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Pedestrian Safety advocating led to safe schools/school nutrition which led to municipal politics/community building/complete streets/community land trusts which all helped create TheEtobicokeVoice.substack.com and https://thismomroars.substack.com/
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Jen @thismomroars.bsky.social · Feb 11
Welcome to #ThisMomRoars – No More Staying Quiet open.substack.com/pub/thismomr...

#TOpoli #ONpoli #Toronto
Welcome to #ThisMomRoars – No More Staying Quiet
Feb 10 2024
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People will die just as democracy has. No consultation. It’s Trumpy.
isaaccallan.bsky.social Isaac Callan @isaaccallan.bsky.social · 12d
NEW: The Ford government's speed camera ban will receive Royal Assent on Monday, just 2 weeks after it was introduced.

Temporary signs will be introduced, but physical changes like roundabouts won't be in place when the cameras are banned. #OnPoli
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Ontario sets date to remove speed cameras, temporary signs to be installed | Globalnews.ca
Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria said an omnibus red tape bill, which includes the speed camera ban, will receive royal assent next Monday.
globalnews.ca
October 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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“The Ford Govt in Ontario has passed a controversial omnibus bill banning municipalities from installing speed cameras.

Ford says it will make the province more efficient & reduce red tape.

It won’t do either, and he knows it.

It might get him “speeder votes” though.

This will kill more people.
Ford government passes bill banning municipal speed cameras in Ontario
The Ford government has passed a controversial omnibus bill banning municipalities from installing speed cameras.
www.ctvnews.ca
October 30, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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Thanks to @thewalrus.ca for agreeing to publish my thoughts on the proposed elimination of school trustees in Ontario.

#OntEd

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I’m a School Trustee, and Doug Ford Wants to Eliminate My Job | The Walrus
What parents will lose: no one to answer their emails, fight for safe crosswalks, hold the system to account
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October 8, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Kudos to Parents Against Speeding for speaking up, not only for their own daughter, but for the safety of every kid in Ontario who will be defenceless against speeding drivers if speed safety cameras are turned off.
www.torontotoday.ca/local/politi...
'Horrible piece of legislation': Ontario parents to rally against speed camera ban
Several parent groups against a looming speed camera ban in Ontario are holding a provincial day of action on Monday as MPPs return to Queen's Park
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October 19, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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NEW PODCAST: @thismomroars.bsky.social AKA Jennifer Alexander joins the program to discuss her new role on the Ontario Women’s Liberal Commission, and her writing at The Etobicoke Voice! Listen in! www.jakelandau.ca/p/episode-34...
Episode 34 - Oct 12, 2025 - Jennifer Alexander
Canada gives free school lunches for kids, Carney fights women in his caucus, and John Rustad becomes an even bigger joke.
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October 12, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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#IdeasAtWork

Not surprised by @torontomet.bsky.social's School of Urban & Regional Planning students' profile in @ontarioplanners.bsky.social magazine.

@blairscorgie.bsky.social appreciate being brought into this group with @housingnowto.bsky.social

Very proud of their hard work.
Anika Munir is a Student member of OPPI and holds a MPl in Urban Development from Toronto Metropolitan University and an BA (Honours) in Public Policy and Urban Studies from the University of Toronto. She is currently working as a Senior Analyst at CMHC. Emily Lim is a Student member of OPPI and a recent MPl graduate from Toronto Metropolitan University. She also holds a BA in Urban Studies from York University. Her professional experience has primarily been in the public sector. Dana Bakker is a Student member of OPPI and holds an BA (Honours) in Geography with a certificate in Geographic Information Science, followed by a MPl in Urban Development from Toronto Metropolitan University. Dana’s many interests include heritage planning, transportation planning, and developing climate resilient communities. Kohbod Khandan-Barani holds an MPl in Urban Development from Toronto Metropolitan University and a BA in Economics from Simon Fraser University. He is passionate about the development of equitable and sustainable urban systems. Edgar Santos is a Student member of OPPI and has a B Com (finance) and an MPl and is interested in low- and midrise development, asset/investment management, municipal finance, economic development, and industrial development. Chloe Klopp is a recent graduate from Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Urban and Regional Planning. Chloe is passionate about advancing innovative approaches to residential development, particularly in response to the growing housing affordability crisis. Maddy Lawrence is a Student member of OPPI and is inspired by her background in psychology, the connection between humans and nature, and the complex but fascinating systems within which we live. She holds an MPl from Toronto Metropolitan University, a post-graduate certificate in Interdisciplinary Design Strategy, and an BA (Honours) in psychology. Our student team visiting Canada Lands Corporation (CLC) office to learn more about the development work happening in Downsview and North Toronto.
September 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Medical experts fear pregnant patients will heed Trump’s unproven claims about Tylenol
Gynecologists say acetaminophen remains the safest option to treat fever and pain and ignoring the symptoms could heighten the risk of miscarriage, early labour
www.theglobeandmail.com
September 27, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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In a statement, Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca pivoted from speed cameras to violent crime, suggesting we should spend more time focussing on the latter. That’s illuminating. Vehicles obviously present the bigger statistical threat, especially to children. But we accept those injuries and deaths.
September 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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The Etobicoke Voice exists to share the stories that elevate local voices but it only works with your support. $300 raised towards our $2,500 goal. Every bit helps us: cover local events, investigate community issues, spotlight neighbourhood heroes

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#TOpoli #ONpoli
A Sunday Note from The Etobicoke Voice
Aug 24 2025
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August 25, 2025 at 4:23 AM
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#HappyMonday

Sharing my collection of #IdeasAtWork video playlist for June 9th

h/t @tvotoday.bsky.social @jenniferkeesmaat.bsky.social @johnlorinc.bsky.social @hasanminhaj.com ‬ @johnnystrides.bsky.social @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social

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#IdeasAtWork June 9th - YouTube
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June 9, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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Well, this sounds like a really interesting project!
"The Lullaby Project KW Fundraising Concert:
Join us for a heartwarming night of music featuring original lullabies written by mothers in the Waterloo Region." www.eventbrite.com/e/the-lullab...
The Lullaby Project KW Fundraising Concert
Join us for a heartwarming night of music featuring original lullabies written by mothers in the Waterloo Region.
www.eventbrite.com
June 9, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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Winnipeg's own 'Bicycle Mayor Patty Wiens' aka @pattybikes.com

Cc: @cassiesmith.bsky.social @bikehfxlobby.bsky.social @lauragmitchell.com @jessiesinger.bsky.social @awalkerinla.bsky.social @modacitylife.com @canadarobin.bsky.social @mbonsma.bsky.social @thismomroars.bsky.social @bikesky.social
pattybikes.com Patty Wiens @pattybikes.com · Jun 4
I'm so excited to tell you that my interview with @sgoodyear.bsky.social from @thewaroncars.bsky.social goes live today at 2 PM if you want to join. Thank you Sarah, for encouraging me and believing in me! LFG! youtu.be/kYetmQzgRv8
That's Her Problem ! - Episode 02 - Sarah Goodyear from The War on Cars
YouTube video by Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor
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June 4, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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"So yes, Community Land Trusts are a housing strategy, but they also make a political statement. CLTs challenge the idea that land should always be for profit and push us to consider what if land served people first?" Community Land Trusts for the win!
The Planning Alphabet: C
C is for Community Land Trust
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June 4, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Noel Gallagher taking the tube to Oasis rehearsals today.

People will choose transit if it's convenient and reliable.
noel gallagher on the tube.
June 3, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Mark Your Calendars, Toronto: Sixplexes and multiplex updates at Planning and Housing Committee on June 12th.

Multiplexes are one way to address declining populations in low-rise Neighbourhoods.

See our new blog post! moreneighbours.ca/news/analysi...

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June 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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CITY HALL 101: #Toronto Doesn’t Come With a User Manual — So I Made One

By now, I’ve lost count of how many times someone has asked me - How did this happen?

Join us starting June 15 to figure this oversized spiderweb together - enroll today! #TOpoli #ONpoli

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CITY HALL 101: Toronto Doesn’t Come With a User Manual — So I Made One
May 26 2025
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May 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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A long list of this “guy” advocating for all kinds of stuff.
May 21, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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So: the “Protect Bathurst / Dufferin” astroturf campaign run by Summerhill Market had videos of a guy talking about the neighborhood & RapidTO proposal. Real grassroots feel. Took a screenshot & put it into google image search. Guess what?
May 21, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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The Etobicoke Voice Podcast is coming and the trailer is out today

#Etobicoke #TOpoli
Introducing The Etobicoke Voice Podcast
May 7 2025
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May 7, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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Spring Awakening: Empower Your Voice, Expand Your Impact
April 17 2025
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April 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Councillor Josh Matlow wants a report in Q4 on "options to provide more food and beverage offerings in parks.” Envisions "small huts serving hot chocolate and coffee adjacent to outdoor rinks to kiosks serving sandwiches surrounded by picnic tables.” Cool. secure.toronto.ca/council/agen...
Agenda Item History 2025.MM29.8
Agenda Item History 2025.MM29.8
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April 16, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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#TOpoli #ONpoli
The Moment You Realize You’re the One They’ve Been Waiting For
April 15 2025
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April 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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The crosswalk Ive been pushing for is finally being installed! I started to advocate for this in 2018, passed by council in Nov 23 & out of nowhere installation started today! This has taken too long but I'm so happy local kids will have a safe place to cross #TOpoli #Etobicoke
April 15, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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Greensboro NC Hands Off Rally #handsoff #handsoffnorthcarolina #indivisible #indivisiblenc #guilforddems #indivisibleguilford
April 5, 2025 at 6:51 PM