Bryan.Wilson
@uptownini.bsky.social
Saint John, West, New Brunswick; Trails, Techno and UptownSJ; Civic policy buff; Autism Dad + Restoring our Historic Home, circa 1913.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:14 PM
"The Uptown also has a number of busy shops, restaurants, cafés and bars at street level, but not in Brunswick Square..."
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CEO who hates 'empty buildings' wants advice on revitalizing Saint John mall | CBC News
The Brunswick Square mall and connected office tower have been emptying out for a decade. Now there's a renewed attempt to make it a community hub once again, using ideas like converting office floor...
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October 13, 2025 at 6:58 PM
"The Uptown also has a number of busy shops, restaurants, cafés and bars at street level, but not in Brunswick Square..."
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The new home of ConnexionWorks!
Place 400 Main Street, Saint John, NB
Place 400 Main Street, Saint John, NB
October 13, 2025 at 6:11 PM
The new home of ConnexionWorks!
Place 400 Main Street, Saint John, NB
Place 400 Main Street, Saint John, NB
"Britain was the first country to build a coal-fired power station in 1882, and this week became the first member of the G7 to phase out the facilities altogether."
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The industrial revolution began here. Now, the U.K. is the 1st G7 country to phase out coal-fired power plant | CBC News
The U.K's last coal-fired power station closed on Monday, but thousands of power stations operating on coal are still running around the globe and climate scientists say they need to be retired at a f...
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October 11, 2025 at 7:42 PM
"Britain was the first country to build a coal-fired power station in 1882, and this week became the first member of the G7 to phase out the facilities altogether."
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Project Arrow shows what’s possible when Canadians tackle big challenges together.
In Saint John, we’re learning that real progress on net zero takes teamwork. We’re making it easier to choose electric vehicles, one step at a time.
#NetZero #ElectrifySJ #Collaboration
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In Saint John, we’re learning that real progress on net zero takes teamwork. We’re making it easier to choose electric vehicles, one step at a time.
#NetZero #ElectrifySJ #Collaboration
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Is this electric car Canada's answer to Tesla?
YouTube video by CTV News
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July 3, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Project Arrow shows what’s possible when Canadians tackle big challenges together.
In Saint John, we’re learning that real progress on net zero takes teamwork. We’re making it easier to choose electric vehicles, one step at a time.
#NetZero #ElectrifySJ #Collaboration
youtube.com/shorts/UWUdo...
In Saint John, we’re learning that real progress on net zero takes teamwork. We’re making it easier to choose electric vehicles, one step at a time.
#NetZero #ElectrifySJ #Collaboration
youtube.com/shorts/UWUdo...
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October 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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"This aligns with other jurisdictions to get to a place where it’s easier for developers to develop solar..."
Saint John could soon make it easier to build #solar. Andrew Ahearn of SJE presented to #SJCouncil this week on zoning updates aimed at growing solar with strong neighbour protections.
Modern solar is quiet, safe, low impact. A smart move. More here: sj.energy/4718sGW #Zero30 #solarenergy
Modern solar is quiet, safe, low impact. A smart move. More here: sj.energy/4718sGW #Zero30 #solarenergy
Amendments would make solar projects easier in Saint John
As renewable energy gains popularity, the City of Saint John is attempting to make certain projects easier to ...
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October 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM
"This aligns with other jurisdictions to get to a place where it’s easier for developers to develop solar..."
What's the best time to suntan outside in Saint John, NB?
Why October 11th, of course!
Life in the New Brunswick Riviera.
Why October 11th, of course!
Life in the New Brunswick Riviera.
October 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM
What's the best time to suntan outside in Saint John, NB?
Why October 11th, of course!
Life in the New Brunswick Riviera.
Why October 11th, of course!
Life in the New Brunswick Riviera.
Fall Freshet on the Ludlow River
October 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Fall Freshet on the Ludlow River
Wow!
An entire summer of rain in one day!! 😃
An entire summer of rain in one day!! 😃
October 8, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Wow!
An entire summer of rain in one day!! 😃
An entire summer of rain in one day!! 😃
"...OpenAI will work with AMD as a core strategic compute partner..."
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AMD and OpenAI Announce Strategic Partnership to Deploy 6 Gigawatts of AMD GPUs
News Highlights
OpenAI to deploy 6 gigawatts of AMD GPUs based on a multi-year, multi-generation agreement
Initial 1 gigawatt OpenAI deployment of…...
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October 8, 2025 at 1:20 AM
"...OpenAI will work with AMD as a core strategic compute partner..."
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"This is exactly what the climate models that we have have been predicting: increased amounts of...hot and dry weather, and a lot of climate instability."
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'Scary' low water levels in N.B. are the new normal, says environmental scientist | CBC News
Environmental scientist Colin Forsythe says water levels in some parts of the province are lower than they were a century ago — and this could be the new normal.
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October 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
"This is exactly what the climate models that we have have been predicting: increased amounts of...hot and dry weather, and a lot of climate instability."
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What an amazing day!
Warm like summer,
With all the colours of Fall.
Warm like summer,
With all the colours of Fall.
October 5, 2025 at 1:15 AM
What an amazing day!
Warm like summer,
With all the colours of Fall.
Warm like summer,
With all the colours of Fall.
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Big thanks to all of our subscribers, and big thanks to the MMI team! Meredith proved me wrong, and we hit 5,000 YouTube subscribers today. Really appreciate the love and support.
October 3, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Big thanks to all of our subscribers, and big thanks to the MMI team! Meredith proved me wrong, and we hit 5,000 YouTube subscribers today. Really appreciate the love and support.
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This #scarce 1961 #book about #politics in #NewBrunswick is back in stock. The #author taught #PoliticalStudies at #QueensUniversity for decades. Interesting to note that #voter #apathy in #SaintJohn is not a new problem! $35. #Booksky #LocalHistory #SocialHistory #elections #government
October 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
This #scarce 1961 #book about #politics in #NewBrunswick is back in stock. The #author taught #PoliticalStudies at #QueensUniversity for decades. Interesting to note that #voter #apathy in #SaintJohn is not a new problem! $35. #Booksky #LocalHistory #SocialHistory #elections #government
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My street is on the list to get them this year and they can't come quickly enough.
Yeah they're kinda beasts but so are the drivers that constantly speed down my residential road.
Yeah they're kinda beasts but so are the drivers that constantly speed down my residential road.
September 27, 2025 at 12:42 AM
My street is on the list to get them this year and they can't come quickly enough.
Yeah they're kinda beasts but so are the drivers that constantly speed down my residential road.
Yeah they're kinda beasts but so are the drivers that constantly speed down my residential road.
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I’ve advised Helsinki, Finland a few times in the past, and among the many conversations I’ve had with the Finns, we’ve talked about what it’s like to live right next to an aggressive dictatorship like Russia.
I’m not the first one to say it, but Canada needs to be vigorously learning from Finland.
I’m not the first one to say it, but Canada needs to be vigorously learning from Finland.
September 19, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I’ve advised Helsinki, Finland a few times in the past, and among the many conversations I’ve had with the Finns, we’ve talked about what it’s like to live right next to an aggressive dictatorship like Russia.
I’m not the first one to say it, but Canada needs to be vigorously learning from Finland.
I’m not the first one to say it, but Canada needs to be vigorously learning from Finland.
Will Jimmy Kimmel remain Mayor of Dildo, Newfoundland?
September 19, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Will Jimmy Kimmel remain Mayor of Dildo, Newfoundland?
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I’ve mentioned it before but it’s happened again: a very large percentage of our child-related travel is medium-distance trips that don’t line up well with transit (so it’s barely faster than walking) but biking is literally as fast as driving.
Bike-friendly cities are family-friendly cities!
Bike-friendly cities are family-friendly cities!
September 17, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I’ve mentioned it before but it’s happened again: a very large percentage of our child-related travel is medium-distance trips that don’t line up well with transit (so it’s barely faster than walking) but biking is literally as fast as driving.
Bike-friendly cities are family-friendly cities!
Bike-friendly cities are family-friendly cities!
"Locomotive exhaust stack fires can occur when diesel fuel is not burned properly or the stack and spark arresters are not cleaned periodically.
...sparks may come out of the stack and could drift into flammable material on the right-of-way or beyond the right-of-way"
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...sparks may come out of the stack and could drift into flammable material on the right-of-way or beyond the right-of-way"
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September 15, 2025 at 9:45 AM
"Locomotive exhaust stack fires can occur when diesel fuel is not burned properly or the stack and spark arresters are not cleaned periodically.
...sparks may come out of the stack and could drift into flammable material on the right-of-way or beyond the right-of-way"
www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/medias-m...
...sparks may come out of the stack and could drift into flammable material on the right-of-way or beyond the right-of-way"
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NB Power:
"I have asked New Brunswick Power how much it costs to produce a kilowatt of power. And they can’t tell you...it’s because of the way the organization is structured. ...an amorphous mass."
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"I have asked New Brunswick Power how much it costs to produce a kilowatt of power. And they can’t tell you...it’s because of the way the organization is structured. ...an amorphous mass."
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Fredericton residents have questions about high power bills, panel has few answers - New Brunswick | Globalnews.ca
Affordability was high on the list of questions at a public meeting in Fredericton on the future of the province's debt-laden electric utility.
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September 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM
NB Power:
"I have asked New Brunswick Power how much it costs to produce a kilowatt of power. And they can’t tell you...it’s because of the way the organization is structured. ...an amorphous mass."
globalnews.ca/news/1141701...
"I have asked New Brunswick Power how much it costs to produce a kilowatt of power. And they can’t tell you...it’s because of the way the organization is structured. ...an amorphous mass."
globalnews.ca/news/1141701...
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Evan Dunfee is my favourite 🇨🇦 athlete - down to earth, an advocate for liveable cities, relatable while being extraordinary- he was one of my favourite twitter (🪦) follows.
So happy for him; so proud that he’s Canadian!
So happy for him; so proud that he’s Canadian!
GOLD FOR CANADA 🇨🇦
EVAN DUNFEE IS THE WORLD CHAMPION
The Canadian comes from fifth to first and wins gold at the World Athletics Championships.
A remarkable race by @EvanDunfee in his seventh appearance at worlds. What a start for Canada in Tokyo.
EVAN DUNFEE IS THE WORLD CHAMPION
The Canadian comes from fifth to first and wins gold at the World Athletics Championships.
A remarkable race by @EvanDunfee in his seventh appearance at worlds. What a start for Canada in Tokyo.
September 13, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Evan Dunfee is my favourite 🇨🇦 athlete - down to earth, an advocate for liveable cities, relatable while being extraordinary- he was one of my favourite twitter (🪦) follows.
So happy for him; so proud that he’s Canadian!
So happy for him; so proud that he’s Canadian!
"“It is going to be a more efficient transition if we open up the market to anyone who can provide quality EVs that customers choose to buy...
If anyone can enter the market, then there is only more choice for buyers.”"
If anyone can enter the market, then there is only more choice for buyers.”"
"The price tag for a Chinese-made BYD Seagull, which has now surpassed Tesla as the world’s largest EV manufacturer, is around $13,800 — without the 100 per cent tariffs, or added costs like safety certification and shipping."
Know of an #EV under $20,000 in Canada? $30,000?
This would be huge.
Know of an #EV under $20,000 in Canada? $30,000?
This would be huge.
Ottawa considering scrapping tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
September 10, 2025 at 7:52 PM
"“It is going to be a more efficient transition if we open up the market to anyone who can provide quality EVs that customers choose to buy...
If anyone can enter the market, then there is only more choice for buyers.”"
If anyone can enter the market, then there is only more choice for buyers.”"
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An early morning breakfast sandwich in Halifax
September 10, 2025 at 11:48 AM
An early morning breakfast sandwich in Halifax
NB Power couldn't have picked a worse time of the day for their upcoming public review.
Shows how out of touch they are with the average NB'er.
Shows how out of touch they are with the average NB'er.
NB Power’s public review is in Saint John, Sept 11, 11am–1pm (Thistle Saint Andrews Curling Club, 49 Dufferin Ave).
85%+ of our power comes from NB Power—your feedback matters. Add your voice. #NBPowerReview #Zero30
85%+ of our power comes from NB Power—your feedback matters. Add your voice. #NBPowerReview #Zero30
September 9, 2025 at 10:18 PM
NB Power couldn't have picked a worse time of the day for their upcoming public review.
Shows how out of touch they are with the average NB'er.
Shows how out of touch they are with the average NB'er.