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We're doing another drinks for density! Join us for a housing happy hour at Ale Architect. December 13 at 7pm. Sign up on Luma 👇
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#yeg #yegcc
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Drinks for density · Luma
Join us for a happy hour before the holidays.
luma.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:14 PM
We're doing another drinks for density! Join us for a housing happy hour at Ale Architect. December 13 at 7pm. Sign up on Luma 👇
luma.com/x0jifev4?tk=...
#yeg #yegcc
luma.com/x0jifev4?tk=...
#yeg #yegcc
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“Rather than reinvesting those profits in the Canadian economy, the four companies paid out $79.7 billion in dividends and share buybacks, nearly ¾ of which went to foreign shareholders, including 62% to American shareholders.”
www.theenergymix.com/u-s-owned-oi...
www.theenergymix.com/u-s-owned-oi...
U.S.-Owned Oil Sands Giants Send Profits Out of Canada Despite Public Support for Resource Sovereignty
Canada’s biggest oil sands producers are sending a large share of their profits out of the country to their shareholders in the United States, the CEO of the Trottier Family Foundation warns in an opi...
www.theenergymix.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:19 PM
“Rather than reinvesting those profits in the Canadian economy, the four companies paid out $79.7 billion in dividends and share buybacks, nearly ¾ of which went to foreign shareholders, including 62% to American shareholders.”
www.theenergymix.com/u-s-owned-oi...
www.theenergymix.com/u-s-owned-oi...
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me: towers are good
them: no, we need nice 4-6 storey, human scale buildings
me: we do! let’s rezone the city so we can get 4-6 storeys everywhere
them: oh no, not like that
them: no, we need nice 4-6 storey, human scale buildings
me: we do! let’s rezone the city so we can get 4-6 storeys everywhere
them: oh no, not like that
November 27, 2025 at 3:56 AM
me: towers are good
them: no, we need nice 4-6 storey, human scale buildings
me: we do! let’s rezone the city so we can get 4-6 storeys everywhere
them: oh no, not like that
them: no, we need nice 4-6 storey, human scale buildings
me: we do! let’s rezone the city so we can get 4-6 storeys everywhere
them: oh no, not like that
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A reminder that cars aren’t a technology problem. They’re a geometry problem.
Waymo privatized another public street:
Chanel approaching 4th, San Francisco
Possibly queued for a Billie Eilish show at Chase Center ~half mile away.
The light rail train on 4th seen passing in front of this roboherd has more passenger capacity than all of them combined.
OP: .tiktok.renaspam18
Chanel approaching 4th, San Francisco
Possibly queued for a Billie Eilish show at Chase Center ~half mile away.
The light rail train on 4th seen passing in front of this roboherd has more passenger capacity than all of them combined.
OP: .tiktok.renaspam18
November 25, 2025 at 4:16 AM
A reminder that cars aren’t a technology problem. They’re a geometry problem.
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A shameful day for Ontario.
November 24, 2025 at 5:11 PM
A shameful day for Ontario.
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People talk about housing and neighbours like the bullies in highschool talked about their cliques. You have to fit in, not be too weird, like the same things, and be not too loud otherwise you'd be shamed and not invited. Just ridiculous attitudes towards a three storey gentle density.
November 17, 2025 at 12:43 PM
People talk about housing and neighbours like the bullies in highschool talked about their cliques. You have to fit in, not be too weird, like the same things, and be not too loud otherwise you'd be shamed and not invited. Just ridiculous attitudes towards a three storey gentle density.
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![4-panel vertical comic. (1) 100 Years Ago [two people standing next to bicycle with small car nearby] PERSON 1: It’s too dangerous riding a bike with these cars around. I should get a car, too. (2) 50 Years Ago [two people between smaller car and bigger car] PERSON 2 with short hair: Small cars are less safe in collisions with larger vehicles, so I should get a bigger one. (3) Today [two people between big car and even bigger car] PERSON 1: Everyone has huge SUVs now. If I don’t get the biggest one, I’m putting my family at risk. (4) Soon [two people next to large armored car with spiked clubs attached] PERSON 2: If I don’t install more whirling spike clubs, I’ll be destroyed by all the other drivers who...](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreiby6can6k76yzfmv2czxs4pu2l7zie7bqbrpswi7h3ifmiadkuqvu@jpeg)
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WATCH: If you REALLY want to understand a BIG reason why cycling [aka riding a bike] is so dangerous in North America, and one of the biggest villains in the origin story of our unsafe status quo, invest some time watching this one, by NOT JUST BIKES (aka @theurbanistagenda.com here). Then share it.
This is Why Cycling is Dangerous in America
YouTube video by Not Just Bikes
youtu.be
November 11, 2025 at 11:04 PM
WATCH: If you REALLY want to understand a BIG reason why cycling [aka riding a bike] is so dangerous in North America, and one of the biggest villains in the origin story of our unsafe status quo, invest some time watching this one, by NOT JUST BIKES (aka @theurbanistagenda.com here). Then share it.
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Danielle Smith is surprised that Albertans are using recall legislation for its intended purpose.
That's how the law works, Premier.
And no cabinet minister should implement laws while believing they are above them.
youtube.com/shorts/YEQGF...
That's how the law works, Premier.
And no cabinet minister should implement laws while believing they are above them.
youtube.com/shorts/YEQGF...
UCP: "Recall legislation for thee, not for me"
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Danielle Smith is surprised that Albertans are using recall legislation for its intended purpose.
That's how the law works, Premier.
And no cabinet minister should implement laws while believing they are above them.
youtube.com/shorts/YEQGF...
That's how the law works, Premier.
And no cabinet minister should implement laws while believing they are above them.
youtube.com/shorts/YEQGF...
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It's always nuts to me when ppl say things like "we live in one of the most dangerous places", are constantly fearful of violence. The stress people must feel at all times is crazy. I walk through downtown Hamilton with very little worry knowing it's one of the safest places on Earth (from violence)
Canada is statistically the second safest country in the world for travel in relation to violent crime, and is the fifth safest country in the world overall. Japan takes the top spot, with Belgium in 3rd. Via @cultmtl.com
Comments?
Comments?
Canada named second safest country in the world from violent crime
Canada has been named the second safest country in the world in relation to violent crime.
cultmtl.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:06 PM
It's always nuts to me when ppl say things like "we live in one of the most dangerous places", are constantly fearful of violence. The stress people must feel at all times is crazy. I walk through downtown Hamilton with very little worry knowing it's one of the safest places on Earth (from violence)
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Provinces be like: increase immigration. No, actually cut immigration. No, actually increase immigration.
Quebec minister says Ottawa has gone too far in cutting temporary immigration
Quebec minister says Ottawa has gone too far in cutting temporary immigration
Quebec lawmakers have been considering even deeper cuts, to as low as 25,000 permanent residents per year.
www.thestar.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Provinces be like: increase immigration. No, actually cut immigration. No, actually increase immigration.
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Lorne Gunter at the Edmonton Journal is framing a rash of infill arsons as the obvious outcome of people "pushed to the brink".
He's essentially saying "terrorism is bad, BUT..." in the paper of record
The fervent zealotry of people who oppose density is unreal
He's essentially saying "terrorism is bad, BUT..." in the paper of record
The fervent zealotry of people who oppose density is unreal
November 5, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Lorne Gunter at the Edmonton Journal is framing a rash of infill arsons as the obvious outcome of people "pushed to the brink".
He's essentially saying "terrorism is bad, BUT..." in the paper of record
The fervent zealotry of people who oppose density is unreal
He's essentially saying "terrorism is bad, BUT..." in the paper of record
The fervent zealotry of people who oppose density is unreal
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Drivers never look for pedestrians when they leave parking lots. We need raised crosswalks or speed bumps to be standard.
#yegbike
#yegbike
5-year-old killed after being hit by vehicle in northwest Edmonton - CityNews Edmonton
Edmonton police say a 5-year-old boy has died after being hit by a vehicle Monday morning in northwest Edmonton.
edmonton.citynews.ca
November 4, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Drivers never look for pedestrians when they leave parking lots. We need raised crosswalks or speed bumps to be standard.
#yegbike
#yegbike
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montreal’s new mayor wants to rip up bike lanes and create a more permissive regulatory structure for airbnbs. grim result.
Ensemble Montréal proposes year-round short-term rentals for residents — not companies | CBC News
Ensemble Montréal’s mayoral candidate Soraya Martinez Ferrada says her party would ban companies from operating short-term rentals like Airbnbs, but allow residents to rent out their primary home for ...
www.cbc.ca
November 3, 2025 at 3:14 AM
montreal’s new mayor wants to rip up bike lanes and create a more permissive regulatory structure for airbnbs. grim result.
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Very disappointed in today's committee result that reinforces the minority belief that having a neighbourhood convenience store or coffee shop is somehow an unimaginable blight on Toronto's residential character. (1/?)
October 30, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Very disappointed in today's committee result that reinforces the minority belief that having a neighbourhood convenience store or coffee shop is somehow an unimaginable blight on Toronto's residential character. (1/?)
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Huge shocker! Turns out Alberta separatism is actually just a US-backed psy-op for oil and the people pushing it don’t actually want to be independent.
New deep dive just dropped!
youtu.be/r2pFskA1QiE
New deep dive just dropped!
youtu.be/r2pFskA1QiE
The Insane Plan To Make Alberta America | The Goose 🇨🇦
YouTube video by The Goose
youtu.be
October 29, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Huge shocker! Turns out Alberta separatism is actually just a US-backed psy-op for oil and the people pushing it don’t actually want to be independent.
New deep dive just dropped!
youtu.be/r2pFskA1QiE
New deep dive just dropped!
youtu.be/r2pFskA1QiE
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Sometimes questions are more revealing than answers.
The interview yesterday by Vassy Kapelos with Demetrios Nicolaides is one of those times.
Please enjoy these highlights.
The interview yesterday by Vassy Kapelos with Demetrios Nicolaides is one of those times.
Please enjoy these highlights.
October 29, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Sometimes questions are more revealing than answers.
The interview yesterday by Vassy Kapelos with Demetrios Nicolaides is one of those times.
Please enjoy these highlights.
The interview yesterday by Vassy Kapelos with Demetrios Nicolaides is one of those times.
Please enjoy these highlights.
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The canary in the coal mine has died.
Around the world, authoritarianism is taking hold of once strong democracies. If we ignore the seeds being planted in our own legislature, it will be at our peril.
Using Notwithstanding in this way is a BIG step over a "do not cross" line
Around the world, authoritarianism is taking hold of once strong democracies. If we ignore the seeds being planted in our own legislature, it will be at our peril.
Using Notwithstanding in this way is a BIG step over a "do not cross" line
October 28, 2025 at 10:52 PM
The canary in the coal mine has died.
Around the world, authoritarianism is taking hold of once strong democracies. If we ignore the seeds being planted in our own legislature, it will be at our peril.
Using Notwithstanding in this way is a BIG step over a "do not cross" line
Around the world, authoritarianism is taking hold of once strong democracies. If we ignore the seeds being planted in our own legislature, it will be at our peril.
Using Notwithstanding in this way is a BIG step over a "do not cross" line
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Instead of trying to green cars so much why don't we just invest in trains. city trains. under ground trains. above ground trains. trains between cities. trains between countries. TRAINS
THE PEOPLE CRAVE TRAINS
THE PEOPLE CRAVE TRAINS
October 28, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Instead of trying to green cars so much why don't we just invest in trains. city trains. under ground trains. above ground trains. trains between cities. trains between countries. TRAINS
THE PEOPLE CRAVE TRAINS
THE PEOPLE CRAVE TRAINS
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@breachmedia.ca on Ontario banning bike lanes "...more cyclists and pedestrians will be killed by cars, and more carbon emitted on our roads will intensify climate change. And traffic won’t even get better" breachmedia.ca/ontarios-plan-to-ban-bike-lanes-is-ripped-from-the-business-lobbys-wish-list/
Ontario’s plan to ban bike lanes is ripped from the business lobby’s wish list ⋆ The Breach
Buried in a new omnibus bill, the latest salvo in Doug Ford’s war on bikes is more than a vendetta—it’s a gift to corporate lobbyists
breachmedia.ca
October 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
@breachmedia.ca on Ontario banning bike lanes "...more cyclists and pedestrians will be killed by cars, and more carbon emitted on our roads will intensify climate change. And traffic won’t even get better" breachmedia.ca/ontarios-plan-to-ban-bike-lanes-is-ripped-from-the-business-lobbys-wish-list/
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Man there are a lot of elected officials in this country who will go along with literally any idiotic idea instead of just building trains
@nerd4cities.bsky.social off topic...But can you address this nonsense from our brilliant Florida Governor (anything but buses or trains I guess) ~ Rob from Tampa
www.cltampa.com/news/to-cut-...
www.cltampa.com/news/to-cut-...
To cut I-4 traffic, DeSantis wants to test flying car rideshares in Polk County
A two-seat hybrid eVTOL aircraft on display at the Paris Air Show. France - June 22, 2017 Gov. Ron DeSantis and state Transportation Secretary Jared
www.cltampa.com
October 22, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Man there are a lot of elected officials in this country who will go along with literally any idiotic idea instead of just building trains
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Edmonton's infill election is over, and Edmontonians overwhelmingly voted for a pro-infill council. The predicted backlash never came.
Now, it's time to build. And what better place to start than near our LRT stations.
Read our op-ed 👇 #yeg #yegcc
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Now, it's time to build. And what better place to start than near our LRT stations.
Read our op-ed 👇 #yeg #yegcc
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Opinion: Voters backed infill housing: Now let's build it near transit
The infill election is over. The mandate is clear: it's time to build.
edmontonjournal.com
October 23, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Edmonton's infill election is over, and Edmontonians overwhelmingly voted for a pro-infill council. The predicted backlash never came.
Now, it's time to build. And what better place to start than near our LRT stations.
Read our op-ed 👇 #yeg #yegcc
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Now, it's time to build. And what better place to start than near our LRT stations.
Read our op-ed 👇 #yeg #yegcc
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
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Why tf does North America allow right turns on red? Was this ever a good idea? So proud of @ardenenglish.bsky.social for his first collaboration with the CBC!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqDV...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqDV...
Right Turn of Death | Creator Network | A Film by The Greater Discussions
YouTube video by CBC British Columbia
www.youtube.com
October 16, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Why tf does North America allow right turns on red? Was this ever a good idea? So proud of @ardenenglish.bsky.social for his first collaboration with the CBC!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqDV...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqDV...
