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Troy Rhoades

@troyrhoades.bsky.social

Communications advisor, runner, swimmer, cyclist, transit and city planning enthusiasts, arts lover, and Rocky Horror fan.

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A beaver is walking on a sidewalk, dragging a branch. This is happening in Edmonton's river valley near Fort Edmonton Park.

A beaver is walking on a sidewalk, dragging a branch. This is happening in Edmonton's river valley near Fort Edmonton Park.

A beaver just casually strolling along on the sidewalk near Fort Edmonton Park in the river valley.

27.02.2026 00:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot of text from the β€œAbout Us” section of our website. β€œThe Urban Truth Collective is a collaboration between leading practitioners with persuasive communication, marketing and branding expertise applied specifically to solving the difficult challenges of better cities. This collective was started by three people but is designed to grow with diverse perspectives and experience experiences that reflect who and what make our cities great.”

Screenshot of text from the β€œAbout Us” section of our website. β€œThe Urban Truth Collective is a collaboration between leading practitioners with persuasive communication, marketing and branding expertise applied specifically to solving the difficult challenges of better cities. This collective was started by three people but is designed to grow with diverse perspectives and experience experiences that reflect who and what make our cities great.”

Our WEBSITE is LIVE!

β€œThe Truth About Cities In An Age Of Disinformation.”

Read about WHO we are, WHY we started this, our PLANS to grow, and most importantly, WHAT WE’RE GOING TO BE DOING.

We hope you’ll support this work, and help us spread the word! #UrbanTruth

www.urbantruthcollective.com

23.02.2026 19:59 β€” πŸ‘ 193    πŸ” 85    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 31

It was an excellent episode.

25.02.2026 02:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Immigrants are not Alberta’s problem. They’re here legally. They’re the ones serving you coffee at Timmies.

Populist governments need a scapegoat, an β€œout-group”.

For Hitler it was Jews, for Trump it’s Latinos.

It’s an un-Canadian and deplorable political strategy.

#ableg

20.02.2026 12:50 β€” πŸ‘ 357    πŸ” 137    πŸ’¬ 27    πŸ“Œ 4

I just don’t wanna go far for stuff.

21.02.2026 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 164    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 2

I didn't have to consider it. I started following as soon as I found out about @urbantruth.bsky.social.

21.02.2026 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Why is Smith waiting for at separatism petition, when @lukaszukab.bsky.social's Forever Canadian petition is ready to go?

20.02.2026 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I see focusing infill and redevelopment to only nodes and corridors as akin to red lining.

11.02.2026 02:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If council changes infill regulations and force our highest density buildings to just the City Plan's nodes and corridors, it is equivalent to creating rwd lining policies.

11.02.2026 02:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Opponents of infill said the quiet part loud today.

They don't believe renters should be allowed to live within their neighbourhoods, only on the fringes, by major roads.

Their primary, unifying, rallying concern is "homeowner value" and getting what's their's.

09.02.2026 23:02 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 4

I'm not surprised. There is not enough foot traffic for a "fancy" food court.

It is hard to have nice things in our car-centric city.

08.02.2026 00:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If the Future Is AI, What Happens to the Humanities? | The Tyee A college instructor responds to a push to integrate the new tech in his workplace.

If the Future is AI, What Happens to the Humanities?

thetyee.ca/Culture/2026...

08.02.2026 00:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation (undoubtedly to the frustration of certain KC’s and separatist leaders)…

Are making it clear that they can speak for themselves.

A new fact sheet blows absolute holes in a LOT of the separatist lies.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

04.02.2026 14:03 β€” πŸ‘ 246    πŸ” 123    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 8
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Calling 2S/T/NB/GD Youth!

Join our Youth Advisory Group!

@PolicyWise.com and the Queer & Trans Health Collective are building a new project to help you understand how to manage legal situations and know where to go for support.

Learn more and apply at: buff.ly/pmOSMAs

26.01.2026 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

But they aren't making streets any safer for those not driving.

30.01.2026 18:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The city needs to grow up, literally and figuratively.

24.01.2026 00:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It won't when it stands to make 30% every time some one pays for this.

29.12.2025 01:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Take a look at these great books on cities that @parkingreform.org has shared!

22.12.2025 17:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for sharing these books. I'll be adding them to my reading list!

22.12.2025 17:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.

08.12.2025 03:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a red button with the words i 'm sorry on it ALT: a red button with the words i 'm sorry on it

Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.

08.12.2025 03:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Read this to see the power of the arts!

02.12.2025 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is the arts' superpower!
It is also why they must have stable and reliable funding.

02.12.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
4 people in front of a slide showing a bus shelter ad "Bicycles Deliver the Freedom that Auto Ads Promise". Text: Culture Shift. It's time to rethink what is considered normal on our streets.

4 people in front of a slide showing a bus shelter ad "Bicycles Deliver the Freedom that Auto Ads Promise". Text: Culture Shift. It's time to rethink what is considered normal on our streets.

On the POD: tiny.cc/esnv001 We bring you excerpts from an evening with Doug Gordon and Sarah Goodyear of The War on Cars podcast, joined by city councillor Lucy Maloney and designer Tom Flood. @visionzerovancouver.ca @tomflood.bsky.social @lucymaloney.bsky.social @thewaroncars.bsky.social #vanpoli

26.11.2025 22:15 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I think you missed a word in your post.

Unfortunately, "we cannot solve affordability without them."

26.11.2025 19:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Show your support for human rights. Say NO to Bill 9.

23.11.2025 00:15 β€” πŸ‘ 50    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Data shapes decisions. Can it shape equity?

@PolicyWise.com is excited to share a new learning opportunity from our partner @ucalgary.bsky.social.

FSW 273: Data Equity in Social and Human Services explores how to create a data cycle that advances social equity from planning to advocacy.

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15.11.2025 01:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Do you know if they recorded the event and if it will be posted online, for those of us not in Vancouver?

09.11.2025 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Part of the Dave Cinematic Universe

24.10.2025 23:20 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Having lived in Montreal, but now I Edmonton, I miss those little things that make a more integrated bike culture.

25.10.2025 00:39 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0