Kristine Vasquez
@kvsqz.bsky.social
Third Culture Kid in YYC 🇵🇭🇦🇪🇨🇦
I take photos, ride my bike, and occasionally scream into the void about things I care about. Cat mum times three. Embarrassingly stereotypical Sagittarius.
I take photos, ride my bike, and occasionally scream into the void about things I care about. Cat mum times three. Embarrassingly stereotypical Sagittarius.
Haven’t been on here for a while. Here’s a clip of one of my fav train views of all time to make up for the absence.
(San-In Line between Hozukyō and Umahori for those curious.)
(San-In Line between Hozukyō and Umahori for those curious.)
November 13, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Haven’t been on here for a while. Here’s a clip of one of my fav train views of all time to make up for the absence.
(San-In Line between Hozukyō and Umahori for those curious.)
(San-In Line between Hozukyō and Umahori for those curious.)
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Car-centric design hurts people in small towns just like in big cities.
I saw this old lady cross this busy road on her walker because the direct trip (nursing home to Tim Horton’s) was 100 metres, versus 1 kilometre to walk up the road, cross at a light, and come back.
Town of 1,200 in Ontario.
I saw this old lady cross this busy road on her walker because the direct trip (nursing home to Tim Horton’s) was 100 metres, versus 1 kilometre to walk up the road, cross at a light, and come back.
Town of 1,200 in Ontario.
September 21, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Car-centric design hurts people in small towns just like in big cities.
I saw this old lady cross this busy road on her walker because the direct trip (nursing home to Tim Horton’s) was 100 metres, versus 1 kilometre to walk up the road, cross at a light, and come back.
Town of 1,200 in Ontario.
I saw this old lady cross this busy road on her walker because the direct trip (nursing home to Tim Horton’s) was 100 metres, versus 1 kilometre to walk up the road, cross at a light, and come back.
Town of 1,200 in Ontario.
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Canada has recognized the State of Palestine 🇵🇸 a historic step away from U.S. policy.
But recognition isn’t enough. Canada must go further: sanctions, accountability, real support for peace.
CBC is covering it-- because without CBC, we’d only hear the U.S. version.
📌 r.pebmac.ca/https://www....
But recognition isn’t enough. Canada must go further: sanctions, accountability, real support for peace.
CBC is covering it-- because without CBC, we’d only hear the U.S. version.
📌 r.pebmac.ca/https://www....
September 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Canada has recognized the State of Palestine 🇵🇸 a historic step away from U.S. policy.
But recognition isn’t enough. Canada must go further: sanctions, accountability, real support for peace.
CBC is covering it-- because without CBC, we’d only hear the U.S. version.
📌 r.pebmac.ca/https://www....
But recognition isn’t enough. Canada must go further: sanctions, accountability, real support for peace.
CBC is covering it-- because without CBC, we’d only hear the U.S. version.
📌 r.pebmac.ca/https://www....
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"Bicycles were accommodated."
September 21, 2025 at 11:17 PM
"Bicycles were accommodated."
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If you needed a laugh here you go. As others have pointed out reality has left leaning bias.
September 15, 2025 at 12:24 AM
If you needed a laugh here you go. As others have pointed out reality has left leaning bias.
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The autocratic bills made by Alberta and Ontario premiers are underming democracy in Canada
“In practice, this means that if Ottawa wants to fund housing, transit, or climate programs in Calgary or Edmonton, the province can veto the deal if it doesn’t fit their political narrative.”
“In practice, this means that if Ottawa wants to fund housing, transit, or climate programs in Calgary or Edmonton, the province can veto the deal if it doesn’t fit their political narrative.”
Danielle Smith’s UCP - Undermining Local Democracy
Premier Danielle Smith may try to project calm when she talks about her relationship with Alberta’s big cities.
open.substack.com
September 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The autocratic bills made by Alberta and Ontario premiers are underming democracy in Canada
“In practice, this means that if Ottawa wants to fund housing, transit, or climate programs in Calgary or Edmonton, the province can veto the deal if it doesn’t fit their political narrative.”
“In practice, this means that if Ottawa wants to fund housing, transit, or climate programs in Calgary or Edmonton, the province can veto the deal if it doesn’t fit their political narrative.”
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what's the word for when something was so effectively eradicated (such as, for instance, polio) that people no longer remember how devastating it was and why the protections against it are so vital
BREAKING Florida moves to end all school vaccine mandates, first in nation to do so. @davidovalle.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Florida moves to end all school vaccine mandates, first in nation to do so
Florida Surgeon General Joseph A. Ladapo criticized school vaccine mandates, which every state has, and likened them to slavery.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 3, 2025 at 4:26 PM
what's the word for when something was so effectively eradicated (such as, for instance, polio) that people no longer remember how devastating it was and why the protections against it are so vital
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Pedestrian walking in road because cyclist riding on sidewalk because car parked in bike lane
Pedestrian walking in road because cyclist riding on sidewalk because car parked in bike lane
TORONTO - Eyewitnesses today confirmed reports that a pedestrian was walking in the road because a cyclist was riding on the sidewalk because a car was parked in the bike lane.
www.thebeaverton.com
September 3, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Pedestrian walking in road because cyclist riding on sidewalk because car parked in bike lane
I noticed that people kept staring at me like I’m sort of alien while riding my roadie today and I’m convinced it’s because I’m wearing a long sleeve button up over my tank top and shorts instead of a jersey and bib. Reminder that bikes are also for transport!!! #yycbike
September 3, 2025 at 11:54 PM
I noticed that people kept staring at me like I’m sort of alien while riding my roadie today and I’m convinced it’s because I’m wearing a long sleeve button up over my tank top and shorts instead of a jersey and bib. Reminder that bikes are also for transport!!! #yycbike
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AXE THE VAX TAX! Surely it’s not unreasonable to tell the UCP – with no apologies whatsoever to Pierre Poilievre – that they need to Axe the Vax Tax! albertapolitics.ca/2025/08/axe-...
AXE THE VAX TAX! - Alberta Politics
According to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, the $100 her government intends to charge most Albertans who want to be vaccinated against COVID-19 is just an “administration fee” to cover the current co...
albertapolitics.ca
August 26, 2025 at 5:33 AM
AXE THE VAX TAX! Surely it’s not unreasonable to tell the UCP – with no apologies whatsoever to Pierre Poilievre – that they need to Axe the Vax Tax! albertapolitics.ca/2025/08/axe-...
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When will the global community of states (incl Canada) stand up to the State of Israel & fulfil their obligations under Article I of the Genocide Convention.
That obligation is a duty "to PREVENT and to punish" the crime of genocide.
Let's focus on PREVENTION for now.
@anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social
That obligation is a duty "to PREVENT and to punish" the crime of genocide.
Let's focus on PREVENTION for now.
@anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social
August 26, 2025 at 3:15 AM
When will the global community of states (incl Canada) stand up to the State of Israel & fulfil their obligations under Article I of the Genocide Convention.
That obligation is a duty "to PREVENT and to punish" the crime of genocide.
Let's focus on PREVENTION for now.
@anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social
That obligation is a duty "to PREVENT and to punish" the crime of genocide.
Let's focus on PREVENTION for now.
@anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social
I’m at home after a quick dinner date with hubby at our fav bar. Tried to video call my mum to show her photos from the first roll of film I shot with an old film point and shoot I took from her and my dad’s place. She answers and I can’t hear her because there’s a band playing where she’s at.
August 24, 2025 at 3:49 AM
I’m at home after a quick dinner date with hubby at our fav bar. Tried to video call my mum to show her photos from the first roll of film I shot with an old film point and shoot I took from her and my dad’s place. She answers and I can’t hear her because there’s a band playing where she’s at.
Fell off my bike. Ironically fell when I was going real slow. Front tire got caught in a small dip between a ramp and the road. Shin is swollen and bruised, hip and palm bruised, new scrape next to an old scar from my last fall.
Still a good ride though (finally a proper summer???) #yycbike
Still a good ride though (finally a proper summer???) #yycbike
August 23, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Fell off my bike. Ironically fell when I was going real slow. Front tire got caught in a small dip between a ramp and the road. Shin is swollen and bruised, hip and palm bruised, new scrape next to an old scar from my last fall.
Still a good ride though (finally a proper summer???) #yycbike
Still a good ride though (finally a proper summer???) #yycbike
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وديع ابو السعود (@wadeaa_.9) on Threads
هنا توقفت الحقيقة… انتهت التغطية. 🖤
www.threads.com
August 11, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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NEW: 18,500 children have been killed by Israeli forces in Gaza.
The Washington Post has just published every single known name.
A seminal moment.
The Washington Post has just published every single known name.
A seminal moment.
July 30, 2025 at 10:29 AM
NEW: 18,500 children have been killed by Israeli forces in Gaza.
The Washington Post has just published every single known name.
A seminal moment.
The Washington Post has just published every single known name.
A seminal moment.
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Back to stats… Gondek quotes that bike lanes account for less than one percent of the city's road surfaces...
While technically true, actual designated space (not bikeways) is only ~30km.
That’s like 0.2% of the 17,000 of vehicle lanes. 🤷♂️
While technically true, actual designated space (not bikeways) is only ~30km.
That’s like 0.2% of the 17,000 of vehicle lanes. 🤷♂️
July 31, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Back to stats… Gondek quotes that bike lanes account for less than one percent of the city's road surfaces...
While technically true, actual designated space (not bikeways) is only ~30km.
That’s like 0.2% of the 17,000 of vehicle lanes. 🤷♂️
While technically true, actual designated space (not bikeways) is only ~30km.
That’s like 0.2% of the 17,000 of vehicle lanes. 🤷♂️
Today’s latte art by yours truly and presented by Joe the coffee bean
July 31, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Today’s latte art by yours truly and presented by Joe the coffee bean
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Really cannot overstate the extent to which the court was impatient with the total lack of evidence presented by the government.
July 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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This email from a grandparent that I just read put it well, we really do prioritize car commute times ahead of human lives
July 30, 2025 at 11:33 AM
This email from a grandparent that I just read put it well, we really do prioritize car commute times ahead of human lives
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Possible lessons for AB cycling community & advocates
BREAKING: “The Ford government’s plan to tear out dedicated bike-lanes from 3 Toronto routes has been deemed to be unconstitutional, according to a ruling by an Ontario court, halting a populist pledge driven by the premier.”
This is VERY good, life-saving news for Toronto, and for Ontario cities.
This is VERY good, life-saving news for Toronto, and for Ontario cities.
Ford government to appeal court ruling which deemed bike lane removal unconstitutional | Globalnews.ca
The Ford government's plans to tear out dedicated bike lanes from three Toronto routes has been deemed to be unconstitutional, halting a populist pledge driven by the premier.
globalnews.ca
July 31, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Possible lessons for AB cycling community & advocates
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Please walk your car until complete streets are installed.
July 29, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Please walk your car until complete streets are installed.
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Remember when Alison Redford resigned over $338k. Danielle Smith is being investigated for over $747 million in scandals, yet the UCP protects her. Buried audits, fired whistleblowers, and your tax dollars being redirected. When did we become so numb to this? There are steps you can take! #abpoli
July 29, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Remember when Alison Redford resigned over $338k. Danielle Smith is being investigated for over $747 million in scandals, yet the UCP protects her. Buried audits, fired whistleblowers, and your tax dollars being redirected. When did we become so numb to this? There are steps you can take! #abpoli