Dina Graser
@rapsalot.bsky.social
Urban policy wonk, culture vulture, ever-optimistic Raptors fan. Director, Canadian Alliance for Transit-Connected Housing (CATCH).
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Dina Graser
@rapsalot.bsky.social
· Sep 9
I've been working on this for a few months, but so pleased to formally launch the Canadian Alliance for Transit-Connected Housing (CATCH) - a national initiative to protect and expand affordable housing near transit
If you work in policy, planning, housing, or transit, check it out! catch-rehac.ca
If you work in policy, planning, housing, or transit, check it out! catch-rehac.ca
Looking forward to this conversation with @maryrowe.bsky.social, Lisa Ker and Ray Sullivan - join us!
November 8, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Looking forward to this conversation with @maryrowe.bsky.social, Lisa Ker and Ray Sullivan - join us!
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Trey Yesavage is making $57,204 this season. That’s $4,767 for every strikeout he got in this, the most important game of his life.
The 22-year-old rookie, who began the year in A ball, is the best story in sports right now and it’s not close. What a player. What a performance. 👏
The 22-year-old rookie, who began the year in A ball, is the best story in sports right now and it’s not close. What a player. What a performance. 👏
October 30, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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@pialiroy.bsky.social are you watching this? 😂
October 28, 2025 at 4:45 AM
@pialiroy.bsky.social are you watching this? 😂
I think it's always important to go back to the source on issues like this. Here's the full text of Reagan's 1987 radio address.
www.reaganlibrary.gov/archives/spe...
www.reaganlibrary.gov/archives/spe...
Radio Address to the Nation on Free and Fair Trade
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www.reaganlibrary.gov
October 24, 2025 at 9:39 PM
I think it's always important to go back to the source on issues like this. Here's the full text of Reagan's 1987 radio address.
www.reaganlibrary.gov/archives/spe...
www.reaganlibrary.gov/archives/spe...
Chuffed to see this article on CATCH in the Spec today!
www.thespec.com/news/hamilto...
www.thespec.com/news/hamilto...
www.thespec.com
September 20, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Chuffed to see this article on CATCH in the Spec today!
www.thespec.com/news/hamilto...
www.thespec.com/news/hamilto...
I've been working on this for a few months, but so pleased to formally launch the Canadian Alliance for Transit-Connected Housing (CATCH) - a national initiative to protect and expand affordable housing near transit
If you work in policy, planning, housing, or transit, check it out! catch-rehac.ca
If you work in policy, planning, housing, or transit, check it out! catch-rehac.ca
September 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I've been working on this for a few months, but so pleased to formally launch the Canadian Alliance for Transit-Connected Housing (CATCH) - a national initiative to protect and expand affordable housing near transit
If you work in policy, planning, housing, or transit, check it out! catch-rehac.ca
If you work in policy, planning, housing, or transit, check it out! catch-rehac.ca
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With so many crises facing our world, it's sometimes easy to overlook the small steps forward. Indwell’s 23 new 2&3-bed apts underway in Hamilton will support families leaving shelters, etc, with rents at half current market costs. #affordablehousing
August 23, 2025 at 1:03 AM
With so many crises facing our world, it's sometimes easy to overlook the small steps forward. Indwell’s 23 new 2&3-bed apts underway in Hamilton will support families leaving shelters, etc, with rents at half current market costs. #affordablehousing
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He’s the first person since Ed Koch who understands how to use the NYC sense of humor to run for mayor.
Good morning! I'm in Uganda to visit family and friends.
But depending on your perspective, don't worry or I'm sorry: I'll be back by the end of the month.
See you soon, NYC.
But depending on your perspective, don't worry or I'm sorry: I'll be back by the end of the month.
See you soon, NYC.
July 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM
He’s the first person since Ed Koch who understands how to use the NYC sense of humor to run for mayor.
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Might I pass along a suggestion to the federal party leaders from over 1600 researchers in Canada, invest in Canada's research sovereignty!!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
National Letter
Open Letter from Canadian Researchers to the Federal party leaders Click here to sign this letter See who has signed - version française se trouve à page 3 - Dear Party Leaders We, the undersigne...
docs.google.com
April 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Might I pass along a suggestion to the federal party leaders from over 1600 researchers in Canada, invest in Canada's research sovereignty!!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
This is excellent. Now, extend more funding to universities to do the same.
www.thestar.com/news/gta/tor...
www.thestar.com/news/gta/tor...
Toronto’s University Health Network plans to attract top medical researchers to Canada after Trump slashed funding in the U.S.
The hospital network seeks to recruit 100 new scientists from the U.S. and beyond.
www.thestar.com
April 8, 2025 at 2:30 AM
This is excellent. Now, extend more funding to universities to do the same.
www.thestar.com/news/gta/tor...
www.thestar.com/news/gta/tor...
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WATCH: “I’m here because I will not be bullied.”
A pardon attorney fired by Trump says Trump’s DOJ sent armed U.S. marshals to deliver a letter warning her not to testify before Congress about Trump’s DOJ’s abuse of power.
Context: www.yahoo.com/news/us-just...
A pardon attorney fired by Trump says Trump’s DOJ sent armed U.S. marshals to deliver a letter warning her not to testify before Congress about Trump’s DOJ’s abuse of power.
Context: www.yahoo.com/news/us-just...
April 7, 2025 at 9:49 PM
WATCH: “I’m here because I will not be bullied.”
A pardon attorney fired by Trump says Trump’s DOJ sent armed U.S. marshals to deliver a letter warning her not to testify before Congress about Trump’s DOJ’s abuse of power.
Context: www.yahoo.com/news/us-just...
A pardon attorney fired by Trump says Trump’s DOJ sent armed U.S. marshals to deliver a letter warning her not to testify before Congress about Trump’s DOJ’s abuse of power.
Context: www.yahoo.com/news/us-just...
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Reminder that Federal Riding boundaries have been moved for many ridings to adjust for population changes. You can check your riding by postal code at electionscanada.ca
My new riding means I’m voting for Chrystia Freeland!
#election2025
#canpoli
#elbowsup
#holdtheline
www.elections.ca/home.aspx
My new riding means I’m voting for Chrystia Freeland!
#election2025
#canpoli
#elbowsup
#holdtheline
www.elections.ca/home.aspx
Elections Canada - Home page for the 2025 Federal Election
Find all the information you need to know to vote in the 2025 federal election. You will learn whether you are registered to vote, where to vote, what your riding is, who the candidates in your ridin...
www.elections.ca
March 31, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Reminder that Federal Riding boundaries have been moved for many ridings to adjust for population changes. You can check your riding by postal code at electionscanada.ca
My new riding means I’m voting for Chrystia Freeland!
#election2025
#canpoli
#elbowsup
#holdtheline
www.elections.ca/home.aspx
My new riding means I’m voting for Chrystia Freeland!
#election2025
#canpoli
#elbowsup
#holdtheline
www.elections.ca/home.aspx
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Canada can be a refuge for U.S. researchers, but we need to invest in research to capitalize on the brain drain: Globe and Mail editorial www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit... via @theglobeandmail.com
Globe editorial: Canada can be a refuge for U.S. researchers
Post-secondary institutions should look south to recruit top scholars – and not be afraid to focus on excellence
www.theglobeandmail.com
March 31, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Canada can be a refuge for U.S. researchers, but we need to invest in research to capitalize on the brain drain: Globe and Mail editorial www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit... via @theglobeandmail.com
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One could not agree more enthusiastically with today’s editorial in @TheGlobeandMail.com.
This is a perfect opportunity for 🇨🇦Canada to beef up its brain power at Trump’s expense, and we should spend what it takes, without stint.
🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁
This is a perfect opportunity for 🇨🇦Canada to beef up its brain power at Trump’s expense, and we should spend what it takes, without stint.
🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁
March 31, 2025 at 11:34 AM
One could not agree more enthusiastically with today’s editorial in @TheGlobeandMail.com.
This is a perfect opportunity for 🇨🇦Canada to beef up its brain power at Trump’s expense, and we should spend what it takes, without stint.
🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁
This is a perfect opportunity for 🇨🇦Canada to beef up its brain power at Trump’s expense, and we should spend what it takes, without stint.
🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁
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Poilievre pulling a Trump & Musk & making clear he will cut funding to anything he considers “woke” in federal public service & university research - like anything to do with climate science.
As Danielle Smith made clear, Poilievre is “in sync” with Trump. We can never let him win. #TeamCarney
As Danielle Smith made clear, Poilievre is “in sync” with Trump. We can never let him win. #TeamCarney
This probably deserves some attention in English Canada.
March 31, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Poilievre pulling a Trump & Musk & making clear he will cut funding to anything he considers “woke” in federal public service & university research - like anything to do with climate science.
As Danielle Smith made clear, Poilievre is “in sync” with Trump. We can never let him win. #TeamCarney
As Danielle Smith made clear, Poilievre is “in sync” with Trump. We can never let him win. #TeamCarney
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The chaos in America’s scientific community could be Canada’s gain if we play our cards right, by John Bergeron, Kathleen Dickson and @stankutcher.sencanada.ca www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com #BrainGain
Opinion: The chaos in America’s scientific community could be Canada’s gain
Ottawa should not fumble the opportunity to attract some of the best and brightest health researchers
www.theglobeandmail.com
March 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The chaos in America’s scientific community could be Canada’s gain if we play our cards right, by John Bergeron, Kathleen Dickson and @stankutcher.sencanada.ca www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com #BrainGain
"... expanding the idea of what can happen there might solve another urban dilemma: not enough cultural spaces. Places to dance or where bands can play are scarce in Toronto, as are spaces where artist and rehearsal studios can exist." YES
I’ve been saying this since Nordstrom closed. Put a roller rink on one floor of the bay. Put pickleball courts on another. Options are plentiful. And the downtown core is in need of leisure sports that aren’t centred on consumerism.
The fall of HBC got me thinking about all the empty spaces above & below ground in Toronto & what might become of them. Maybe shops, maybe places for culture. Discotheques in the PATH? A bar on the 6th floor of an old dep't store? Other countries go up and down just fine...my Star of Tor Ont column.
March 23, 2025 at 7:41 PM
"... expanding the idea of what can happen there might solve another urban dilemma: not enough cultural spaces. Places to dance or where bands can play are scarce in Toronto, as are spaces where artist and rehearsal studios can exist." YES
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“Cities become great through people trying things, seeing what works and doubling down from there.” www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025...
Urbanists Have a Communication Problem, and It’s Costing Us Great Cities
Advocates must adjust the way they talk about city planning. Overuse of jargon and a strict focus on logical debate alienates people, but focusing on the concrete benefits of better urban design — or,...
www.strongtowns.org
March 22, 2025 at 12:50 AM
“Cities become great through people trying things, seeing what works and doubling down from there.” www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025...
Exactly.
Canada is home to world-class scientists and researchers. We have a unique opportunity to recruit top US talent amid their recent major research cuts.
What's our plan?
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What's our plan?
🇨🇦 🇨🇦 🇨🇦
March 19, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Exactly.
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Walking Eagle crushed it again 😂
Read the full story: First Nations offer to buy ‘iconic’ Hudson’s Bay store chain for tobacco, blanket
First Nations offer to buy ‘iconic’ Hudson’s Bay store chain for tobacco, blanket
A coalition of First Nations has offered to purchase the struggling Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) with a deal reminiscent of the retailer’s own early transactions: a blanket and some tobacco. “Seems l...
walkingeaglenews.com
March 18, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Walking Eagle crushed it again 😂
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My research on nonmarket housing is featured in 25 ideas to fix Canada’s housing crisis in @macleans.bsky.social macleans.ca/longforms/ho...
How To Fix Canada’s Housing Crisis - Macleans.ca
Twenty-five bold, entirely doable ways to make Canada affordable again
macleans.ca
March 18, 2025 at 12:50 AM
My research on nonmarket housing is featured in 25 ideas to fix Canada’s housing crisis in @macleans.bsky.social macleans.ca/longforms/ho...
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From grand to bland. A project involving 3 levels of govt & nobody stood up for architecture & good design. My column o. the state of the public realm in Toronto. Pls read & share if this kind of writing is interesting to you.
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Shawn Micallef: There were once ambitious plans for this major new Toronto transit hub. How did it go from grand to bland?
The province has released illustrations of the East Harbour Transit Hub a huge project near the Don River and Lake Shore Boulevard that’s expected to serve up to 100,000 people a day.
www.thestar.com
March 16, 2025 at 8:19 PM
From grand to bland. A project involving 3 levels of govt & nobody stood up for architecture & good design. My column o. the state of the public realm in Toronto. Pls read & share if this kind of writing is interesting to you.
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
"Wars begin with words, and we have to take words seriously, at the time when they matter most, which is now. When we see the truth of where this is all meant to go, we can prevent it: by calling out the big liars and telling the small truths."
“The specific association of Canada with fentanyl is a big lie …. Anyone who plays with the idea that Canada is not a real place or repeats the fentanyl slander is warmongering and preparing the way for North American catastrophe.” Timothy Snyder. open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
Blame Canada
Our warmongering, drugged-out conspiracy theory
open.substack.com
March 17, 2025 at 2:52 AM
"Wars begin with words, and we have to take words seriously, at the time when they matter most, which is now. When we see the truth of where this is all meant to go, we can prevent it: by calling out the big liars and telling the small truths."