and prices are down 5% y-o-y. Rents have fallen 7% - among the fastest in the country. #yyccc calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Opinion: Blanket upzoning didn’t deliver affordability
Former city councllor's analogy comparing new homes to new cars is a lemon.
calgaryherald.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:48 PM
There is a reason this is an "opinion" piece. It has zero connection with reality. CREB just reported supply is up significantly and prices are down 5% y-o-y. Rents have fallen 7% - among the fastest in the country. #yyccc calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Just a reminder - Humans are terrible drivers. As we get used to autonomous vehicles, we will become much less accepting of traffic deaths caused by human error, recklessness, and negligence.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/o...
Opinion | Don’t Fear Self-Driving Cars. They Save Lives.
www.nytimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Just a reminder - Humans are terrible drivers. As we get used to autonomous vehicles, we will become much less accepting of traffic deaths caused by human error, recklessness, and negligence.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/o...
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Crypto Leaders Call For Infusion Of 20 Million Dopes To Stabilize Market
Crypto Leaders Call For Infusion Of 20 Million Dopes To Stabilize Market
BOSTON—Stressing that the move would help keep digital currencies liquid through the coming year, crypto leaders called for an infusion of 20 million dopes Thursday to stabilize the market. “We’re cal...
theonion.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Crypto Leaders Call For Infusion Of 20 Million Dopes To Stabilize Market
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BREAKING:
Alberta's Elections Commissioner has determined that the Alberta Forerver Petition was successful and officially met its signature threshold.
www.elections.ab.ca/citizen-init...
Alberta's Elections Commissioner has determined that the Alberta Forerver Petition was successful and officially met its signature threshold.
www.elections.ab.ca/citizen-init...
Citizen Initiative Petition Verification Completed, Results Announced - Elections Alberta
EDMONTON – Elections Alberta has completed verification for the “Alberta Forever Canada” citizen initiative petition. Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer, Gordon McClure, has determined under section 10...
www.elections.ab.ca
December 1, 2025 at 9:27 PM
BREAKING:
Alberta's Elections Commissioner has determined that the Alberta Forerver Petition was successful and officially met its signature threshold.
www.elections.ab.ca/citizen-init...
Alberta's Elections Commissioner has determined that the Alberta Forerver Petition was successful and officially met its signature threshold.
www.elections.ab.ca/citizen-init...
The @calgary.ca website lists the Sandy Beach hill pathway closure as ending December 3rd. Is that possible? I haven't been buy there in about a month, but it didn't look anywhere close to finished. #yycbike
December 1, 2025 at 10:16 PM
The @calgary.ca website lists the Sandy Beach hill pathway closure as ending December 3rd. Is that possible? I haven't been buy there in about a month, but it didn't look anywhere close to finished. #yycbike
A few years ago I think there was a good case for the subsidy. People were questioning whether office-residential conversions were even possible. Developers have now proven they are and are doing a great job. Time to revisit the level of need for subsidies. #yyccc
Opinion: Too big to fail, too small to save calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
November 30, 2025 at 3:29 PM
A few years ago I think there was a good case for the subsidy. People were questioning whether office-residential conversions were even possible. Developers have now proven they are and are doing a great job. Time to revisit the level of need for subsidies. #yyccc
Certainly Carney takes this very seriously. I think reducing dependency on the US had more to do with this week's pipeline news than trying to win over votes in the west.
If Canada doesn’t expand pipeline capacity to west coast, Canadian oil exporters will inevitably continue to grow dependence on reexport capacity out of the US Gulf Coast
I think it’s a bad idea to depend on another country to export your product to global markets
🤷🏻♂️ Unrelated:
I think it’s a bad idea to depend on another country to export your product to global markets
🤷🏻♂️ Unrelated:
Black Sea attacks getting broader:
“Kazakhstan told Ukraine on Sunday to stop attacking the Black Sea terminal of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, which handles more than 1% of global oil, after a major drone attack halted exports and seriously damaged loading infrastructure.”
“Kazakhstan told Ukraine on Sunday to stop attacking the Black Sea terminal of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, which handles more than 1% of global oil, after a major drone attack halted exports and seriously damaged loading infrastructure.”
November 30, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Certainly Carney takes this very seriously. I think reducing dependency on the US had more to do with this week's pipeline news than trying to win over votes in the west.
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Analysis | Epstein and affordability have driven Trump’s approval ratings down. Can the illegal murder of Venezuelans push them back up?
November 30, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Analysis | Epstein and affordability have driven Trump’s approval ratings down. Can the illegal murder of Venezuelans push them back up?