Nicole Brandon
@nicolebrandon.bsky.social
nikita_arch on Twitter (RIP). London ON. I specialize in centuries-old garbage (aka archaeology). Environment, cycling, kindness. Trying to be better.
#LdnOnt
#onpoli
#LdnOnt
#onpoli
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It’s really fun to spend years working with residents and city staff to move important projects along and then have the provincial government just cancel everything due to toxic populism.
If u care about better cities for people in Ontario Canada, please pay attention to what Premier Ford is doing. Not only would his new bill block cities from building bike-lanes if they touch car lanes, he’s talking about imposing his own street standards & standardized official plans in EVERY city.
November 15, 2025 at 3:50 AM
It’s really fun to spend years working with residents and city staff to move important projects along and then have the provincial government just cancel everything due to toxic populism.
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We’re supporting the Shine the Light on Woman Abuse campaign with a special reading list created in partnership with the London Abused Women’s Centre. 💜
Explore books that inspire awareness and hope: buff.ly/wATsQgH
Explore books that inspire awareness and hope: buff.ly/wATsQgH
November 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
We’re supporting the Shine the Light on Woman Abuse campaign with a special reading list created in partnership with the London Abused Women’s Centre. 💜
Explore books that inspire awareness and hope: buff.ly/wATsQgH
Explore books that inspire awareness and hope: buff.ly/wATsQgH
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Dinosaurs have taken over the Library! 🦖
Join our Dinovember storytimes, crafts, and activities for a roaring good time.
Explore the lineup: buff.ly/VnGdFWp
Join our Dinovember storytimes, crafts, and activities for a roaring good time.
Explore the lineup: buff.ly/VnGdFWp
November 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Dinosaurs have taken over the Library! 🦖
Join our Dinovember storytimes, crafts, and activities for a roaring good time.
Explore the lineup: buff.ly/VnGdFWp
Join our Dinovember storytimes, crafts, and activities for a roaring good time.
Explore the lineup: buff.ly/VnGdFWp
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Give the gift of reading! 📚💖
From Nov 3 to Dec 13, A Book for Every Child collects donations to bring books to kids who might not otherwise own one.
Every donation builds literacy and opens new worlds for young readers.
Learn more: buff.ly/QxEJBuO
From Nov 3 to Dec 13, A Book for Every Child collects donations to bring books to kids who might not otherwise own one.
Every donation builds literacy and opens new worlds for young readers.
Learn more: buff.ly/QxEJBuO
November 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Give the gift of reading! 📚💖
From Nov 3 to Dec 13, A Book for Every Child collects donations to bring books to kids who might not otherwise own one.
Every donation builds literacy and opens new worlds for young readers.
Learn more: buff.ly/QxEJBuO
From Nov 3 to Dec 13, A Book for Every Child collects donations to bring books to kids who might not otherwise own one.
Every donation builds literacy and opens new worlds for young readers.
Learn more: buff.ly/QxEJBuO
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Ford turns Ex Place into some kind of amusement park/casino/nightclub, then says it's much better because it's "year-round use", even though Ex Place is already used year-round. That sounds like classic Ford bullshit.
November 13, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Ford turns Ex Place into some kind of amusement park/casino/nightclub, then says it's much better because it's "year-round use", even though Ex Place is already used year-round. That sounds like classic Ford bullshit.
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🚨 BREAKING 🚨
My office just uncovered that, buried in their Fall Economic Statement, Ford’s Conservatives are quietly seizing control of Exhibition Place.
#ONpoli
My office just uncovered that, buried in their Fall Economic Statement, Ford’s Conservatives are quietly seizing control of Exhibition Place.
#ONpoli
November 13, 2025 at 9:22 PM
🚨 BREAKING 🚨
My office just uncovered that, buried in their Fall Economic Statement, Ford’s Conservatives are quietly seizing control of Exhibition Place.
#ONpoli
My office just uncovered that, buried in their Fall Economic Statement, Ford’s Conservatives are quietly seizing control of Exhibition Place.
#ONpoli
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NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
www.bloomberg.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
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Bill 60, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, introduced on Oct. 23, would designate a corporation to provide water and sewage services “on behalf of particular lower-tier municipalities.”
www.thestar.com/politics/pro...
www.thestar.com/politics/pro...
Marit Stiles warns of water privatization in Ford government’s omnibus bill
Bill 60, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, would designate a corporation to provide water and sewage services "on behalf of particular lower-tier municipalities."
www.thestar.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Bill 60, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, introduced on Oct. 23, would designate a corporation to provide water and sewage services “on behalf of particular lower-tier municipalities.”
www.thestar.com/politics/pro...
www.thestar.com/politics/pro...
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A reminder:
An under-aged girl = a child
Sex with a child = rape
Hiding behind euphemisms and bureaucratic legalese protects our feelings, but clouds the truth.
An under-aged girl = a child
Sex with a child = rape
Hiding behind euphemisms and bureaucratic legalese protects our feelings, but clouds the truth.
November 13, 2025 at 10:18 PM
A reminder:
An under-aged girl = a child
Sex with a child = rape
Hiding behind euphemisms and bureaucratic legalese protects our feelings, but clouds the truth.
An under-aged girl = a child
Sex with a child = rape
Hiding behind euphemisms and bureaucratic legalese protects our feelings, but clouds the truth.
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Lots of folks captioning aurora photos like "for a few minutes we didn't think about politics"
guess I'm built different, every time I'm out trying to see night sky stuff I frequently think about how much light pollution is entirely preventable with just a tiny bit of regulation
guess I'm built different, every time I'm out trying to see night sky stuff I frequently think about how much light pollution is entirely preventable with just a tiny bit of regulation
November 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Lots of folks captioning aurora photos like "for a few minutes we didn't think about politics"
guess I'm built different, every time I'm out trying to see night sky stuff I frequently think about how much light pollution is entirely preventable with just a tiny bit of regulation
guess I'm built different, every time I'm out trying to see night sky stuff I frequently think about how much light pollution is entirely preventable with just a tiny bit of regulation
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Biggest sale I've ever had continues.
Still 50% off all paper prints on my website. Shipping in Canada is $25 so buy a couple.
Sorry. No US orders.
Still 50% off all paper prints on my website. Shipping in Canada is $25 so buy a couple.
Sorry. No US orders.
I'm an Alberta based artist who has a thing for storms & space.
I do commissions & have originals & 50 different canvas & paper prints available earthskyart.ca/shop
#art #painting
I do commissions & have originals & 50 different canvas & paper prints available earthskyart.ca/shop
#art #painting
November 13, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Biggest sale I've ever had continues.
Still 50% off all paper prints on my website. Shipping in Canada is $25 so buy a couple.
Sorry. No US orders.
Still 50% off all paper prints on my website. Shipping in Canada is $25 so buy a couple.
Sorry. No US orders.
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🚨HELP❗️
REPOST
Ppl on disability, working poor & some seniors DO NOT get enough to pay rent, bills & food
They need Mutual Aid
PLEASE HELP
🚨$310 Hydro Disconnection Fri
$550 for Groceries
9 ppl - $50 ea
1 Mom - $100
🚨$555 Eviction
DM & I’ll connect u directly or PayPal/etransfer
mrsbpotter@hotmail.com
Ppl on disability, working poor & some seniors DO NOT get enough to pay rent, bills & food
They need Mutual Aid
PLEASE HELP
🚨$310 Hydro Disconnection Fri
$550 for Groceries
9 ppl - $50 ea
1 Mom - $100
🚨$555 Eviction
DM & I’ll connect u directly or PayPal/etransfer
mrsbpotter@hotmail.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:25 PM
🚨HELP❗️
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"Starting tomorrow, 1,000 people could lose their jobs," says Mayor Olivia Chow, including over 900 crossing guards, because the city won't be able to collect revenue from speed cameras after a provincial bill banning them. The ban also takes money away from capital projects like traffic calming.
November 13, 2025 at 9:37 PM
"Starting tomorrow, 1,000 people could lose their jobs," says Mayor Olivia Chow, including over 900 crossing guards, because the city won't be able to collect revenue from speed cameras after a provincial bill banning them. The ban also takes money away from capital projects like traffic calming.
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This is Dapple. She was found as a stray with teeth falling out due to severe dental disease, plus a painful knee injury. Thanks to your support of our merch, @15outof10.org was able to cover the surgeries to remove her teeth and repair her leg. She's now toothless and thriving in her forever home ❤️🩹
November 13, 2025 at 10:31 PM
This is Dapple. She was found as a stray with teeth falling out due to severe dental disease, plus a painful knee injury. Thanks to your support of our merch, @15outof10.org was able to cover the surgeries to remove her teeth and repair her leg. She's now toothless and thriving in her forever home ❤️🩹
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This, I say as a long-time student of history and economics who holds an MBA, is correct:
November 13, 2025 at 10:39 PM
This, I say as a long-time student of history and economics who holds an MBA, is correct:
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“If you’ve been following recent debates about health, you’ve been hearing a lot about vaccines, diet, measles, Medicaid cuts and health insurance costs – but much less about one of the greatest threats to global public health: climate change.” Via @theconversation.com #ClimateCrisis #HealthyCities
Want to make America healthy again? Stop fueling climate change
From extreme heat to mosquito-borne illnesses, climate change is making people sicker and more vulnerable to disease. Health scientists explain what individuals and governments can do about it.
theconversation.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:00 AM
“If you’ve been following recent debates about health, you’ve been hearing a lot about vaccines, diet, measles, Medicaid cuts and health insurance costs – but much less about one of the greatest threats to global public health: climate change.” Via @theconversation.com #ClimateCrisis #HealthyCities
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The provincial government has axed Toronto's local Green Roofs bylaw, which supports over 1600 jobs and an industry worth $75 million that's spread across the province.
The move has upset green roof companies across Ontario, including these ones based in London, ON.
lfpress.com/news/local-n...
The move has upset green roof companies across Ontario, including these ones based in London, ON.
lfpress.com/news/local-n...
Local firms reeling as Queen's Park sinks Toronto 'green roof' bylaw
Repeal of a Toronto bylaw has sent the London-area green-roof industry into a tailspin with some calling it a “death knell."
lfpress.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The provincial government has axed Toronto's local Green Roofs bylaw, which supports over 1600 jobs and an industry worth $75 million that's spread across the province.
The move has upset green roof companies across Ontario, including these ones based in London, ON.
lfpress.com/news/local-n...
The move has upset green roof companies across Ontario, including these ones based in London, ON.
lfpress.com/news/local-n...
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Actively looking for new work: ideally in #ldnont or remote. Two decades of experience in communications (especially internal comms), talent management and employee experience, and digital governance. Mostly in public sector. Leads appreciated! Thank you!
November 12, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Actively looking for new work: ideally in #ldnont or remote. Two decades of experience in communications (especially internal comms), talent management and employee experience, and digital governance. Mostly in public sector. Leads appreciated! Thank you!
It’s back! Check out the London Food Co-op’s Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday November 22 from 10 to 3 🎉. A great opportunity to explore the co-op and pick up unique gifts from local vendors 🎁. See you there! #LdnOnt
November 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
It’s back! Check out the London Food Co-op’s Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday November 22 from 10 to 3 🎉. A great opportunity to explore the co-op and pick up unique gifts from local vendors 🎁. See you there! #LdnOnt
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Just watch this. Sound up.
We are in a NATIONAL crisis.
A decency crisis.
A crisis where politicians we’re paying top dollar to are nothing but memes and crisis actors for a minority in echo chambers.
We need a NATIONAL movement to return DECENCY and DUTY to politics.
#cdnpoli #mbpoli
We are in a NATIONAL crisis.
A decency crisis.
A crisis where politicians we’re paying top dollar to are nothing but memes and crisis actors for a minority in echo chambers.
We need a NATIONAL movement to return DECENCY and DUTY to politics.
#cdnpoli #mbpoli
October 29, 2025 at 10:57 AM
November 11, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Buried in the Doug Ford govt's fall budget are changes that would remove parts of Wasaga beach from provincial protection. As I reported in August, those parts are 60% of the world’s longest freshwater beach and the main nesting area for the endangered piping plover: thenarwhal.ca/wasaga-beach...
November 10, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Buried in the Doug Ford govt's fall budget are changes that would remove parts of Wasaga beach from provincial protection. As I reported in August, those parts are 60% of the world’s longest freshwater beach and the main nesting area for the endangered piping plover: thenarwhal.ca/wasaga-beach...
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Thurs we ride against Ford's attack on bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian safety, tenants rights & more! Omnibus bills that aim to distract & divide communities w many intersecting interests we need to all fight against!
[https://www.cycleto.ca/bill_60_protest_ride](www.cycleto.ca/bill_60_prot...)
[https://www.cycleto.ca/bill_60_protest_ride](www.cycleto.ca/bill_60_prot...)
November 9, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Thurs we ride against Ford's attack on bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian safety, tenants rights & more! Omnibus bills that aim to distract & divide communities w many intersecting interests we need to all fight against!
[https://www.cycleto.ca/bill_60_protest_ride](www.cycleto.ca/bill_60_prot...)
[https://www.cycleto.ca/bill_60_protest_ride](www.cycleto.ca/bill_60_prot...)
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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.