Andrew (He/Him)
@upstreamnopaddle.bsky.social
Hamiltonian 🌆, beer enthusiast 🍻, enjoyer of two-wheeled vehicles 🚴♂️💨
Trying to be part of the solution
All opinions are mine, because whose else would they be?
Trying to be part of the solution
All opinions are mine, because whose else would they be?
So much air and ink is spent criticizing the city for lacking transparency; where is that same energy when it comes to the police services board? #hamont
15 months after suspension began, Hamilton police board member says he's cleared of misconduct | CBC News
Coun. Cameron Kroetsch was barred from participating in any meetings or decisions for over a year after a complaint was lodged against him by the then-board chair. He says an oversight body has now cl...
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June 17, 2025 at 6:58 PM
So much air and ink is spent criticizing the city for lacking transparency; where is that same energy when it comes to the police services board? #hamont
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Council reversal:
Following many emails to City Councillors regarding the significant encroachment at 94 Kingsview Drive, City Council has changed their minds - will enforce City bylaws and policies against the person who built on City land without permits. #yhmcc thepublicrecord.ca/2025/05/city...
Following many emails to City Councillors regarding the significant encroachment at 94 Kingsview Drive, City Council has changed their minds - will enforce City bylaws and policies against the person who built on City land without permits. #yhmcc thepublicrecord.ca/2025/05/city...
City Alleges Upper Stoney Creek Homeowner Built Without Permits, On City Land
The City alleges owner of 94 Kingsview Drive took City parkland and built a driveway, accessory building, patio, and garden shed - all without approvals or permits
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May 28, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Council reversal:
Following many emails to City Councillors regarding the significant encroachment at 94 Kingsview Drive, City Council has changed their minds - will enforce City bylaws and policies against the person who built on City land without permits. #yhmcc thepublicrecord.ca/2025/05/city...
Following many emails to City Councillors regarding the significant encroachment at 94 Kingsview Drive, City Council has changed their minds - will enforce City bylaws and policies against the person who built on City land without permits. #yhmcc thepublicrecord.ca/2025/05/city...
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🚨 Election call expected on Sunday, according to reports 🚨
With an election call seemingly imminent, the Liberals are now on par with their 2015 election result of 184 seats
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Ramping Up To A Spring Election
Liberals sit at 184 seats in the latest Polling Canada seat average, on par with their 2015 finish
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March 20, 2025 at 4:50 PM
🚨 Election call expected on Sunday, according to reports 🚨
Every day I am more and more convinced to pull the trigger on one of these.
E-bikes are car-replacers.
Authors of a new paper that examined 10 e-bike studies across Northern Europe:
"E-bikes can substitute for all other modes of transport, but car use appears to be the most affected."
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Authors of a new paper that examined 10 e-bike studies across Northern Europe:
"E-bikes can substitute for all other modes of transport, but car use appears to be the most affected."
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
March 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Every day I am more and more convinced to pull the trigger on one of these.
I don't love the strong mayor powers, but this just sounds like butthurt nimby counsellors who didn't bother to learn the budget rules being mad their plans for budget cuts didn't pan out and now they're looking for somewhere to lay the blame.
Free Hamilton of 'strong-mayor' obligations: Council to Premier Doug Ford
Free Hamilton of 'strong-mayor' obligations: Council to Premier Doug Ford
Frustration over budget talks spurs call for exemption.
www.thespec.com
March 20, 2025 at 6:25 PM
I don't love the strong mayor powers, but this just sounds like butthurt nimby counsellors who didn't bother to learn the budget rules being mad their plans for budget cuts didn't pan out and now they're looking for somewhere to lay the blame.
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e-bikes annoy authoritarians
February 20, 2025 at 12:48 AM
e-bikes annoy authoritarians
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Christine Hogarth, bike lane hater
Girl BYE
Girl BYE
February 28, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Christine Hogarth, bike lane hater
Girl BYE
Girl BYE
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BREAKING: Ontario has lost the 2025 provincial election
February 28, 2025 at 2:23 AM
BREAKING: Ontario has lost the 2025 provincial election
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Jay Keddy, Herman Ohrt, Brian Woods, Unknown Rider at York and James, Unknown Rider on Eastport.
The latest collision report sites between 128 - 176 collisions with bikes.
Bike lanes save lives
#SayTheirNames, #YouNeverRideAlone
The latest collision report sites between 128 - 176 collisions with bikes.
Bike lanes save lives
#SayTheirNames, #YouNeverRideAlone
February 12, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Jay Keddy, Herman Ohrt, Brian Woods, Unknown Rider at York and James, Unknown Rider on Eastport.
The latest collision report sites between 128 - 176 collisions with bikes.
Bike lanes save lives
#SayTheirNames, #YouNeverRideAlone
The latest collision report sites between 128 - 176 collisions with bikes.
Bike lanes save lives
#SayTheirNames, #YouNeverRideAlone
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Fails, with 6 supporting the cuts.
February 12, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Fails, with 6 supporting the cuts.
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February 12, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Counsellors Jackson and Francis doing something stupid? I'm shocked I say, SHOCKED!
February 12, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Counsellors Jackson and Francis doing something stupid? I'm shocked I say, SHOCKED!
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Share of eligible voters in 2022 Ontario election. This is ridiculous. Technically, "Did Not Vote" won the election. Across all of North America, the complacency and apathy of the voting populace threatens the fabric of society. Get off your lazy asses and vote.
February 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Share of eligible voters in 2022 Ontario election. This is ridiculous. Technically, "Did Not Vote" won the election. Across all of North America, the complacency and apathy of the voting populace threatens the fabric of society. Get off your lazy asses and vote.
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Hallway Medicine. Endless Wait Times. Overworked Staff. Ontario’s Healthcare System is Facing It’s ‘Worst Crisis’ Ever.
‘Healthcare in Ontario has never been in such disarray’, experts say
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‘Healthcare in Ontario has never been in such disarray’, experts say
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Hallway Medicine. Endless Wait Times. Overworked Staff. Ontario’s Healthcare System is Facing It’s ‘Worst Crisis’ Ever.
‘Healthcare in Ontario has never been in such disarray’, experts say
pressprogress.ca
February 7, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Hallway Medicine. Endless Wait Times. Overworked Staff. Ontario’s Healthcare System is Facing It’s ‘Worst Crisis’ Ever.
‘Healthcare in Ontario has never been in such disarray’, experts say
pressprogress.ca/hallway-medi...
‘Healthcare in Ontario has never been in such disarray’, experts say
pressprogress.ca/hallway-medi...
I strongly believe beating Ford is more important than supporting any specific party or candidate. Strategic voting is the best way to achieve this goal. #hamont #onpoli #TOpoli
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Ending The Vote Split. One Riding At A Time
SmartVoting.ca is a one stop tool voters in Canada can use to see who is the best party to vote for in their riding to prevent a Conservative win.
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February 7, 2025 at 1:43 PM
I strongly believe beating Ford is more important than supporting any specific party or candidate. Strategic voting is the best way to achieve this goal. #hamont #onpoli #TOpoli
smartvoting.ca
smartvoting.ca
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Please rally today at City Hall.
The shithead wing of council walked on a pile of motions to the agenda well after the last second and after the close of delegations, proposing a pile of cuts without oversight, without recommendation, and in defiance of their previous deliberations. Fight it.
The shithead wing of council walked on a pile of motions to the agenda well after the last second and after the close of delegations, proposing a pile of cuts without oversight, without recommendation, and in defiance of their previous deliberations. Fight it.
Emergency rally tomorrow morning, 9am at #HamOnt City Hall - we are hearing that there are potentially several new motions coming forward seeking to cut environmental and tenant protection efforts! We will then be watching the meeting inside City Hall.
February 7, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Please rally today at City Hall.
The shithead wing of council walked on a pile of motions to the agenda well after the last second and after the close of delegations, proposing a pile of cuts without oversight, without recommendation, and in defiance of their previous deliberations. Fight it.
The shithead wing of council walked on a pile of motions to the agenda well after the last second and after the close of delegations, proposing a pile of cuts without oversight, without recommendation, and in defiance of their previous deliberations. Fight it.
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Here is the motion about bike lanes
February 6, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Here is the motion about bike lanes
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I predict it’ll be Cllr Pauls to second it, saying something that sounds like,
“SUVs melt glaciers even when they’re stuck in traffic made up of other SUVs! Therefore, #HamOnt must remain a dangerous place to use a bicycle”.
@mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social
“SUVs melt glaciers even when they’re stuck in traffic made up of other SUVs! Therefore, #HamOnt must remain a dangerous place to use a bicycle”.
@mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social
Here is the motion about bike lanes
February 7, 2025 at 1:22 PM
I predict it’ll be Cllr Pauls to second it, saying something that sounds like,
“SUVs melt glaciers even when they’re stuck in traffic made up of other SUVs! Therefore, #HamOnt must remain a dangerous place to use a bicycle”.
@mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social
“SUVs melt glaciers even when they’re stuck in traffic made up of other SUVs! Therefore, #HamOnt must remain a dangerous place to use a bicycle”.
@mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social
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CALL WH 202-456-1111 #DoSomething (I did)
Equality not to blame for the tragedy
1-20: FAA director fired
1-21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
1-22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
1-28: Buyout letter sent to fed employees
1-29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years
Equality not to blame for the tragedy
1-20: FAA director fired
1-21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
1-22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
1-28: Buyout letter sent to fed employees
1-29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years
January 30, 2025 at 8:04 PM
CALL WH 202-456-1111 #DoSomething (I did)
Equality not to blame for the tragedy
1-20: FAA director fired
1-21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
1-22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
1-28: Buyout letter sent to fed employees
1-29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years
Equality not to blame for the tragedy
1-20: FAA director fired
1-21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
1-22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
1-28: Buyout letter sent to fed employees
1-29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years
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Please enjoy my cartoon for Wednesday's Toronto Star
January 28, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Please enjoy my cartoon for Wednesday's Toronto Star