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Snow is nature's urban planner: It can show us what parts of the roadway drivers don't use — and what can be reclaimed for pedestrians.
Post your photos and videos of all the #sneckdowns you see and tag us and @mayor.nyc.gov so today's winter wonderland can inspire better streets year-round!
Post your photos and videos of all the #sneckdowns you see and tag us and @mayor.nyc.gov so today's winter wonderland can inspire better streets year-round!
January 25, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Snow is nature's urban planner: It can show us what parts of the roadway drivers don't use — and what can be reclaimed for pedestrians.
Post your photos and videos of all the #sneckdowns you see and tag us and @mayor.nyc.gov so today's winter wonderland can inspire better streets year-round!
Post your photos and videos of all the #sneckdowns you see and tag us and @mayor.nyc.gov so today's winter wonderland can inspire better streets year-round!
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One of the best things I’ve read in a while:
January 25, 2026 at 10:39 PM
One of the best things I’ve read in a while:
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A reminder to the news media: “conflicting accounts” is what you say BEFORE the incontrovertible video evidence appears. After that, your job is to ask why one side is lying, not to repeat the lie and pretend no one knows the truth.
January 25, 2026 at 12:28 PM
A reminder to the news media: “conflicting accounts” is what you say BEFORE the incontrovertible video evidence appears. After that, your job is to ask why one side is lying, not to repeat the lie and pretend no one knows the truth.
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From Angry Catfish, independent bicycle shop in Minneapolis
January 25, 2026 at 1:50 AM
From Angry Catfish, independent bicycle shop in Minneapolis
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Ontario and Canada needs to think about this.
January 25, 2026 at 5:13 AM
Ontario and Canada needs to think about this.
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I keep reflecting on the surrealness of Mark Carney, former Governor of the Bank of England and Bank of Canada, invoking an anti-communist essay by Vaclav Havel to declare at Davos that the American-led neoliberal capitalist world order is a “lie”
January 21, 2026 at 3:12 AM
I keep reflecting on the surrealness of Mark Carney, former Governor of the Bank of England and Bank of Canada, invoking an anti-communist essay by Vaclav Havel to declare at Davos that the American-led neoliberal capitalist world order is a “lie”
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A salute to cunning dilettantes of The Munk Debate who brought Bannon to Toronto, well paid & feted, as part of their very serious program of rigorous intellectual discourse for the Canadian establishment.
Bannon: Canada is in the vital national security interest of the US. This is inextricably linked to Hemispheric Defense. Hemispheric Defense for the US starts in Canada. Canada's rapidly changing, these people are hostile to the US. Not neutral. They're hostile to the United States of America.
NBC: Trump has privately intensified criticism of Canada, arguing it is too weak to defend its Arctic territory from Russia and China. He’s urging higher defense spending and deeper U.S.–Canada Arctic cooperation. Unlike Greenland, Trump is not seeking to acquire Canada or deploy U.S. troops there.
January 19, 2026 at 2:51 PM
A salute to cunning dilettantes of The Munk Debate who brought Bannon to Toronto, well paid & feted, as part of their very serious program of rigorous intellectual discourse for the Canadian establishment.
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Quite frankly, it’s outrageous that Mark Carney is cutting Statistics Canada. If he was Stephen Harper or Pierre Poilievre, I feel like this would be getting a lot more backlash.
Carney of all people should know the importance of high-quality data and information about the country.
Carney of all people should know the importance of high-quality data and information about the country.
Statistics Canada to cut 850 jobs in 'dark time' for public service, union says
Federal statistics agency entered its workforce adjustment period Monday, sending notices to thousands of employees.
ottawacitizen.com
January 15, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Quite frankly, it’s outrageous that Mark Carney is cutting Statistics Canada. If he was Stephen Harper or Pierre Poilievre, I feel like this would be getting a lot more backlash.
Carney of all people should know the importance of high-quality data and information about the country.
Carney of all people should know the importance of high-quality data and information about the country.
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Several Canadian news orgs have already left X, but I believe @pressprogress.ca may be the first to adopt a policy setting standards around use of digital platforms
We think it's time news orgs stop prioritizing clicks and start requiring higher standards from these platforms
We think it's time news orgs stop prioritizing clicks and start requiring higher standards from these platforms
We’ve adopted a new policy clarifying how we’ll be using digital platforms to share our journalism
Going forward, we will expect any platforms we use to demonstrate basic commitments to user safety, information integrity and democratic values
Learn more: pressprogress.ca/journalistic...
Going forward, we will expect any platforms we use to demonstrate basic commitments to user safety, information integrity and democratic values
Learn more: pressprogress.ca/journalistic...
January 14, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Several Canadian news orgs have already left X, but I believe @pressprogress.ca may be the first to adopt a policy setting standards around use of digital platforms
We think it's time news orgs stop prioritizing clicks and start requiring higher standards from these platforms
We think it's time news orgs stop prioritizing clicks and start requiring higher standards from these platforms
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they didn’t leak it to make the shooter look innocent, but to make the victim look guilty. not guilty of a crime. guilty of having a visibly queer wife. guilty of liberalism. guilty of opposing the regime. they don’t seek to exonerate themselves, only to demonstrate who deserves to die.
In the video that the shooter took, which I believe was leaked to be exculpatory, he appears to yell “fucking bitch” after he shoots Renee Good.
January 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
they didn’t leak it to make the shooter look innocent, but to make the victim look guilty. not guilty of a crime. guilty of having a visibly queer wife. guilty of liberalism. guilty of opposing the regime. they don’t seek to exonerate themselves, only to demonstrate who deserves to die.
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While posting from a neo-Nazi AI-creating-child-porn site.
The minister of digital asbestos is committed to doing the absolute least possible about regulating deepfake porn/CSAM machines.
January 8, 2026 at 6:44 PM
While posting from a neo-Nazi AI-creating-child-porn site.
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Which kind of land use is the most financially productive: roads, parking, or buildings?
Looking at this comparison, it isn't even close.
Info courtesy of our friends at Urban3.
Looking at this comparison, it isn't even close.
Info courtesy of our friends at Urban3.
January 6, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Which kind of land use is the most financially productive: roads, parking, or buildings?
Looking at this comparison, it isn't even close.
Info courtesy of our friends at Urban3.
Looking at this comparison, it isn't even close.
Info courtesy of our friends at Urban3.
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So depressing to think we could have it in Toronto (proposed under JOHN TORY of all people); rejected by Kathleen Wynne, LIBERAL premier. Hell will freeze over before Ford would allow this.
January 3, 2026 at 4:18 AM
So depressing to think we could have it in Toronto (proposed under JOHN TORY of all people); rejected by Kathleen Wynne, LIBERAL premier. Hell will freeze over before Ford would allow this.
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One thing I wrote about here is how technology has made buses *way* more convenient while techno-futurists were obsessed with flying taxis and self-driving cars.
January 2, 2026 at 2:17 PM
One thing I wrote about here is how technology has made buses *way* more convenient while techno-futurists were obsessed with flying taxis and self-driving cars.
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“I’ve read every study and report I could find that looked specifically at the economics of bike lanes since 1984.”
“The results show that making streets friendlier for bikes, and sidewalks friendlier for pedestrians, is actually good for business.“
“The results show that making streets friendlier for bikes, and sidewalks friendlier for pedestrians, is actually good for business.“
“Survey after survey has shown that business owners overestimate how many customers drive to their stores vs walking or biking. In a 2012 Los Angeles study, more than half of the store owners on the bike-laned part of the boulevard thought most of their customers drove. The actual number was 15%.”
I read all the studies on the economic impact of bike lanes. Here's what I learned.
Research proves that bike lanes are good for business. So why do so many stores and restaurants still oppose them?
www.businessinsider.com
January 2, 2026 at 10:14 AM
“I’ve read every study and report I could find that looked specifically at the economics of bike lanes since 1984.”
“The results show that making streets friendlier for bikes, and sidewalks friendlier for pedestrians, is actually good for business.“
“The results show that making streets friendlier for bikes, and sidewalks friendlier for pedestrians, is actually good for business.“
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Remember:
When Tylenol was poisoned *by an outsider* and killed people, the company recalled all their products & redesigned them.
When Intel’s Pentium had a bug so obscure it affected 1 in _9 billion_ long division calculations, they recalled their chips.
ChatGPT was made deadly *by its team*.
When Tylenol was poisoned *by an outsider* and killed people, the company recalled all their products & redesigned them.
When Intel’s Pentium had a bug so obscure it affected 1 in _9 billion_ long division calculations, they recalled their chips.
ChatGPT was made deadly *by its team*.
i don’t see how any of the benefits of chatgpt and other consumer-facing LLMs can possibly outweigh their incredible ability to induce suicides
Adam Raine’s life hurtled toward tragedy soon after he began talking with ChatGPT about homework. Analysis of his ChatGPT account shows how the chatbot became a confidant as he planned to end his life.
December 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Remember:
When Tylenol was poisoned *by an outsider* and killed people, the company recalled all their products & redesigned them.
When Intel’s Pentium had a bug so obscure it affected 1 in _9 billion_ long division calculations, they recalled their chips.
ChatGPT was made deadly *by its team*.
When Tylenol was poisoned *by an outsider* and killed people, the company recalled all their products & redesigned them.
When Intel’s Pentium had a bug so obscure it affected 1 in _9 billion_ long division calculations, they recalled their chips.
ChatGPT was made deadly *by its team*.
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Buried in the TTC's 2026 operating budget is a reference to lost funding for "the General Body Repairperson apprenticeship program after the Skills Development Fund provincial funding application was unsuccessful." Obviously TTC did not bribe the Tories sufficiently.
December 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Buried in the TTC's 2026 operating budget is a reference to lost funding for "the General Body Repairperson apprenticeship program after the Skills Development Fund provincial funding application was unsuccessful." Obviously TTC did not bribe the Tories sufficiently.
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Interviewer: Is this bike lane safe?
Applicant: No
Interviewer: Would you ride in it?
Applicant: No
Interviewer: Would you let your kids ride in it?
Applicant: No
Interviewer: Would you still implement it in our city?
Applicant: Yes
Interviewer: Welcome to the Transportation Department
Applicant: No
Interviewer: Would you ride in it?
Applicant: No
Interviewer: Would you let your kids ride in it?
Applicant: No
Interviewer: Would you still implement it in our city?
Applicant: Yes
Interviewer: Welcome to the Transportation Department
December 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Interviewer: Is this bike lane safe?
Applicant: No
Interviewer: Would you ride in it?
Applicant: No
Interviewer: Would you let your kids ride in it?
Applicant: No
Interviewer: Would you still implement it in our city?
Applicant: Yes
Interviewer: Welcome to the Transportation Department
Applicant: No
Interviewer: Would you ride in it?
Applicant: No
Interviewer: Would you let your kids ride in it?
Applicant: No
Interviewer: Would you still implement it in our city?
Applicant: Yes
Interviewer: Welcome to the Transportation Department
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Painted cycle lanes are the non-smoking sections of today's urban landscape.
Both recognize a problem and the harms it causes, but are designed without the will or imagination required to implement a real solution.
Both recognize a problem and the harms it causes, but are designed without the will or imagination required to implement a real solution.
December 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Painted cycle lanes are the non-smoking sections of today's urban landscape.
Both recognize a problem and the harms it causes, but are designed without the will or imagination required to implement a real solution.
Both recognize a problem and the harms it causes, but are designed without the will or imagination required to implement a real solution.
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The wisdom of the Ancients
From the Metro Toronto Planning Board's 1959 draft Official Plan (voted down by Metro Council). You could not say something this obvious in Toronto's Official Plan anymore.
December 20, 2025 at 2:38 AM
The wisdom of the Ancients
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Alberta winter storm leads to 80-100 vehicle traffic pileup
YouTube video by CBC News: The National
www.youtube.com
December 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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DYK Ontario municipalities have to give Enbridge Gas, a for-profit fossil fuel company company, free access to build pipelines under public land?
In 2026, there will be a local fight to change this. Guelph & Waterloo Region are resisting. Toronto & Ottawa have concerns
thenarwhal.ca/ontario-enbr...
In 2026, there will be a local fight to change this. Guelph & Waterloo Region are resisting. Toronto & Ottawa have concerns
thenarwhal.ca/ontario-enbr...
Ontario municipalities want Enbridge Gas to pay up | The Narwhal
Guelph, Waterloo Region and other Ontario municipalities argue the gas giant shouldn’t be able to build pipelines on public land for free
thenarwhal.ca
December 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
DYK Ontario municipalities have to give Enbridge Gas, a for-profit fossil fuel company company, free access to build pipelines under public land?
In 2026, there will be a local fight to change this. Guelph & Waterloo Region are resisting. Toronto & Ottawa have concerns
thenarwhal.ca/ontario-enbr...
In 2026, there will be a local fight to change this. Guelph & Waterloo Region are resisting. Toronto & Ottawa have concerns
thenarwhal.ca/ontario-enbr...
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Pro-wrestling legend Mick Foley announced this morning that he's parting ways with WWE over the organization's "close relationship with Donald Trump," saying the president's "incredibly cruel comments in the wake of Rob Reiner’s death is the final straw for me."
December 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Pro-wrestling legend Mick Foley announced this morning that he's parting ways with WWE over the organization's "close relationship with Donald Trump," saying the president's "incredibly cruel comments in the wake of Rob Reiner’s death is the final straw for me."