Julie Witmer
@witmaps.ca
Cartographer - Julie Witmer Custom Map Design - witmaps.ca
I like cycling, gardening, reading, kayaking, and puzzles; interested in urban planning and community building, specifically in Waterloo Region
I like cycling, gardening, reading, kayaking, and puzzles; interested in urban planning and community building, specifically in Waterloo Region
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Write & ask PM Carney to fund a National Citizens Assembly on Healthcare for these 3 core issues:
1) Jurisdiction
2) For Profit vs Non-Profit delivery
3) At Fault vs No-Fault harm in care compensation.
S Korea Nationalized healthcare and it paid off big time.
#cdnhealth
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1) Jurisdiction
2) For Profit vs Non-Profit delivery
3) At Fault vs No-Fault harm in care compensation.
S Korea Nationalized healthcare and it paid off big time.
#cdnhealth
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June 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Write & ask PM Carney to fund a National Citizens Assembly on Healthcare for these 3 core issues:
1) Jurisdiction
2) For Profit vs Non-Profit delivery
3) At Fault vs No-Fault harm in care compensation.
S Korea Nationalized healthcare and it paid off big time.
#cdnhealth
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1) Jurisdiction
2) For Profit vs Non-Profit delivery
3) At Fault vs No-Fault harm in care compensation.
S Korea Nationalized healthcare and it paid off big time.
#cdnhealth
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"Cities aren’t taxing every household for (ASE). It’s funded by those that break the law by speeding. Since the government is now taking this program away, guess what? Every household and business will now pay through property taxes for the road safety initiatives we’re implementing." -Cam Guthrie
Mayor Cam Guthrie on X: "Want to stop a program? Fine. Want to disparage cities like Guelph while you do it? Not fine. In a follow up to my comments regarding the decision of Premier @fordnation to ban speed enforcement cameras across the province, I wanted to add the following: ➡️ If the Ford https://t.co/rkGmwu2W3f" / X
Want to stop a program? Fine. Want to disparage cities like Guelph while you do it? Not fine. In a follow up to my comments regarding the decision of Premier @fordnation to ban speed enforcement cameras across the province, I wanted to add the following: ➡️ If the Ford https://t.co/rkGmwu2W3f
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November 17, 2025 at 11:50 PM
"Cities aren’t taxing every household for (ASE). It’s funded by those that break the law by speeding. Since the government is now taking this program away, guess what? Every household and business will now pay through property taxes for the road safety initiatives we’re implementing." -Cam Guthrie
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Too bad Ford doesn't make decisions based on evidence. #ASE www.therecord.com/politics/pro...
November 16, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Too bad Ford doesn't make decisions based on evidence. #ASE www.therecord.com/politics/pro...
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If u care about better cities for people in Ontario Canada, please pay attention to what Premier Ford is doing. Not only would his new bill block cities from building bike-lanes if they touch car lanes, he’s talking about imposing his own street standards & standardized official plans in EVERY city.
November 15, 2025 at 3:45 AM
If u care about better cities for people in Ontario Canada, please pay attention to what Premier Ford is doing. Not only would his new bill block cities from building bike-lanes if they touch car lanes, he’s talking about imposing his own street standards & standardized official plans in EVERY city.
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Ok I made a real page to deal with this imposter issue.
Feel free to follow here if you still use Facebook!
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November 9, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Ok I made a real page to deal with this imposter issue.
Feel free to follow here if you still use Facebook!
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Feel free to follow here if you still use Facebook!
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Ontario lost 38,000 jobs in the second quarter of 2025. The fact is that people aren’t falling behind because they’re lazy and don’t want to work. They are falling behind because this government doesn’t care enough about workers to create and protect Ontario jobs.
November 9, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Ontario lost 38,000 jobs in the second quarter of 2025. The fact is that people aren’t falling behind because they’re lazy and don’t want to work. They are falling behind because this government doesn’t care enough about workers to create and protect Ontario jobs.
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Hey folks, this isn't me! I don't have an active public Facebook page right now (though this is making me think I need one).
They're taking my work and photos.
I've tried reporting it, but it didn't work (thanks Meta).
So if you guys see any posts from this account please report it!
They're taking my work and photos.
I've tried reporting it, but it didn't work (thanks Meta).
So if you guys see any posts from this account please report it!
November 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Hey folks, this isn't me! I don't have an active public Facebook page right now (though this is making me think I need one).
They're taking my work and photos.
I've tried reporting it, but it didn't work (thanks Meta).
So if you guys see any posts from this account please report it!
They're taking my work and photos.
I've tried reporting it, but it didn't work (thanks Meta).
So if you guys see any posts from this account please report it!
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This is not sustainable.
And that’s part of the privatization agenda.
Break the public system and then point to privatization of education as the solution.
It’s a genius plan.
And our kids will pay the price.
And that’s part of the privatization agenda.
Break the public system and then point to privatization of education as the solution.
It’s a genius plan.
And our kids will pay the price.
November 9, 2025 at 3:36 PM
This is not sustainable.
And that’s part of the privatization agenda.
Break the public system and then point to privatization of education as the solution.
It’s a genius plan.
And our kids will pay the price.
And that’s part of the privatization agenda.
Break the public system and then point to privatization of education as the solution.
It’s a genius plan.
And our kids will pay the price.
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It’s really important that #Vancouver’s Downtown Business Association, who were originally against bike-lanes, are now among their most vigourous supporters, because of ACTUAL EVIDENCE that they’re better for downtown business than any street parking they replaced.
Safe bike-lanes mean business.
Safe bike-lanes mean business.
November 8, 2025 at 3:51 AM
It’s really important that #Vancouver’s Downtown Business Association, who were originally against bike-lanes, are now among their most vigourous supporters, because of ACTUAL EVIDENCE that they’re better for downtown business than any street parking they replaced.
Safe bike-lanes mean business.
Safe bike-lanes mean business.
This is what a cash grab looks like. Doug should recognize it because he's made a habit of taking our tax dollars and giving them to private companies.
A fine for breaking the law isn't a cash grab. If he's are unsure which is which: anything he thinks is a good idea is probably a bad idea.
A fine for breaking the law isn't a cash grab. If he's are unsure which is which: anything he thinks is a good idea is probably a bad idea.
Yesterday: Ontario huffy that federal budget didn’t include commitment to idea of tunnel under Hwy 401
Today: Ontario announces award of $9M contract to see if the idea of this 60km dig is even feasible
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Today: Ontario announces award of $9M contract to see if the idea of this 60km dig is even feasible
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Taxpayers on the hook for $9M to study Doug Ford's Highway 401 tunnel idea | CBC News
Ontario taxpayers are set to spend $9.1 million to learn if or how it is feasible to build a tunnel under Highway 401
www.cbc.ca
November 7, 2025 at 8:16 PM
This is what a cash grab looks like. Doug should recognize it because he's made a habit of taking our tax dollars and giving them to private companies.
A fine for breaking the law isn't a cash grab. If he's are unsure which is which: anything he thinks is a good idea is probably a bad idea.
A fine for breaking the law isn't a cash grab. If he's are unsure which is which: anything he thinks is a good idea is probably a bad idea.
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I cannot support a government who doesn’t care about the voices of Ontarians, especially on issues as important as our kids’ education (Bill 33), protecting renters (Bill 60), and keeping energy costs down (Bill 40).
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November 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM
I cannot support a government who doesn’t care about the voices of Ontarians, especially on issues as important as our kids’ education (Bill 33), protecting renters (Bill 60), and keeping energy costs down (Bill 40).
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"Speed cameras work, and they are cost effective because it shifts the burden of paying for speed cameras from taxpayers to law breakers." - Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Speed cameras across Ontario to be removed in 2 weeks, transportation minister says | CBC News
Ontario's transportation minister says speed cameras across the province are set to be removed in two weeks, after Premier Doug Ford's government passed legislation Thursday to ban them.
www.cbc.ca
November 3, 2025 at 11:38 PM
"Speed cameras work, and they are cost effective because it shifts the burden of paying for speed cameras from taxpayers to law breakers." - Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Making conclusions on the basis of data from these last few years is a fool’s errand. People stayed at home during the pandemic, WFH reshaped commuting, and we had a boom and bust in college enrollment.
And yet… ridership is above pre-pandemic. The city is growing around ION. It’s working!
And yet… ridership is above pre-pandemic. The city is growing around ION. It’s working!
November 3, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Making conclusions on the basis of data from these last few years is a fool’s errand. People stayed at home during the pandemic, WFH reshaped commuting, and we had a boom and bust in college enrollment.
And yet… ridership is above pre-pandemic. The city is growing around ION. It’s working!
And yet… ridership is above pre-pandemic. The city is growing around ION. It’s working!
Since my internet sucks I'm listening to the game on Fan 590. I will definitely have to watch some of these highlights tomorrow. Sounds like Varsho just made a great catch
October 29, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Since my internet sucks I'm listening to the game on Fan 590. I will definitely have to watch some of these highlights tomorrow. Sounds like Varsho just made a great catch
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Ontario’s Education Minister Paul Calandra says current school board governance is "outdated." But democracy isn't outdated. Without elected trustees, decisions about schools could be made entirely from Queen’s Park by people who have never set foot in your community.
www.democracyisnotoutdated.ca
www.democracyisnotoutdated.ca
Keep Education Close to Home
Ontario’s public school boards give families a real voice in education. Now, that voice is at risk.
www.democracyisnotoutdated.ca
October 25, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Ontario’s Education Minister Paul Calandra says current school board governance is "outdated." But democracy isn't outdated. Without elected trustees, decisions about schools could be made entirely from Queen’s Park by people who have never set foot in your community.
www.democracyisnotoutdated.ca
www.democracyisnotoutdated.ca
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“We've tried everything in these areas,” Ward said, including flashing lights, crossing guards and police, who can’t be there all the time. Speed bumps would compromise first responders. As for speed cameras: “They work,” she said. “You get a ticket once, you don't speed through there again.”
Cameras slow speeders, data shows, as Ford government says it's prepared to ban them
Revenue funds traffic-calming measures, not general expenses: Mississauga and Burlington
www.thetrillium.ca
October 24, 2025 at 9:24 PM
“We've tried everything in these areas,” Ward said, including flashing lights, crossing guards and police, who can’t be there all the time. Speed bumps would compromise first responders. As for speed cameras: “They work,” she said. “You get a ticket once, you don't speed through there again.”
All set! Found my Jays cap and a #1 hand from before they were made of foam. Left it too late for the kpl watch party but aiming for that for tomorrow to watch them go 2-0 in the series 😁
October 25, 2025 at 12:02 AM
All set! Found my Jays cap and a #1 hand from before they were made of foam. Left it too late for the kpl watch party but aiming for that for tomorrow to watch them go 2-0 in the series 😁
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Mad that Jays tickets are astronomically expensive? Blame Ford.
Mad that you lost rent control? Blame Ford.
Mad to be inundated with ads for gambling? Blame Ford.
Mad that classrooms are overcrowded? Blame Ford.
Mad that health care is crumbling? Blame Ford.
The man is the cause of so much BS.
Mad that you lost rent control? Blame Ford.
Mad to be inundated with ads for gambling? Blame Ford.
Mad that classrooms are overcrowded? Blame Ford.
Mad that health care is crumbling? Blame Ford.
The man is the cause of so much BS.
October 23, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Mad that Jays tickets are astronomically expensive? Blame Ford.
Mad that you lost rent control? Blame Ford.
Mad to be inundated with ads for gambling? Blame Ford.
Mad that classrooms are overcrowded? Blame Ford.
Mad that health care is crumbling? Blame Ford.
The man is the cause of so much BS.
Mad that you lost rent control? Blame Ford.
Mad to be inundated with ads for gambling? Blame Ford.
Mad that classrooms are overcrowded? Blame Ford.
Mad that health care is crumbling? Blame Ford.
The man is the cause of so much BS.
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57 new private clinics in Ontario will take more than 100,000 diagnostic tests out of public hospitals- along with funding and staffing, with plans to expand to do surgeries. This government is essentially building private day hospitals, shifting hundreds of millions in public funding over to them.
October 22, 2025 at 1:49 AM
57 new private clinics in Ontario will take more than 100,000 diagnostic tests out of public hospitals- along with funding and staffing, with plans to expand to do surgeries. This government is essentially building private day hospitals, shifting hundreds of millions in public funding over to them.
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"A safe street isn’t only about lower speeds. It’s about higher awareness. Your brain should be tuned to the biggest risks around you. And if you are driving, that means the greatest risk is you." -Jon Jon Wesolowski
More cars in body shops, less kids in body bags
Some good things feel bad
buff.ly
October 21, 2025 at 11:31 AM
"A safe street isn’t only about lower speeds. It’s about higher awareness. Your brain should be tuned to the biggest risks around you. And if you are driving, that means the greatest risk is you." -Jon Jon Wesolowski
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We are all susceptible to making errors while using our streets - drivers, cyclists, pedestrians - and we know that every km over the speed limit increases the risk of injury or death. So, why wouldn't we use speed cameras to help slow people down? Plus revenues are used to create safer streets.
October 18, 2025 at 2:27 PM
We are all susceptible to making errors while using our streets - drivers, cyclists, pedestrians - and we know that every km over the speed limit increases the risk of injury or death. So, why wouldn't we use speed cameras to help slow people down? Plus revenues are used to create safer streets.
Yes, this. It's a sad state of affairs when we have to be driving an automobile to be thought of as full members of society.
"Illegal speeding and road safety is an issue of fairness and who has the right to safe and comfortable mobility in the city."
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Speed cameras save lives. Do we really need more reasons to keep them?
Speed cameras are not about increasing government revenue, they’re about changing behaviour and saving lives.
www.thestar.com
October 16, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Yes, this. It's a sad state of affairs when we have to be driving an automobile to be thought of as full members of society.
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“You have to put the bikes in places to create the demand,” McDonald said. “If it’s not there, no one’s ever going to use it.”
It’s about inducing people to take up biking, he explained, adding, “what we’ve found is when we put (docks) in those locations, we do start to see increased demand.”
It’s about inducing people to take up biking, he explained, adding, “what we’ve found is when we put (docks) in those locations, we do start to see increased demand.”
October 13, 2025 at 1:44 PM
“You have to put the bikes in places to create the demand,” McDonald said. “If it’s not there, no one’s ever going to use it.”
It’s about inducing people to take up biking, he explained, adding, “what we’ve found is when we put (docks) in those locations, we do start to see increased demand.”
It’s about inducing people to take up biking, he explained, adding, “what we’ve found is when we put (docks) in those locations, we do start to see increased demand.”
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Why do I say 'more qualified'? Because maybe we should have fewer wealthy people involved in politics. Maybe people who aren't willing to do public service for less than $300,000/year should fuck off, and hard-working, public service-oriented people can do the job better!
October 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Why do I say 'more qualified'? Because maybe we should have fewer wealthy people involved in politics. Maybe people who aren't willing to do public service for less than $300,000/year should fuck off, and hard-working, public service-oriented people can do the job better!