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Meet our panelists for this Sunday's Streetcar Summit!
We've got a mix of transit advocates and experts to discuss the state of the streetcar system and what needs to be done to fix it
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We've got a mix of transit advocates and experts to discuss the state of the streetcar system and what needs to be done to fix it
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November 21, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Meet our panelists for this Sunday's Streetcar Summit!
We've got a mix of transit advocates and experts to discuss the state of the streetcar system and what needs to be done to fix it
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We've got a mix of transit advocates and experts to discuss the state of the streetcar system and what needs to be done to fix it
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Well, there's some fantastic grist for sci-fi writers.
I've said it before and I will say it again. There is no way to secure a system when it's potential attack surface is *all of language*
Looks like LLMs are *very* vulnerable to attack via poetic allusion: "curated poetic prompts yielded high attack-success rates (ASR), with some providers exceeding 90% ..."
https://arxiv.org/html/2511.15304v1
https://arxiv.org/html/2511.15304v1
November 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Well, there's some fantastic grist for sci-fi writers.
Feels ironic
COP30 evacuated after fire breaks out
COP30 evacuated after fire breaks out
Thousands of people are attending the UN climate talks in Brazil.
www.bbc.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Feels ironic
"It suggests Ford has established what amounts to a modern-day spoils system in his government, where public money is being handed out not based on need or merit but on who you know or who you pay."
"This is not a new criticism of Ford."
Star gift link: tinyurl.com/fordbrazen
"This is not a new criticism of Ford."
Star gift link: tinyurl.com/fordbrazen
November 20, 2025 at 5:17 PM
"It suggests Ford has established what amounts to a modern-day spoils system in his government, where public money is being handed out not based on need or merit but on who you know or who you pay."
"This is not a new criticism of Ford."
Star gift link: tinyurl.com/fordbrazen
"This is not a new criticism of Ford."
Star gift link: tinyurl.com/fordbrazen
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Ontario NDP leader ejected from Question Period after incorrectly labelling Ford gov as "corrupt," not "evil"
Ontario NDP leader ejected from Question Period after incorrectly labelling Ford gov as "corrupt," not "evil"
QUEEN’S PARK - Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles was kicked out of Question Period this morning after criticizing Doug Ford and incorrectly calling him and his entire government “corrupt,” instead of “t...
www.thebeaverton.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Ontario NDP leader ejected from Question Period after incorrectly labelling Ford gov as "corrupt," not "evil"
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I’m no political strategist, but I think one of member of the Ontario NDP (and even the Liberals) should make a point every day of being ejected from the legislature for calling the Ford government corrupt.
November 19, 2025 at 10:24 PM
I’m no political strategist, but I think one of member of the Ontario NDP (and even the Liberals) should make a point every day of being ejected from the legislature for calling the Ford government corrupt.
Don't think I've ever come across the term "feral goldfish" before.
I'm thinking Cujo, but koi.
I'm thinking Cujo, but koi.
The City of Ottawa is preparing to euthanize a school of invasive goldfish in a stormwater pond near the Central Experimental Farm — though a local fish scientist warns the city may be vastly underestimating the scale...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
‘Mindblowing’ population of feral goldfish in Ottawa pond to be euthanized | CBC News
The City of Ottawa is preparing to euthanize a school of invasive goldfish in a stormwater pond near the Central Experimental Farm — though a local fish scientist warns the city may be vastly underest...
www.cbc.ca
November 19, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Don't think I've ever come across the term "feral goldfish" before.
I'm thinking Cujo, but koi.
I'm thinking Cujo, but koi.
Wild (and great) story that's just the start of a massive change in how we attempt to validate information.
And I don't know if we'll be able to do much more than attempt.
And I don't know if we'll be able to do much more than attempt.
A few months ago @thelocal.to got a promising pitch from a writer with bylines in whole bunch of reputable publications—The Cut, The Guardian, Dwell, Architectural Digest, etc. Then I started investigating. Here's a story about fabulists in journalism's AI slop era. thelocal.to/investigatin...
Investigating a Possible Scammer in Journalism’s AI Era | The Local
A suspicious pitch from a freelancer led editor Nicholas Hune-Brown to dig into their past work. By the end, four publications, including The Guardian and Dwell, had removed articles from their sites.
thelocal.to
November 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Wild (and great) story that's just the start of a massive change in how we attempt to validate information.
And I don't know if we'll be able to do much more than attempt.
And I don't know if we'll be able to do much more than attempt.
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A credit to @fatimabsyed.bsky.social who spoke to a dozen folks that works for conservation authorities for this story on how Ontario's proposed changes are landing — or not landing — and what it means: thenarwhal.ca/ontario-cons...
Inside Ontario’s plan to merge 36 conservation authorities to 7 | The Narwhal
Doug Ford’s government is seeking public feedback on its plan to overhaul Ontario’s conservation authorities, reducing local agencies from 36 to 7
thenarwhal.ca
November 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
A credit to @fatimabsyed.bsky.social who spoke to a dozen folks that works for conservation authorities for this story on how Ontario's proposed changes are landing — or not landing — and what it means: thenarwhal.ca/ontario-cons...
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Rob Benzie just called Doug Ford the most powerful conservative in the COUNTRY.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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UPDATE: Edmonton police are investigating 11 break-and-enters at trading card and gaming shops since September, and whether they’re linked.
I spoke with 3 shop owners who say thieves targeted Pokémon, Magic the Gathering & One Piece cards. #yeg #Edmonton edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2025/1...
I spoke with 3 shop owners who say thieves targeted Pokémon, Magic the Gathering & One Piece cards. #yeg #Edmonton edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2025/1...
Edmonton police probe 11 B&Es at shops selling Pokémon cards, games
Edmonton police are investigating break-and-enters at 11 trading card and gaming shops. CityNews spoke to three shop owners who lost tens of thousands of dollars worth of valuable items including Poké...
edmonton.citynews.ca
November 18, 2025 at 3:59 AM
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#Bill60 will likely be passed this week, and it will grow homelessness across Ontario — something our food banks, shelters, and municipalities do not have the resources to address.
When you wonder why encampments are growing in your community, remember Bill 60.
My remarks today at the OLA:
When you wonder why encampments are growing in your community, remember Bill 60.
My remarks today at the OLA:
November 17, 2025 at 6:07 PM
#Bill60 will likely be passed this week, and it will grow homelessness across Ontario — something our food banks, shelters, and municipalities do not have the resources to address.
When you wonder why encampments are growing in your community, remember Bill 60.
My remarks today at the OLA:
When you wonder why encampments are growing in your community, remember Bill 60.
My remarks today at the OLA:
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Excellent coverage of yesterday's World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims event. Thank you to everyone who joined us this year. We will never stop fighting until our streets are safe.
#WDoR2025 #RememberSupportAct #SpeedKills #SpeedCamerasSaveLives
www.thestar.com/news/gta/we-...
#WDoR2025 #RememberSupportAct #SpeedKills #SpeedCamerasSaveLives
www.thestar.com/news/gta/we-...
‘We will never stop fighting’: Queen’s Park vigil honours traffic violence victims
The ceremony was organized by a group of collision survivors pushing for improved road design and legislation, while working to change public attitudes towards traffic.
www.thestar.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Excellent coverage of yesterday's World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims event. Thank you to everyone who joined us this year. We will never stop fighting until our streets are safe.
#WDoR2025 #RememberSupportAct #SpeedKills #SpeedCamerasSaveLives
www.thestar.com/news/gta/we-...
#WDoR2025 #RememberSupportAct #SpeedKills #SpeedCamerasSaveLives
www.thestar.com/news/gta/we-...
Was incredibly confused and alarmed for a sec, just reading the ABC post preview.
"A citizens group in Ontario, California is spearheading an effort to make the community aware of incidents involving federal immigration agents.
They're placing signs at the locations that read, 'ICE stole someone here'..."
abc7.com/post/ontario...
They're placing signs at the locations that read, 'ICE stole someone here'..."
abc7.com/post/ontario...
Immigrant rights group placing 'ICE stole someone here' signs in Ontario
A citizens group in Ontario is spearheading an effort to make the community aware of incidents involving ICE agents detaining and arresting undocumented immigrants.
abc7.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Was incredibly confused and alarmed for a sec, just reading the ABC post preview.
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this is an insane statistic for what is the fastest growing city and metropolitan area in north america. that growth isn't actually realized in most of the city.
it's usually places with tons of renters and density already that see the brunt of hyperfocused growth, & the consequences (displacement)
it's usually places with tons of renters and density already that see the brunt of hyperfocused growth, & the consequences (displacement)
Almost everywhere in the City of Toronto has fewer people that it did 50 years ago
November 15, 2025 at 11:04 PM
this is an insane statistic for what is the fastest growing city and metropolitan area in north america. that growth isn't actually realized in most of the city.
it's usually places with tons of renters and density already that see the brunt of hyperfocused growth, & the consequences (displacement)
it's usually places with tons of renters and density already that see the brunt of hyperfocused growth, & the consequences (displacement)
Hi @planning.cityof.toronto.ca thanks for the work you put into developing, consulting on, then consulting some more on Neighbourhood Retail & Services.
Random question, do the suburban wards still have the "Community Streets" classification in the by-laws, even if they don't have any zoning usage?
Random question, do the suburban wards still have the "Community Streets" classification in the by-laws, even if they don't have any zoning usage?
November 14, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Hi @planning.cityof.toronto.ca thanks for the work you put into developing, consulting on, then consulting some more on Neighbourhood Retail & Services.
Random question, do the suburban wards still have the "Community Streets" classification in the by-laws, even if they don't have any zoning usage?
Random question, do the suburban wards still have the "Community Streets" classification in the by-laws, even if they don't have any zoning usage?
I'm sure the province's cheque will be in the mail any moment now
Chow's motion requesting the province cover the full cost of crossing guards, police officers, and road safety improvements previously paid for by speed camera revenue CARRIES 25-0.
November 14, 2025 at 1:11 AM
I'm sure the province's cheque will be in the mail any moment now
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Thank you to everyone who wrote in and helped Toronto get this far, especially to @anotherglassbox.bsky.social for all of his work.
November 13, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Thank you to everyone who wrote in and helped Toronto get this far, especially to @anotherglassbox.bsky.social for all of his work.
Ugh, that updated neighbourhood retail zoning map is going to be incredibly janky and convoluted.
10 years from now some junior planner is going to fall down the rabbithole of how and why "community streets" and throw up their hands.
(Much like I've been doing this entire day)
10 years from now some junior planner is going to fall down the rabbithole of how and why "community streets" and throw up their hands.
(Much like I've been doing this entire day)
The neighbourhood retail report as amended CARRIES 23-2.
Toronto Council votes to permit corner stores in all Old Toronto & East York wards, and expands permission for retail on some (but not all) major streets city-wide.
Toronto Council votes to permit corner stores in all Old Toronto & East York wards, and expands permission for retail on some (but not all) major streets city-wide.
November 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Ugh, that updated neighbourhood retail zoning map is going to be incredibly janky and convoluted.
10 years from now some junior planner is going to fall down the rabbithole of how and why "community streets" and throw up their hands.
(Much like I've been doing this entire day)
10 years from now some junior planner is going to fall down the rabbithole of how and why "community streets" and throw up their hands.
(Much like I've been doing this entire day)
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Of course the entire school board supervision thing is about the Ford government selling land to their friends! The new grift is afoot! ‘I feel like they’re hiding something’: Secrecy at TDSB’s real estate arm worries trustees www.torontotoday.ca/local/educat... #topoli #onpoli #onted
‘I feel like they’re hiding something’: Increased secrecy at TDSB’s real estate arm worries some trustees
During a board meeting of the Toronto Lands Corporation, the TDSB’s supervisor signalled a forthcoming change in the powerful organization’s operations
www.torontotoday.ca
November 13, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Of course the entire school board supervision thing is about the Ford government selling land to their friends! The new grift is afoot! ‘I feel like they’re hiding something’: Secrecy at TDSB’s real estate arm worries trustees www.torontotoday.ca/local/educat... #topoli #onpoli #onted
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NEW: Ontario Premier Doug Ford wants to tunnel an expressway under the 401.
Digging below a small cross section for the Scarborough Subway Extension, however, caused lane closures and the machine needed 8 months for repairs. #OnPoli
globalnews.ca/news/1152183...
Digging below a small cross section for the Scarborough Subway Extension, however, caused lane closures and the machine needed 8 months for repairs. #OnPoli
globalnews.ca/news/1152183...
Metrolinx struggled to tunnel under Hwy. 401, forcing lane closure and repairs | Globalnews.ca
Since early 2023, a tunnel boring machine has been slowly making its way south from Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road, digging out a route for the Scarborough Subway Extension.
globalnews.ca
November 12, 2025 at 2:14 PM
NEW: Ontario Premier Doug Ford wants to tunnel an expressway under the 401.
Digging below a small cross section for the Scarborough Subway Extension, however, caused lane closures and the machine needed 8 months for repairs. #OnPoli
globalnews.ca/news/1152183...
Digging below a small cross section for the Scarborough Subway Extension, however, caused lane closures and the machine needed 8 months for repairs. #OnPoli
globalnews.ca/news/1152183...
Seriously, anytime there's something interesting in the night sky, Toronto is guaranteed to be massively overcast.
November 12, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Seriously, anytime there's something interesting in the night sky, Toronto is guaranteed to be massively overcast.
Ah, the Ford government is already extracting value from our schools.
But they know the real money is in the assets.
But they know the real money is in the assets.
NEW: The Ford government is expecting supervisors at five school boards to charge the maximum $350,000 per year.
The money comes from board budgets, not the province.
That's technically a saving at TDSB, but not at smaller boards. #OnPoli
The money comes from board budgets, not the province.
That's technically a saving at TDSB, but not at smaller boards. #OnPoli
November 9, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Ah, the Ford government is already extracting value from our schools.
But they know the real money is in the assets.
But they know the real money is in the assets.
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in Toronto we aren’t allowed to build corner stores in neighbourhoods and we’re trying to change that so our mayor has to explain why corner stores are a good thing to NIMBYs like they’re children
November 8, 2025 at 9:55 PM
in Toronto we aren’t allowed to build corner stores in neighbourhoods and we’re trying to change that so our mayor has to explain why corner stores are a good thing to NIMBYs like they’re children
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Sources at the city tell CTV News that cuts to positions that review development permits, bylaws and rezoning applications could impact project timelines.
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
Planning, arts and culture, staff positions: What’s being cut in Vancouver’s ‘Zero Means Zero’ budget
www.ctvnews.ca
November 7, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Sources at the city tell CTV News that cuts to positions that review development permits, bylaws and rezoning applications could impact project timelines.
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...