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Lesley Ewing
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Pedestrian, cycling, good governance, urbanist, grandparent, contrarian.
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City transportation official opts for white line and signage instead of gate to keep their baby off the stairs.
February 2, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Long time cycling advocate & former city councillor dispels numerous motorists' claims that bike lanes are empty.
February 2, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Excellent choice! I've followed her defence of the Canadian health care system for over a decade.
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Liberals announce Danielle Martin will be their candidate for University-Rosedale byelection | CBC News
The Liberal Party announced Saturday afternoon that family physician Dr. Danielle Martin will be their candidate for the upcoming federal byelection in University-Rosedale, the downtown Toronto riding...
www.cbc.ca
February 1, 2026 at 12:02 AM
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@maddow.bsky.social
Salida Colorado Unity for Pretti ride!
January 31, 2026 at 10:54 PM
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Huge turnout for NYC Ride for Unity Alex Pretti memorial
#IceOut
January 31, 2026 at 10:46 PM
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DIVEST FROM FASCISTS
Danish pension fund AkademikerPension just said it would sell off its U.S. Treasuries, worth ~$100 million, by the end of January. It attributed the move to weak U.S. government finances, but it seems hard to believe Trump‘s demented threats weren’t a factor. Will others follow?
Danish pension fund to divest its U.S. Treasuries
Danish pension fund AkademikerPension said ‌on Tuesday it would sell off its holding of U.S. Treasuries, worth some $100 million, by the end of this month, blaming ‌weak U.S. government finances.
www.reuters.com
January 21, 2026 at 2:20 AM
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It’s like the laughter comes up despite itself, like all on its own. Same way I describe Martin Short: so funny that it defies laughter. Just brilliant. www.instagram.com/reel/DT-kMf9...
Teigan Reamsbottom on Instagram: "Catherine O’Hara as Lola Heatherton and Andrea Martin as Mother Teresa in “Way To Go Woman” on SCTV is absolutely HYSTERICAL! Even after all these years, so many of t...
1,398 likes, 33 comments - teiganish on January 26, 2026: "Catherine O’Hara as Lola Heatherton and Andrea Martin as Mother Teresa in “Way To Go Woman” on SCTV is absolutely HYSTERICAL! Even after all ...
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January 31, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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Hey #bikesky, there's a nationwide ride this Saturday to honor Alex Pretti and show solidarity against ICE and the fascists! His local bike shop, Angry Catfish, is spearheading. Check their insta for rides happening near you. Early East Bay & later SF info attached www.instagram.com/angrycatfish/
January 28, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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Turns out that you can simply chose not to sell your warehouse and prevent it from becoming a detention center

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Jim Pattison won't sell U.S. warehouse proposed as new ICE facility | CBC News
Jim Pattison Developments has announced it will not sell an industrial building in Ashland, Va., that was set to be turned into an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing facility.
www.cbc.ca
January 30, 2026 at 7:11 PM
& FTR, it was a huge public outcry that forced Canadian company Patterson Group to cancel the sale to ICE.
You know what warehouses don’t have? Adequate plumbing for large numbers of detainees.
BIG news from @bloomberg.com, which confirms that ICE has gone ahead and *purchased* multiple commercial warehouses with the aim of converting them into mass detention camps.

This is likely to be the big detention story of 2026 — literal warehousing of people.
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
January 30, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Catherine O'Hara
a woman with a #schittscreek logo on the bottom right
ALT: a woman with a #schittscreek logo on the bottom right
media.tenor.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Today's food tip: Soft cheese will freeze nicely & when thawed in fridge is just like fresh.
January 30, 2026 at 12:24 AM
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Canadians will boycott company doing business with ICE.
thetyee.ca/News/2026/01...
A Pattison Company’s Possible Deal with ICE Brings Boycott Threats | The Tyee
Trump’s immigration enforcement agency wants to buy a warehouse for a ‘processing centre’ in Virginia.
thetyee.ca
January 28, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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A ride for Alex Pretti is being organized in NYC on Saturday. Meet @ 2 PM in Foley Square, roll out @ 2:30.
January 27, 2026 at 11:55 PM
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Masked thugs, sneering elites and terrified citizens: a picture of the US today. We used to have a name for this | Marina Hyde
Masked thugs, sneering elites and terrified citizens: a picture of the US today. We used to have a name for this | Marina Hyde
Truly, I am the country’s biggest fan. But in the spirit of free speech its leaders apparently love, here’s a few things the rest of the world needs them to know, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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Tesho A., thanks for image of PUBLIC space.
It belongs to all and should be used in the best way.

Public good over particular interest.
Priority? Most vulnerable: walkers
Then people riding bicycles, using public transit, then delivery trucks, then private cars.
#Democracy. Every city, everywhere.
January 27, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Meet Clover Point?
In support of the people of Minnesota we ride when they do (Sat Jan 31):

"Several cycling groups in Minneapolis are organizing a memorial ride on Saturday afternoon beginning near where Alex Pretti was murdered, then riding to Renee Good’s memorial, then to the hospital where Alex was a nurse. 1/2"
January 26, 2026 at 11:48 PM
NB #YYJ people.
"We’re putting out the call for fellow riders in cities from across the U.S. (and Canada) to ride Saturday in honour of our fallen community members who were protecting their communities through peaceful acts of legal observation and have been subsequently demonized by the federal administration."
January 26, 2026 at 11:44 PM
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For those wanting to boycott Pattison Group for their support of ICE, a list of Pattison's companies:

Car dealerships
www.jpautogroup.com/get-directio...

Billboards
www.pattisonoutdoor.com/en

Groceries
(See graphic for the companies)

#cdnpoli #bcpoli #vanpoli #yeg #yyc #WestVan #BoycottPattison
January 26, 2026 at 10:26 PM
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FBI director tells Americans not to bring guns to protests, schools still okay
FBI director tells Americans not to bring guns to protests, schools still okay
WASHINGTON – Following the killing of Alex Jeffrey Pretti in Minneapolis, FBI director Kash Patel has advised American citizens participating in anti-ICE demonstrations to leave their firearms at home...
www.thebeaverton.com
January 26, 2026 at 1:36 AM