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Tiny Beaches
@tinybeaches.bsky.social
Husband, father, rider of bikes 🚲, skier of skis ⛷️ and spender of time outside… hockey 🏒 too! 🇨🇦
#YouthEnRoute #Fietser #yycbike
Pinned
You can bike to school year round in Calgary!
#yycbike #biketoschool #bicycle #bicycling
It colder than Nuuk Greenland on this day 👇
By 5:30 PM on Jan 21, 2026, almost 800 people rode past this daily counter on the 5 St SW cycle track in Calgary.

It was -5C with 52% humidity (dry cold 😀)
#Calgary #yycBike
January 22, 2026 at 4:29 AM
Very cool how these Calgary area First Nations youth are so excited for Flames new defenceman Whitecloud. 😀

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New Flames defenceman Zach Whitecloud inspires young Indigenous hockey players
YouTube video by CBC News Alberta
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January 22, 2026 at 4:28 AM
By 5:30 PM on Jan 21, 2026, almost 800 people rode past this daily counter on the 5 St SW cycle track in Calgary.

It was -5C with 52% humidity (dry cold 😀)
#Calgary #yycBike
January 22, 2026 at 2:29 AM
The 5 St SW cycle track was closed for one block south of 7 Av SW just after 9 AM for no apparent reason and with no apparent detour. 🤷‍♂️
#yycBike
January 22, 2026 at 2:17 AM
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I've been rambling about this for a long time. Transport Canada abdicated responsibility for defining (and thus importing) e-bikes to the provinces and now we have this absolute wild west where it's legal to buy and import virtually everything. 1/3
1/ I saw this video about the really, really, bad New Jersey e-bike law that's on the governor's desk. The presenter does a good job of describing the problem with e-motorbikes, why they get confused with e-bikes, and makes a case for licensing…
#yyjbike
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This Dumb E-Bike Law Affects Everyone
YouTube video by Berm Peak
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January 20, 2026 at 3:52 AM
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WTF Calgary!
5 people hit by cars in less than 24hrs is horrific.
The 24th pedestrian incident in 2026 happened on Jan 20 at 18:33.
It took place at 60 Street south of 32 Avenue NE in Pineridge.

This was the 2nd incident in ward 5 this year.
##yyccc##yycwalk
January 21, 2026 at 4:01 AM
NJ Governor has signed the ebike law. 🤦‍♂️

The updated regulations apply to all electric bicycles Class 1, 2 & 3.

Owners must hold a driver's license or be at least 15 years old with a motorized bicycle license, and all e-bikes must be registered and insured.

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NJ Governor Phil Murphy signs new e-bike safety legislation after a number of dangerous crashes
Electric bicycles in the Garden State will now be regulated, following a number of dangerous crashes.
6abc.com
January 21, 2026 at 3:15 AM
By 4:30 PM on Jan 19, 2026, almost 750 people rode past this daily counter on the 5 St SW cycle track in Calgary.

Calgary is a winter bicycling city.
#Calgary #yycBike
January 20, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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While the eye of Sauron may have recently averted its gaze, a good reminder it is always only one post away.

There can be no more normal. No more “but my kids like Disney” vacations. No more “but it’s such a good conference”. No more appeasement.
Trump posts an image depicting Canada and Greenland as part of the United States
January 20, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Great summary of Edmonton’s rezoning backlash situation with proposed changes.

I wonder if @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social will do Calgary next? 🤔

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This City Tried to Fix Housing. The Backlash Was Intense.
YouTube video by Oh The Urbanity!
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January 20, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Another great video by Type Ashton and another reminder Canada needs to become even less like its neighbours. 🤔

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How I View the US After 7 Years in Europe
YouTube video by Type Ashton
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January 20, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Just another day in Cargary where red lights are optional. 🤦‍♂️
#Calgary #Cargary
January 20, 2026 at 2:01 AM
This establishment had no flag flying in 2020. But then in 2023 it had the Canadian flag flying.
(Source Google Maps)

It’s 2026…Guess what flag is flying today?
#Calgary
January 20, 2026 at 1:51 AM
“I want to know holistically the granular information behind it,” said Dhaliwal.

This is like saying I want an executive summary with all the detailed information! 😂
#Calgary #yyccc

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Infrastructure failure and cybersecurity threats top list of risks for City of Calgary | CBC News
A new report finds critical infrastructure is at greater risk of failure in Calgary than it has been in the past, with 11 per cent of municipal assets in poor or very poor condition, less than a month...
www.cbc.ca
January 20, 2026 at 1:24 AM
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Might be able to see the northern lights tonight 👀 Hopefully it's clear.

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#Calgary #Alberta #Canada
January 19, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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The 18th pedestrian incident in 2026 happened on Jan 19 at 15:42.
It took place at Prestwick Gate and 52 Street SE in Mckenzie Towne.
##yyccc##yycwalk
January 19, 2026 at 11:37 PM
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WestJet will launch its first non-stop service between Western Canada and South America, with a route from YYC Calgary to São Paulo, Brazil planned for this fall.

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#WestJet #SaoPaulo #Calgary #avgeek #aviation #aviationdaily #Aviationnews
WestJet Launches Service from Calgary to São Paulo, Brazil
WestJet will launch its first non-stop service between Western Canada and South America, with a route from YYC Calgary to São Paulo, Brazil.
aviationsourcenews.com
January 20, 2026 at 12:25 AM
When a stroad is viewed as your economic lifeline… it’s a blessing (customers) and a curse (noise, speeding).

There have been successful bypasses like Masstown Nova Scotia where there’s unique Market people are really drawn to.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Life on a highway: What it’s like for southern Alberta communities divided by a major thoroughfare | CBC News
CBC News has been travelling to small towns across Alberta, hosting conversations about local successes and challenges. Highways are a recurrent theme — a boon to businesses and tourism, but also a sa...
www.cbc.ca
January 19, 2026 at 2:04 PM
New NJB video ends with a reminder that if you want change in your City… you have to let your City councillor know what you want changed, and do it regularly!

This is true in Calgary too, but you also need to 311 and reference the 311 ticket in your email.
#Calgary

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How can a NEW Transit Line be THIS BAD!? (Finch West LRT)
YouTube video by Not Just Bikes
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January 18, 2026 at 11:56 PM
There’s a rural infrastructure deficit in Alberta… I guess it isn’t just a big city issue. 🤷‍♂️
#Alberta
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"Alberta’s rural infrastructure deficit exceeded $17 billion in 2023"
YouTube video by CBC News Alberta
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January 18, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Fatbiking near Kananaskis Village yesterday was fun. Snow has firmed up but bumpy from all the hikers during the thaw.
❄️🚲😀
#yycBike
January 18, 2026 at 4:47 PM
I have a question... with the "Water Side" pointing to the street, were these installed backwards? Or is the plan for the water to be on that side? 🤔
Thread of course being worthless without pics
January 18, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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Seems like New Jersey is about to reclassify all e-bikes as electric motorcycles (requiring a license, insurance, motorcycle helmet, etc.). Crazy!

The bill was passed but the governor hasn’t signed it yet.
This Dumb E-Bike Law Affects Everyone
YouTube video by Berm Peak
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January 17, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Heads up #yycBike, looks like temporary berms have closed off this section of pathway. Not indicated on pathway map officially.

I’m guessing it’s to protect Parkdale Blvd from flooding if the water main breaks.
January 17, 2026 at 10:33 PM