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Can we lock our accounts yet? I have some butt jokes I need to make.
@annetheriault.bsky.social this seems like a thing you’d particularly enjoy
Walter de Staplecat, Simpkin IV, Teabag, Balthasar and Benny D Cat take the stage as we meet the college cats of Oxford. And, of course, Magdalen’s Ozymandias. Read on for our photo special. (Includes a cat map.) oxfordclarion.uk/college-cats...
College cats of Oxford
Once upon a time, we featured an image of Magdalen's kitten, Ozymandias, in our newsletter. We figured it might be a gentle contrast to our regular diet of planning and local politics.
The grey ball ...
oxfordclarion.uk
November 27, 2025 at 8:52 PM
@annetheriault.bsky.social this seems like a thing you’d particularly enjoy
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Memories of Cycling Good Cheer thanks to @bromptoning.bsky.social
Come to 6th annual bicycle parade December 7th! youtu.be/rr2sq2vqCqs?...
Come to 6th annual bicycle parade December 7th! youtu.be/rr2sq2vqCqs?...
Cycling Good Cheer
YouTube video by bromptoning
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Memories of Cycling Good Cheer thanks to @bromptoning.bsky.social
Come to 6th annual bicycle parade December 7th! youtu.be/rr2sq2vqCqs?...
Come to 6th annual bicycle parade December 7th! youtu.be/rr2sq2vqCqs?...
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I walked along a few kms of College St this morning before 9am. Day care drop then carried on. Watched the people push and cycle their kids around, some dad on a cargo bike waved & said hi to some tweens walking in front of me. All very Sesame Street.
And this gov't has contempt for it all.
And this gov't has contempt for it all.
November 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I walked along a few kms of College St this morning before 9am. Day care drop then carried on. Watched the people push and cycle their kids around, some dad on a cargo bike waved & said hi to some tweens walking in front of me. All very Sesame Street.
And this gov't has contempt for it all.
And this gov't has contempt for it all.
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"For a generation, politicians in Toronto’s inner suburbs have decried their relative lack of amenities while also systematically opposing any measure that would provide them with more amenities" - @thekeenanwire.bsky.social www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
Edward Keenan: Toronto’s decision on corner stores may seem like a win — but it’s only a half-measure on top of another half-measure
Watch City Hall long enough, and you’ll inevitably conclude that some councillors here simply hate urban life.
www.thestar.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:18 AM
"For a generation, politicians in Toronto’s inner suburbs have decried their relative lack of amenities while also systematically opposing any measure that would provide them with more amenities" - @thekeenanwire.bsky.social www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
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During today's protest ride, we demonstrated that a large group of cyclists is agile enough to move to the side and to let an emergency vehicle through.
November 13, 2025 at 3:34 PM
During today's protest ride, we demonstrated that a large group of cyclists is agile enough to move to the side and to let an emergency vehicle through.
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A streetcar.
Not @theonion.com or @thebeaverton.com, it must be @thewaroncars.bsky.social ? What is the best car for sitting traffic? 😂
November 10, 2025 at 8:41 PM
A streetcar.
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First snowfall of the year, #BikeTO! Just in time for a blog post about our warm fall rides... bromptoning.com/local-advent...
November 9, 2025 at 3:13 PM
First snowfall of the year, #BikeTO! Just in time for a blog post about our warm fall rides... bromptoning.com/local-advent...
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Spooky season may be over, but we're not ready to move on; so here's a short video of The Great Pumpkin Pedaal Parade! @jsquaredink.bsky.social #Halloween #bikesky youtube.com/shorts/XN-BU...
The Great Pumpkin Pedaal Parade
YouTube video by bromptoning
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November 2, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Spooky season may be over, but we're not ready to move on; so here's a short video of The Great Pumpkin Pedaal Parade! @jsquaredink.bsky.social #Halloween #bikesky youtube.com/shorts/XN-BU...
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Funny. So apparently Metrolinx is happy to have its people talk to the media — as long as it’s not about the building or operation of transit
November 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Funny. So apparently Metrolinx is happy to have its people talk to the media — as long as it’s not about the building or operation of transit
HIS PANTS TOO TIGHT
October 31, 2025 at 11:55 PM
HIS PANTS TOO TIGHT
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getting visited through the night by three ghost peppers and waking up chained to my toilet screaming "YOU! BOY! WHAT DAY IS IT?! out the window
October 31, 2025 at 1:22 AM
getting visited through the night by three ghost peppers and waking up chained to my toilet screaming "YOU! BOY! WHAT DAY IS IT?! out the window
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the last time a World Series game was played at SkyDome in Toronto, it was in 1993 against the Phillies and their catcher was Darren Daulton. Later, his Phillies teammate, Gary Varsho, named his son after Daulton, and Daulton Varsho just homered for the Blue Jays at SkyDome in the World Series
October 25, 2025 at 1:48 AM
the last time a World Series game was played at SkyDome in Toronto, it was in 1993 against the Phillies and their catcher was Darren Daulton. Later, his Phillies teammate, Gary Varsho, named his son after Daulton, and Daulton Varsho just homered for the Blue Jays at SkyDome in the World Series
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October, Eastern Townships
Prudence Heward
c. 1938
Prudence Heward
c. 1938
October 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
October, Eastern Townships
Prudence Heward
c. 1938
Prudence Heward
c. 1938
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Shawn and I sing the same tune often on this. It'd be sweet to do a data crunch of all MLB/NHL/NBA venues vs proximity to transit and their 15-minute-walk population reach.
SkyDome is among the most-transit connected major league sports venues in North America. Regional rail. Subway. GO bus. Streetcar. City Bus. A thing to be proud of.
Fun fact. The distance from the Rogers Center to the largest transit terminal in Canada is less than the distance from the middle of Dodger Stadium to the extreme edge of its parking lot.
October 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Shawn and I sing the same tune often on this. It'd be sweet to do a data crunch of all MLB/NHL/NBA venues vs proximity to transit and their 15-minute-walk population reach.
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The thing with a headline like "how e-bikes came to rule the road" and how they're "outraging other road users", and then the entire article is about what you or I wouldn't call "e-bikes", but "mopeds" or "motorized scooters", shows a real problem here: we can't even name the thing we're mad at
October 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The thing with a headline like "how e-bikes came to rule the road" and how they're "outraging other road users", and then the entire article is about what you or I wouldn't call "e-bikes", but "mopeds" or "motorized scooters", shows a real problem here: we can't even name the thing we're mad at
@normwilner.bsky.social I watched almost all of WEAPONS on Friday night and had to stop bc it just got too intense for me. Just sprinted to my inbox to see if you’d written about it and I see it’s forthcoming so consider me excited to read that!
October 19, 2025 at 10:19 PM
@normwilner.bsky.social I watched almost all of WEAPONS on Friday night and had to stop bc it just got too intense for me. Just sprinted to my inbox to see if you’d written about it and I see it’s forthcoming so consider me excited to read that!
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Just walked by a pharmacy & spur of moment went in and asked about the new Covid vax - got it & the flu shot - too get - so fast so free. Get vaxed & live your life. 💉
October 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Just walked by a pharmacy & spur of moment went in and asked about the new Covid vax - got it & the flu shot - too get - so fast so free. Get vaxed & live your life. 💉
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Baked Apples on Tinfoil
Mary Pratt
1969
Mary Pratt
1969
October 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Baked Apples on Tinfoil
Mary Pratt
1969
Mary Pratt
1969
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my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports
CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.
www.consumerreports.org
October 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM
my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
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Leaf Pattern
Franklin Carmichael
1922
Franklin Carmichael
1922
October 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Leaf Pattern
Franklin Carmichael
1922
Franklin Carmichael
1922
What’s happening to my brain, I just imagined an actual flute like the musical instrument somehow made out of fats???? I’m going to bed
what is aging but the victory of entropy, of chaos? [raises flute of beef tallow]
October 6, 2025 at 2:08 AM
What’s happening to my brain, I just imagined an actual flute like the musical instrument somehow made out of fats???? I’m going to bed
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Ronald McDonald is such a good clown name. You wouldn't have thought of it. You would have given him something obvious like Bloopers McBurger, the name of a clown. They gave him the name of a man.
September 17, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Ronald McDonald is such a good clown name. You wouldn't have thought of it. You would have given him something obvious like Bloopers McBurger, the name of a clown. They gave him the name of a man.
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From a Deep Dream
Steve Driscoll
2025
Steve Driscoll
2025
October 2, 2025 at 11:01 PM
From a Deep Dream
Steve Driscoll
2025
Steve Driscoll
2025
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Toronto people — especially those in the west end and Etobicoke adjacent — a big beautiful bike party is coming your way next Sunday.
Help us spread the word for Islington Bike Day. Sunday, Sept 21, starting 10am to 1pm. Free bike bells + tuneups, bike decorating + parade, refreshments ... #biketo @fridaysforfutureto.org @etobicokeca.bsky.social
Our 2nd annual Islington Bike Day. Sunday, Sept 21, 2025. 10am to 1pm. Bike decorating, bike tuneups, Bike Share Toronto, bike parade! Mabelle Park, 38 Mabelle Ave, Etobicoke. A fun, family-friendly event. All welcome.
September 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Toronto people — especially those in the west end and Etobicoke adjacent — a big beautiful bike party is coming your way next Sunday.