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Excellent budget analysis from some great climate minds: Disappointment, Frustration as Climate Champions See ‘Missed Opportunity’ 2025 Canada Budget www.theenergymix.com/live-blog-cl...
Disappointment, Frustration as Climate Champions See 'Missed Opportunity' 2025 Canada Budget
The Energy Mix hosted a live blog with climate and sustainability champions after Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne delivered the Liberal government’s first budget November 4.
www.theenergymix.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Excellent budget analysis from some great climate minds: Disappointment, Frustration as Climate Champions See ‘Missed Opportunity’ 2025 Canada Budget www.theenergymix.com/live-blog-cl...
Happy (?) budget day! Great, quick summary of how to read a budget from my brilliant former colleague @viet.bsky.social dais.ca/commentary/h...
How to Read a Budget
As the federal government gears up to set their 2025 policy agenda—and their spending—here are some tips for how to parse the facts from the fluff.
dais.ca
November 4, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Happy (?) budget day! Great, quick summary of how to read a budget from my brilliant former colleague @viet.bsky.social dais.ca/commentary/h...
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📢 Calling all health professionals: Only one more day to sign on to the National Day of Action on Planetary Health's open letter to the federal government, here: planetaryhealthday.ca
Join @cape-acme.bsky.social + major health organizations in supporting action on planetary health on October 6!
Join @cape-acme.bsky.social + major health organizations in supporting action on planetary health on October 6!
October 3, 2025 at 4:20 PM
📢 Calling all health professionals: Only one more day to sign on to the National Day of Action on Planetary Health's open letter to the federal government, here: planetaryhealthday.ca
Join @cape-acme.bsky.social + major health organizations in supporting action on planetary health on October 6!
Join @cape-acme.bsky.social + major health organizations in supporting action on planetary health on October 6!
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Two studies: One, very local, counts the bikes and cars on Bloor Street in Toronto and finds there are more bikes than cars. The other, very international, finds that bike lanes improve health, reduce pollution and fight climate change. Why would anyone would rip them out?
Threatened Toronto bike lane gets more rush hour traffic than the car lane
Bike lanes are under threat in many cities, even when they work.
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June 25, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Two studies: One, very local, counts the bikes and cars on Bloor Street in Toronto and finds there are more bikes than cars. The other, very international, finds that bike lanes improve health, reduce pollution and fight climate change. Why would anyone would rip them out?
Just kept a scammer on the phone for 25 mins who was using legit energy incentive programs to scam me. I despise scammers 1) taking advantage of vulnerable people and 2) using energy rebates meant to reduce climate impacts to do so. Anyone else have this experience?
June 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Just kept a scammer on the phone for 25 mins who was using legit energy incentive programs to scam me. I despise scammers 1) taking advantage of vulnerable people and 2) using energy rebates meant to reduce climate impacts to do so. Anyone else have this experience?
Had a beautiful National Indigenous People's Day at the Na Ma Res pow wow. Good to remind myself of treaty obligations as a settler on this land.
June 22, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Had a beautiful National Indigenous People's Day at the Na Ma Res pow wow. Good to remind myself of treaty obligations as a settler on this land.
The horror of Gaza is overwhelming and deeply disturbing. Who is best to donate to and where are folks taking action most effectively?
May 21, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The horror of Gaza is overwhelming and deeply disturbing. Who is best to donate to and where are folks taking action most effectively?
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The Canada Pension Plan quietly backed away from its net-zero commitments in its annual report, tabled today. Reporting by @dariussnieckus.bsky.social
Watchdog says pension plan dropping net-zero target a ‘failure of its fundamental purpose’
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board backing out of 2022 pledge to invest in line with net-zero by 2050 commitment an ‘unacceptable abdication of responsibility,’ says Shift Action.
www.nationalobserver.com
May 21, 2025 at 10:34 PM
The Canada Pension Plan quietly backed away from its net-zero commitments in its annual report, tabled today. Reporting by @dariussnieckus.bsky.social
Learned at a #janeswalk this weekend that #toronto's Riverdale Zoo (now a farm) was built by nearby inmates from the Don jail 😮
May 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Learned at a #janeswalk this weekend that #toronto's Riverdale Zoo (now a farm) was built by nearby inmates from the Don jail 😮
Hey PM @mark-carney.bsky.social want to save, say $21bn? Consider environmental regulations! Not just good for the environment but also good for our health, society and pocketbook. Details in @cape-acme.bsky.social's new Healthy, Wealthy and Wise report: cape.ca/press_releas...
New CAPE report reveals environmental regulations save billions of dollars in healthcare costs - CAPE
Ottawa | Traditional, Unceded Territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People | April 16, 2025 — Today, CAPE is releasing “Healthy, Wealthy & Wise,” a new report that examines the health benefits of fo...
cape.ca
May 5, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Hey PM @mark-carney.bsky.social want to save, say $21bn? Consider environmental regulations! Not just good for the environment but also good for our health, society and pocketbook. Details in @cape-acme.bsky.social's new Healthy, Wealthy and Wise report: cape.ca/press_releas...
What weirdo election, but biggest high fives to those who sacrificed so much to run for office, especially proud of: @kbardeesy.bsky.social @runchinguyenrun.bsky.social @samanthagreen.bsky.social @patbonin.bsky.social @stevenguilbeault.bsky.social @avilewis.bsky.social @morricemike.bsky.social.
April 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM
What weirdo election, but biggest high fives to those who sacrificed so much to run for office, especially proud of: @kbardeesy.bsky.social @runchinguyenrun.bsky.social @samanthagreen.bsky.social @patbonin.bsky.social @stevenguilbeault.bsky.social @avilewis.bsky.social @morricemike.bsky.social.
What emoji sums up your feelings about this federal election? I'll start: 😵💫
April 29, 2025 at 12:12 PM
What emoji sums up your feelings about this federal election? I'll start: 😵💫
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Today, Canadians head to the polls to select our next federal government. It’s a pivotal moment for our country and our future. Voting is one of the easiest ways to participate in our democracy. So, please make a plan to vote!
April 28, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Today, Canadians head to the polls to select our next federal government. It’s a pivotal moment for our country and our future. Voting is one of the easiest ways to participate in our democracy. So, please make a plan to vote!
All eyes are federal today but then...there's this: www.blogto.com/city/2025/04...
Doug Ford sneaks exemptions for Ontario Place construction into unrelated new law
Just when one may think that the public's confidence in the provincial government and its Ontario Place revitalization project could not get any lowe…
www.blogto.com
April 28, 2025 at 12:49 PM
All eyes are federal today but then...there's this: www.blogto.com/city/2025/04...
Celebrated Earth Day a bit early by voting with climate and environment top of mind (thanks @benwest.bsky.social for the rad hat). Read about @cape-acme.bsky.social's essential election priorities here: cape.ca/health-envir... and vote!
April 22, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Celebrated Earth Day a bit early by voting with climate and environment top of mind (thanks @benwest.bsky.social for the rad hat). Read about @cape-acme.bsky.social's essential election priorities here: cape.ca/health-envir... and vote!
As an advocate for bikes and commuter cyclist for 20 years, as well as having new access to a vehicle, I found this @torontolifemag.bsky.social article balanced and insightful about the battle over bike lanes: torontolife.com/deep-dives/d...
Dividing Line: How the Bloor Street bike lane turned the city into a battlefield - Toronto Life
The Bloor Street bike lane has become Toronto’s most contested strip of concrete, igniting fights over congestion, safety and the future of downtown. How a...
torontolife.com
February 26, 2025 at 1:29 PM
As an advocate for bikes and commuter cyclist for 20 years, as well as having new access to a vehicle, I found this @torontolifemag.bsky.social article balanced and insightful about the battle over bike lanes: torontolife.com/deep-dives/d...
"So instead of learning that burning fossil fuels creates more than 75 per cent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change, students are “spending time having their view balanced on fossil fuels,”. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/02/19/n...
Fossil Fuel industry actively shaping climate education in Canada: report
A new report has found evidence of a deliberate strategy by the fossil fuel industry to promote industry propaganda and viewpoints to obfuscate responsibility for the causes of climate change.
www.nationalobserver.com
February 19, 2025 at 12:44 PM
"So instead of learning that burning fossil fuels creates more than 75 per cent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change, students are “spending time having their view balanced on fossil fuels,”. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/02/19/n...
Happy #blackhistorymonth! I'd like to brag about my friend Camara Chambers, who founded Lets Hike T.O., dedicated to diversifying the hiking community by providing safe, accessible, and enjoyable hiking experiences for everyone. Check them out here: www.letshiketo.ca/about
About | Let's Hike T.O.
www.letshiketo.ca
February 5, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Happy #blackhistorymonth! I'd like to brag about my friend Camara Chambers, who founded Lets Hike T.O., dedicated to diversifying the hiking community by providing safe, accessible, and enjoyable hiking experiences for everyone. Check them out here: www.letshiketo.ca/about
I donated $100 to help @cycletoronto.bsky.social with their brave and important legal challenge of Ontario's Bill 212, which, among other things, will rip out bike lanes in Toronto. Still making end of year charitable gifts? I encourage you to donate: www.cycleto.ca/donate
Unlock a better cycling future today
www.cycleto.ca
December 19, 2024 at 12:19 AM
I donated $100 to help @cycletoronto.bsky.social with their brave and important legal challenge of Ontario's Bill 212, which, among other things, will rip out bike lanes in Toronto. Still making end of year charitable gifts? I encourage you to donate: www.cycleto.ca/donate
Everything is fiiiine, don't worry. It's all fine. The climate is just having a moment, but it's no big deal, man.
www.cbc.ca/news/science...
www.cbc.ca/news/science...
Environment Canada names Top 10 weather events of 2024 | CBC News
From hail to heatwaves, Environment and Climate Change Canada released its top 10 weather stories of 2024. From the north’s unusual heatwave to Alberta’s damaging hailstorm, the effects were noticeabl...
www.cbc.ca
December 10, 2024 at 7:11 PM
Everything is fiiiine, don't worry. It's all fine. The climate is just having a moment, but it's no big deal, man.
www.cbc.ca/news/science...
www.cbc.ca/news/science...