Parker
@pvillato.bsky.social
policy + public transportation + urbanism + wine + other distractions
opinions are my own and do not reflect any hypothetical employer
opinions are my own and do not reflect any hypothetical employer
Torontonian here and definitely use the term (or PNW) to include BC. Relatively common usage in Ontario... though I've noticed that the people who use it the most are folks from BC/AB/SK/MB who live here.
November 28, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Torontonian here and definitely use the term (or PNW) to include BC. Relatively common usage in Ontario... though I've noticed that the people who use it the most are folks from BC/AB/SK/MB who live here.
This is where they discovered Pluto... very disappointing.
November 11, 2025 at 6:29 PM
This is where they discovered Pluto... very disappointing.
As a daily user of this section of bike lane- the large yellow bin filled with concrete (which I assumed is to ensure cars don't hit the barrier?) is usually pushed halfway into the bike lane making it difficult/impossible to enter the lane on a bike. I sometimes just go into traffic to avoid it.
September 15, 2025 at 3:30 AM
As a daily user of this section of bike lane- the large yellow bin filled with concrete (which I assumed is to ensure cars don't hit the barrier?) is usually pushed halfway into the bike lane making it difficult/impossible to enter the lane on a bike. I sometimes just go into traffic to avoid it.
High Park should be Toronto's Central Park/Stanley Park.... surrounded with high density buildings so that more people can enjoy the space. Highrises can be encouraged where they won't shadow too much (i.e. the north and east sides of the park) and midrises elsewhere.
September 14, 2025 at 9:10 PM
High Park should be Toronto's Central Park/Stanley Park.... surrounded with high density buildings so that more people can enjoy the space. Highrises can be encouraged where they won't shadow too much (i.e. the north and east sides of the park) and midrises elsewhere.
I think their argument is that all green spaces, including their backyards, provide "environmental services" and are therefore better for the environment than a sixplex that may have less green space. Apparently they have never been in the typical Toronto backyard that is 75% paved patio.
June 13, 2025 at 2:12 AM
I think their argument is that all green spaces, including their backyards, provide "environmental services" and are therefore better for the environment than a sixplex that may have less green space. Apparently they have never been in the typical Toronto backyard that is 75% paved patio.
Toronto had a massive failure of leadership starting around 1980. No vision except “lower my taxes”. Amalgamation was fuel to the fire. We’ve hopefully started to turn it around.
June 11, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Toronto had a massive failure of leadership starting around 1980. No vision except “lower my taxes”. Amalgamation was fuel to the fire. We’ve hopefully started to turn it around.
the best grandmas go on excursions with their grandkids and/or make them delicious things to eat. i feel bad for their grandkids if this is how they spend their time. probably no fun.
June 2, 2025 at 7:39 PM
the best grandmas go on excursions with their grandkids and/or make them delicious things to eat. i feel bad for their grandkids if this is how they spend their time. probably no fun.
Seems like it would be a great use of federal $$$ for arts and culture… someone needs to get the ear of the PM
May 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Seems like it would be a great use of federal $$$ for arts and culture… someone needs to get the ear of the PM
“Trying to please all people in all decisions” should be called The Canadian Disease; I swear this is what causes 90% of the dysfunction in our public sphere.
May 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
“Trying to please all people in all decisions” should be called The Canadian Disease; I swear this is what causes 90% of the dysfunction in our public sphere.
As an American immigrant to Canada: There are many superficial similarities with the US, but the values and institutions of Canada are very different and probably more in line with the UK (minus the excessive classism)
April 21, 2025 at 9:56 PM
As an American immigrant to Canada: There are many superficial similarities with the US, but the values and institutions of Canada are very different and probably more in line with the UK (minus the excessive classism)
18 years in detached house, 17 years in apartment. And I never plan to go back to a house ✌️
April 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM
18 years in detached house, 17 years in apartment. And I never plan to go back to a house ✌️