Jeff Thompson
@thomjeff.bsky.social
Candidate for Fredericton City Council, Ward 10 – West Downtown, Town Plat & Sunshine Gardens.
🔗 Learn More: Ward10Together.ca
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The market always wins — remove government subsidies and the market (that never truly was) drops 32% YoY. While not the only contributing factor, it’s a lesson government subsidies hide the true market realities. It has far more important things to fund & do. thelogic.co/news/analysi... #cdnpoli
Canada’s EV sales have cratered 32% this year - The Logic
A mix of economic uncertainty and confusing subsidies has led to a major slump just as the country was gearing up for a sales boom
thelogic.co
December 30, 2025 at 11:55 AM
The market always wins — remove government subsidies and the market (that never truly was) drops 32% YoY. While not the only contributing factor, it’s a lesson government subsidies hide the true market realities. It has far more important things to fund & do. thelogic.co/news/analysi... #cdnpoli
Well, it will be a mess on the sidewalks and side streets tomorrow and likely for weeks to come. Will make for an interesting drive up the DECH for my volunteer shift tomorrow morning. #Fredericton
December 29, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Well, it will be a mess on the sidewalks and side streets tomorrow and likely for weeks to come. Will make for an interesting drive up the DECH for my volunteer shift tomorrow morning. #Fredericton
As we wrap up what was 2025 and look ahead to 2026,
"For last year's words belong to last year's language. And next year's words await another voice." – T.S. Eliot
"For last year's words belong to last year's language. And next year's words await another voice." – T.S. Eliot
December 29, 2025 at 12:21 PM
As we wrap up what was 2025 and look ahead to 2026,
"For last year's words belong to last year's language. And next year's words await another voice." – T.S. Eliot
"For last year's words belong to last year's language. And next year's words await another voice." – T.S. Eliot
I hope this is a glitch in the system and not a probable forecast nighttime low. #Fredericton
December 29, 2025 at 11:16 AM
I hope this is a glitch in the system and not a probable forecast nighttime low. #Fredericton
From earlier this morning, the bright lights at one construction site and the steam heat from another. #Fredericton
December 27, 2025 at 8:47 PM
From earlier this morning, the bright lights at one construction site and the steam heat from another. #Fredericton
A little run this morning with snow falling and early enough where downtown was nice and quiet. The third picture is a “IYKYK’ picture ‘cause it was a bit chilly. #Fredericton #running
December 25, 2025 at 5:24 PM
A little run this morning with snow falling and early enough where downtown was nice and quiet. The third picture is a “IYKYK’ picture ‘cause it was a bit chilly. #Fredericton #running
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The site has a ton of potential and among the few remaining vacant lots in the urban core.
I expect a review of proposals would include community safety in the proposed use.
Why we need CSTF 46 and 47 now, not later. #Fredericton. substack.com/@ward10toget...
I expect a review of proposals would include community safety in the proposed use.
Why we need CSTF 46 and 47 now, not later. #Fredericton. substack.com/@ward10toget...
Jeff Thompson - Ward 10 (@ward10together)
My latest, “Forest Hill did not simply emerge as the best choice. The process was structured to make it the logical endpoint.” Why need to move on two important CSTF recommendations before the next si...
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December 22, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The site has a ton of potential and among the few remaining vacant lots in the urban core.
I expect a review of proposals would include community safety in the proposed use.
Why we need CSTF 46 and 47 now, not later. #Fredericton. substack.com/@ward10toget...
I expect a review of proposals would include community safety in the proposed use.
Why we need CSTF 46 and 47 now, not later. #Fredericton. substack.com/@ward10toget...
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This is great news and an exciting opportunity for Fredericton. Proposals for the former Craig’s Auto site have opened. #Fredericton www.fredericton.ca/your-governm...
City of Fredericton seeking proposals for redevelopment of site along Woodstock Road
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December 22, 2025 at 5:50 PM
This is great news and an exciting opportunity for Fredericton. Proposals for the former Craig’s Auto site have opened. #Fredericton www.fredericton.ca/your-governm...
The story behind Kodak’s 1970s digital camera prototype. www.bbc.com/future/artic...
A 'toaster with a lens': The story behind the first handheld digital camera
In 1975, a young engineer in the company that made Kodak film took the first picture on a handheld digital camera. Photography would never be the same again.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The story behind Kodak’s 1970s digital camera prototype. www.bbc.com/future/artic...
Time for change has never been greater.
“The most protected system in Canada is being challenged not by economists, not by politicians—but by a foreign president who finally refused to look away.” #cdnpoli open.substack.com/pub/agrifood...
“The most protected system in Canada is being challenged not by economists, not by politicians—but by a foreign president who finally refused to look away.” #cdnpoli open.substack.com/pub/agrifood...
December 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Time for change has never been greater.
“The most protected system in Canada is being challenged not by economists, not by politicians—but by a foreign president who finally refused to look away.” #cdnpoli open.substack.com/pub/agrifood...
“The most protected system in Canada is being challenged not by economists, not by politicians—but by a foreign president who finally refused to look away.” #cdnpoli open.substack.com/pub/agrifood...
“The money’s not there and hard choices have to be made,” said political science professor.
Holt Liberals will need to adopt McKenna style. I’m remind of the time a former Gallant minister corrected me once, saying McKenna was no Liberal.
Fine. Holt doesn’t need to be now. tj.news/new-brunswic...
Holt Liberals will need to adopt McKenna style. I’m remind of the time a former Gallant minister corrected me once, saying McKenna was no Liberal.
Fine. Holt doesn’t need to be now. tj.news/new-brunswic...
'End of the honeymoon'? Holt orders big cuts to government spending
Political scientist says Liberals have realized the money isn't there after premier announces she wants to see savings of 10 to 15 per cent
tj.news
December 22, 2025 at 10:18 AM
“The money’s not there and hard choices have to be made,” said political science professor.
Holt Liberals will need to adopt McKenna style. I’m remind of the time a former Gallant minister corrected me once, saying McKenna was no Liberal.
Fine. Holt doesn’t need to be now. tj.news/new-brunswic...
Holt Liberals will need to adopt McKenna style. I’m remind of the time a former Gallant minister corrected me once, saying McKenna was no Liberal.
Fine. Holt doesn’t need to be now. tj.news/new-brunswic...
Too nice a day to run inside. I was hoping the trails in ODell would be clear, but it was a skating rink on the main trail into the park. Canceled that idea and went through Sunshine and water front instead.
December 21, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Too nice a day to run inside. I was hoping the trails in ODell would be clear, but it was a skating rink on the main trail into the park. Canceled that idea and went through Sunshine and water front instead.
Today is the shortest day of the year north of the equator, where the solstice marks the start of astronomical winter. The winter solstice is when the sun makes its shortest, lowest arc.
The word “solstice” comes from the Latin words “sol” for sun and “stitium” which can mean “pause” or “stop.”
The word “solstice” comes from the Latin words “sol” for sun and “stitium” which can mean “pause” or “stop.”
a picture of the earth with the words winter solstice below it
ALT: a picture of the earth with the words winter solstice below it
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December 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Today is the shortest day of the year north of the equator, where the solstice marks the start of astronomical winter. The winter solstice is when the sun makes its shortest, lowest arc.
The word “solstice” comes from the Latin words “sol” for sun and “stitium” which can mean “pause” or “stop.”
The word “solstice” comes from the Latin words “sol” for sun and “stitium” which can mean “pause” or “stop.”
Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” was the most played song on TouchTunes jukeboxes for a second consecutive year. And coming in dead last for a second straight year: “Not A Bar Song (Sober).” youtu.be/t7bQwwqW-Hc?...
Shaboozey - A Bar Song (Tipsy) [Official Visualizer]
YouTube video by ShaboozeyVEVO
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December 21, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” was the most played song on TouchTunes jukeboxes for a second consecutive year. And coming in dead last for a second straight year: “Not A Bar Song (Sober).” youtu.be/t7bQwwqW-Hc?...
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GNB homelessness strategy, A Path Home, is an earnest and well-intentioned plan. It is thoughtful, compassionate. It reflects modern thinking.
The problem is not the diagnosis.
It’s that the strategy not calibrated to the moment we are in. #fredericton #nbpoli
open.substack.com/pub/ward10to...
The problem is not the diagnosis.
It’s that the strategy not calibrated to the moment we are in. #fredericton #nbpoli
open.substack.com/pub/ward10to...
December 20, 2025 at 10:04 PM
GNB homelessness strategy, A Path Home, is an earnest and well-intentioned plan. It is thoughtful, compassionate. It reflects modern thinking.
The problem is not the diagnosis.
It’s that the strategy not calibrated to the moment we are in. #fredericton #nbpoli
open.substack.com/pub/ward10to...
The problem is not the diagnosis.
It’s that the strategy not calibrated to the moment we are in. #fredericton #nbpoli
open.substack.com/pub/ward10to...
Taxpayers’ funding $55 million for 152 housing units, with 32 units available to seniors and people with disabilities as affordable housing for the “term” said the housing minister.
That’s $361,842/unit. Was there any private money in the deal, or are taxpayers funding the full project? #nbpoli +
That’s $361,842/unit. Was there any private money in the deal, or are taxpayers funding the full project? #nbpoli +
December 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Taxpayers’ funding $55 million for 152 housing units, with 32 units available to seniors and people with disabilities as affordable housing for the “term” said the housing minister.
That’s $361,842/unit. Was there any private money in the deal, or are taxpayers funding the full project? #nbpoli +
That’s $361,842/unit. Was there any private money in the deal, or are taxpayers funding the full project? #nbpoli +
📅 On this day: In 1843, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol was published. www.history.com/this-day-in-...
“A Christmas Carol” is published | December 19, 1843 | HISTORY
On December 19, 1843, Charles Dickens’ classic story “A Christmas Carol” is published. Dickens was born in 1812 and a...
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December 19, 2025 at 11:40 AM
📅 On this day: In 1843, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol was published. www.history.com/this-day-in-...
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Capital Region Service Commission voted to transfer surplus to reserves, exceeding required & no plans to spend:
$70K regional planning
$1.3M landfill
$12K tourism
$15K transportation
$25K new fund: sports
$1.4M not returned in lower property tax rate. #nbpoli www.youtube.com/live/o83_rom...
$70K regional planning
$1.3M landfill
$12K tourism
$15K transportation
$25K new fund: sports
$1.4M not returned in lower property tax rate. #nbpoli www.youtube.com/live/o83_rom...
CRSC Special Board Meeting-Dec 17
YouTube video by CRSC
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December 18, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Capital Region Service Commission voted to transfer surplus to reserves, exceeding required & no plans to spend:
$70K regional planning
$1.3M landfill
$12K tourism
$15K transportation
$25K new fund: sports
$1.4M not returned in lower property tax rate. #nbpoli www.youtube.com/live/o83_rom...
$70K regional planning
$1.3M landfill
$12K tourism
$15K transportation
$25K new fund: sports
$1.4M not returned in lower property tax rate. #nbpoli www.youtube.com/live/o83_rom...
Bring all the bad news at once. NB Power this week:
-Lepreau maintenance delayed and bills will come at least $14m over budget = more variance account hikes
-Filed 4¢ increase in current variance account for past Lepreau projects on top of the one already billed.
-Dec bill landed & it was a cold
-Lepreau maintenance delayed and bills will come at least $14m over budget = more variance account hikes
-Filed 4¢ increase in current variance account for past Lepreau projects on top of the one already billed.
-Dec bill landed & it was a cold
December 18, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Bring all the bad news at once. NB Power this week:
-Lepreau maintenance delayed and bills will come at least $14m over budget = more variance account hikes
-Filed 4¢ increase in current variance account for past Lepreau projects on top of the one already billed.
-Dec bill landed & it was a cold
-Lepreau maintenance delayed and bills will come at least $14m over budget = more variance account hikes
-Filed 4¢ increase in current variance account for past Lepreau projects on top of the one already billed.
-Dec bill landed & it was a cold
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A hint on my next Substack post…
Subscribe to be notified when it drops and check out my other posts and join the conversation. #Fredericton substack.com/@ward10toget...
Subscribe to be notified when it drops and check out my other posts and join the conversation. #Fredericton substack.com/@ward10toget...
December 17, 2025 at 11:01 PM
A hint on my next Substack post…
Subscribe to be notified when it drops and check out my other posts and join the conversation. #Fredericton substack.com/@ward10toget...
Subscribe to be notified when it drops and check out my other posts and join the conversation. #Fredericton substack.com/@ward10toget...
As a former business owner and executive, I found this list of ten blind spots a good exercise of reflection. Worth a read if you’re in a leadership position. #HR #leadership #management newsletter.canopy.is/p/the-10-big...
The 10 Biggest Leadership Blindspots Based on 10 Years of Research
How to identify these blindspots for yourself, and most importantly, how to avoid them
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December 16, 2025 at 12:05 PM
As a former business owner and executive, I found this list of ten blind spots a good exercise of reflection. Worth a read if you’re in a leadership position. #HR #leadership #management newsletter.canopy.is/p/the-10-big...
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“Forest Hill did not simply emerge as the best choice. The process was structured to make it the logical endpoint.”
We need to move on CSTF recommendations before the next site is ‘chosen’.
#Fredericton #nbpoli open.substack.com/pub/ward10to...
We need to move on CSTF recommendations before the next site is ‘chosen’.
#Fredericton #nbpoli open.substack.com/pub/ward10to...
Forest Hill Was the Outcome, Not the Evaluation
GNB’s consideration of sites for temporary housing has exposed a sequencing failure: sites were selected before safety and planning criteria were defined.
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December 16, 2025 at 11:59 AM
“Forest Hill did not simply emerge as the best choice. The process was structured to make it the logical endpoint.”
We need to move on CSTF recommendations before the next site is ‘chosen’.
#Fredericton #nbpoli open.substack.com/pub/ward10to...
We need to move on CSTF recommendations before the next site is ‘chosen’.
#Fredericton #nbpoli open.substack.com/pub/ward10to...
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Working on a little something for tomorrow... #Fredericton #nbpoli
December 16, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Working on a little something for tomorrow... #Fredericton #nbpoli