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Humans shouldn't be dying for the convenience of drivers.
Humans shouldn't be dying for the convenience of drivers.
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I am opposed to rerouting the 72 bus via Victoria Airport in our current transit funding landscape. If we had more funding, and it was part an expansion, I would be enthusiastic. But it will result in making a long and painful journey for commuters and locals even longer for air travel convenience.
I lament that I bought a modern Subaru Forester because of its size, but then only my students' parents always parks their lifted F150 next to it and my SUV looks like a smart car.
I've driven big vehicles. I cannot imagine justifying driving a modern truck.
I've driven big vehicles. I cannot imagine justifying driving a modern truck.
Had a 97 Jeep Cherokee Sport. Magnificent vehicle—I want another one. Felt "big" when I got it, not dangerously so, just... "We're not in my dad's Lada anymore, Toto."
Now?
Source (and more pics): www.reddit.com/r/CherokeeXJ...
Now?
Source (and more pics): www.reddit.com/r/CherokeeXJ...
November 29, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I lament that I bought a modern Subaru Forester because of its size, but then only my students' parents always parks their lifted F150 next to it and my SUV looks like a smart car.
I've driven big vehicles. I cannot imagine justifying driving a modern truck.
I've driven big vehicles. I cannot imagine justifying driving a modern truck.
>drive tank-sized machine
>don't actually maintain awareness of where it is on the road
>don't actually maintain awareness of where it is on the road
Watch carefully and you can see right through her eyes into the headrest.
#WorldBollardAssociation
#WorldBollardAssociation
November 29, 2025 at 4:04 PM
>drive tank-sized machine
>don't actually maintain awareness of where it is on the road
>don't actually maintain awareness of where it is on the road
"And the Lord sayeth, 'thine child shuteth up, or shall receive the slugger upon its crown,' and the child did shut up."
Finally getting some theological clarity on the ethics of reclining in one’s plane seat
November 29, 2025 at 3:59 PM
"And the Lord sayeth, 'thine child shuteth up, or shall receive the slugger upon its crown,' and the child did shut up."
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November 29, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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Not that is a sidewalk. Not parking. You have a driveway for parking. Not the sidewalk. Side. Walk. Jesus fucking Christ.
November 29, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Not that is a sidewalk. Not parking. You have a driveway for parking. Not the sidewalk. Side. Walk. Jesus fucking Christ.
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"I need to stand up in front of my UofT graduate students.. and undergraduate students in my Climate 101 course and explain this track record of backtracking on climate policy from the last six months:
Would you like to come to speak to my class to explain this, Mark Carney?"
Would you like to come to speak to my class to explain this, Mark Carney?"
November 28, 2025 at 8:24 PM
"I need to stand up in front of my UofT graduate students.. and undergraduate students in my Climate 101 course and explain this track record of backtracking on climate policy from the last six months:
Would you like to come to speak to my class to explain this, Mark Carney?"
Would you like to come to speak to my class to explain this, Mark Carney?"
Frog and Toad bot is confused. It's sunny out there, but it ain't May.
Then Frog ran back to Toad's bed. “Toad, Toad, wake up! It is May now.”
November 28, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Frog and Toad bot is confused. It's sunny out there, but it ain't May.
Meanwhile I can't do this because 15% of the kids I teach literally have ever ridden a bike before.
Dozens of Dutch school kids gliding past on bikes, headed to a field trip with their teacher. This is what safe cycling infrastructure enables.
November 28, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Meanwhile I can't do this because 15% of the kids I teach literally have ever ridden a bike before.
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Danielle Smith uses notwithstanding clause to declare herself premier of B.C.
Danielle Smith uses notwithstanding clause to declare herself premier of B.C.
Prime Minister Mark Carney disagrees with the concept of a premier of one province unilaterally taking over a different province but his hands are tied by his unwillingness to do anything about it.
www.thebeaverton.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Danielle Smith uses notwithstanding clause to declare herself premier of B.C.
Hey #abpoli get this fucking clown out of your NDP. What the fuck.
The new Canada-Alberta MOU is a positive step for our energy future.
Meaningful investments in Pathways, clear measures to reduce emissions, and a stronger industrial carbon price give Albertans the certainty we need to move forward. /1
Meaningful investments in Pathways, clear measures to reduce emissions, and a stronger industrial carbon price give Albertans the certainty we need to move forward. /1
November 28, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Hey #abpoli get this fucking clown out of your NDP. What the fuck.
Naheed Nenshi speedrunning popularity collapse challenge (level: easy)
Alberta's New Democrats know what it takes to get big projects done.
We built TMX because we did the hard work.
It's time for everyone to roll up our sleeves and get it done.
Read my full statement: www.albertandpcaucus.ca/news/post/ne...
We built TMX because we did the hard work.
It's time for everyone to roll up our sleeves and get it done.
Read my full statement: www.albertandpcaucus.ca/news/post/ne...
Nenshi responds to Canada-Alberta MOU
Engaging Albertans to build an economy for the future.
www.albertandpcaucus.ca
November 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Naheed Nenshi speedrunning popularity collapse challenge (level: easy)
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"We're making unprecedented investments in nation building projects."
The nation we're building:
The nation we're building:
November 28, 2025 at 4:51 AM
"We're making unprecedented investments in nation building projects."
The nation we're building:
The nation we're building:
Even the tween who dreams of driving a car one day and promises she won't ride the bus after high school wants there to be bus lanes.
Let that sink in.
Let that sink in.
This is frying me 😭😭😭
CBC News: Saskatoon students share what it’s like to ride the bus for free
Student: SIXX SEVENNN 🫴🫳
CBC News: Saskatoon students share what it’s like to ride the bus for free
Student: SIXX SEVENNN 🫴🫳
November 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Even the tween who dreams of driving a car one day and promises she won't ride the bus after high school wants there to be bus lanes.
Let that sink in.
Let that sink in.
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1. This federal-Alberta pipeline MOU is even worse than I expected. Even before we get to the pipeline:
- exempts AB from net zero electricity reg (AB produces 44% of all electricity-related GHGs in Canada).
- delays methane reg by 5 years (75% redn by 2035 rather than 2030.
(cont'd)
- exempts AB from net zero electricity reg (AB produces 44% of all electricity-related GHGs in Canada).
- delays methane reg by 5 years (75% redn by 2035 rather than 2030.
(cont'd)
November 27, 2025 at 5:23 PM
1. This federal-Alberta pipeline MOU is even worse than I expected. Even before we get to the pipeline:
- exempts AB from net zero electricity reg (AB produces 44% of all electricity-related GHGs in Canada).
- delays methane reg by 5 years (75% redn by 2035 rather than 2030.
(cont'd)
- exempts AB from net zero electricity reg (AB produces 44% of all electricity-related GHGs in Canada).
- delays methane reg by 5 years (75% redn by 2035 rather than 2030.
(cont'd)
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This is art.
“Like the polar ice caps, we have witnessed Your Mom shrinking from outer space,” Dr. Sykes said. “Unfortunately, there were some downsides, too: Several grocery stores went out of business, and next year’s congressional maps are in flux now that Your Mom fits in a single zip code.”
Novo Nordisk Unveils New, Stronger Ozempic for Your Mom: tinyurl.com/bddhnv5p
November 27, 2025 at 11:43 PM
This is art.
This is what being a principled politician looks like. I am stoked that Guilbeault was willing to push back like this, giving up prestige to stand for the right thing.
Greaves in Victoria has also had a tone shift in his emails recently, a lot less "defend the party" and more "we sympathize."
Greaves in Victoria has also had a tone shift in his emails recently, a lot less "defend the party" and more "we sympathize."
This afternoon, I informed the Prime Minister of my decision to resign as Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, Minister responsible for Official Languages, Minister of Nature and Parks Canada, as well as his Lieutenant in Quebec.
You can find my full statement below.
You can find my full statement below.
November 28, 2025 at 3:37 PM
This is what being a principled politician looks like. I am stoked that Guilbeault was willing to push back like this, giving up prestige to stand for the right thing.
Greaves in Victoria has also had a tone shift in his emails recently, a lot less "defend the party" and more "we sympathize."
Greaves in Victoria has also had a tone shift in his emails recently, a lot less "defend the party" and more "we sympathize."
The stupid attitude of "don't criticize Mark Carney, you couldn't do better!"
(1) I never claimed I did
(2) You can recognize the smell of shit even if you don't know how to clean it up.
(1) I never claimed I did
(2) You can recognize the smell of shit even if you don't know how to clean it up.
Agreed. But if you’re going to criticize a decision, offer an alternative solution. Especially if you’re an opposition leader.
November 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The stupid attitude of "don't criticize Mark Carney, you couldn't do better!"
(1) I never claimed I did
(2) You can recognize the smell of shit even if you don't know how to clean it up.
(1) I never claimed I did
(2) You can recognize the smell of shit even if you don't know how to clean it up.
Carney
Is
A
Conservative
Plant
There is no two ways about this. Guy came out of nowhere, had literally never held elected office, was too good to be true (for the boomers, I wouldn't have voted for him with a gun to my head), and his party is falling apart over his regressive bullshit.
Is
A
Conservative
Plant
There is no two ways about this. Guy came out of nowhere, had literally never held elected office, was too good to be true (for the boomers, I wouldn't have voted for him with a gun to my head), and his party is falling apart over his regressive bullshit.
Guilbeault Resigns as Smith Declares Crushing Victory www.theenergymix.com/guilbeault-r...
Guilbeault Resigns as Smith Declares Crushing Victory
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith declared victory Thursday with the signing of a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) on energy development with the federal government, saying she had achieved seven of...
www.theenergymix.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Carney
Is
A
Conservative
Plant
There is no two ways about this. Guy came out of nowhere, had literally never held elected office, was too good to be true (for the boomers, I wouldn't have voted for him with a gun to my head), and his party is falling apart over his regressive bullshit.
Is
A
Conservative
Plant
There is no two ways about this. Guy came out of nowhere, had literally never held elected office, was too good to be true (for the boomers, I wouldn't have voted for him with a gun to my head), and his party is falling apart over his regressive bullshit.
Hey @milesintransit.com got y'all a challenge, very regionally focused but it's a real one. Try to get from Victoria to Campbell River on Vancouver Island only on BC Transit. It's technically possible, the best kind of possible.
November 28, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Hey @milesintransit.com got y'all a challenge, very regionally focused but it's a real one. Try to get from Victoria to Campbell River on Vancouver Island only on BC Transit. It's technically possible, the best kind of possible.
So to be clear, it will be illegal for people to say grace before eating a picnic. Right? RIGHT?
November 27, 2025 at 6:40 PM
So to be clear, it will be illegal for people to say grace before eating a picnic. Right? RIGHT?
This is one of the best interviews of an elected official I've heard in recent years. Too often journalists ask a question, allow the subject to just ramble on political talking points, then move on.
Quinn expertly reiterates things, zeroes in on contradictions, and stays focused. Amazing work.
Quinn expertly reiterates things, zeroes in on contradictions, and stays focused. Amazing work.
Hey all. If you would like to see this morning's interview with Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim, I have attached a YouTube link below.
Thank you for watching.
youtu.be/s9Khl0T_BEA?...
Thank you for watching.
youtu.be/s9Khl0T_BEA?...
Vancouver mayor stands by city's budget
YouTube video by CBC British Columbia
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 6:31 PM
This is one of the best interviews of an elected official I've heard in recent years. Too often journalists ask a question, allow the subject to just ramble on political talking points, then move on.
Quinn expertly reiterates things, zeroes in on contradictions, and stays focused. Amazing work.
Quinn expertly reiterates things, zeroes in on contradictions, and stays focused. Amazing work.
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me: towers are good
them: no, we need nice 4-6 storey, human scale buildings
me: we do! let’s rezone the city so we can get 4-6 storeys everywhere
them: oh no, not like that
them: no, we need nice 4-6 storey, human scale buildings
me: we do! let’s rezone the city so we can get 4-6 storeys everywhere
them: oh no, not like that
November 27, 2025 at 3:56 AM
me: towers are good
them: no, we need nice 4-6 storey, human scale buildings
me: we do! let’s rezone the city so we can get 4-6 storeys everywhere
them: oh no, not like that
them: no, we need nice 4-6 storey, human scale buildings
me: we do! let’s rezone the city so we can get 4-6 storeys everywhere
them: oh no, not like that
This is the kind of post I want to see from electeds.
For someone who hates socialism he sure loves being publicly owned
Hey all. If you would like to see this morning's interview with Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim, I have attached a YouTube link below.
Thank you for watching.
youtu.be/s9Khl0T_BEA?...
Thank you for watching.
youtu.be/s9Khl0T_BEA?...
November 27, 2025 at 6:23 PM
This is the kind of post I want to see from electeds.
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Get outside kids, enjoy the fresh air with your friends!
Just kidding, stay the F inside.
Just kidding, stay the F inside.
November 27, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Get outside kids, enjoy the fresh air with your friends!
Just kidding, stay the F inside.
Just kidding, stay the F inside.
Lol what
"You will not be writing your stories"
Why the fuck are they getting paid then. If AI can do the job so we'll, there should be no need to hire a human.
Everyone else working for this crappy news org should be walking.
"You will not be writing your stories"
Why the fuck are they getting paid then. If AI can do the job so we'll, there should be no need to hire a human.
Everyone else working for this crappy news org should be walking.
the Bow Valley Insider is hiring an “AI-first reporter” to produce ChatGPT articles about Canmore, Alberta, if anyone is looking for a low-paying job that rots your soul ca.indeed.com/m/viewjob?jk...
November 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Lol what
"You will not be writing your stories"
Why the fuck are they getting paid then. If AI can do the job so we'll, there should be no need to hire a human.
Everyone else working for this crappy news org should be walking.
"You will not be writing your stories"
Why the fuck are they getting paid then. If AI can do the job so we'll, there should be no need to hire a human.
Everyone else working for this crappy news org should be walking.