Jen
@thismomroars.bsky.social
Pedestrian Safety advocating led to safe schools/school nutrition which led to municipal politics/community building/complete streets/community land trusts which all helped create TheEtobicokeVoice.substack.com and https://thismomroars.substack.com/
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Exploring the realities of women in leadership, civic life, and community-building, and creating pathways for more women to step forward. Click to read ThisMomRoars, by Jennifer Alexander, a Substack ...
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The silence wasn’t quiet — it was planning!
Today I’m relaunching thismomroars.substack.com as a dedicated space for women who want to lead, advocate, and make positive impacts in communities. If you're ready to level up your impact, this new chapter is for you. #TOpoli #ONpoli
Today I’m relaunching thismomroars.substack.com as a dedicated space for women who want to lead, advocate, and make positive impacts in communities. If you're ready to level up your impact, this new chapter is for you. #TOpoli #ONpoli
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Identifying Your Strengths: Mapping the Qualities That Make You a Leader
Nov 17 2025
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November 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Most of the City of Hamilton's online services are down.
The issue is with Cloudflare.
The City's does not have fallbacks for services that use Cloudflare. The City cannot post any statements at this time. #HamOnt #yhmcc
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The issue is with Cloudflare.
The City's does not have fallbacks for services that use Cloudflare. The City cannot post any statements at this time. #HamOnt #yhmcc
www.cloudflarestatus.com
Cloudflare Status
Welcome to Cloudflare's home for real-time and historical data on system performance.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Most of the City of Hamilton's online services are down.
The issue is with Cloudflare.
The City's does not have fallbacks for services that use Cloudflare. The City cannot post any statements at this time. #HamOnt #yhmcc
www.cloudflarestatus.com
The issue is with Cloudflare.
The City's does not have fallbacks for services that use Cloudflare. The City cannot post any statements at this time. #HamOnt #yhmcc
www.cloudflarestatus.com
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“Helsinki hasn’t registered a single traffic-related fatality in the past year…Citing data that shows the risk of pedestrian fatality is cut in half by reducing a car’s speed from 40 to 30km/hr, city officials imposed the lower limit in most of Helsinki’s residential areas & city center in 2021.”
Helsinki just went a full year without a single traffic death
The capital city is Finnish’ed with car-related fatalities.
www.politico.eu
November 17, 2025 at 6:31 AM
“Helsinki hasn’t registered a single traffic-related fatality in the past year…Citing data that shows the risk of pedestrian fatality is cut in half by reducing a car’s speed from 40 to 30km/hr, city officials imposed the lower limit in most of Helsinki’s residential areas & city center in 2021.”
The silence wasn’t quiet — it was planning!
Today I’m relaunching thismomroars.substack.com as a dedicated space for women who want to lead, advocate, and make positive impacts in communities. If you're ready to level up your impact, this new chapter is for you. #TOpoli #ONpoli
Today I’m relaunching thismomroars.substack.com as a dedicated space for women who want to lead, advocate, and make positive impacts in communities. If you're ready to level up your impact, this new chapter is for you. #TOpoli #ONpoli
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November 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The silence wasn’t quiet — it was planning!
Today I’m relaunching thismomroars.substack.com as a dedicated space for women who want to lead, advocate, and make positive impacts in communities. If you're ready to level up your impact, this new chapter is for you. #TOpoli #ONpoli
Today I’m relaunching thismomroars.substack.com as a dedicated space for women who want to lead, advocate, and make positive impacts in communities. If you're ready to level up your impact, this new chapter is for you. #TOpoli #ONpoli
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I'm writing about slip lanes (channelized right turns) in Toronto and I am working on mapping all locations in the city, as well as noting ones that were removed in the last two decades.
Which ones am I missing? Let me know!
www.google.com/maps/d/edit?...
Which ones am I missing? Let me know!
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Toronto slip lanes - Google My Maps
Toronto slip lanes
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November 12, 2025 at 11:52 PM
I'm writing about slip lanes (channelized right turns) in Toronto and I am working on mapping all locations in the city, as well as noting ones that were removed in the last two decades.
Which ones am I missing? Let me know!
www.google.com/maps/d/edit?...
Which ones am I missing? Let me know!
www.google.com/maps/d/edit?...
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People will die just as democracy has. No consultation. It’s Trumpy.
NEW: The Ford government's speed camera ban will receive Royal Assent on Monday, just 2 weeks after it was introduced.
Temporary signs will be introduced, but physical changes like roundabouts won't be in place when the cameras are banned. #OnPoli
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Temporary signs will be introduced, but physical changes like roundabouts won't be in place when the cameras are banned. #OnPoli
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Ontario sets date to remove speed cameras, temporary signs to be installed | Globalnews.ca
Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria said an omnibus red tape bill, which includes the speed camera ban, will receive royal assent next Monday.
globalnews.ca
October 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
People will die just as democracy has. No consultation. It’s Trumpy.
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“The Ford Govt in Ontario has passed a controversial omnibus bill banning municipalities from installing speed cameras.
Ford says it will make the province more efficient & reduce red tape.
It won’t do either, and he knows it.
It might get him “speeder votes” though.
This will kill more people.
Ford says it will make the province more efficient & reduce red tape.
It won’t do either, and he knows it.
It might get him “speeder votes” though.
This will kill more people.
Ford government passes bill banning municipal speed cameras in Ontario
The Ford government has passed a controversial omnibus bill banning municipalities from installing speed cameras.
www.ctvnews.ca
October 30, 2025 at 6:34 PM
“The Ford Govt in Ontario has passed a controversial omnibus bill banning municipalities from installing speed cameras.
Ford says it will make the province more efficient & reduce red tape.
It won’t do either, and he knows it.
It might get him “speeder votes” though.
This will kill more people.
Ford says it will make the province more efficient & reduce red tape.
It won’t do either, and he knows it.
It might get him “speeder votes” though.
This will kill more people.
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Thanks to @thewalrus.ca for agreeing to publish my thoughts on the proposed elimination of school trustees in Ontario.
#OntEd
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#OntEd
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I’m a School Trustee, and Doug Ford Wants to Eliminate My Job | The Walrus
What parents will lose: no one to answer their emails, fight for safe crosswalks, hold the system to account
thewalrus.ca
October 8, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Thanks to @thewalrus.ca for agreeing to publish my thoughts on the proposed elimination of school trustees in Ontario.
#OntEd
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#OntEd
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Kudos to Parents Against Speeding for speaking up, not only for their own daughter, but for the safety of every kid in Ontario who will be defenceless against speeding drivers if speed safety cameras are turned off.
www.torontotoday.ca/local/politi...
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'Horrible piece of legislation': Ontario parents to rally against speed camera ban
Several parent groups against a looming speed camera ban in Ontario are holding a provincial day of action on Monday as MPPs return to Queen's Park
www.torontotoday.ca
October 19, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Kudos to Parents Against Speeding for speaking up, not only for their own daughter, but for the safety of every kid in Ontario who will be defenceless against speeding drivers if speed safety cameras are turned off.
www.torontotoday.ca/local/politi...
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NEW PODCAST: @thismomroars.bsky.social AKA Jennifer Alexander joins the program to discuss her new role on the Ontario Women’s Liberal Commission, and her writing at The Etobicoke Voice! Listen in! www.jakelandau.ca/p/episode-34...
Episode 34 - Oct 12, 2025 - Jennifer Alexander
Canada gives free school lunches for kids, Carney fights women in his caucus, and John Rustad becomes an even bigger joke.
www.jakelandau.ca
October 12, 2025 at 11:56 PM
NEW PODCAST: @thismomroars.bsky.social AKA Jennifer Alexander joins the program to discuss her new role on the Ontario Women’s Liberal Commission, and her writing at The Etobicoke Voice! Listen in! www.jakelandau.ca/p/episode-34...
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#IdeasAtWork
Not surprised by @torontomet.bsky.social's School of Urban & Regional Planning students' profile in @ontarioplanners.bsky.social magazine.
@blairscorgie.bsky.social appreciate being brought into this group with @housingnowto.bsky.social
Very proud of their hard work.
Not surprised by @torontomet.bsky.social's School of Urban & Regional Planning students' profile in @ontarioplanners.bsky.social magazine.
@blairscorgie.bsky.social appreciate being brought into this group with @housingnowto.bsky.social
Very proud of their hard work.
September 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
#IdeasAtWork
Not surprised by @torontomet.bsky.social's School of Urban & Regional Planning students' profile in @ontarioplanners.bsky.social magazine.
@blairscorgie.bsky.social appreciate being brought into this group with @housingnowto.bsky.social
Very proud of their hard work.
Not surprised by @torontomet.bsky.social's School of Urban & Regional Planning students' profile in @ontarioplanners.bsky.social magazine.
@blairscorgie.bsky.social appreciate being brought into this group with @housingnowto.bsky.social
Very proud of their hard work.
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Medical experts fear pregnant patients will heed Trump’s unproven claims about Tylenol
Gynecologists say acetaminophen remains the safest option to treat fever and pain and ignoring the symptoms could heighten the risk of miscarriage, early labour
www.theglobeandmail.com
September 27, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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In a statement, Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca pivoted from speed cameras to violent crime, suggesting we should spend more time focussing on the latter. That’s illuminating. Vehicles obviously present the bigger statistical threat, especially to children. But we accept those injuries and deaths.
September 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
In a statement, Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca pivoted from speed cameras to violent crime, suggesting we should spend more time focussing on the latter. That’s illuminating. Vehicles obviously present the bigger statistical threat, especially to children. But we accept those injuries and deaths.
The Etobicoke Voice exists to share the stories that elevate local voices but it only works with your support. $300 raised towards our $2,500 goal. Every bit helps us: cover local events, investigate community issues, spotlight neighbourhood heroes
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A Sunday Note from The Etobicoke Voice
Aug 24 2025
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August 25, 2025 at 4:23 AM
The Etobicoke Voice exists to share the stories that elevate local voices but it only works with your support. $300 raised towards our $2,500 goal. Every bit helps us: cover local events, investigate community issues, spotlight neighbourhood heroes
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#HappyMonday
Sharing my collection of #IdeasAtWork video playlist for June 9th
h/t @tvotoday.bsky.social @jenniferkeesmaat.bsky.social @johnlorinc.bsky.social @hasanminhaj.com @johnnystrides.bsky.social @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
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Sharing my collection of #IdeasAtWork video playlist for June 9th
h/t @tvotoday.bsky.social @jenniferkeesmaat.bsky.social @johnlorinc.bsky.social @hasanminhaj.com @johnnystrides.bsky.social @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
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#IdeasAtWork June 9th - YouTube
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June 9, 2025 at 10:06 AM
#HappyMonday
Sharing my collection of #IdeasAtWork video playlist for June 9th
h/t @tvotoday.bsky.social @jenniferkeesmaat.bsky.social @johnlorinc.bsky.social @hasanminhaj.com @johnnystrides.bsky.social @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Sharing my collection of #IdeasAtWork video playlist for June 9th
h/t @tvotoday.bsky.social @jenniferkeesmaat.bsky.social @johnlorinc.bsky.social @hasanminhaj.com @johnnystrides.bsky.social @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
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Well, this sounds like a really interesting project!
"The Lullaby Project KW Fundraising Concert:
Join us for a heartwarming night of music featuring original lullabies written by mothers in the Waterloo Region." www.eventbrite.com/e/the-lullab...
"The Lullaby Project KW Fundraising Concert:
Join us for a heartwarming night of music featuring original lullabies written by mothers in the Waterloo Region." www.eventbrite.com/e/the-lullab...
The Lullaby Project KW Fundraising Concert
Join us for a heartwarming night of music featuring original lullabies written by mothers in the Waterloo Region.
www.eventbrite.com
June 9, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Well, this sounds like a really interesting project!
"The Lullaby Project KW Fundraising Concert:
Join us for a heartwarming night of music featuring original lullabies written by mothers in the Waterloo Region." www.eventbrite.com/e/the-lullab...
"The Lullaby Project KW Fundraising Concert:
Join us for a heartwarming night of music featuring original lullabies written by mothers in the Waterloo Region." www.eventbrite.com/e/the-lullab...
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Winnipeg's own 'Bicycle Mayor Patty Wiens' aka @pattybikes.com
Cc: @cassiesmith.bsky.social @bikehfxlobby.bsky.social @lauragmitchell.com @jessiesinger.bsky.social @awalkerinla.bsky.social @modacitylife.com @canadarobin.bsky.social @mbonsma.bsky.social @thismomroars.bsky.social @bikesky.social
Cc: @cassiesmith.bsky.social @bikehfxlobby.bsky.social @lauragmitchell.com @jessiesinger.bsky.social @awalkerinla.bsky.social @modacitylife.com @canadarobin.bsky.social @mbonsma.bsky.social @thismomroars.bsky.social @bikesky.social
I'm so excited to tell you that my interview with @sgoodyear.bsky.social from @thewaroncars.bsky.social goes live today at 2 PM if you want to join. Thank you Sarah, for encouraging me and believing in me! LFG! youtu.be/kYetmQzgRv8
That's Her Problem ! - Episode 02 - Sarah Goodyear from The War on Cars
YouTube video by Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor
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June 4, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Winnipeg's own 'Bicycle Mayor Patty Wiens' aka @pattybikes.com
Cc: @cassiesmith.bsky.social @bikehfxlobby.bsky.social @lauragmitchell.com @jessiesinger.bsky.social @awalkerinla.bsky.social @modacitylife.com @canadarobin.bsky.social @mbonsma.bsky.social @thismomroars.bsky.social @bikesky.social
Cc: @cassiesmith.bsky.social @bikehfxlobby.bsky.social @lauragmitchell.com @jessiesinger.bsky.social @awalkerinla.bsky.social @modacitylife.com @canadarobin.bsky.social @mbonsma.bsky.social @thismomroars.bsky.social @bikesky.social
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"So yes, Community Land Trusts are a housing strategy, but they also make a political statement. CLTs challenge the idea that land should always be for profit and push us to consider what if land served people first?" Community Land Trusts for the win!
The Planning Alphabet: C
C is for Community Land Trust
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June 4, 2025 at 11:31 AM
"So yes, Community Land Trusts are a housing strategy, but they also make a political statement. CLTs challenge the idea that land should always be for profit and push us to consider what if land served people first?" Community Land Trusts for the win!
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Noel Gallagher taking the tube to Oasis rehearsals today.
People will choose transit if it's convenient and reliable.
People will choose transit if it's convenient and reliable.
June 3, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Noel Gallagher taking the tube to Oasis rehearsals today.
People will choose transit if it's convenient and reliable.
People will choose transit if it's convenient and reliable.
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Mark Your Calendars, Toronto: Sixplexes and multiplex updates at Planning and Housing Committee on June 12th.
Multiplexes are one way to address declining populations in low-rise Neighbourhoods.
See our new blog post! moreneighbours.ca/news/analysi...
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Multiplexes are one way to address declining populations in low-rise Neighbourhoods.
See our new blog post! moreneighbours.ca/news/analysi...
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June 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Mark Your Calendars, Toronto: Sixplexes and multiplex updates at Planning and Housing Committee on June 12th.
Multiplexes are one way to address declining populations in low-rise Neighbourhoods.
See our new blog post! moreneighbours.ca/news/analysi...
🧵
Multiplexes are one way to address declining populations in low-rise Neighbourhoods.
See our new blog post! moreneighbours.ca/news/analysi...
🧵
CITY HALL 101: #Toronto Doesn’t Come With a User Manual — So I Made One
By now, I’ve lost count of how many times someone has asked me - How did this happen?
Join us starting June 15 to figure this oversized spiderweb together - enroll today! #TOpoli #ONpoli
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By now, I’ve lost count of how many times someone has asked me - How did this happen?
Join us starting June 15 to figure this oversized spiderweb together - enroll today! #TOpoli #ONpoli
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CITY HALL 101: Toronto Doesn’t Come With a User Manual — So I Made One
May 26 2025
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May 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
CITY HALL 101: #Toronto Doesn’t Come With a User Manual — So I Made One
By now, I’ve lost count of how many times someone has asked me - How did this happen?
Join us starting June 15 to figure this oversized spiderweb together - enroll today! #TOpoli #ONpoli
open.substack.com/pub/theetobi...
By now, I’ve lost count of how many times someone has asked me - How did this happen?
Join us starting June 15 to figure this oversized spiderweb together - enroll today! #TOpoli #ONpoli
open.substack.com/pub/theetobi...
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A long list of this “guy” advocating for all kinds of stuff.
May 21, 2025 at 12:52 AM
A long list of this “guy” advocating for all kinds of stuff.
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So: the “Protect Bathurst / Dufferin” astroturf campaign run by Summerhill Market had videos of a guy talking about the neighborhood & RapidTO proposal. Real grassroots feel. Took a screenshot & put it into google image search. Guess what?
May 21, 2025 at 12:52 AM
So: the “Protect Bathurst / Dufferin” astroturf campaign run by Summerhill Market had videos of a guy talking about the neighborhood & RapidTO proposal. Real grassroots feel. Took a screenshot & put it into google image search. Guess what?
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The Etobicoke Voice Podcast is coming and the trailer is out today
#Etobicoke #TOpoli
The Etobicoke Voice Podcast is coming and the trailer is out today
#Etobicoke #TOpoli
Introducing The Etobicoke Voice Podcast
May 7 2025
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May 7, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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The Etobicoke Voice Podcast is coming and the trailer is out today
#Etobicoke #TOpoli
The Etobicoke Voice Podcast is coming and the trailer is out today
#Etobicoke #TOpoli