joechap
@joechap.bsky.social
Retired educator
Downtown dweller
Jaywalker
Dad, husband, brother, citizen
He/him
Downtown dweller
Jaywalker
Dad, husband, brother, citizen
He/him
Pinned
joechap
@joechap.bsky.social
· Mar 4
Dear America,
Your president represents everything that is wrong in the world. He is the opposite of good, the antithesis of neighbourly, he's not very smart and he cares only about himself.
This can't possibly be something you are all okay with, can it?
Your president represents everything that is wrong in the world. He is the opposite of good, the antithesis of neighbourly, he's not very smart and he cares only about himself.
This can't possibly be something you are all okay with, can it?
For a guy taken in the 2nd round, 31st overall, Andrew Nembhard has been fantastic.
Too bad the Raptors couldn't have moved up a couple spots in that 2022 draft.
Too bad the Raptors couldn't have moved up a couple spots in that 2022 draft.
January 15, 2026 at 2:55 AM
For a guy taken in the 2nd round, 31st overall, Andrew Nembhard has been fantastic.
Too bad the Raptors couldn't have moved up a couple spots in that 2022 draft.
Too bad the Raptors couldn't have moved up a couple spots in that 2022 draft.
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U.S. billionaires got an astounding $1.5 TRILLION richer in the first year of Trump's second term.
Remember — this is happening as they get even more tax cuts in exchange for the social safety net being cut for everyone else.
"New Golden Age" for who?
Remember — this is happening as they get even more tax cuts in exchange for the social safety net being cut for everyone else.
"New Golden Age" for who?
January 14, 2026 at 10:15 PM
U.S. billionaires got an astounding $1.5 TRILLION richer in the first year of Trump's second term.
Remember — this is happening as they get even more tax cuts in exchange for the social safety net being cut for everyone else.
"New Golden Age" for who?
Remember — this is happening as they get even more tax cuts in exchange for the social safety net being cut for everyone else.
"New Golden Age" for who?
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The fact that trump has an approval rating above zero is disturbing.
January 14, 2026 at 6:34 AM
The fact that trump has an approval rating above zero is disturbing.
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Good reminder from this state highway!
January 14, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Good reminder from this state highway!
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"Shame on Smith as well for calling on Albertans to pitch in to volunteer for overwhelmed non-profits such as the food bank to solve the underlying poverty and economic stress of households that her UCP government has the means to alleviate."
Yikes.
January 11, 2026 at 9:50 PM
"Shame on Smith as well for calling on Albertans to pitch in to volunteer for overwhelmed non-profits such as the food bank to solve the underlying poverty and economic stress of households that her UCP government has the means to alleviate."
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Don’t like rising property taxes? Consider:
- driving less/using transit more (to save our infrastructure)
- welcoming development in your mature neighbourhood (to add rate payers without building new infra)
- buying less from Amazon (they don’t pay taxes to us but use infra)
- going downtown
- driving less/using transit more (to save our infrastructure)
- welcoming development in your mature neighbourhood (to add rate payers without building new infra)
- buying less from Amazon (they don’t pay taxes to us but use infra)
- going downtown
December 17, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Don’t like rising property taxes? Consider:
- driving less/using transit more (to save our infrastructure)
- welcoming development in your mature neighbourhood (to add rate payers without building new infra)
- buying less from Amazon (they don’t pay taxes to us but use infra)
- going downtown
- driving less/using transit more (to save our infrastructure)
- welcoming development in your mature neighbourhood (to add rate payers without building new infra)
- buying less from Amazon (they don’t pay taxes to us but use infra)
- going downtown
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This is my Christmas gift to my homeless neighbors, to the volunteers who get great joy from helping them…and, yes, to myself. Merry Christmas to all!
🧵 9 of 9
🧵 9 of 9
December 21, 2025 at 2:51 AM
This is my Christmas gift to my homeless neighbors, to the volunteers who get great joy from helping them…and, yes, to myself. Merry Christmas to all!
🧵 9 of 9
🧵 9 of 9
More collisions
More severe injuries
Higher insurance rates
But the UCP transportation minister thinks it's great.
Sharing link
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
More severe injuries
Higher insurance rates
But the UCP transportation minister thinks it's great.
Sharing link
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta already has sky-high car insurance rates. Will 120 km/h speed limits send premiums higher? | CBC News
Vehicle insurance companies are going to keep a close watch on whether the Alberta government keeps driving forward with a proposal to increase some highway speed limits to 120km/h.
www.cbc.ca
December 16, 2025 at 7:22 PM
More collisions
More severe injuries
Higher insurance rates
But the UCP transportation minister thinks it's great.
Sharing link
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
More severe injuries
Higher insurance rates
But the UCP transportation minister thinks it's great.
Sharing link
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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You don’t have to do all of this. Nobody can.
But whenever you calmly refuse to play along with “everyone supports us,” you chip away at the story populists need to stay powerful.
But whenever you calmly refuse to play along with “everyone supports us,” you chip away at the story populists need to stay powerful.
December 7, 2025 at 9:58 PM
You don’t have to do all of this. Nobody can.
But whenever you calmly refuse to play along with “everyone supports us,” you chip away at the story populists need to stay powerful.
But whenever you calmly refuse to play along with “everyone supports us,” you chip away at the story populists need to stay powerful.
“'Could you just fix it a little bit, so that people don’t have to use a car every single day and for every single trip?' he asked."
Seems like a no-brainer
Seems like a no-brainer
What's better for climate: Driving an EV or not driving at all?
Not a fair question, but I still asked @brooklynspoke.bsky.social, co-host of @thewaroncars.bsky.social. We are both huge Disneyland fans, so that was our frame of reference.
My latest: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/car-cultur...
Not a fair question, but I still asked @brooklynspoke.bsky.social, co-host of @thewaroncars.bsky.social. We are both huge Disneyland fans, so that was our frame of reference.
My latest: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/car-cultur...
Car Culture, Part 1: The Battle for Disneyland
Should we drive electric vehicles or try to stop driving? "Life After Cars" meets the Happiest Place on Earth.
www.climatecoloredgoggles.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
“'Could you just fix it a little bit, so that people don’t have to use a car every single day and for every single trip?' he asked."
Seems like a no-brainer
Seems like a no-brainer
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WATCH: If you really STILL don’t understand how car-dependent suburbia is HEAVILY SUBSIDIZED by downtown & all the urban parts of your city, please watch this EXCELLENT video by #NotJustBikes helped by #UrbanThree & @StrongTowns.org. And then please SHARE it as much as possible. youtu.be/7Nw6qyyrTeI
November 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
WATCH: If you really STILL don’t understand how car-dependent suburbia is HEAVILY SUBSIDIZED by downtown & all the urban parts of your city, please watch this EXCELLENT video by #NotJustBikes helped by #UrbanThree & @StrongTowns.org. And then please SHARE it as much as possible. youtu.be/7Nw6qyyrTeI
A provincial govt increasing speed limits, eliminating photo radar and trying to get rid of protected bike lanes.
Hmmm
Fatal collisions in Edmonton o...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Hmmm
Fatal collisions in Edmonton o...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Fatal collisions in Edmonton on the rise, experts say multiple factors at play | CBC News
Deaths caused by vehicle collisions are on the rise in Edmonton, and the city has already recorded 29 fatalities so far this year. Experts and police say speeding, a reduction in photo radar use and r...
www.cbc.ca
November 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
A provincial govt increasing speed limits, eliminating photo radar and trying to get rid of protected bike lanes.
Hmmm
Fatal collisions in Edmonton o...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Hmmm
Fatal collisions in Edmonton o...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Very excited to see the opening of O-day’min Park between 106 & 108 Streets downtown!
Over the next week, the City of Edmonton will be hosting a range of events to celebrate. You can go to edmonton.ca/events to see them all.
I encourage everyone to stop by and check it out! #ableg #yegdt
Over the next week, the City of Edmonton will be hosting a range of events to celebrate. You can go to edmonton.ca/events to see them all.
I encourage everyone to stop by and check it out! #ableg #yegdt
November 7, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Very excited to see the opening of O-day’min Park between 106 & 108 Streets downtown!
Over the next week, the City of Edmonton will be hosting a range of events to celebrate. You can go to edmonton.ca/events to see them all.
I encourage everyone to stop by and check it out! #ableg #yegdt
Over the next week, the City of Edmonton will be hosting a range of events to celebrate. You can go to edmonton.ca/events to see them all.
I encourage everyone to stop by and check it out! #ableg #yegdt
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Harry Truman: If it benefits all the people, they call it socialism.
November 7, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Harry Truman: If it benefits all the people, they call it socialism.
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THINGS ARE PRETTY GOOD HERE 🇨🇦
PeaceLoveCanada.ca
PeaceLoveCanada.ca
November 7, 2025 at 9:12 PM
THINGS ARE PRETTY GOOD HERE 🇨🇦
PeaceLoveCanada.ca
PeaceLoveCanada.ca
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According to this ranking, Canada’s reputation has improved since 2024. We are now the 2nd most reputable country in the world.
The United States has dropped from 30th to 48th in that same year, the biggest drop of any nation BY FAR. Its reputation-peers are now Kuwait, Algeria, Kazakhstan…
The United States has dropped from 30th to 48th in that same year, the biggest drop of any nation BY FAR. Its reputation-peers are now Kuwait, Algeria, Kazakhstan…
November 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM
According to this ranking, Canada’s reputation has improved since 2024. We are now the 2nd most reputable country in the world.
The United States has dropped from 30th to 48th in that same year, the biggest drop of any nation BY FAR. Its reputation-peers are now Kuwait, Algeria, Kazakhstan…
The United States has dropped from 30th to 48th in that same year, the biggest drop of any nation BY FAR. Its reputation-peers are now Kuwait, Algeria, Kazakhstan…
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I love kids. I have two of them. They’re amazing. However, kids are the absolute least self aware, clumsiest little puffins on the planet.
Please don’t drive tonight unless you have to, and if you do drive, drive super slow and pay 100% attention at all times.
Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻 💀
#PublicHealth
Please don’t drive tonight unless you have to, and if you do drive, drive super slow and pay 100% attention at all times.
Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻 💀
#PublicHealth
October 31, 2025 at 11:35 AM
I love kids. I have two of them. They’re amazing. However, kids are the absolute least self aware, clumsiest little puffins on the planet.
Please don’t drive tonight unless you have to, and if you do drive, drive super slow and pay 100% attention at all times.
Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻 💀
#PublicHealth
Please don’t drive tonight unless you have to, and if you do drive, drive super slow and pay 100% attention at all times.
Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻 💀
#PublicHealth
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Walkable city baseball edition:
Andrés Giménez on how you get the feeling of a city by walking it.
Andrés Giménez on how you get the feeling of a city by walking it.
October 29, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Walkable city baseball edition:
Andrés Giménez on how you get the feeling of a city by walking it.
Andrés Giménez on how you get the feeling of a city by walking it.
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Let's be clear about what happened today.
Premier Smith introduced a bill to strip Albertans of Charter rights,
denied MLAs the opportunity to debate it and the courts the ability to scrutinize it,
and did all of this from her seat on a jet to Saudi Arabia.
Premier Smith introduced a bill to strip Albertans of Charter rights,
denied MLAs the opportunity to debate it and the courts the ability to scrutinize it,
and did all of this from her seat on a jet to Saudi Arabia.
The UCP government has invoked time allocation and on a bill removing Albertans' Charter rights.
And they're using the notwithstanding clause to do it.
Here's why that is a dangerous precedent. And why real conservatives need to stand up against it.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
And they're using the notwithstanding clause to do it.
Here's why that is a dangerous precedent. And why real conservatives need to stand up against it.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
Alberta Strong and Free, Notwithstanding
The UCP's Bill 2 skirts the legislature and the courts, leaving it up to the public to push back swiftly
open.substack.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Let's be clear about what happened today.
Premier Smith introduced a bill to strip Albertans of Charter rights,
denied MLAs the opportunity to debate it and the courts the ability to scrutinize it,
and did all of this from her seat on a jet to Saudi Arabia.
Premier Smith introduced a bill to strip Albertans of Charter rights,
denied MLAs the opportunity to debate it and the courts the ability to scrutinize it,
and did all of this from her seat on a jet to Saudi Arabia.
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Check out this sweet video
from Melanie Doane featuring me performing "Sunny"
with the talented students from the Doane School Of Music! RS
youtu.be/ljPz0Z7M7BU
from Melanie Doane featuring me performing "Sunny"
with the talented students from the Doane School Of Music! RS
youtu.be/ljPz0Z7M7BU
"Sunny" featuring Ron Sexsmith with Melanie Doane and the students of Doane Music School
YouTube video by Doane Music School
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Check out this sweet video
from Melanie Doane featuring me performing "Sunny"
with the talented students from the Doane School Of Music! RS
youtu.be/ljPz0Z7M7BU
from Melanie Doane featuring me performing "Sunny"
with the talented students from the Doane School Of Music! RS
youtu.be/ljPz0Z7M7BU
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Those of you standing in long lines for municipal elections in Alberta today:
1) stay in line; your voice matters
2) the long lines are a direct consequence of the conspiracy-driven policy changes brought forward by the UCP government (and not your beleaguered election workers); be kind
1) stay in line; your voice matters
2) the long lines are a direct consequence of the conspiracy-driven policy changes brought forward by the UCP government (and not your beleaguered election workers); be kind
October 20, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Those of you standing in long lines for municipal elections in Alberta today:
1) stay in line; your voice matters
2) the long lines are a direct consequence of the conspiracy-driven policy changes brought forward by the UCP government (and not your beleaguered election workers); be kind
1) stay in line; your voice matters
2) the long lines are a direct consequence of the conspiracy-driven policy changes brought forward by the UCP government (and not your beleaguered election workers); be kind
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TODAY, October 19, there will be more than 95 #ForeverCanadian petition signing locations.
There are only 9 days left. We need your signature to reach the goal.
Please find the nearest location here:
www.forever-canadian.ca/sign-the-pet...
There are only 9 days left. We need your signature to reach the goal.
Please find the nearest location here:
www.forever-canadian.ca/sign-the-pet...
Forever Canadian Official Campaign Website
Forever Canadian campaign is a grassroots coalition of Canadians aimed at reinforcing Canadian unity. It is a proactive vehicle to secure Alberta's continued place in Canada.
www.forever-canadian.ca
October 19, 2025 at 12:52 PM
TODAY, October 19, there will be more than 95 #ForeverCanadian petition signing locations.
There are only 9 days left. We need your signature to reach the goal.
Please find the nearest location here:
www.forever-canadian.ca/sign-the-pet...
There are only 9 days left. We need your signature to reach the goal.
Please find the nearest location here:
www.forever-canadian.ca/sign-the-pet...
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October 17, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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TODAY, there are 110 #ForeverCanadian signature collection locations across Alberta. Certainly, there is one not too far from you.
Please, take a moment to sign this important petition. We need your signature to reach our goal to keep Alberta in Canada.🇨🇦
www.forever-canadian.ca/sign-the-pet...
Please, take a moment to sign this important petition. We need your signature to reach our goal to keep Alberta in Canada.🇨🇦
www.forever-canadian.ca/sign-the-pet...
Forever Canadian Official Campaign Website
Forever Canadian campaign is a grassroots coalition of Canadians aimed at reinforcing Canadian unity. It is a proactive vehicle to secure Alberta's continued place in Canada.
www.forever-canadian.ca
October 14, 2025 at 4:10 PM
TODAY, there are 110 #ForeverCanadian signature collection locations across Alberta. Certainly, there is one not too far from you.
Please, take a moment to sign this important petition. We need your signature to reach our goal to keep Alberta in Canada.🇨🇦
www.forever-canadian.ca/sign-the-pet...
Please, take a moment to sign this important petition. We need your signature to reach our goal to keep Alberta in Canada.🇨🇦
www.forever-canadian.ca/sign-the-pet...