Iain
@iain-trains.bsky.social
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I like trains
civil engineering technology at camosun
I like trains
civil engineering technology at camosun
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I love summer.*
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May 6, 2025 at 6:17 PM
I love summer.*
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“Trump didn’t come out of nowhere and he wasn’t forced on America. America chose this, after seeing who he was.”
I’ve made a blog on Substack to provide a Canadian perspective on the Trump era.
If you find it interesting, please share or subscribe.
I’ve made a blog on Substack to provide a Canadian perspective on the Trump era.
If you find it interesting, please share or subscribe.
You Can’t Separate Trump from America Anymore
Anti-Americanism in the Age of Trump
open.substack.com
April 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
“Trump didn’t come out of nowhere and he wasn’t forced on America. America chose this, after seeing who he was.”
I’ve made a blog on Substack to provide a Canadian perspective on the Trump era.
If you find it interesting, please share or subscribe.
I’ve made a blog on Substack to provide a Canadian perspective on the Trump era.
If you find it interesting, please share or subscribe.
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Canadian and want to travel in a Canadian-made vehicle? Take the bus.
March 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Canadian and want to travel in a Canadian-made vehicle? Take the bus.
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The “cover” of today’s Globe & Mail, Canada’s national newspaper. #StrongAndFree
March 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The “cover” of today’s Globe & Mail, Canada’s national newspaper. #StrongAndFree
TransLink is so fun :) after visiting other cities, even ones with good transit, I always appreciate how easy it is to use.
February 25, 2025 at 3:34 AM
TransLink is so fun :) after visiting other cities, even ones with good transit, I always appreciate how easy it is to use.
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Let’s Talk About This “51st State” Insanity: youtu.be/MBgXMLC3djc
Let’s Talk About This “51st State” Insanity
YouTube video by Oh The Urbanity!
youtu.be
February 19, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Let’s Talk About This “51st State” Insanity: youtu.be/MBgXMLC3djc
It's trolleybus time
February 19, 2025 at 9:51 PM
It's trolleybus time
I ❤️ BC Ferries. This never gets old
February 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I ❤️ BC Ferries. This never gets old
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Government press release:
www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news...
www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news...
Canada is getting high-speed rail
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that Canada is developing a high-speed rail network in the Toronto-Quebec City corridor.
www.pm.gc.ca
February 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Government press release:
www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news...
www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news...
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I really wish Americans would stop treating the continued existence of Canada as the sort of thing they can do amusing thought experiments about.
Canada as the 51st state? Trump thinks it would be a boon to his legacy. But it would also be a boon to Democrats, who would gain a lot more voters. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/17/u...
Canada as the 51st State? In Electoral Terms, Trump’s Idea Favors Democrats.
Bringing Canada into the United States, however farcical the prospect may seem, would alter the political map in a way likely to cost Republicans.
www.nytimes.com
February 18, 2025 at 1:17 AM
I really wish Americans would stop treating the continued existence of Canada as the sort of thing they can do amusing thought experiments about.
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This opinion piece perfectly summarizes the mood in Canada right now:
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Opinion: A message from the Americans: Quite frankly Canada, we don’t give a damn
The silence from our southern neighbours has been deafening as their new President muses about annexation
www.theglobeandmail.com
February 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
This opinion piece perfectly summarizes the mood in Canada right now:
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
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Over 300,000 customer trips on O-Train Lines 2 and 4 in the first four weeks. Before launching 7-day service, work will continue to focus on customer information systems, closing remaining minor works, and training activities to grow Diesel Rail Operator availability.
www.railfans.ca/news/over-30...
www.railfans.ca/news/over-30...
Over 300,000 customer trips on O-Train Lines 2 and 4 in first four weeks
Members of the newly renamed Transit Committee met today to receive an overview of the first four weeks of O-Train Lines 2 and 4 service, updates on 2024 ridership, and ongoing efforts to expand OC Tr...
www.railfans.ca
February 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Over 300,000 customer trips on O-Train Lines 2 and 4 in the first four weeks. Before launching 7-day service, work will continue to focus on customer information systems, closing remaining minor works, and training activities to grow Diesel Rail Operator availability.
www.railfans.ca/news/over-30...
www.railfans.ca/news/over-30...
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Transit photo of the day: Retired MR-90s waiting for scrap (or preservation?) at Pointe-Saint-Charles in Montreal following the closure of the Deux-Montagnes line.
These were weird trains, especially as EMUs are rare in Canada and the doors handle different platform heights.
#Montreal #transit
These were weird trains, especially as EMUs are rare in Canada and the doors handle different platform heights.
#Montreal #transit
February 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Americans choose most expensive way possible to discover what goods made in Canada
Americans choose most expensive way possible to discover what goods made in Canada
WASHINGTON, D.C. - With US President Donald Trump declaring 25% tariffs on most Canadian goods, American citizens have officially chosen the most circuitous and economically painful method possible to...
www.thebeaverton.com
February 2, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Americans choose most expensive way possible to discover what goods made in Canada
Met this fine fellow today
February 3, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Met this fine fellow today
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In response to the American tariffs, I have directed government and crown agencies to exclude US suppliers from any new purchasing or procurement agreements.
It’s just one of the actions we are taking to prioritize Canada first.
It’s just one of the actions we are taking to prioritize Canada first.
February 2, 2025 at 1:13 AM
In response to the American tariffs, I have directed government and crown agencies to exclude US suppliers from any new purchasing or procurement agreements.
It’s just one of the actions we are taking to prioritize Canada first.
It’s just one of the actions we are taking to prioritize Canada first.
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Electrify regional rail across North America!
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January 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Electrify regional rail across North America!
(📸: @gocaltrain.bsky.social)
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periodic reminder of this map’s existence
January 23, 2025 at 12:17 AM
periodic reminder of this map’s existence
New bus on the 21 already packed
January 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
New bus on the 21 already packed
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Rest In Peace Shawn Yim ❤️ Murdered on the job while driving bus, King County Metro arranged a memorial procession in his honour and boy did they get a turnout.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
January 21, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Rest In Peace Shawn Yim ❤️ Murdered on the job while driving bus, King County Metro arranged a memorial procession in his honour and boy did they get a turnout.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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WARNING: this post contains graphic language
GPU. Nvidia. Anti-aliasing. Dynamic shadows. Texture
GPU. Nvidia. Anti-aliasing. Dynamic shadows. Texture
January 20, 2025 at 11:27 AM
WARNING: this post contains graphic language
GPU. Nvidia. Anti-aliasing. Dynamic shadows. Texture
GPU. Nvidia. Anti-aliasing. Dynamic shadows. Texture
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The MAX Type 6 is here 🥳
Trains 603 and 605 rolled onto the system at 6:06 a.m. to meet riders for the morning commute.🚉
Trains 603 and 605 rolled onto the system at 6:06 a.m. to meet riders for the morning commute.🚉
January 16, 2025 at 10:23 PM
The MAX Type 6 is here 🥳
Trains 603 and 605 rolled onto the system at 6:06 a.m. to meet riders for the morning commute.🚉
Trains 603 and 605 rolled onto the system at 6:06 a.m. to meet riders for the morning commute.🚉