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My @thestar.com column this week: Bike Share Toronto is riding high but a new growth plan risks putting a proverbial stick in the spokes, with a big focus on extracting more revenue from users.
Let's not let enshittification ruin this ride.
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Let's not let enshittification ruin this ride.
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Matt Elliott: Why dark clouds loom over Bike Share Toronto, despite its undeniable success
Adding more e-bikes certainly sounds like an admirable goal, but it comes with a downside.
www.thestar.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:24 PM
My @thestar.com column this week: Bike Share Toronto is riding high but a new growth plan risks putting a proverbial stick in the spokes, with a big focus on extracting more revenue from users.
Let's not let enshittification ruin this ride.
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Let's not let enshittification ruin this ride.
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
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"The chair of this committee frequently says that in Ontario, we zone for buildings, not for people. But when we have a report that says adding new buildings will create complete communities and we couldn't possibly do that in Rosedale, I wonder if that's true."
December 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM
"The chair of this committee frequently says that in Ontario, we zone for buildings, not for people. But when we have a report that says adding new buildings will create complete communities and we couldn't possibly do that in Rosedale, I wonder if that's true."
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Canada’s Clean Electricity Regulations are a surefire way to ensure a clean power grid. Without them, Canada risks losing a competitive edge that will bolster the economy, not to mention erasing years of progress. Read more from expert @sachigibson.bsky.social ➡️
climateinstitute.ca/clean-electr...
climateinstitute.ca/clean-electr...
Clean Electricity Regulations bolster certainty for big investments in Canada’s grids
The federal government of Canada reaffirmed the place of its Clean Electricity Regulations within its Climate Competitiveness Strategy.
climateinstitute.ca
November 25, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Canada’s Clean Electricity Regulations are a surefire way to ensure a clean power grid. Without them, Canada risks losing a competitive edge that will bolster the economy, not to mention erasing years of progress. Read more from expert @sachigibson.bsky.social ➡️
climateinstitute.ca/clean-electr...
climateinstitute.ca/clean-electr...
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There’s no daylight between what Candace says here about “the Jews” & what Nazi propagandists & Father Coughlin said about the Jews in the 1930s. Her show is one of the top 5 “conservative” podcasts in the US. She has 5.5 million subscribers on YouTube and 7.3 million followers on X.
November 8, 2025 at 8:37 PM
There’s no daylight between what Candace says here about “the Jews” & what Nazi propagandists & Father Coughlin said about the Jews in the 1930s. Her show is one of the top 5 “conservative” podcasts in the US. She has 5.5 million subscribers on YouTube and 7.3 million followers on X.
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Did you know Toronto has 15 permanent bicycle counters around the city? I have created a portal that should be updated monthly when the city updates their open data. It's live now at: observingthecity.ca
October 11, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Did you know Toronto has 15 permanent bicycle counters around the city? I have created a portal that should be updated monthly when the city updates their open data. It's live now at: observingthecity.ca
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Anyone in Jon Burnside's Ward. There's a meeting about a bike lane. At the last town hall of his I went to, the nimby's were out in force, ranting against bike lanes and sidewalks. So, any help from decent people is appreciated.
October 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Anyone in Jon Burnside's Ward. There's a meeting about a bike lane. At the last town hall of his I went to, the nimby's were out in force, ranting against bike lanes and sidewalks. So, any help from decent people is appreciated.
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Let’s get this done!
What a massive waste of citizens time telling them what they already know, it’s like giving us a half-day national holiday.
From: @sboots
https://mastodon.sboots.ca/@sboots/115266890041821396
What a massive waste of citizens time telling them what they already know, it’s like giving us a half-day national holiday.
From: @sboots
https://mastodon.sboots.ca/@sboots/115266890041821396
Sean Boots (@sboots@mastodon.sboots.ca)
The Canada Revenue Agency is doing a public consultation on automatic tax filing (which they should have implemented …several decades ago!). Fill it out and let the CRA know that it’s a good idea! https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/corporate/about-canada-revenue-agency-cra/transparency-proactive-disclosure-canada-revenue-agency/consultations-engagement-canada-revenue-agency/automatic-tax-filing-consultation.html via @lisafast@mstdn.ca #cdnpoli #GCdigital
mastodon.sboots.ca
September 26, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Let’s get this done!
What a massive waste of citizens time telling them what they already know, it’s like giving us a half-day national holiday.
From: @sboots
https://mastodon.sboots.ca/@sboots/115266890041821396
What a massive waste of citizens time telling them what they already know, it’s like giving us a half-day national holiday.
From: @sboots
https://mastodon.sboots.ca/@sboots/115266890041821396
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If not speed cameras, then what? @jm-mcgrath.bsky.social and @spaikin.bsky.social discuss alternative strategies to slow drivers down, and how Doug Ford likely won't be sold on those either. On the #onpoli podcast: youtu.be/3pjjwa4YWrs?...
September 22, 2025 at 2:22 PM
If not speed cameras, then what? @jm-mcgrath.bsky.social and @spaikin.bsky.social discuss alternative strategies to slow drivers down, and how Doug Ford likely won't be sold on those either. On the #onpoli podcast: youtu.be/3pjjwa4YWrs?...
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“The story of Ontario’s crisis in post-secondary education is, first and foremost, a story of provincial neglect.” thelocal.to/ontario-post...
September 9, 2025 at 2:59 PM
“The story of Ontario’s crisis in post-secondary education is, first and foremost, a story of provincial neglect.” thelocal.to/ontario-post...
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Thrilled to see the TTC recommend fare capping as part of the Ridership Growth Strategy, something that we have long called for as a common-sense solution to making transit more affordable!
This would replace an expensive monthly pass, that you need to pay for upfront on the same day as your rent.
This would replace an expensive monthly pass, that you need to pay for upfront on the same day as your rent.
August 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Thrilled to see the TTC recommend fare capping as part of the Ridership Growth Strategy, something that we have long called for as a common-sense solution to making transit more affordable!
This would replace an expensive monthly pass, that you need to pay for upfront on the same day as your rent.
This would replace an expensive monthly pass, that you need to pay for upfront on the same day as your rent.
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Given recent revelations that the eglintonTOday project could be at risk, I prepared an action alert calling on the #BikeTO community to hold the City of Toronto accountable & ensure this project gets done this year as planned. #TOpoli #ONpoli #VisionZero www.twowheeledpolitics.ca/2025/08/its-...
It’s Time to Demand Accountability for Eglinton
A blog about cycling and political advocacy based in Toronto, Canada. (#BikeTO)
www.twowheeledpolitics.ca
August 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Given recent revelations that the eglintonTOday project could be at risk, I prepared an action alert calling on the #BikeTO community to hold the City of Toronto accountable & ensure this project gets done this year as planned. #TOpoli #ONpoli #VisionZero www.twowheeledpolitics.ca/2025/08/its-...
Just got back from Tokyo where the public washrooms put to shame any city I've ever been to. The most basic ones were designed fairly similarly to these.
Add it to the list of things the city definitely won't do but it would be really great if they did...
www.torontotoday.ca/local/city-p...
Add it to the list of things the city definitely won't do but it would be really great if they did...
www.torontotoday.ca/local/city-p...
Sustainable ‘pods’ win Toronto public washroom design competition
The winning design from the ‘TO the Loo!’ contest, which incorporates green roofs as well as harm reduction, safety and accessibility features, is expected to be considered by the city
www.torontotoday.ca
August 16, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Just got back from Tokyo where the public washrooms put to shame any city I've ever been to. The most basic ones were designed fairly similarly to these.
Add it to the list of things the city definitely won't do but it would be really great if they did...
www.torontotoday.ca/local/city-p...
Add it to the list of things the city definitely won't do but it would be really great if they did...
www.torontotoday.ca/local/city-p...
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The announcement for Build Canada Homes, the Canadian government's plan to get back into home-building, looks similar to what was in the Liberal platform, but it's good to see them "moving more aggressively" and adding some timelines. Here are 3 key points & some Qs. www.ipolitics.ca/2025/08/11/l...
Liberals release first details for new Build Canada Homes entity - iPolitics
The market sounding document will structure consultations with home-builders and other industry stakeholders, and offers the first concrete details on what the Liberals are proposing for the new entit...
www.ipolitics.ca
August 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The announcement for Build Canada Homes, the Canadian government's plan to get back into home-building, looks similar to what was in the Liberal platform, but it's good to see them "moving more aggressively" and adding some timelines. Here are 3 key points & some Qs. www.ipolitics.ca/2025/08/11/l...
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worth repeating:
"Justice Schabas explains how the govt’s advice from its own experts indicated that removing the bike lanes would be more dangerous FOR ALL ROAD USERS, not just cyclists, + would not make traffic move any faster but instead “may worsen congestion”
www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
"Justice Schabas explains how the govt’s advice from its own experts indicated that removing the bike lanes would be more dangerous FOR ALL ROAD USERS, not just cyclists, + would not make traffic move any faster but instead “may worsen congestion”
www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
Edward Keenan: Finally, news involving the Ford government that gives me something to smile about
The premier's power over Toronto is not without its limits after all.
www.thestar.com
August 3, 2025 at 11:27 AM
worth repeating:
"Justice Schabas explains how the govt’s advice from its own experts indicated that removing the bike lanes would be more dangerous FOR ALL ROAD USERS, not just cyclists, + would not make traffic move any faster but instead “may worsen congestion”
www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
"Justice Schabas explains how the govt’s advice from its own experts indicated that removing the bike lanes would be more dangerous FOR ALL ROAD USERS, not just cyclists, + would not make traffic move any faster but instead “may worsen congestion”
www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
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No new cycling projects being approved this summer plus reversing an approved project?
"I've never seen a cycling report that doesn’t include new projects,' said Michael Longfield, executive director of the advocacy group Cycle Toronto." via @torontotoday.ca
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"I've never seen a cycling report that doesn’t include new projects,' said Michael Longfield, executive director of the advocacy group Cycle Toronto." via @torontotoday.ca
www.torontotoday.ca/local/transp...
Toronto’s latest bike lane plan doesn’t propose new lanes for the first time in years
The city’s cycling expansion plan includes two kilometres of upgraded bike lanes — but no new ones
www.torontotoday.ca
July 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
No new cycling projects being approved this summer plus reversing an approved project?
"I've never seen a cycling report that doesn’t include new projects,' said Michael Longfield, executive director of the advocacy group Cycle Toronto." via @torontotoday.ca
www.torontotoday.ca/local/transp...
"I've never seen a cycling report that doesn’t include new projects,' said Michael Longfield, executive director of the advocacy group Cycle Toronto." via @torontotoday.ca
www.torontotoday.ca/local/transp...
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ICYMI: Several well-placed sources, leaked documents and recordings of internal town halls detail how a bitter, years-long falling out with a European partner has led Metrolinx to scale back its ambitious GO Expansion plan.
No paywall.
#onpoli
www.thetrillium.ca/news/the-tri...
No paywall.
#onpoli
www.thetrillium.ca/news/the-tri...
How Metrolinx’s plan to deliver European-style train service went off the rails
GO Expansion will still transform Greater Golden Horseshoe transit — but likely won’t be as ambitious as what was planned just three years ago
www.thetrillium.ca
June 11, 2025 at 11:25 AM
ICYMI: Several well-placed sources, leaked documents and recordings of internal town halls detail how a bitter, years-long falling out with a European partner has led Metrolinx to scale back its ambitious GO Expansion plan.
No paywall.
#onpoli
www.thetrillium.ca/news/the-tri...
No paywall.
#onpoli
www.thetrillium.ca/news/the-tri...
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I spent ten years attacking universities as illiberal and overly woke. Now that the Trump administration is using my rhetoric to destroy American science and higher education, I am horrified but not horrified enough to apologize.
May 27, 2025 at 2:39 AM
I spent ten years attacking universities as illiberal and overly woke. Now that the Trump administration is using my rhetoric to destroy American science and higher education, I am horrified but not horrified enough to apologize.
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Thanks Kathryn Mannie of @torontotoday.ca for speaking with me - as well as other #OpenStreetsTO & #ActiveTO supporters - about the need for Mayor Olivia Chow and City Council to bring back open streets programs to Toronto! #BikeTO #WalkTO #TOpoli www.torontotoday.ca/local/city-h...
Former OpenStreetsTO organizers call on Mayor Chow to revive the festival
Organizers say there is a misconception the street festival was a city-run program, but it was really run by volunteers and funded through corporate sponsorships
www.torontotoday.ca
May 16, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Thanks Kathryn Mannie of @torontotoday.ca for speaking with me - as well as other #OpenStreetsTO & #ActiveTO supporters - about the need for Mayor Olivia Chow and City Council to bring back open streets programs to Toronto! #BikeTO #WalkTO #TOpoli www.torontotoday.ca/local/city-h...
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www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc... 'College education plays a crucial role not only in individual livelihoods, but also in sustaining the economic vitality of communities across the province.' @policyalternatives.ca
Ontario’s colleges are a safety net for workers. It’s time the government funds them properly. - CCPA
Ontario's colleges stand at a critical crossroads. For decades, the province's college system has endured severe funding shortfalls, with Ontario contributing less than 25 per cent of operating revenu...
www.policyalternatives.ca
May 5, 2025 at 9:25 PM
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc... 'College education plays a crucial role not only in individual livelihoods, but also in sustaining the economic vitality of communities across the province.' @policyalternatives.ca
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I'm a leftwing Canadian.
I've never, in my life, been represented by a government at any level that comes close to sharing my political beliefs. And you don't see me whining about it...
Ok, you do see me whining about it, constantly, but you don't see news orgs writing about me whining about it.
I've never, in my life, been represented by a government at any level that comes close to sharing my political beliefs. And you don't see me whining about it...
Ok, you do see me whining about it, constantly, but you don't see news orgs writing about me whining about it.
Western discontent is a growing problem after Liberal election victory
Tens of thousands of Western Canadians have newly registered with the Alberta Prosperity Project, which is collecting the names of people who support a sovereignty referendum
www.theglobeandmail.com
May 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I'm a leftwing Canadian.
I've never, in my life, been represented by a government at any level that comes close to sharing my political beliefs. And you don't see me whining about it...
Ok, you do see me whining about it, constantly, but you don't see news orgs writing about me whining about it.
I've never, in my life, been represented by a government at any level that comes close to sharing my political beliefs. And you don't see me whining about it...
Ok, you do see me whining about it, constantly, but you don't see news orgs writing about me whining about it.
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Yall wanna hear something extremely embarrassing? Before Trump’s election, a bunch of academics who lumbered rightward after being criticized by the left (Pinker, Dawkins, Krauss) wrote essays for a book that is coming out in July about the threats to academia from the left.
YALL, THE TITLE!!
YALL, THE TITLE!!
April 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Yall wanna hear something extremely embarrassing? Before Trump’s election, a bunch of academics who lumbered rightward after being criticized by the left (Pinker, Dawkins, Krauss) wrote essays for a book that is coming out in July about the threats to academia from the left.
YALL, THE TITLE!!
YALL, THE TITLE!!
Never been more clear that the debate commission is entirely out of their depth. Cormier admits that he's just learning that Rebal is registered as an advocacy group, and that they caved to Rebel's demands because they were scared to lose in court.
April 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Never been more clear that the debate commission is entirely out of their depth. Cormier admits that he's just learning that Rebal is registered as an advocacy group, and that they caved to Rebel's demands because they were scared to lose in court.
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David Cochrane describes how Rebel News disrupted the CBC broadcast after the debate tonight, part 1.
April 18, 2025 at 3:44 AM
David Cochrane describes how Rebel News disrupted the CBC broadcast after the debate tonight, part 1.
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Not Antisemitism (according to MAGA):
- Firebombing a Jewish governor‘s house during Passover
- Doing a Sieg Hitler salute
- Eating dinner with neo-Nazis
Antisemitism (according to MAGA):
- Saying Israelis and Palestinians deserve rights and dignity
- Using freedom of speech on campus
- Firebombing a Jewish governor‘s house during Passover
- Doing a Sieg Hitler salute
- Eating dinner with neo-Nazis
Antisemitism (according to MAGA):
- Saying Israelis and Palestinians deserve rights and dignity
- Using freedom of speech on campus
April 14, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Not Antisemitism (according to MAGA):
- Firebombing a Jewish governor‘s house during Passover
- Doing a Sieg Hitler salute
- Eating dinner with neo-Nazis
Antisemitism (according to MAGA):
- Saying Israelis and Palestinians deserve rights and dignity
- Using freedom of speech on campus
- Firebombing a Jewish governor‘s house during Passover
- Doing a Sieg Hitler salute
- Eating dinner with neo-Nazis
Antisemitism (according to MAGA):
- Saying Israelis and Palestinians deserve rights and dignity
- Using freedom of speech on campus