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Sam Redhead
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Teacher | Coach | Husband

Civics, History, Books, Sports, Video Games, Gardens, Camping, and Woodworking

Peterborough, ON #PTBO
Reading this take on lower speed limits from Wealthsimple's newsletter really gives me hope for sensible policies addressing car-centric planning. Maybe advocating for safer streets from an economic perspective is the way to go!
January 27, 2025 at 5:14 PM
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Our future government (it seems) coming out to lower capital gains taxes... Really looking out for the working class there...
www.cbc.ca
January 14, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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It also makes it harder for them to ban books.
December 22, 2024 at 11:58 PM
Bikes can get out of the way far easier than cars in traffic. This sight is common in places with decent bike infrastructure.

toronto.ctvnews.ca/biking-advoc...
Biking advocate says video of Toronto ambulance using bike lane proves importance of keeping cycling infrastructure
Video has emerged of a Toronto ambulance being forced to use a bike lane to avoid downtown traffic, an incident one biking advocate says highlights the utility of the separated roadways at a time when...
toronto.ctvnews.ca
December 7, 2024 at 1:34 PM
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🔊 Time for our annual budget podcast! 🔊

Why are PTBO citizens facing another big tax hike? Could the city boost revenue without raising taxes? Or are spending cuts the answer? What role do the provincial and federal governments play?

Lots to discuss!
peterboroughcurrents.ca/analysis/a-d...
PODCAST: A deep dive into Peterborough's 2025 budget
Peterborough Currents is back with our annual podcast coverage of the municipal budget process.
peterboroughcurrents.ca
December 4, 2024 at 4:59 PM
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#Ptbo GreenUP calls on community to help sustain its work on local climate action and resilience. Non-profit environmental charity is facing a critical challenge with reductions in government funding. kawarthanow.com/2024/11/28/p...
Peterborough GreenUP calls on community to help sustain its work on local climate action and resilience | kawarthaNOW
By GreenUP. Non-profit environmental charity is facing a critical challenge with reductions in government funding.
kawarthanow.com
November 28, 2024 at 1:42 PM
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If we want better fashion culture in the US, we have to lower the cost of housing and commercial real estate, support independent craftspeople, build denser neighborhoods, improve walkability, and get rid of overly restrictive zoning laws. Let kook culture thrive.
November 27, 2024 at 6:44 AM
If there's one person I trust on the topic of bike lanes, it's Sue. Highly recommend this read. #PTBO
This is a great piece by my former City of Ptbo colleague re: Doug Ford’s latest punitive nonsense Bill 212 thenarwhal.ca/opinion-onta... @thenarwhal.ca #dougfordsucks
thenarwhal.ca
November 26, 2024 at 8:38 PM
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Heads up - a brand new starter pack just dropped! This one features all my climate science colleagues from across the Great North who are tackling the climate crisis with expertise, innovation, and a uniquely 🇨🇦 perspective—since when it comes to climate, we’re all connected! 🍁

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November 16, 2024 at 11:15 PM
Everyone is posting their book collection here and mine are all packed for a move 😞

Instead, here's the the bookshelf I built with help from #TheWeekendWoodworker.
November 15, 2024 at 7:13 PM