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Alex Pretti, a 37-year old nurse, was just murdered by ICE in Minneapolis. We must organize and build solidarity across borders to #AbolishICE.
First up - BC billionaire Jim Pattison owns a US warehouse that will soon be turned into an ICE processing facility. Tell Eby to shut down the deal. #bcpoli
First up - BC billionaire Jim Pattison owns a US warehouse that will soon be turned into an ICE processing facility. Tell Eby to shut down the deal. #bcpoli
January 24, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Alex Pretti, a 37-year old nurse, was just murdered by ICE in Minneapolis. We must organize and build solidarity across borders to #AbolishICE.
First up - BC billionaire Jim Pattison owns a US warehouse that will soon be turned into an ICE processing facility. Tell Eby to shut down the deal. #bcpoli
First up - BC billionaire Jim Pattison owns a US warehouse that will soon be turned into an ICE processing facility. Tell Eby to shut down the deal. #bcpoli
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300 high capacity buses like this one are reaching 16 years of age this year, which is past the expected lifetime of a bus. Another 40 buses will be turning 18.
We can't expect to replace them with just 50 new high capacity buses, and we can't expect shorter electric buses to replace them 1 for 1
We can't expect to replace them with just 50 new high capacity buses, and we can't expect shorter electric buses to replace them 1 for 1
January 16, 2026 at 10:55 PM
300 high capacity buses like this one are reaching 16 years of age this year, which is past the expected lifetime of a bus. Another 40 buses will be turning 18.
We can't expect to replace them with just 50 new high capacity buses, and we can't expect shorter electric buses to replace them 1 for 1
We can't expect to replace them with just 50 new high capacity buses, and we can't expect shorter electric buses to replace them 1 for 1
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You could be eligible for a rent reduction—no matter what your landlord says. Pass this on, especially if you or your friends live in a multi-residential building in Ottawa that is more than 15 years old.
January 16, 2026 at 11:16 PM
You could be eligible for a rent reduction—no matter what your landlord says. Pass this on, especially if you or your friends live in a multi-residential building in Ottawa that is more than 15 years old.
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Legal authority to determine zoning is clearly the provinces'. But the feds do carry a pretty big stick when they wade in with their chequebook.
Feds cut $10 million from Toronto housing fund over sixplex decision
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government had previously threatened to withhold $30 million in housing funding over city council’s sixplex decision.
www.thestar.com
January 17, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Legal authority to determine zoning is clearly the provinces'. But the feds do carry a pretty big stick when they wade in with their chequebook.
Except the bill does actually violate the right to life. The Ford administration literally added immunity from lawsuits for deaths caused by this bill.
Also, “unelected judges?” Justices aren’t employed to campaign. They’re employed to uphold the law.
MAGA mentality. tinyurl.com/yx9rm3sd
Also, “unelected judges?” Justices aren’t employed to campaign. They’re employed to uphold the law.
MAGA mentality. tinyurl.com/yx9rm3sd
Colby Cosh: The 'right to bike lanes' mocks the Charter
Ontario Court of Appeal will soon weigh in on what amounts to a disagreement over policy goals
tinyurl.com
January 12, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Except the bill does actually violate the right to life. The Ford administration literally added immunity from lawsuits for deaths caused by this bill.
Also, “unelected judges?” Justices aren’t employed to campaign. They’re employed to uphold the law.
MAGA mentality. tinyurl.com/yx9rm3sd
Also, “unelected judges?” Justices aren’t employed to campaign. They’re employed to uphold the law.
MAGA mentality. tinyurl.com/yx9rm3sd
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“This bridge fuel narrative—the argument that we need to develop an entirely new fossil fuel resource, unconventional shale gas, in order to solve climate change—wasn’t accurate in 2009…and it’s certainly not accurate today.”
#Climate #FossilFuels
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/01/02/o...
#Climate #FossilFuels
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/01/02/o...
It’s time to abandon the ‘bridge fuel’ fantasy
The problem is fossil gas, which is mostly composed of methane, is a gas, which means it leaks constantly: at wells, in pipelines and from gas cookstoves in people’s homes.
www.nationalobserver.com
January 11, 2026 at 8:38 PM
“This bridge fuel narrative—the argument that we need to develop an entirely new fossil fuel resource, unconventional shale gas, in order to solve climate change—wasn’t accurate in 2009…and it’s certainly not accurate today.”
#Climate #FossilFuels
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/01/02/o...
#Climate #FossilFuels
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/01/02/o...
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If you're not aware, we have our first monthly meeting of 2026 coming up this Thursday, 6:15-7:45 pm, at St. Peter's Church (400 Sparks), where we'll be discussing our final push for Bus Lanes on Bank Street!
Come get involved with fellow Strong Towns members!
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Come get involved with fellow Strong Towns members!
luma.com/gxt9qt3u
Monthly Meeting—January · Luma
Join us for our January monthly meeting, meet new people, learn about our priorities, and consider taking that first small step to get involved. All experience…
luma.com
January 6, 2026 at 6:08 PM
If you're not aware, we have our first monthly meeting of 2026 coming up this Thursday, 6:15-7:45 pm, at St. Peter's Church (400 Sparks), where we'll be discussing our final push for Bus Lanes on Bank Street!
Come get involved with fellow Strong Towns members!
luma.com/gxt9qt3u
Come get involved with fellow Strong Towns members!
luma.com/gxt9qt3u
An important exploration into how the tide of politics can delay public necessities like transit.
In a perfect world, our sprawl-y Canadian cities would all be anchored along linear rail corridors just like The Trillium Line.
These projects are needed. And we need to get them right.
In a perfect world, our sprawl-y Canadian cities would all be anchored along linear rail corridors just like The Trillium Line.
These projects are needed. And we need to get them right.
My new documentary THE TRAIN TO NOWHERE has just pulled into the station.
It's an exploration of Ottawa's rail history, and having hope in bleak times for transit.
Watch it here: youtu.be/wLD0L63QgxU
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#Ottawa #Ottcity #Octranspo
It's an exploration of Ottawa's rail history, and having hope in bleak times for transit.
Watch it here: youtu.be/wLD0L63QgxU
🚄🚃🚃
#Ottawa #Ottcity #Octranspo
January 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
An important exploration into how the tide of politics can delay public necessities like transit.
In a perfect world, our sprawl-y Canadian cities would all be anchored along linear rail corridors just like The Trillium Line.
These projects are needed. And we need to get them right.
In a perfect world, our sprawl-y Canadian cities would all be anchored along linear rail corridors just like The Trillium Line.
These projects are needed. And we need to get them right.
🧵#Municipal Mergers: #Democratic Backsliding (Thread)
🇨🇦If you live in #Ontario or #Quebec, chances are you are located in a city that has been “amalgamated.” You’ve likely even heard people harp on about it before. But what does that mean? How did it take away a key piece of our freedom?
🇨🇦If you live in #Ontario or #Quebec, chances are you are located in a city that has been “amalgamated.” You’ve likely even heard people harp on about it before. But what does that mean? How did it take away a key piece of our freedom?
January 5, 2026 at 11:17 PM
🧵#Municipal Mergers: #Democratic Backsliding (Thread)
🇨🇦If you live in #Ontario or #Quebec, chances are you are located in a city that has been “amalgamated.” You’ve likely even heard people harp on about it before. But what does that mean? How did it take away a key piece of our freedom?
🇨🇦If you live in #Ontario or #Quebec, chances are you are located in a city that has been “amalgamated.” You’ve likely even heard people harp on about it before. But what does that mean? How did it take away a key piece of our freedom?
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🚨No loss of life or serious injury on our roads is acceptable.
📣Join our Action Lab with @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
👉Holding policy makers accountable
👉Using stories of road violence for good
Featured Guest: David Shellnutt
📆January 6th 7:00-8:30pm
👇Details and RSVP
wp.me/PgXcP6-2t
📣Join our Action Lab with @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
👉Holding policy makers accountable
👉Using stories of road violence for good
Featured Guest: David Shellnutt
📆January 6th 7:00-8:30pm
👇Details and RSVP
wp.me/PgXcP6-2t
December 11, 2025 at 5:38 PM
🚨No loss of life or serious injury on our roads is acceptable.
📣Join our Action Lab with @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
👉Holding policy makers accountable
👉Using stories of road violence for good
Featured Guest: David Shellnutt
📆January 6th 7:00-8:30pm
👇Details and RSVP
wp.me/PgXcP6-2t
📣Join our Action Lab with @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
👉Holding policy makers accountable
👉Using stories of road violence for good
Featured Guest: David Shellnutt
📆January 6th 7:00-8:30pm
👇Details and RSVP
wp.me/PgXcP6-2t
An easy win for @octranspo.com !
I did a few trips using Line 1 today, and each time at Tunney's the doors only opened when activated by pressing the button - like Line 2. Nothing's crossed my desk, but I'm hopeful that they're at least testing keeping the doors closed in the cold weather while the train dwells in station.
January 5, 2026 at 7:30 AM
An easy win for @octranspo.com !
So many key facts about daily life that are used by decision makers are found via investigative journalists. Reform for journalists - especially in a time where they are demonized by governments - is sorely needed!
Too bad no one’s figured out the right pricing model that balances journalists getting paid for their work with articles being generally accessible for discussion.
January 5, 2026 at 7:29 AM
So many key facts about daily life that are used by decision makers are found via investigative journalists. Reform for journalists - especially in a time where they are demonized by governments - is sorely needed!
🧵 Ringing in Ottawa's Suburbs (thread)
🏠Canada is in a housing crisis, and the City of Ottawa is sitting on tons of vacant land just outside of its inner urban core.
🏠Canada is in a housing crisis, and the City of Ottawa is sitting on tons of vacant land just outside of its inner urban core.
December 30, 2025 at 8:07 PM
🧵 Ringing in Ottawa's Suburbs (thread)
🏠Canada is in a housing crisis, and the City of Ottawa is sitting on tons of vacant land just outside of its inner urban core.
🏠Canada is in a housing crisis, and the City of Ottawa is sitting on tons of vacant land just outside of its inner urban core.