Craig Cassar
@craigcassar.bsky.social
Ward 12 Councillor. City of Hamilton, Ontario. I consider all decisions from a systems perspective. Runner. Urbanist. Focused on Climate action. I cycle to City Hall, year-round.
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Brian Charles gave an amazing talk on ‘Treaty History Woven through Wampums’ at The Westdale. With dozens of Wampums on display, he told stories about them, providing excellent insight into the Wampum creation process, how to read them, & their cultural significance @ward1wilson.bsky.social 1/2
November 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Brian Charles gave an amazing talk on ‘Treaty History Woven through Wampums’ at The Westdale. With dozens of Wampums on display, he told stories about them, providing excellent insight into the Wampum creation process, how to read them, & their cultural significance @ward1wilson.bsky.social 1/2
Mid-autumn is my favourite time to be outside. It's also that time of year when I start getting asked, "Are you still riding to work?". The answer is 'yes', always 'yes'. 😁. Any day I don't commute by bike feels incomplete. Even when it's cold. I'm not made of sugar & I wear appropriate clothing 😉
November 5, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Mid-autumn is my favourite time to be outside. It's also that time of year when I start getting asked, "Are you still riding to work?". The answer is 'yes', always 'yes'. 😁. Any day I don't commute by bike feels incomplete. Even when it's cold. I'm not made of sugar & I wear appropriate clothing 😉
A bucket list item I thought was impossible: attend a RUSH concert with my sons/nephew. The boys were too young for the R40 tour in 2015. But, we just landed tickets for the 2026 tour that will pay tribute to drummer and lyricist, Neil Peart, who tragically succumbed to cancer in 2020. 🥁🎸🎹🎤
October 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM
A bucket list item I thought was impossible: attend a RUSH concert with my sons/nephew. The boys were too young for the R40 tour in 2015. But, we just landed tickets for the 2026 tour that will pay tribute to drummer and lyricist, Neil Peart, who tragically succumbed to cancer in 2020. 🥁🎸🎹🎤
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Charlie tore a strip off of U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra—who had the audacity to call us "mean and nasty"—and the felon in the Oval Office, proving they are both clowns in this must-see takedown..
#ElbowsUp 🇨🇦
#ElbowsUp 🇨🇦
Here's my message to MAGA ambassador Pete Hoekstra.
He gaslights our nation, blames Canadians for being mean to the US. He accuses of us being anti-American.
He says we are mean and nasty and doesn't like us saying Elbows Up.
Too bad Pete. We are proud anti-fascists
www.youtube.com/watch?v=88Jh...
He gaslights our nation, blames Canadians for being mean to the US. He accuses of us being anti-American.
He says we are mean and nasty and doesn't like us saying Elbows Up.
Too bad Pete. We are proud anti-fascists
www.youtube.com/watch?v=88Jh...
MESSAGE TO MAGA AMBASSADOR PETE HOEKSTRA
YouTube video by Charlie Angus
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September 21, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Charlie tore a strip off of U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra—who had the audacity to call us "mean and nasty"—and the felon in the Oval Office, proving they are both clowns in this must-see takedown..
#ElbowsUp 🇨🇦
#ElbowsUp 🇨🇦
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@craigcassar.bsky.social hear's the concerns about immediate, tangible results and suggests doing "next smallest thing" to help fix the problem, doing it now and repeating.
www.youtube.com/live/eWdVJP6...
www.youtube.com/live/eWdVJP6...
General Issues Committee -July 9, 2025
YouTube video by City of Hamilton
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July 14, 2025 at 3:35 PM
@craigcassar.bsky.social hear's the concerns about immediate, tangible results and suggests doing "next smallest thing" to help fix the problem, doing it now and repeating.
www.youtube.com/live/eWdVJP6...
www.youtube.com/live/eWdVJP6...
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New on the Strong Towns (@strongtowns.org) podcast today:
How To Take a Holistic Approach to City Building, With Craig Cassar (@craigcassar.bsky.social) #yhmcc #HamOnt
www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025...
How To Take a Holistic Approach to City Building, With Craig Cassar (@craigcassar.bsky.social) #yhmcc #HamOnt
www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025...
Craig Cassar: How To Take a Holistic Approach to City Building
Craig Cassar is a first-term city councilor in Hamilton, Ontario. He joins Tiffany to discuss the challenges his city faces and the progress it’s made. They also talk about the importance of synergy b...
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July 3, 2025 at 7:24 PM
New on the Strong Towns (@strongtowns.org) podcast today:
How To Take a Holistic Approach to City Building, With Craig Cassar (@craigcassar.bsky.social) #yhmcc #HamOnt
www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025...
How To Take a Holistic Approach to City Building, With Craig Cassar (@craigcassar.bsky.social) #yhmcc #HamOnt
www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025...
On June 1, 2025, I rode in the 15th annual 'Bike for Mike' in Hamilton, Ontario. It's a powerful celebration to remember Mike, and I very much look forward to this event. This year, I captured video during my ride on the "50km Classic Route".
June 6, 2025 at 9:46 PM
On June 1, 2025, I rode in the 15th annual 'Bike for Mike' in Hamilton, Ontario. It's a powerful celebration to remember Mike, and I very much look forward to this event. This year, I captured video during my ride on the "50km Classic Route".
Another new @guygavrielkay.bsky.social book! I’ve been loving his books since back in high school in the 90s.
May 30, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Another new @guygavrielkay.bsky.social book! I’ve been loving his books since back in high school in the 90s.
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#HamOnt There have been troubling claims circulating about the safety of Hamilton’s drinking water. I understand how concerning this is — clean, safe water is not just a service, it’s essential to our daily lives.
The fact is: Hamilton’s water is safe.
www.hamilton.ca/city-council...
The fact is: Hamilton’s water is safe.
www.hamilton.ca/city-council...
May 28, 2025 at 9:06 PM
#HamOnt There have been troubling claims circulating about the safety of Hamilton’s drinking water. I understand how concerning this is — clean, safe water is not just a service, it’s essential to our daily lives.
The fact is: Hamilton’s water is safe.
www.hamilton.ca/city-council...
The fact is: Hamilton’s water is safe.
www.hamilton.ca/city-council...
Underground bicycle parking at Finland’s second busiest train station!❤️🚲
May 20, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Underground bicycle parking at Finland’s second busiest train station!❤️🚲
The Helsinki Running Day 5k was an amazing experience! I wasn’t nearly as fast I had planned/hoped. Exploring this fantastic city non-stop over the past 3 days probably cost me some time! 🤣 But well worth it!
May 17, 2025 at 8:47 AM
The Helsinki Running Day 5k was an amazing experience! I wasn’t nearly as fast I had planned/hoped. Exploring this fantastic city non-stop over the past 3 days probably cost me some time! 🤣 But well worth it!
Friday afternoon in downtown Helsinki. A park similar to, but larger than, Gore Park in Hamilton. Espa Stage is organised by the Helsinki’s cultural services. Locals & tourists of all ages were here enjoying the music, restaurants, & outdoor market just steps from the stage. The vibe was electric.
May 17, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Friday afternoon in downtown Helsinki. A park similar to, but larger than, Gore Park in Hamilton. Espa Stage is organised by the Helsinki’s cultural services. Locals & tourists of all ages were here enjoying the music, restaurants, & outdoor market just steps from the stage. The vibe was electric.
I’m in Helsinki Finland ahead of healthy urban policy workshop. Exploring a new city is always so much fun. The bike share program here is incredible! 🚲
May 15, 2025 at 12:49 PM
I’m in Helsinki Finland ahead of healthy urban policy workshop. Exploring a new city is always so much fun. The bike share program here is incredible! 🚲
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Some #HamOnt cllrs understnd this and how foolish it is to spend $134M widening RHVP/Linc, rather than nearly doubling HSR bus fleet.
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Ontario added 134 km of lanes to hwy 401. Its key bottleneck didn't get better
globalnews.ca/news/1109594...
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Ontario added 134 km of lanes to hwy 401. Its key bottleneck didn't get better
globalnews.ca/news/1109594...
Ontario added 134 km of lanes to Highway 401. Its key bottleneck didn’t get better | Globalnews.ca
Travel times on Highway 401's bottleneck in Toronto were around 25 minutes in 2016. They worsened to as much as 32 minutes last year and could hit an hour by 2051.
globalnews.ca
April 24, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Some #HamOnt cllrs understnd this and how foolish it is to spend $134M widening RHVP/Linc, rather than nearly doubling HSR bus fleet.
@craigcassar.bsky.social @cameronkroetsch.bsky.social
Ontario added 134 km of lanes to hwy 401. Its key bottleneck didn't get better
globalnews.ca/news/1109594...
@craigcassar.bsky.social @cameronkroetsch.bsky.social
Ontario added 134 km of lanes to hwy 401. Its key bottleneck didn't get better
globalnews.ca/news/1109594...
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#HamOnt I’m heartbroken to learn of the tragic shooting that claimed the life of an innocent 21-year-old woman last night. This senseless act of violence is devastating for our entire community.
April 18, 2025 at 7:39 PM
#HamOnt I’m heartbroken to learn of the tragic shooting that claimed the life of an innocent 21-year-old woman last night. This senseless act of violence is devastating for our entire community.
Lane 2 Runners had a blast with @dontgetlostar at RAID THE RIB! “When you run with the bulls, you the THORNS!” Our shins are a little bit ripped up from all the raspberry cane! But you can always find some interesting things while orienteering! @tentoenshoeshop
April 13, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Lane 2 Runners had a blast with @dontgetlostar at RAID THE RIB! “When you run with the bulls, you the THORNS!” Our shins are a little bit ripped up from all the raspberry cane! But you can always find some interesting things while orienteering! @tentoenshoeshop
General Issues Committee has voted unanimously to continue supporting Hamilton Bike Share for ‘26/‘27! Thanks to ALL of the delegates who spoke today & the many more who took time to write letters that were on the agenda. Today’s delegations were the most thoughtful and well-prepared I have seen 1/
April 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
General Issues Committee has voted unanimously to continue supporting Hamilton Bike Share for ‘26/‘27! Thanks to ALL of the delegates who spoke today & the many more who took time to write letters that were on the agenda. Today’s delegations were the most thoughtful and well-prepared I have seen 1/
It was a pretty good day at the Around the Bay road race! I ran as fast as last year, but on a tougher (hillier) course. Both fitness and mental toughness were up to the challenge! #aroundthebay
March 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM
It was a pretty good day at the Around the Bay road race! I ran as fast as last year, but on a tougher (hillier) course. Both fitness and mental toughness were up to the challenge! #aroundthebay
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WATCH: The gloves are off! It’s been an under-reported scandal for quite a while that Pierre Poilievre refuses to apply for security clearance. It was a scandal EVEN BEFORE the most recent efforts to undermine Canada’s democracy, sovereignty and economy from Trump, Musk and the GOP.
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Why Won’t Pierre Poilievre Get His Security Clearance?
YouTube video by Justin Trudeau
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March 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
WATCH: The gloves are off! It’s been an under-reported scandal for quite a while that Pierre Poilievre refuses to apply for security clearance. It was a scandal EVEN BEFORE the most recent efforts to undermine Canada’s democracy, sovereignty and economy from Trump, Musk and the GOP.
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Hello Ontario, there's an election on Thursday! We read all the platforms and asked all the parties questions about major environmental questions (how will you help communities adapt to extreme weather? What are your plans for fossil fuels?). Here's what you need to know before you go vote
The four major parties running in the Ontario election have now released platforms, and three of them answered our survey on 8 big questions about the environment and energy. Here's how they'd address the issues — as well as some fun, confusing and strange pledges: thenarwhal.ca/ontario-elec...
What Ontario election platforms offer the environment | The Narwhal
Cup holders, heat pumps and other treats from the Ontario election platforms before the Feb. 27 vote
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February 24, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Hello Ontario, there's an election on Thursday! We read all the platforms and asked all the parties questions about major environmental questions (how will you help communities adapt to extreme weather? What are your plans for fossil fuels?). Here's what you need to know before you go vote
What a game! “Marner to McDavid” to finish it off! Another Golden moment like Iginla to Crosby 15 years ago!
February 21, 2025 at 4:49 AM
What a game! “Marner to McDavid” to finish it off! Another Golden moment like Iginla to Crosby 15 years ago!
Alright, Team Canada! This game has significance far beyond a hockey final. Let’s get it done! #4NationsFaceOff
February 21, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Alright, Team Canada! This game has significance far beyond a hockey final. Let’s get it done! #4NationsFaceOff
On March 6, I'll be moderating a panel on Transited Oriented Development at the 'Intelligent Community Forum 2025 Smart21 Summit'. It'll be a day full of City Builders talking about city building. It's at the Hamilton Convention Centre. Register at: www.intelligentcommunity.org/icf_smart21_...
February 19, 2025 at 2:51 PM
On March 6, I'll be moderating a panel on Transited Oriented Development at the 'Intelligent Community Forum 2025 Smart21 Summit'. It'll be a day full of City Builders talking about city building. It's at the Hamilton Convention Centre. Register at: www.intelligentcommunity.org/icf_smart21_...
It’s the last weekend for Hamilton’s Winterfest and the POP! NOVA experience in Jackson Square. In anticipation of tonight’s CAN vs. USA match up we donned our Canada jerseys and had some fun. My son definitely does a better ‘Elliot’ #Hamont
February 15, 2025 at 10:29 PM
It’s the last weekend for Hamilton’s Winterfest and the POP! NOVA experience in Jackson Square. In anticipation of tonight’s CAN vs. USA match up we donned our Canada jerseys and had some fun. My son definitely does a better ‘Elliot’ #Hamont