Anne Marie Aikins
@femwriter.bsky.social
Former chief spox, journalist, and a variety of other careers. Had some books published & love to write. Now my own boss at AMA Communications. Toronto is home. Friends call me AMA
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Federal Election Fallout and Olivia Chow Solves TO Congestion with a Traffic Czar
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Now & Next is up and we talk about results of federal election & congestion/traffic czar (I took out my whip) @davetrafford.bsky.social
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Incredible journalism
Secret data reveals which low-scoring applicants still received millions of dollars from the Ford government’s skills fund
Secret data reveals which low-scoring applicants still received millions of dollars from the Ford government’s skills fund
Secret government data obtained by the Star shows 26 applicants scoring 50 per cent or lower received $36.6 million from Premier Doug Ford's controversial Skills Development Fund earlier this year.
www.thestar.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Incredible journalism
Last chance to register. Canada’s push for transit-oriented development is supposed to be a win for housing but often accelerates the housing crisis that disproportionately impacts low-income residents. How can we change that?
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: 2025 CityTalk | Live — "Development without Displacement: A New Model for Equitable Transit-Oriented Affordable Housing". After registering, you will receiv...
Despite its promise to improve access and sustainability, transit-oriented development often makes housing affordability worse in cities across Canada. When major transit projects are announced, nearb...
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November 12, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Last chance to register. Canada’s push for transit-oriented development is supposed to be a win for housing but often accelerates the housing crisis that disproportionately impacts low-income residents. How can we change that?
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Impressive use of pooch puns. And I’m glad I read this news or I may have called Toronto Animal Services. My fav park. It’s impressive, whimsical work by Claude Cormier.
November 12, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Impressive use of pooch puns. And I’m glad I read this news or I may have called Toronto Animal Services. My fav park. It’s impressive, whimsical work by Claude Cormier.
Too soon for new snow plan, I’m guessing….
November 9, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Too soon for new snow plan, I’m guessing….
I support all the good efforts to improve safety that TTC is implementing…except this one. Shaming people has never been an effective way to change behaviour & comes with risks. Are they following an example on another transit system? @torontotoday.ca
November 6, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I support all the good efforts to improve safety that TTC is implementing…except this one. Shaming people has never been an effective way to change behaviour & comes with risks. Are they following an example on another transit system? @torontotoday.ca
What does the federal budget mean to city building? Let’s discuss. Good opportunity today at Noon
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: 2025 CityTalk | Live — "There’s the Money! What The Federal Budget Means For City Building". After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about ...
The local impact of national priorities: what the budget really means for Canadian communities.
The 2025 federal budget sets the tone for how Canada plans to tackle its biggest challenges — housing, ...
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November 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM
What does the federal budget mean to city building? Let’s discuss. Good opportunity today at Noon
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Former PM Jean Chretien being interviewed by Lisa Laflamme was just brilliant & so refreshingly candid last night at the JHR gala
November 6, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Former PM Jean Chretien being interviewed by Lisa Laflamme was just brilliant & so refreshingly candid last night at the JHR gala
My ride today is travelling beyond 240km an hour. Smooth, gorgeous high speed train from Rome to Florence
October 27, 2025 at 10:14 AM
My ride today is travelling beyond 240km an hour. Smooth, gorgeous high speed train from Rome to Florence
I’ll be flying to Rome tomorrow (my first visit to Italy) while Toronto will be hosting the first World Series game but will be wearing this sweatshirt to cheer the team on #GOJAYSGO
October 23, 2025 at 11:28 AM
I’ll be flying to Rome tomorrow (my first visit to Italy) while Toronto will be hosting the first World Series game but will be wearing this sweatshirt to cheer the team on #GOJAYSGO
Parry Island weekend with my siblings before the heavy rain. This pileated woodpecker kept following us on our walks
October 20, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Parry Island weekend with my siblings before the heavy rain. This pileated woodpecker kept following us on our walks
Well said
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I’m a former senior aide to Stephen Harper. Pierre Poilievre is dismantling the principled, trustworthy Conservative Party we tried to build
Pierre Poilievre is dismantling the principled, serious Conservative Party Stephen Harper worked so hard to lead, writes his former advisor Dimitri Soudas.
www.thestar.com
October 18, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Well said
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Good Friday morning
October 17, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Good Friday morning
Most have forgotten that Bondfield was also hired to build/renovate transit stations for Metrolinx & the city (like Union Station) & failed miserably
October 15, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Most have forgotten that Bondfield was also hired to build/renovate transit stations for Metrolinx & the city (like Union Station) & failed miserably
If I walked up to someone on the street and threatened to beat their ass - even if I think they did something wrong - I likely would be charged…just saying Premier
October 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
If I walked up to someone on the street and threatened to beat their ass - even if I think they did something wrong - I likely would be charged…just saying Premier
Waiting for endless construction to end in Toronto
October 12, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Waiting for endless construction to end in Toronto
His meddling serves as a distraction from the bigger scandals
October 10, 2025 at 10:35 PM
His meddling serves as a distraction from the bigger scandals
Well looks like somebody scored big time. This story just keeps getting worse for the Ford government
October 10, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Well looks like somebody scored big time. This story just keeps getting worse for the Ford government
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October 9, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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Something I’ve been thinking about: will we ever know how much of the millions in payouts did the identified lobbyists pocket?
Government ministers are responding to the auditor general's special reports. #OnPoli
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October 8, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Something I’ve been thinking about: will we ever know how much of the millions in payouts did the identified lobbyists pocket?
Reposted by Anne Marie Aikins
“Ultimately, a place is more than the physical environment. It’s about creating a virtuous cycle, where people and places build each other up, generating infinite potential for connection, wisdom, and joy.”
“#PublicSpace and #placemaking are tools to break down silos, foster collaboration, and drive innovation at the intersections of movements.” @ethankent.bsky.social
interviewed by Päivi Raivio of #PlacemakingFinland, #NordicPlacemaking and #PlacemakingEurope: parkly.city/interview_et...
interviewed by Päivi Raivio of #PlacemakingFinland, #NordicPlacemaking and #PlacemakingEurope: parkly.city/interview_et...
"Shared public spaces can bridge divides, unite communities, and serve as platforms for a more inclusive future." - Parkly
Step into the world of placemaking and inclusive cities with Ethan Kent, one of the leading voices shaping the movement.
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October 7, 2025 at 12:41 PM
“Ultimately, a place is more than the physical environment. It’s about creating a virtuous cycle, where people and places build each other up, generating infinite potential for connection, wisdom, and joy.”
“I’ll be very blunt. You never know what comes out of a meeting with Pres Trump,” Ford said. “He’ll say one thing one day & change his mind the next day.”
I’ll be very blunt. You never know what comes out of a meeting with Ford. He’ll say one thing one day & change his mind the next.
I’ll be very blunt. You never know what comes out of a meeting with Ford. He’ll say one thing one day & change his mind the next.
Hopes are high but expectations low as Mark Carney sits down with Donald Trump
Hopes are high but expectations low as Mark Carney sits down with Donald Trump
Just hours before Carney left Monday for a two-day visit to D.C. to meet with Trump at the U.S. president's request, government officials wouldn't say specifically what his demands would
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October 7, 2025 at 12:34 PM
“I’ll be very blunt. You never know what comes out of a meeting with Pres Trump,” Ford said. “He’ll say one thing one day & change his mind the next day.”
I’ll be very blunt. You never know what comes out of a meeting with Ford. He’ll say one thing one day & change his mind the next.
I’ll be very blunt. You never know what comes out of a meeting with Ford. He’ll say one thing one day & change his mind the next.
This would be funny if not incredibly dangerous behaviour. It’s incumbent upon this government to be transparent about this government employee, the consequences for repeatedly breaking the law. If it were anyone else the premier would be using them as an example in one of his PR stunts
NEW: A vehicle assigned to a Ford cabinet minister has been recorded at stunt driving speeds 12 times.
The premier's office suggested it was the same driver each time, and implied they still work for the government. #OnPoli
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The premier's office suggested it was the same driver each time, and implied they still work for the government. #OnPoli
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Ford government vehicle recorded at stunt driving speeds on Ontario highways | Globalnews.ca
At least one cabinet-assigned vehicle was recorded driving more than 50 km/h over the speed limit multiple times in the past three years, according to documents.
globalnews.ca
October 7, 2025 at 12:06 PM
This would be funny if not incredibly dangerous behaviour. It’s incumbent upon this government to be transparent about this government employee, the consequences for repeatedly breaking the law. If it were anyone else the premier would be using them as an example in one of his PR stunts
A world without traffic @theglobeandmail.com @brenttoderian.bsky.social
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A world without traffic? Three urban experts rethink how cities move
Gridlock is costing us billions, but bold solutions like bus-only lanes, congestion charges and flexible work hours could get cities moving again
www.theglobeandmail.com
October 7, 2025 at 1:14 AM
A world without traffic @theglobeandmail.com @brenttoderian.bsky.social
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A recipe for creating a mixed-use community requires equal parts vision, passion, determination and grit
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Revitalizing Queen & Coxwell: Toward Housing Affordability
In July 2019 the City of Toronto approved a deal with Context Development to redevelop Toronto Community Housing’s Don Summerville housing project. The ribbon-cutting was last Wednesday, six years lat...
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October 6, 2025 at 11:40 PM
A recipe for creating a mixed-use community requires equal parts vision, passion, determination and grit
publicprogress.ca/housing-matt...
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