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Reminder that the City of #Ottawa consciously voted to stay on X. charlieangus.substack.com/p/my-canadia...
CANADIAN ELECTION PREDICTION: A TIDAL WAVE OF ONLINE HATE
Facebook, X, and the MAGA Maple Mob
charlieangus.substack.com
March 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Reminder that the City of #Ottawa consciously voted to stay on X. charlieangus.substack.com/p/my-canadia...
Word(s) of the day: task masking. The rebranding of a practice as old as time for the purpose of blaming….[checks notes]…youth, technology, reduced supervision, and remote work. Actual reason: dealing with managers who think productivity=*looking* productive @proflyons.bsky.social
What you need to know about ‘task masking,’ the art of pretending to be busy
Task masking, fauxductivity: Gen-Z adopts new TikTok trend
People of all ages are adopting a new TikTok trend called “task masking,” something that appears to have existed long before TikTok existed, or the generation Z was born.
www.ctvnews.ca
March 12, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Word(s) of the day: task masking. The rebranding of a practice as old as time for the purpose of blaming….[checks notes]…youth, technology, reduced supervision, and remote work. Actual reason: dealing with managers who think productivity=*looking* productive @proflyons.bsky.social
Word of the day: Revenge-quitting
whereby workers “retaliate” against their employers’ detrimental work practices by [checks notes] quitting. Apparently those with “pent-up” frustrations & burnout are resorting to “punishing” their employers by exercising their right NOT to work there anymore.
whereby workers “retaliate” against their employers’ detrimental work practices by [checks notes] quitting. Apparently those with “pent-up” frustrations & burnout are resorting to “punishing” their employers by exercising their right NOT to work there anymore.
‘Revenge Quitting,’ Employers’ Worst Fear, Expected To Peak In 2025
"Revenge quitting" is the inevitable result of a workplace evolution that’s been brewing for years, and business experts predict why the trend will boil over in 2025.
www.forbes.com
February 11, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Word of the day: Revenge-quitting
whereby workers “retaliate” against their employers’ detrimental work practices by [checks notes] quitting. Apparently those with “pent-up” frustrations & burnout are resorting to “punishing” their employers by exercising their right NOT to work there anymore.
whereby workers “retaliate” against their employers’ detrimental work practices by [checks notes] quitting. Apparently those with “pent-up” frustrations & burnout are resorting to “punishing” their employers by exercising their right NOT to work there anymore.
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Can we stop lauding this company for having been an Ottawa darling? Shopify is literally selling Nazi gear.
Not selling tshirts with swastikas on them is the lowest possible bar to meet and they have failed.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Not selling tshirts with swastikas on them is the lowest possible bar to meet and they have failed.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Former Shopify executives denounce platform for hosting Kanye West’s store selling swastika T-shirts
The e-commerce platform, whose CEO has previously described it as ‘without restriction’, hosts website containing no information other than an image of the product offering three sizes, with the produ...
www.theglobeandmail.com
February 11, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Can we stop lauding this company for having been an Ottawa darling? Shopify is literally selling Nazi gear.
Not selling tshirts with swastikas on them is the lowest possible bar to meet and they have failed.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Not selling tshirts with swastikas on them is the lowest possible bar to meet and they have failed.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
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Happy #Lawyercat Anniversary for all who celebrate! It's been four years since the kitten appeared in my Zoom courtroom, and I released the 48 second video that made the whole world laugh. Here is the full video showing the big reveal at the end (in two parts because Blue sky). Enjoy!
February 9, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Happy #Lawyercat Anniversary for all who celebrate! It's been four years since the kitten appeared in my Zoom courtroom, and I released the 48 second video that made the whole world laugh. Here is the full video showing the big reveal at the end (in two parts because Blue sky). Enjoy!
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Is language the key to resolving the WFH v back-to-the-office culture wars? | Emma Beddington
Is language the key to resolving the WFH v back-to-the-office culture wars? | Emma Beddington
Those who work from home and their office-based colleagues need to understand each other better – and that starts with language. Here’s my new corporate glossary
I note, wearily, that the work culture wars grind on. We are in the midst of yet another…
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Is language the key to resolving the WFH v back-to-the-office culture wars? | Emma Beddington
35 years
Friday marks the 35th anniversary of the massacre of women at the Polytechnique, by a man. CityNews talks to Nathalie Provost and Heidi Rathjen, who were both present that day, Provost among the wounded. The federal government may be about to add more gun... https://mtlcityweblog.com/?p=126175
December 7, 2024 at 12:25 AM
35 years
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Six décembre 2024 – 35 ans après – souvenir et recueillement
polymtl.ca/6decembre
polymtl.ca/6decembre
December 6, 2024 at 5:01 AM
Six décembre 2024 – 35 ans après – souvenir et recueillement
polymtl.ca/6decembre
polymtl.ca/6decembre
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Nathalie Provost, «le combat d’une vie» pour le contrôle des armes à feu: ENTRETIEN – Il y a 35 ans, Nathalie Provost a survécu à l’une des plus grandes tragédies reliées aux armes à feu qu’aient connues le Québec et le Canada : la tuerie de l’École Polytechnique. #FrCan #Francophonie #MédiasFrancos
Nathalie Provost, «le combat d’une vie» pour le contrôle des armes à feu
ENTRETIEN – Il y a 35 ans, Nathalie Provost a survécu à l’une des plus grandes tragédies reliées aux armes à feu qu’aient connues le Québec et le Canada : la tuerie de l’École Polytechnique.
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December 6, 2024 at 4:02 PM
Nathalie Provost, «le combat d’une vie» pour le contrôle des armes à feu: ENTRETIEN – Il y a 35 ans, Nathalie Provost a survécu à l’une des plus grandes tragédies reliées aux armes à feu qu’aient connues le Québec et le Canada : la tuerie de l’École Polytechnique. #FrCan #Francophonie #MédiasFrancos
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I’m very excited to share the news that I will be taking on a new role as the Chief Planner at the City of Toronto! I’m looking forward to working with a very talented City planning team, with the Mayor & Council, and with all Torontonians on continuing to build an amazing city tinyurl.com/5n6ntrcy
Toronto picks former Hamilton official as new planning chief
Jason Thorne called 'proactive' and 'a proven city builder' as he takes on the city's top planning role.
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December 6, 2024 at 9:46 PM
I’m very excited to share the news that I will be taking on a new role as the Chief Planner at the City of Toronto! I’m looking forward to working with a very talented City planning team, with the Mayor & Council, and with all Torontonians on continuing to build an amazing city tinyurl.com/5n6ntrcy
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"A city's priorities become as clear as the spaces they choose to maintain in the winter."
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December 3, 2024 at 6:21 PM
"A city's priorities become as clear as the spaces they choose to maintain in the winter."
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It would be reasonable to conclude that the 2 most inspirational cities in the world right now in city-building for people are Paris and Montreal. It might be the french culture for place-making and civic sociability. On the other hand, it might be about 2 progressive women mayors. #Hidalgo #Plante
November 27, 2024 at 4:06 AM
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When you remember that mobility in cities is largely about space, & when you see the striking math involved, you understand that EVERY person walking, biking & taking public transit is helping cities succeed and helping EVERYONE move better, including drivers. #Vancouver’s Math via City of Vancouver
November 25, 2024 at 6:28 PM
When you remember that mobility in cities is largely about space, & when you see the striking math involved, you understand that EVERY person walking, biking & taking public transit is helping cities succeed and helping EVERYONE move better, including drivers. #Vancouver’s Math via City of Vancouver
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There is glory in the unexpressed thought.
November 22, 2024 at 10:00 PM
There is glory in the unexpressed thought.
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You can read Bike Ottawa’s presentation to the Committee studying Bill 212 at bikeottawa.ca. TLDR: all the witnesses panned it. bikeottawa.ca/2024/11/21/b... #ottbike
November 21, 2024 at 4:26 PM
You can read Bike Ottawa’s presentation to the Committee studying Bill 212 at bikeottawa.ca. TLDR: all the witnesses panned it. bikeottawa.ca/2024/11/21/b... #ottbike