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Elected officials shouldn’t have the power to vote against traffic signals or lower speed limits. I don’t think this because I don’t believe in democracy; I think this because I believe in evidence-based placemaking & city-building. Safer streets shouldn’t be situational or left up to a vote.

I love Toronto but the fact that permitting convenience stores in residential neighbourhoods is an actual debate reminds me of how incredibly conservative the city is. Like, are people okay?

Tenant rights are at risk on Ontario - Bill 60 will result in an increase in evictions. People will lose their homes as a result of this bill. Help us support the cause. share.nwmd.social/s/3c0qxrqH

A broken-bat double-play grounder by Alejandro Kirk ends the game.

#Bluejays fall 5-4 in 11, but what a show they put on. It hurts now, for sure. They had the game a few times, but this World Series is going to go down as one of the greatest ever.

And get the rules changed in your favour

“We’ve got the power of friendship” - Ernie Clement

Screenshot of the batter at the Blue Jays game, showing an ad for Mary Brown’s chicken behind him, in front of where a man dressed as Colonel Saunders is sitting.

I really hope someone from Corporate Sponsorships got mad about the KFC guerrilla ad and moved the Mary Brown ad right in front of the Colonel 😆

Trump Says He Will Raise Tariffs on Canada by 10% Over Ontario Ad The measure was in response to what the U.S. president called ‘misrepresentation’ of Ronald Reagan’s comments.

In the world where I spent most of my life, the president of the U.S. would be placing a friendly bet with the PM of Canada on the outcome of the World Series--a gallon of Tabasco against a gallon of maple syrup or some such

Instead, Captain Poopjet is having a hissy

www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

At Yonge & Dundas Jays fans are obeying the pedestrian scramble, as is the custom & returning to sidewalk each light cycle.

Donate Now — IRSSS | Indian Residential School Survivors Society Your generosity helps provide barrier-free support to IRS Survivors and their families. As a registered Canadian charity (#864829536RR0001), IRSSS relies on donors like you to continue this vital work...

Today is September 30th, National Truth and Reconciliation Day in Canada. It's been ten years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission made their 94 recommendations. Not nearly enough has been done.

Consider a making a donation to IRSSS today: www.irsss.ca/donate?bbFor...

Massive anti hate crowd in the pits. Small Canada first group is on the run.

Shawn Micallef: Doug Ford’s attack on speed cameras shows how good politics can make for lousy public policy The premier’s comments on Tuesday should be a moment for Ontarians to think whether the province is a place of law and order or where vigilantes can influence government policy.

Doug Ford’s attack on speed cameras shows how good politics can make for lousy public policy

#Opinion from @shawnmicallef.bsky.social

Shawn Micallef: Bring back ‘SkyDome’? It’s time for Toronto to reject the bland, corporate naming of its buildings The Weeknd and Neil Young were on to something when they recently called out the bland, corporate naming of Toronto’s buildings.

I’m with The Weeknd: bring back the SkyDome

And seriously, if you are not following @showuptoronto.ca and subscribed to their newsletter - consider it. It's such a valuable resource, and so well done!

I look forward to the @showuptoronto.ca newsletter each Tuesday. It makes me feel connected to my city. Today, I learned about a great org (policingfreeschools.ca), pushing back against cops returning to our schools. The have lots of calls-to-action! Check it out: nwmd.social/s/copylink/4...

Fun fact: From the 13th century through the 18th century, Dutch Edam was the single most popular cheese in the world, as it travels well and never spoils (only hardens).

Blind people gesture (and why that’s kind of a big deal) superlinguo: People who are blind from birth will gesture when they speak. I always like pointing out this fact when I teach classes on gesture, because it gives us an an interesting perspective on...

Blind people gesture (and why that’s kind of a big deal) - original post from 2016, with a new research update from last year.

The language you speak influences gesture structure in a way that shows they're deeply linked in the way we learn and use language:

www.superlinguo.com/post/7896289...

Toronto: Let's get moving on public transit improvements! Are you tired of traffic and slow, unreliable travel times? Show your support for priority bus and streetcar lanes as a win for reliable transit, cost of living, and the environment!

Toronto: tired of traffic and slow, unreliable travel times? Let's get moving on #publictransit improvements! Show your support for priority bus and streetcar lanes as a win for reliable transit, cost of living, and the environment by signing: act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/174280/...

The fix is in.

No reason to trust city hall. This is an unfortunate thing.

There are 2 organizing/advocacy/mutual aid events happening in Toronto today!
- Canada Is Burning: What You Need To Know
- Unions x C4H: Building Cultural Power Together

Natural Light by Dan Mangan on Apple Music Album · 2025 · 13 Songs

It’s new Dan Mangan album day!! music.apple.com/ca/album/nat...

Show Up Toronto - May 13th, 2025 Hi folks, happy Tuesday! I'm trying a slightly different format today: for events coming up in the next 7 days, I've included the full links and blurbs, but...

Issue 2 of Show Up Toronto just went out! Featuring tons of great organizing events in the city pushing back against bad laws, fighting for childcare, learning about Ontario wetlands, transit consultations, and a worldwide action commemorating 77 years of ongoing Nakba buttondown.com/showup/archi...

Whether or not you're in Toronto you should read the manifesto for why I'm doing this, and maybe you can run your own in your city as well. showuptoronto.ca/manifesto

I am so excited about this! If you’re in Toronto & have been looking for a way to build community or how to help, check this out. If you’re an organizer, add your events!

I am outside with no socks on and it is GLORIOUS

Stop the removal of Ontario’s bike lanes Call on all parties running in the Ontario election to reverse Bill 212

Let’s protect Ontario’s bike lanes in this provincial election. Call on all parties to #ReverseBill212! @GreenpeaceCA act.gp/3CBhHCp

I just cracked the latest issue of the West End Phoenix this morning, and am looking forward to diving back in over lunch. So greatful to still have print to read!

Canada: don’t forget to MOISTURIZE your elbows. They can get rough and chapped when used a lot.

The level of apathy is so disheartening... It's hard to blame people for being disengaged but also I want to scream into the void, I am so angry.