Des Fisher

Wouldn't want the poors to be able to afford nice things.

the longer we allow these platforms to fill the information environment with bullshit, the faster we’ll decline as a society

City looks to introduce 24/7 paid parking in city lots Replacing the current 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. model

The City of Guelph is proposing to introduce 24/7 paid parking in city lots as part of its tax-supported service reductions for the upcoming budget. Maybe it's driven by necessity, but it has the side benefit of being evidence-based and far more progressive than all residents subsidizing parking.

"Why weren't we told sooner about the implications of Aboriginal title?..."

...writes a Postmedia op-ed writer about a subject where the implications of Aboriginal tile were actually told in 1763...

Disinformation belief is more about defying societal norms than having incorrect views New study finds that believers in false statements are trying to project strength

Fascinating research, entirely applicable to Alberta.
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Trey Yesavage with a sweat soaked ballcap

Jays can’t consider pulling Yesavage until the bill of his cap is completely soaked through.

we're currently in a situation where an AI can commit a crime but we have no way to hold anyone accountable for it.

What effect will Danielle Smith's absence have on caucus unity?

In our new book, No I in Team (partyloyalty.ca) we highlight the importance of face-to-face, eye-to-eye caucus management.

By most accounts, Smith's leadership style relies heavily on that approach.

Here are some excerpts...+

Toronto charity offers aid to Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa set to bear down on island | CBC News A Toronto organization is offering to send aid to Jamaica to help with relief efforts if Hurricane Melissa devastates the Caribbean island.

Toronto charity offers aid to Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa set to bear down on island

GlobalMedic prepared to send water purification units, drones, family emergency kits

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Science guy on CBC just said it's hard to know what's happened in Jamaica right now because social media has been flooded with AI fakes, old video of other storms, etc.

"E-bike owners are reminded to leave their bikes at home on Halloween."

When have the cops ever — EVER — advised drivers to leave their cars at home for the sake of kids' safety? Give me a single example.

America’s super-rich are running down the planet’s safe climate spaces, says Oxfam Data shows wealthiest 0.1% of the US burn carbon at 4,000 times the rate of the world’s poorest 10%

America’s super-rich are running down the planet’s safe climate spaces, says Oxfam

Young Canadians accuse the Canada Pension Plan of mismanaging climate risks In lawsuit filed Monday, four young Canadians allege the Canada Pension Plan is mismanaging their retirement savings by underestimating climate-related financial risks — the first legal challenge of i...

In lawsuit filed Monday, four young Canadians allege the Canada Pension Plan is mismanaging their retirement savings by underestimating climate-related financial risks — the first legal challenge of its kind. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/27/n...

Here is a look at the updated results in Calgary's mayoral race following the recount.

Jeromy Farkas was elected with 26.1% of the vote with a margin of victory of 616 votes over runner-up Sonya Sharp.

Farkas and the next city council will be sworn in tomorrow evening.

Some sensible ideas in the @policyalternatives.ca Alternative Federal Budget for Canada, including on international cooperation www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

BC workers stand with Alberta teachers! The BCFED Executive Council, meeting in Victoria, has just unanimously passed the following motion: (1/2)

#BCLab #ABLab #ABPoli

The Alternative Federal Budget (AFB) 2026 from @policyalternatives is live! Major public cuts are avoidable. Canadians need supports and services based on equality and solidarity. Read more about Building a True Canadian Sovereignty. #cdnpoli

To quote my friend @drkatemarvel.bsky.social, climate change won't make humanity extinct but we can do better than "not extinct". Raise your standards people!

Whelp, one inning down, 17 innings to go.

Greater Victoria Harbour Authority abandoning shore-power plan for cruise ships The harbour authority says the cost of shore power for ships docking at Ogden Point is prohibitive, despite millions promised by the federal and provincial governments.

1/ Maybe it's time to consider whether supporting these polluting entertainment machines is really in the best interest of #yyj and the world. Read the article, check out what the GVHA chair SAYS, and look at what the ship's DO.
www.timescolonist.com/business/gre...

If Norman Mailer went to all the trouble to coin factoid and assign to it a splendid and unique meaning, the least the rest of us can do is live up to that, lost cause or not.

Two powerful letters in the Toronto Star make it clear.

Canada’s real nation building project is not pipelines but a healthy democracy.

Proportional representation would strengthen our country now and for generations to come.

At Ottawa bookstores near u! (This is Rideau Indigo)

Can we put rail back on most of those old streetcar routes? Car hegemony has been such a disaster for the city.

The LRT should have been far superior to the separated bus lanes, but was sadly botched because the city cheaped out on almost all aspects and brought it in service too soon. This is a pattern in Ottawa; see Line 2 and Lansdowne.

Financially productive land isn't just found in downtown #OttCity.

Transit can act as a wealth accelerator and increases the productivity of nearby properties. Here
@strongtownsottawa.ca
shows how today's highest productive land still remains generally aligned with 1929 streetcar routes.

I Got Tenure and Now I Can’t Seem to Form Simple Declarative Sentences When I received the email, I was holding a piece of toast. Dry, no butter. I remember this vividly because it was the last thing in my life with a ...

"Email has become a crucible. I can no longer say 'Attached is the draft.' I must instead write, 'Enclosed—though, of course, enclosure itself is a problematic modality—please locate a text-in-process, emergent rather than concluded.'”

I want to give job advice to young adults on Bluesky who are entering the workforce for the first time:

If you see a basket on your boss' desk that says "signed NDAs go here," this is what we call a "red flag"

What you want to do is turn around, identify the nearest fire exit and run towards it

Community members line up to show support for life saving speed cameras

Community members line up to show support for life saving speed cameras

Thank you Councillors @seandevine9.bsky.social @lainejohnson.bsky.social
@Tim Tierney
@tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social
@rawlson.bsky.social
@stephanieplante.bsky.social
for coming out to save our speed cameras and keep school zones safe.

We know our fight will not end here.

Poster of Bike Ottawa AGM enticing people to become members and run the chance of winning a Bike Ottawa t-shirt.

The Ford government is set on endangering people’s lives and increasing health care costs Ontario.

We need you more than ever. Help strengthen our voice with politicians.

Become a member. If you attend our AGM on Sunday, you could win a Bike Ottawa t-shirt. 👇

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