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Premier Ford continues to deflect blame onto the Bank of Canada, even though Ontario's housing performance lags well behind the rest of the country. RESCON says they are in the process of laying off thousands, while the Premier walks back a promise to match the federal government on an HST cut.
It's not you, Canada (okay it's a little you), it's us.
"Canada isn’t in a housing starts slump—Ontario is"
"Canada isn’t in a housing starts slump—Ontario is"
The pace of housing construction in Canada is picking up, but Ontario is pulling it down, a new analysis shows. While the rest of the country saw a bump in housing starts, Ontario saw a steep decline, especially in and around Toronto. #OnPoli
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globalnews.ca/news/1134226...
September 4, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Premier Ford continues to deflect blame onto the Bank of Canada, even though Ontario's housing performance lags well behind the rest of the country. RESCON says they are in the process of laying off thousands, while the Premier walks back a promise to match the federal government on an HST cut.
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Good thing no one uses Microsoft Excel for anything related to legal, regulatory or compliance business functions
www.theverge.com/news/761338/...
www.theverge.com/news/761338/...
August 19, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Good thing no one uses Microsoft Excel for anything related to legal, regulatory or compliance business functions
www.theverge.com/news/761338/...
www.theverge.com/news/761338/...
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While you're being ticketed in High Park this weekend on your bike we hope this injustice & lack of accountability is top of mind. Let Chief Demkiw & @mayoroliviachow.ca know what you think of it.
Read our article on High Park & wasted police resources:
www.thebikinglawyer.ca/post/high-pa...
Read our article on High Park & wasted police resources:
www.thebikinglawyer.ca/post/high-pa...
High Park & Wasted Police Resources
Police hanging out in High Park to harass cyclists runs contrary to their own data showing where serious collisions occur and is wasteful.
www.thebikinglawyer.ca
August 8, 2025 at 1:53 PM
While you're being ticketed in High Park this weekend on your bike we hope this injustice & lack of accountability is top of mind. Let Chief Demkiw & @mayoroliviachow.ca know what you think of it.
Read our article on High Park & wasted police resources:
www.thebikinglawyer.ca/post/high-pa...
Read our article on High Park & wasted police resources:
www.thebikinglawyer.ca/post/high-pa...
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I just saw a post on Reddit from someone upset that there were people using drugs the Scotiabank ATM at Somerset and Bronson.
The Somerset West Community Health Centre just closed its supervised consumption site on Friday, after being forced to by the Ford government.
Decisions have consequences.
The Somerset West Community Health Centre just closed its supervised consumption site on Friday, after being forced to by the Ford government.
Decisions have consequences.
March 1, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I just saw a post on Reddit from someone upset that there were people using drugs the Scotiabank ATM at Somerset and Bronson.
The Somerset West Community Health Centre just closed its supervised consumption site on Friday, after being forced to by the Ford government.
Decisions have consequences.
The Somerset West Community Health Centre just closed its supervised consumption site on Friday, after being forced to by the Ford government.
Decisions have consequences.
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During this 7 Yrs in office @fordnation clearly only interested in benefiting his wealthy supporters. Paving the Greenbelt, building highways & profiting off of essential goods & services. Everyday Ontarians struggling to pay rent, put food on the table, afford energy bills & find a family doctor.
February 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
During this 7 Yrs in office @fordnation clearly only interested in benefiting his wealthy supporters. Paving the Greenbelt, building highways & profiting off of essential goods & services. Everyday Ontarians struggling to pay rent, put food on the table, afford energy bills & find a family doctor.
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Appreciate @spacing.bsky.social once again providing the stage for conversations like this.
It’s time to redefine the SUV. A truly Sustainable Urban Vehicle should move people efficiently, safely, and sustainably. That’s the SUV of the future.
#BikeTO #TOpoli #ONpoli
spacing.ca/toronto/2025...
It’s time to redefine the SUV. A truly Sustainable Urban Vehicle should move people efficiently, safely, and sustainably. That’s the SUV of the future.
#BikeTO #TOpoli #ONpoli
spacing.ca/toronto/2025...
OP-ED: E-Cargo Bikes Aren't the Problem – SUVs Are - Spacing Toronto
Picture this: A parent pedals up to their child’s school on an e-cargo bike, their kid safely strapped in, chatting about their day. The pedal assist motor provides just enough boost to handle the wei...
spacing.ca
February 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Appreciate @spacing.bsky.social once again providing the stage for conversations like this.
It’s time to redefine the SUV. A truly Sustainable Urban Vehicle should move people efficiently, safely, and sustainably. That’s the SUV of the future.
#BikeTO #TOpoli #ONpoli
spacing.ca/toronto/2025...
It’s time to redefine the SUV. A truly Sustainable Urban Vehicle should move people efficiently, safely, and sustainably. That’s the SUV of the future.
#BikeTO #TOpoli #ONpoli
spacing.ca/toronto/2025...
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Disappointed by how this is being understated. “Talk of Canadian statehood” is causing Canadians to cancel trips to the US?
It’s the threats of a coercive takeover, the economic warfare, constant belittling, incoherent justifications, unprecedented lack of respect.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0uW...
It’s the threats of a coercive takeover, the economic warfare, constant belittling, incoherent justifications, unprecedented lack of respect.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0uW...
Tariffs impacting Tennessee tourism
YouTube video by WKRN News 2
www.youtube.com
February 15, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Disappointed by how this is being understated. “Talk of Canadian statehood” is causing Canadians to cancel trips to the US?
It’s the threats of a coercive takeover, the economic warfare, constant belittling, incoherent justifications, unprecedented lack of respect.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0uW...
It’s the threats of a coercive takeover, the economic warfare, constant belittling, incoherent justifications, unprecedented lack of respect.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0uW...
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Toronto is thinking of adding presto payment to the ferries!
Do the survey here:
www.toronto.ca/FerryFeedback
Picture from @friendsofhanlans on IG
Do the survey here:
www.toronto.ca/FerryFeedback
Picture from @friendsofhanlans on IG
February 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Toronto is thinking of adding presto payment to the ferries!
Do the survey here:
www.toronto.ca/FerryFeedback
Picture from @friendsofhanlans on IG
Do the survey here:
www.toronto.ca/FerryFeedback
Picture from @friendsofhanlans on IG
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Always funny when people think we can't afford UBI in Canada, but we spend ~$81 billion annually floating the oil industry including externalities according to the famously progressive IMF.
January 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Always funny when people think we can't afford UBI in Canada, but we spend ~$81 billion annually floating the oil industry including externalities according to the famously progressive IMF.
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This video camera study showed that less than 5% of people on bikes broke traffic laws while riding, yet 66% of people did so when driving. And if you REALLY want even MORE bike-riders to obey laws, build more protected bike infrastructure. Via @carltonreid.com
www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
Cyclists Break Far Fewer Road Rules Than Motorists, Finds New Video Study
Busting the myth of the "scofflaw cyclist" Danish Road Directorate studies reveal that while 66% of motorists routinely break road traffic laws only 5% of cyclists do so. Law breaking by cyclists is h...
www.forbes.com
January 5, 2025 at 6:50 AM
This video camera study showed that less than 5% of people on bikes broke traffic laws while riding, yet 66% of people did so when driving. And if you REALLY want even MORE bike-riders to obey laws, build more protected bike infrastructure. Via @carltonreid.com
www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
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As premier, Doug Ford has a mandate every single day. Calling an early election is a waste of money, an attempt to distract us from his ongoing criminal investigations, and a shameless attempt to try for another majority by pretending he’d be tough on Trump.
He’s got to go.
#OnPoli
#Doug❤️Donald
He’s got to go.
#OnPoli
#Doug❤️Donald
There's been a lot of talk of why Doug Ford is calling an early election. Here's my response:
January 25, 2025 at 12:34 PM
As premier, Doug Ford has a mandate every single day. Calling an early election is a waste of money, an attempt to distract us from his ongoing criminal investigations, and a shameless attempt to try for another majority by pretending he’d be tough on Trump.
He’s got to go.
#OnPoli
#Doug❤️Donald
He’s got to go.
#OnPoli
#Doug❤️Donald
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Walked from Dufferin & first streetcar met me at University. Included a 10 min wait for a phantom streetcar that never moved. Utterly dismal TTC. Ford wants us in cars, but so does city of Toronto & TTC too. How else to interpret this.
January 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Walked from Dufferin & first streetcar met me at University. Included a 10 min wait for a phantom streetcar that never moved. Utterly dismal TTC. Ford wants us in cars, but so does city of Toronto & TTC too. How else to interpret this.
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The price of eggs in the US is spiking, mostly due to #H5N1 bird flu. Solving the problem requires urgent, important communications from the CDC & FDA* and rapid development of research by the NIH**
* Currently paused by Executive Order
** Grant reviews now all canceled
www.kcur.org/news/2025-01...
* Currently paused by Executive Order
** Grant reviews now all canceled
www.kcur.org/news/2025-01...
Egg prices are soaring again. Here’s why and what to expect
Bird flu has killed millions of hens in recent weeks, shrinking the supply of eggs and hiking up prices at grocery stores.
www.kcur.org
January 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The price of eggs in the US is spiking, mostly due to #H5N1 bird flu. Solving the problem requires urgent, important communications from the CDC & FDA* and rapid development of research by the NIH**
* Currently paused by Executive Order
** Grant reviews now all canceled
www.kcur.org/news/2025-01...
* Currently paused by Executive Order
** Grant reviews now all canceled
www.kcur.org/news/2025-01...
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In 1930, Congress passed Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act.
Loyal trading partners, including Canada, retaliated.
American imports & exports dropped two-thirds — 67%.
When the act passed, unemployment in US was 8%
16% in 1931.
25% in 1932.
Tariffs helped make a depression the Great Depression.
Loyal trading partners, including Canada, retaliated.
American imports & exports dropped two-thirds — 67%.
When the act passed, unemployment in US was 8%
16% in 1931.
25% in 1932.
Tariffs helped make a depression the Great Depression.
January 17, 2025 at 2:22 AM
In 1930, Congress passed Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act.
Loyal trading partners, including Canada, retaliated.
American imports & exports dropped two-thirds — 67%.
When the act passed, unemployment in US was 8%
16% in 1931.
25% in 1932.
Tariffs helped make a depression the Great Depression.
Loyal trading partners, including Canada, retaliated.
American imports & exports dropped two-thirds — 67%.
When the act passed, unemployment in US was 8%
16% in 1931.
25% in 1932.
Tariffs helped make a depression the Great Depression.
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Drivers usually don’t notice cyclists at all, so how can they be so sure there are “never any cyclists using the bike lanes”? Oh that’s right - they don’t notice us unless we’re out in force, in which case there are “too many” of us and we are “blocking the road”.
#cycling #carbrains
#cycling #carbrains
January 10, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Drivers usually don’t notice cyclists at all, so how can they be so sure there are “never any cyclists using the bike lanes”? Oh that’s right - they don’t notice us unless we’re out in force, in which case there are “too many” of us and we are “blocking the road”.
#cycling #carbrains
#cycling #carbrains
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Being a “conservative intellectual” must rule so much. There’s this giant mass of babies that are scared of cities, mad at cartoons, and intimidated by women, and your job is to convince them having those feelings makes them brave warriors for western civilization
January 12, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Being a “conservative intellectual” must rule so much. There’s this giant mass of babies that are scared of cities, mad at cartoons, and intimidated by women, and your job is to convince them having those feelings makes them brave warriors for western civilization
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As an NDP supporter, I was horrified at Jagmeet Singh's comments about Trudeau's resignation. He missed a terrific opportunity to unite Canadians while showing respect and compassion. I wrote an article theseeker.ca/2025/01/jagm... #Cdnpoli #CanadianPolitics #Trudeau #Liberals #JagmeetSingh #NDP
Jagmeet Singh Squandered a Moment to Inspire Canadians - The Seeker Newsmagazine Cornwall
Yesterday, I watched the various leaders comment about Trudeau’s resignation and I was dismayed at Mr. Singh’s response. This is the letter I’m sending to him. Dear Mr. Singh, I think it’s time that y...
theseeker.ca
January 7, 2025 at 9:55 PM
As an NDP supporter, I was horrified at Jagmeet Singh's comments about Trudeau's resignation. He missed a terrific opportunity to unite Canadians while showing respect and compassion. I wrote an article theseeker.ca/2025/01/jagm... #Cdnpoli #CanadianPolitics #Trudeau #Liberals #JagmeetSingh #NDP
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When the debate over bike lanes focuses on the impact to travel times for those in a car... we all lose. How people get around is influenced by our policies, and these directly impact the health of entire communities.
accessalliance.ca/home/blog/bi...
#HealthPromotion #bikeTO #scarbTO #walkTO
accessalliance.ca/home/blog/bi...
#HealthPromotion #bikeTO #scarbTO #walkTO
Bike lanes are part of a healthy, safe, and equitable Toronto – Access Alliance
December 27, 2024By Marvin Macaraig, Ph.D., Health Promoter, Bike Hub Coordinator, Access Alliance How we incubate and build a culture of cycling Over the past decade Toronto has seen a steady inc...
accessalliance.ca
January 8, 2025 at 2:30 AM
When the debate over bike lanes focuses on the impact to travel times for those in a car... we all lose. How people get around is influenced by our policies, and these directly impact the health of entire communities.
accessalliance.ca/home/blog/bi...
#HealthPromotion #bikeTO #scarbTO #walkTO
accessalliance.ca/home/blog/bi...
#HealthPromotion #bikeTO #scarbTO #walkTO
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Meanwhile in Toronto, the fourth most populous city in North America, we're being gaslit that the solution to moving more people more efficiently is ripping out ~19 km of bike lanes.
A watershed moment for the US, and he most important urban transportation reform of my lifetime.
Congrats to all the activists, planners, and policymakers who made this possible.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/04/n...
Congrats to all the activists, planners, and policymakers who made this possible.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/04/n...
N.Y.C. Congestion Pricing Begins on Sunday
After twists and turns, a contentious plan meant to reduce traffic and pay for transit improvements is scheduled to take effect at midnight Sunday.
www.nytimes.com
January 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Meanwhile in Toronto, the fourth most populous city in North America, we're being gaslit that the solution to moving more people more efficiently is ripping out ~19 km of bike lanes.
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Great column by @thekeenanwire.bsky.social which ridicules City Council's decision this week to send the corner store legalization motion back for more consultation. The NIMBY's claiming it could lead to cannabis stores in their hoods are totally off base. #TOpoli www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
Edward Keenan: Why can’t Toronto have nice things? Ask the people who won’t let neighbourhoods have corner stores
Instead of trying corners stores in neighbourhoods and seeing what happens, councillors have sent the proposal back for more consultation.
www.thestar.com
December 21, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Great column by @thekeenanwire.bsky.social which ridicules City Council's decision this week to send the corner store legalization motion back for more consultation. The NIMBY's claiming it could lead to cannabis stores in their hoods are totally off base. #TOpoli www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
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To the rest of world likely seeing this video, I'm sorry. Advocates, academia, health care workers, gig workers, kids who don't own a car, haven't given up! We're just trying to figure out next steps. #BikeTO
'The World's Dumbest Bike Lane Law Just Passed in Canada' www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgFC...
'The World's Dumbest Bike Lane Law Just Passed in Canada' www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgFC...
The World's Dumbest Bike Lane Law Just Passed in Canada
YouTube video by Not Just Bikes
www.youtube.com
December 9, 2024 at 11:14 PM
To the rest of world likely seeing this video, I'm sorry. Advocates, academia, health care workers, gig workers, kids who don't own a car, haven't given up! We're just trying to figure out next steps. #BikeTO
'The World's Dumbest Bike Lane Law Just Passed in Canada' www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgFC...
'The World's Dumbest Bike Lane Law Just Passed in Canada' www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgFC...
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Ontario politics is frustrating because the lesson of 1943-1985 was “Liberals and NDP refused to cooperate for 40 years”
And we learned nothing and we’re just going to do that again.
And we learned nothing and we’re just going to do that again.
November 30, 2024 at 4:02 PM
Ontario politics is frustrating because the lesson of 1943-1985 was “Liberals and NDP refused to cooperate for 40 years”
And we learned nothing and we’re just going to do that again.
And we learned nothing and we’re just going to do that again.
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With the DoFo bike lanes debacle, I've be thinking about mobility a lot and I realized cycling is the only mode of transportation that is truly and quickly scalable in #biketo. Here is what I mean 2/
November 29, 2024 at 6:55 PM
With the DoFo bike lanes debacle, I've be thinking about mobility a lot and I realized cycling is the only mode of transportation that is truly and quickly scalable in #biketo. Here is what I mean 2/
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The Ontario Conservatives have a rich history of transportation policy failures including:
-Filling in an under construction subway
-Selling a massive highway (now worth $30+B for $3B)
And now, tearing out one of the continents best bike networks.
-Filling in an under construction subway
-Selling a massive highway (now worth $30+B for $3B)
And now, tearing out one of the continents best bike networks.
November 26, 2024 at 12:42 AM
The Ontario Conservatives have a rich history of transportation policy failures including:
-Filling in an under construction subway
-Selling a massive highway (now worth $30+B for $3B)
And now, tearing out one of the continents best bike networks.
-Filling in an under construction subway
-Selling a massive highway (now worth $30+B for $3B)
And now, tearing out one of the continents best bike networks.