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Husband, father, rider of bikes 🚲, skier of skis ⛷️ and spender of time outside… hockey πŸ’ too! πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ #YouthEnRoute #Fietser #yycbike

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Why not turn Canada Post into a sales distribution alternative to Amazon?

02.02.2026 01:43 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes that sign was put up after multiple discussions with the Ward 7 office about a year ago. There are more of those at the West end of the no trucks section of Memorial.

I agree something permanent, and more prominent like the warning signage for under Centre St bridge is in order.πŸ‘

01.02.2026 19:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Change to healthcare coverage 'feels incredibly hostile' to Bow Valley temporary foreign workers β€œIt is incredibly upsetting to learn that some residents are now unable to access free healthcare, despite their meaningful contributions to our town and province,” said Mayor Corrie DiManno

UCP

"According to Bow Valley Immigration Partnership, the change impacts IEC participants, including working holiday and young professionals categories, meaning anyone with β€œCase Type 58” on their work permits can no longer apply for Alberta Health Care coverage."

www.rmoutlook.com/banff/change...

01.02.2026 17:36 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 3
Strava heatmap of Sunnyside showing 2 Ave and 7 Ave Nw with much more activity than previous week.

Strava heatmap of Sunnyside showing 2 Ave and 7 Ave Nw with much more activity than previous week.

Friday’s critical mass ride through Sunnyside really lit things up on Strava for the 2 Ave and 7 Ave NW wheeling lanes.

This heatmap is traffic from the last week.

#yycBike

01.02.2026 16:57 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

My photo is NW. Are you thinking somewhere in South?

01.02.2026 16:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Truck on the non truck route section of Memorial Dr.

Truck on the non truck route section of Memorial Dr.

Haven’t posted about trucks on the non-truck route section of Memorial in awhile… not b/c it doesn’t happen.

Still lots of it, so with a new administration I’ll be emailing my ward office to bring them up to speed. πŸ‘

01.02.2026 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The federal Conservatives are overhauling their policy playbook. Here's what's changing | CBC News Delegates at the Conservative Party's national convention in Calgary voted overwhelmingly Saturday to enact a "stand your ground"-style law to allow someone to protect themselves with lethal force aga...

β€œβ€¦proposed policy to strike the party's commitment to not enact a law restricting abortion failed…”

So a policy to stop a policy of not stopping a law that stops a pregnancy was stopped?

Had to read that a few times to figure out what was going on.

www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

01.02.2026 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Toronto's Crack-Smoking Mayor (w/Bobby Broccoli) Podcast Episode Β· The Urbanist Agenda Β· 2026-01-29 Β· 59m

I’m guessing you listened to this podcast?
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

01.02.2026 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Why is there low usage of the 5 Ave NW painted bike lane?

I went for a ride yesterday and maybe its b/c of the icebergs and 5 ton trucks? πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ
#yycBike

01.02.2026 15:07 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

How about a motion to improve/fund transit so that no ride is longer than 90 min. πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ

01.02.2026 14:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It should not take a court order to get a toddler out of a prison.

31.01.2026 21:22 β€” πŸ‘ 44310    πŸ” 10966    πŸ’¬ 1113    πŸ“Œ 450
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They’ve stencilled the mini crosswalks on the wheeling lanes adjacent the bus stop islands.

Not having these was a concern that delayed the wheeling lanes from opening by a month. But then the mini crosswalks signage was added.

Now with the warm temps, the crosswalks can be painted. πŸ‘
#yycBike

31.01.2026 18:43 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What did you think?

31.01.2026 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Congestion Pricing: Will We Finally Learn?
YouTube video by Ray Delahanty | CityNerd Congestion Pricing: Will We Finally Learn?

VideoπŸ‘‡ by @nerd4cities.bsky.social is a must watch for advocates for safer more comfortable streets to walk and bicycle.

It explains the journey of change acceptance that people in cities and regions experience and the dynamics at play.

The lesson: Perseverance & Courage

youtu.be/ZgRTyKbkDUo?...

31.01.2026 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

But you’ll be filling up on that invisible medicine πŸ‘

bsky.app/profile/tiny...

31.01.2026 15:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The exception being the Bow River Pathway in bright red and orange on the bottom of the map… which is completely blocked by Memorial Drive and only accessible from the Bev Longstaff pedestrian bridge and the 14 St NW overpass. πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ

31.01.2026 15:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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January cycling heat map in the Riley Area of West Hillhurst, Hillhurst and Briar Hill is pretty low compared to other months.

It’s almost like this area doesn’t have safe separated lanes with snow maintenance.πŸ€”

It doesn’t. πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ
#yycBike

31.01.2026 14:39 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
The Invisible Medicine: Why Cyclists Thrive
YouTube video by Road Less Traveledβ„’ The Invisible Medicine: Why Cyclists Thrive

The invisible Medicine that you get from bicycling. πŸ‘‡
#bicycle
youtu.be/zkylWkmqI5o?...

31.01.2026 14:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Halifax to redesign two upcoming cycling projects, saving $2M | CBC News Halifax will explore cheaper designs for two upcoming cycling projects, as regional councillors weigh the need to finish an overdue bicycle network against tight budget pressures.

"Coun. Shawn Cleary said research is clear that people have to feel comfortable cycling to actually hop on a bike, & ridership will not go up with unprotected painted lanes..." Yep, that's #PedalPoll research via @velocanadabikes.bsky.social #BikeHFX www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... 1/2

29.01.2026 21:26 β€” πŸ‘ 224    πŸ” 45    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

I agree with Ray, all street scape projects encounter the Hill of Hysteria, especially with ones identified as a β€œBike Lane” project.

I feel like Sunnyside is going through the heights of it right now. Good times ahead!

bsky.app/profile/tiny...

31.01.2026 05:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A great call out to #Edmonton in Ray’s latest video, and an explanation about the β€œHill of Hysteria”. πŸ‘‡

Nice work @pathsforpeople.bsky.social
πŸ‘

31.01.2026 05:23 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Congestion Pricing: Will We Finally Learn?
YouTube video by Ray Delahanty | CityNerd Congestion Pricing: Will We Finally Learn?

A great video that everyone in Halifax should watch to get out traffic woes. πŸ‘‡

#Halifax

youtu.be/ZgRTyKbkDUo?...

31.01.2026 05:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looks like it’s time for some bollards, or just shovel a big pile of snow and ice. πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ

31.01.2026 03:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This is nuts! People driving over a grass boulevard (snow covered) to avoid following a do not enter sign.
#Cargary #Calgary

31.01.2026 03:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

No hyphens?

I guess Edmonton has to say so long Ryan Nugent-Hopkins! πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ

31.01.2026 03:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is on west side of 36 St NE heading south from 16 Ave (Trans Canada Hwy) before you reach the McDonalds.

31.01.2026 03:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The city worked on the ice again today. Everything but the 800 block heading east is now pretty much fully cleared. I’d say by tomorrow it’ll be gone.

31.01.2026 03:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The unfortunate name selection of β€œDickie Dee” for this business resulted in endless name calling for any kid who took on this as a summer job. πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ

30.01.2026 23:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Cover of "The Skipper" magazine featuring a triporteur cargo tricycle that says "Ices" on the box with a Canadian mounted policeman emerging from the box firing a machine gun.

Cover of "The Skipper" magazine featuring a triporteur cargo tricycle that says "Ices" on the box with a Canadian mounted policeman emerging from the box firing a machine gun.

Don't make Canadian ice-creamers angry

30.01.2026 20:05 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Ward 7 profile on BlueSky

Ward 7 profile on BlueSky

Hey Calgary Ward 7 residents!
Your Ward 7 Office is on Blue Sky!
Give β€˜em a follow!
@ward7calgary.bsky.social
#Calgary

30.01.2026 23:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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