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Bob Jonkman

@bobjonkman.ca.bsky.social

Fan of #aNONradio, computer wrangler, #SysAdmin, #GreenParty politicus, #Biking, #CommunityRadio techie. Located in #WaterlooRegion, #Ontario, #Canada. Avatar: Bob with a fedora. Banner: Cyclists after a group ride at the Cafe Pyrus Outpost in Kitchener.

34 Followers  |  46 Following  |  4 Posts  |  Joined: 04.02.2025  |  2.4381

Latest posts by bobjonkman.ca on Bluesky

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Don't Stop The Presses This in-depth documentary will examine how certain small-town newspapers are challenging the closure trend by emphasizing hyper-local content, fostering community involvement, and adopting innovative business strategies to succeed. [audio mp3="https://radiowaterloo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DStP-Promo.mp3"][/audio]...
27.08.2025 19:21 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Listen Live | CKMS 102.7 FM – Radio Waterloo

At 11am the CKMS #CommunityConnections show will be guest-hosted by students from St. Mary High School! Listen to the radio at CKMS-FM 102.7 @RadioWaterloo.ca, online at radiowaterloo.ca/listen, or YouTube Live: youtu.be/b8-PvE1ITPY

02.06.2025 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Two weeks from today, Toronto!
Come and spend an afternoon with @maddisunmusic.bsky.social and me at The Black Swan.

#livemusic #toronto #singersongwriter

01.06.2025 11:50 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Organizing Beyond Election Cycles: A Forum On Building Community Power Pt.2 Join us for a conversation on crafting new narratives that have the power to enable change and help build a more just world.

The Social Development Centre Waterloo Region is hosting this event tomorrow 7-9pm
www.eventbrite.ca/e/organizing...

19.05.2025 22:09 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Spring Update

▢️AGM May 29th
▢️Lots of rides & events coming up
▢️Get ready for June Bike Month

#activetransportation

Read the full newsletter here: preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...

11.05.2025 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
2025 Federal Election - Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Datetime: 2025-03-25T00:26:15 2025 Federal Election - Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

I'm once again gathering contact info and the social media presence of all candidates in #WaterlooRegion. Please let me know of any errors or omissions!

poliblog.jonkman.ca/Poliblog-Ele...

#WRpoli #CDNpoli #CanPoli #CanadianElection2025

25.03.2025 05:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Poster featuring Paul Manly, Green Party candidate for Nanaimoβ€”Ladysmith. He is smiling and wearing a navy blue suit with a white shirt. The background is dark green and white, with a green circle in the upper left corner containing the bilingual text 'Elect / Γ‰lire.' His name and riding is prominently displayed in large white text on a green banner at the bottom

Poster featuring Paul Manly, Green Party candidate for Nanaimoβ€”Ladysmith. He is smiling and wearing a navy blue suit with a white shirt. The background is dark green and white, with a green circle in the upper left corner containing the bilingual text 'Elect / Γ‰lire.' His name and riding is prominently displayed in large white text on a green banner at the bottom

Paul Manly is back as the Green Party candidate for Nanaimo-Ladysmith! A former Green Party MP and Nanaimo City Councillor, he championed climate action, affordable housing, and social justice. Now, he’s ready to fight for Nanaimo-Ladysmith again 🟒

25.03.2025 00:05 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 3

Paul Manly est de retour comme candidat du Parti vert Γ  Nanaimo-Ladysmith. Ancien dΓ©putΓ© et conseiller municipal, il dΓ©fend le climat, le logement abordable et la justice sociale. Il est prΓͺt Γ  se battre Γ  nouveau pour les Verts. 🟒

25.03.2025 00:05 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Great trailer for this important and exciting film - written and directed by the talented @kierjunos.bsky.social and hosted by some other guy.

25.03.2025 05:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Original post on mastodon.sdf.org

Nice to see Radio Waterloo's Bluesky account bridged to the #Fediverse!

@radiowaterloo.ca

New website posts are supposed to show up automatically, but that first one didn't quite come in as expected.

And they'll be back at their own instance @radiowwaterloo.ca@radiowaterloo.ca as soon as […]

13.03.2025 05:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Post Edited: We’re on Bluesky as @radiowaterloo.ca https://radiowaterloo.ca/were-on-bluesky-as-radiowaterloo-ca/

13.03.2025 04:53 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Deadly Cost of Unplowed Sidewalks in Winter β€” Streetsblog USA A mother was killed and her toddler critically injured when an icy sidewalk forced them into the street β€”Β and into the path of a driver. Some say better policy could have prevented the tragedy.

"A mountain of research has shown that parents and caregivers are among those who suffer the most when cities fail to keep their sidewalks in good order, and that those caregivers are disproportionatelyΒ women." #SnowbilityWR

12.03.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Bob Jonkman (@bobjonkman@mastodon.sdf.org) 7.06K Posts, 715 Following, 417 Followers Β· Fan of #aNONradio, computer wrangler, #SysAdmin, #GreenParty politicus, #Biking, #CommunityRadio techie. Located in #WaterlooRegion, #Ontario, #Canada. Th...

I mostly post on my #Fediverse account at mastodon.sdf.org/@bobjonkman

Follow me there by first following @ap.brid.gy and then following @bobjonkman.mastodon.sdf.org.ap.brid.gy

@ap.brid.gy is a bridge to the #Fediverse. A good how-to is at lifehacker.com/tech/use-bri...

12.03.2025 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Community power forum Feb 21 7-9 at (23 water Street)

Community power forum Feb 21 7-9 at (23 water Street)

Please come to this forum on building community power. Event details and registration here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/cutting-th...

13.02.2025 22:43 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

I think Radio Waterloo may have them beat. I played most of the track on Friday, as soon as the album was released:

radiowaterloo.ca/dev/libretim...

(gotta get Radio Waterloo on this Blue Sky thing)

21.02.2025 03:35 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join the Winter Bike to Work Day organized by the City of Kitchener, on Feb 14th at 7:30am. The ride makes use of protected bike lanes, making it comfortable for those new to winter cycling.
The ride starts at Otto St, in front of Centre in the Square and ends at Cafe Pyrus on King St.

08.02.2025 02:38 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
2025 Ontario Provincial Election - List of Candidates Datetime: 2025-02-08T00:59:31 2025 Ontario Provincial Election - List of Candidates

I've created a list of all #WaterlooRegion candidates for the #OntarioElection

poliblog.jonkman.ca/Poliblog-Ele...

Please let me know of any errors, omissions, or updates!

#ONpoli #WRpoli

08.02.2025 08:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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