Angela Rooke (she/her) 🇨🇦

My email says: not only will this cause rent increases, evictions, and homelessness; It will also further exacerbate the climate and housing crises by forcing folks like me to seek stability in monthly housing costs by buying instead of renting, abandoning the sustainable choice (apartment). #onpoli

Ontario bill would look at ‘alternative options’ for ending residential leases, scrap Toronto green roof bylaw. Here are the highlights The Ford government has tabled an omnibus bill that would make changes to a whole suite of laws and regulations, from green roofs to tenant evictions and driver’s licences.

There is no single omnibus bill in the history of Ontario housing law that could potentially cause more of a housing crisis than this one. #onpoli

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Doug Ford Moves to End Rent Control Doug Ford announced proposed changes to the LTB that would strip away key tenant protections, fast-track evictions, and open the door to ending rent control as we know it in Ontario.

If you're a renter in Ontario, you should know Doug Ford is trying to make it easier for your landlord to raise your rent or end your tenancy. #HamOnt #OnPoli

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Making it easier for residential landlords to end leases The province wants to explore the possibility of modifying “security of tenure,” currently enjoyed by tenants under the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA). The current law means tenants have a right to remain in their rental unit as long as they follow the lease agreement and the RTA. Landlords cannot evict tenants without a legally valid reason under the current law and after a fixed-term lease ends, the tenancy typically continues on a month-to-month basis. But the Ford government says it would like to consult on “alternative options on lease agreement expiry” that would give landlords more control over their units, “allowing them to adjust tenancy arrangements based on market conditions, personal needs, or business strategies.” Speaking with reporters, Attorney General Doug Downey said the government is hoping to make conditions more attractive for landlords to put vacant units up for lease because they’ve heard “for years” that some landlords are not entering the market because they don’t have confidence in it. “We’ve heard from stakeholders that these evergreen leases that just go on with no end in sight may not be appropriate,” Downey said.

Instead of tackling the #homelessness crisis, Ford & co.
seem intent on pouring more gas (or dynamite) on the bonfire!

Bill 60 does not 'protect Ontarians'!

It would effectively make the flimsy rent controls we currently have, null & void! #KillBill60

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Doug Ford’s office has already received over ten thousand emails in the last 24 hours, saying no Bill 60, which would enable landlords to renegotiate leases every year, and refuse to renew without cause.

Acorn Ontario is calling this proposal “Ford’s most dangerous act” and they’re right #onpoli

aerosoltransmissioncoalition.ca The home page of the Canadian Aerosol Transmission Coalition – a group of individuals sharing their knowledge and expertise to help guide government leaders and public health officials with their deci...

**Time sensitive request (by tomorrow Aug 14)**

We need evidence-based mask standards in healthcare! The Canadian Aerosol Coalition has created a petition in support of CSA mask standards in healthcare - pls consider signing via the link below:

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News roundup: August 12, 2025 Here’s the latest in walking, biking, and transit news for Waterloo Region for the last several weeks… there’s a lot in this one, pace yourself. Subscribe to get updates delivered directly to your inb...

ION, greenfield growth, right turns, bike lane politics, and _much_ more in our news roundup for the last several weeks. Check it out:

Yes! I successfully advocated for a no-right-on-red at the intersection I cross daily after so many near misses! Was thrilled the Region took my concerns seriously and implemented the change as it is close to the University, where many others commute by foot, bike, scooter or wheelchair.

I hope there are a few more big pushes of Spring migrants before summer officially starts. Otherwise this rain/cold/wind means a disappointing end to the season! 😔

A photo of a white man in a white button up shirt wearing a white respirator, standing behind a large podium. The projector screen behind him shows a slide with the title “Is your learning environment health-inclusive? Reimagining accessibility and inclusion in higher education in the age of crowded classrooms and shared air”

It was exciting to present my research project on developing Health-Inclusive Pedagogy at the University of Waterloo Teaching and Learning Conference this morning!

I'm hoping to publish some of this work soon, and will try to get a recording up on my YouTube channel at some point.

#UWTL2025

This can't possibly be the same #YorkU of my graduate studies.. Not the one that prides itself on being "A community of changemakers working to create a better future". 🙄

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A caution sign outside a University of Waterloo building, which says "CAUTION: Be Alert. Nesting and Aggressive Geese"

Yep. This had to be put outside my building because Papa goose was attacking anyone who tried to enter or exit this building, on which mama goose had built a nest!

Travel advice and advisories for United States (USA) Travel Advice and Advisories from the Government of Canada

Canada updated its travel advisory for the US, telling travellers to "expect scrutiny at ports of entry, including of electronic devices," adding, "If you are denied entry, you could be detained while awaiting deportation.": travel.gc.ca/destinations...

Thank you to everyone who joined, supported, spread the word, and helped organize our Long COVID Awareness campaign at #uwaterloo this week!

Also, a big thank you to the Faculty of Health Dean’s Advisory Committee on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism, and Canada Masq, for supporting us.

Long COVID Awareness Silent Walk A group is taking steps to make the community aware of a condition called Long COVID. CTV’s Jeff Pickel explains.

Grateful to everyone who helped coordinate our Long COVID awareness event at #UWaterloo today and to the Faculty of Health Dean's Advisory Committee on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism for supporting us! It was so nice gathering with everyone on campus.

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For today's Long COVID Awareness walk at #UWaterloo, I was interviewed on The Morning Edition - K-W with Craig Norris.

Check out the 8-minute recording here!

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Long COVID Awareness Silent Walk A group is taking steps to make the community aware of a condition called Long COVID. CTV’s Jeff Pickel explains.

We appreciate @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social coming out to our #LongCovidAwareness event at #UWaterloo today and sharing our story!

University student, wearing a mask, holding a sign saying "we protect our families" with a hand drawing of an 95 mask

Two University Staff members wearing masks, holding signs that say "Kids can get Long COVID too" and "Support 4 Staff with Long COVID"

Group of event attendees pausing for a group photo along the Campus Ring Road, several carrying signs

Woman wearing a mask, and walking an empty wheelchair that holds a sign which says "To Sick to Be Here", representing a family member who was unable to attend the event

The clouds parted for our #LongCovidAwareness event at #UWaterloo today! Great to see so many walk in support of research, recognition and remedy for this debilitating condition.

Unidentified men grabbing someone off the street and putting her in a car because she wrote an op-Ed. This as flatly authoritarian as anything we’ve seen in this country in a very long time.

RUMEYSA OZTURK KIDNAPPING VIDEO

Here is a video of federal agents detaining Tufts University PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk Tuesday night.

Rumeysa was abducted as she was heading to meet with friends to break her Ramadan fast.

A group of people wearing white N95s and and teal long COVID t shirts standing around a table with gift bags and a long COVID banner sign

A group of people wearing white N95s and and teal long COVID t shirts standing around a table with gift bags and a CanadaMasq banner sign

Some selfies from today’s Long COVID Awareness booth at #UWaterloo!

Today we were joined by a representative from MaskBlocWR and CanadaMasq (who kindly donated CA-N95s for our Care Kits). 😷

Stay tuned for our walk at noon on Thursday! We’ll also livestream it on Instagram @care_coalition_uw

At a time when Canada needs MASSIVE investment to transition away from the US, to build new facilities and transpo towards our ports, to rebuild our military, to build HOMES, to rebuild science and post-sec ed... to see the two main parties jump on *tax cuts* for their campaigns is depressing.

At what point does Global Affairs Canada issue a travel warning to Canadians heading to the US?

Because I think we're thoroughly at the point at which this is necessary.

American Democracy is not in Decline, it's Dead One of the reasons the insurrectionist assault at the U.S.

NEW POST: American Democracy is not in Decline, it's Dead emmettmacfarlane.substack.com/p/american-d...

The image is a black-and-white political cartoon depicting a man in a suit standing behind a counter labeled "Republican Platform." He is holding a bottle labeled "Untaxed Whiskey, 20¢ Gal." in one hand and a piece of cloth labeled "War-Taxed Common Cloth, Tariff 84%" in the other. Above the counter, a sign reads, "If you don’t see what you want, ask for it." The cartoon, signed by W.A. Rogers, appears to satirize the Republican Party's economic policies, highlighting the disparity in taxation between luxury items like whiskey and essential goods like cloth.

In 1890, the Tariff Act came into place in the United States. It placed tariffs on imports of up to 50%.
While touted as a way to build American industry, there was also the hope it would force an annexation of Canada. It backfired.
Let's learn more.

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And... So many #UWaterloo students, after learning about Long COVID symptoms at this event, confessed to having some persistent symptoms of their own: ongoing lack of taste, persistent fatigue and brain fog, and more. 😕 😷

YouTube video by Charlie Angus CHARLIE ANGUS ISSUES TRAVEL WARNING AGAINST UNITED STATES

Canada must speak up against the arbitrary detention of travellers. Canadians and other nationals have been kidnapped by ICE.
These are not the actions of a democratic nation.
This is the creep of fascism.
I am calling on Canadians to avoid all travel to the USA.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lt_q...

They're abducting people for the suspected views of their spouses in the middle of fucking Georgetown