Allie Beldan @alliebeldan.bsky.social · 03/10/2026I'm proud to join FASS once again, playing Romeo in this retelling of Romeo and Juliet! 020
Reposted by Allie BeldanThe Verge @theverge.com · 02/09/2026As a new Harry Potter trailer makes the rounds, it bears repeating that there’s no way to watch this show without supporting J.K. Rowling’s bigotry and the structural violence she’s inflicting on the trans community.theverge.comThere is no ethical consumption of HBO’s Harry Potter seriesYou can’t without supporting Rowling’s transphobic bigotry. 366201109886
Reposted by Allie BeldanMichael Druker 🇨🇦 @mdruker.app · 07/08/2026Do you like to trace the scars of long gone railways on satellite maps or are you normal 3232
Allie Beldan @alliebeldan.bsky.social · 01/08/2026I rode the train out to Stratford this morning and counted 367 people onboard, twice the number who took the first Stratford weekend train 3 weeks ago. Given how many people got off in Kitchener, and that it was only 6 cars, it must have been packed leaving Toronto. We need more trains! 1104
Reposted by Allie BeldanPhil @philmarfisi.bsky.social · 29/07/2026The Ford government caused a governance crisis in Waterloo Region by forcing Regional Council to sign NDAs over the Wilmot land assembly, and eviscerated the countryside line that had protected prime agricultural land for decades. Their "concern" for farmland affected by Alto is a complete sham. 24827
Allie Beldan @alliebeldan.bsky.social · 22/07/2026The economy is healing, there's listings for terrible basement bachelors apartments with rent of less than $1000 CAD a month again in my town Still way too high for what's being offered, given a decade ago you could get a whole 3 bedroom for just a bit over $1000 but still! Progress 130
Allie Beldan @alliebeldan.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Should there be an Ion stop at Northfield/Conestogo to serve the new development going up there? On the one hand the stop spacing is a bit close, on the other hand I don't see anyone voluntarily crossing the highway to get to Northfield station 110
Reposted by Allie BeldanDenis Agar (he/him) @denisagar.bsky.social · 19/07/2026This is an excellent rundown of the 4 (infrequent) options from Kitchener to Stratford. How would a casual traveller know that they have 4 options? How would they navigate them? Our intercity transport network shouldn't need an explainer blog post to navigate. @alliebeldan.bsky.socialtritag.caKitchener to Stratford by TransitA review of current bus and train options 072
Reposted by Allie BeldanMelissa Bowman @dtkmelissa.bsky.social · 18/07/2026This is an incredibly informative, yet easy-to-read piece on transit options between Kitchener and Stratford. Given I'm making this trip for the first time shortly, it's timely as well :) Thanks @alliebeldan.bsky.social 0143
Reposted by Allie BeldanTri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 18/07/2026New on the blog - @alliebeldan.bsky.social reviews the new GO service to Stratford along with the other three transit options between Stratford and KW:tritag.caKitchener to Stratford by TransitA review of current bus and train options 051
Allie Beldan @alliebeldan.bsky.social · 12/07/2026I counted 183 people on the first weekend @gotransit.bsky.social train to Stratford this morning! Hopefully the first of many, now just need to run more of them and get the tracks between Kitchener and Stratford back into a state where they're suitable for 100+kph running! 112
Reposted by Allie BeldanWRLegalServices @wrlegalservices.bsky.social · 09/07/2026In the 44 years that the Canadian Charter for Rights and Freedoms has existed, Premier Ford is the first Premier in Ontario to use the Notwithstanding Clause to override important Charter Rights. (1/3⬇️) 112
Reposted by Allie Beldanvictoria scott @victoriascott.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Thank you so much for the hard data! Now I may be just a simple-minded blue-haired transsexual but uh Is That Good? 1820336
Reposted by Allie BeldanMelissa Bowman @dtkmelissa.bsky.social · 08/07/2026"Ontario not only has among the fewest acute hospital beds per capita in Canada, but 1-in-5 of these beds is occupied by a patient waiting for long-term care or rehab." #ONpolibuff.lyIris Gorfinkel: Doug Ford’s ‘Protect Ontario’ ads and messaging are a scam trying to hide the damage he’s doingDoug Ford’s Protect Ontario ads are a lie 13626
Reposted by Allie BeldanTri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 02/07/2026Reminder - fill out Kitchener’s survey for their Transportation & Mobility Plan by tomorrow (July 3)engagewr.caLearn more and share your input until July 3 | Connected KitchenerWe’ve shared the draft Transportation and Mobility Plan (TMP) - now we’re inviting your input to help guide how the plan's policies and networks are put into action across Kitchener. 053
Reposted by Allie BeldanMike Schreiner @mikeschreiner.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Highway 413 threatens 29 species at risk. I went to see what Ford is willing to destroy. Tell Doug Ford to cancel Highway 413 now: gpo.ca/stop-highway... 23619
Allie Beldan @alliebeldan.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Proud to march with the @canadiangreens.bsky.social at Toronto Pride yesterday! 020
Reposted by Allie BeldanIan Smith @iankmsmith.ft.com · 29/06/2026What happens with the AI boom ends, for the economy and for markets? Our piece on an interesting report from the Bank for International Settlements 👇 AI ‘exuberance’ risks ending in lengthy investment bust, BIS warns www.ft.com/content/e81c... 311947
Allie Beldan @alliebeldan.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Uninstalling the web browser and the YouTube app from my phone was a good idea. Distraction is not zero but it's much reduced 010
Allie Beldan @alliebeldan.bsky.social · 23/06/2026I graduated from university with good grades and got a steady, technical, intellectually demanding job in a growing industry. 20 years ago this would have meant money to raise a family and buy a home. Instead I live paycheque to paycheque paying insane rent for a run-down apartment, and I'm lucky. 08121
Allie Beldan @alliebeldan.bsky.social · 22/06/2026assets.metrolinx.com/image/upload... Schedule PDFs are out for GO train service to Stratford! This also means for the first time it'll be possible to do weekend day trips to Kitchener and Guelph via GO train. Unfortunately the new weekend train won't serve Acton or Georgetownassets.metrolinx.com 012
Reposted by Allie BeldanEd Hawkins @edhawkins.org · 15/06/2026As is the annual tradition, we hope many of you will take the opportunity to use the Climate Stripes this week to start important conversations about the risks from, and solutions to, climate change. Officially, #ShowYourStripes for 2026 is on Sat 20th June. www.ShowYourStripes.info 10461245
Allie Beldan @alliebeldan.bsky.social · 14/06/2026Shelter/coverings/awnings over sidewalks should be more common 020
Allie Beldan @alliebeldan.bsky.social · 12/06/2026If I had a nickel for every time I wished there was an Ion stop at King/Northfield I'd have a surprising amount of nickels but that could probably be assuaged by planting some trees along King to provide shade in summer and a windbreak in winter and generally making King not miserable to walk along 160
Allie Beldan @alliebeldan.bsky.social · 12/06/2026If I had a nickel for every time I wished there was an Ion stop somewhere around Manitou Drive, I would not be particularly wealthy but I know some people who would be 000
Allie Beldan @alliebeldan.bsky.social · 12/06/2026If I had a nickel for every time I wished there was an Ion stop somewhere between Central and Grand River Hospital I could retire off the interest by now 000
Allie Beldan @alliebeldan.bsky.social · 12/06/2026If I had a nickel for every time I found myself wishing for an Ion stop by the McCormick Community Centre, I'd be making multiple nickels a week 110
Reposted by Allie BeldanRodney 🚧🚇 @chanface.bsky.social · 12/06/2026$198M / 3,500 parking spots = $56,571 per spot. But no money for affordable housing, healthcare, education, OSAP, and ODSP. Got it. 87030
Allie Beldan @alliebeldan.bsky.social · 09/06/2026tc.canada.ca/en/corporate... 1/2 Transport Canada looking for feedback on expansion of Billy Bishop airport to allow jets, as proposed by Doug Ford. Based on the questions it seems like they've already made up their minds to move forward.tc.canada.caPublic consultation on the future of Billy Bishop Toronto City AirportConsultation collecting feedback on the future of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport 222
Allie Beldan @alliebeldan.bsky.social · 07/06/2026Making pedestrians need to buy (checks notes) auto insurance is insane 020
Allie Beldan @alliebeldan.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Privatization worked so well with highway 407 and garbage collection and British Rail and Canadian National and Air Canada we should keep doing it I love putting shareholder value ahead of the public good www.cbc.ca/news/politic...cbc.caCanada's government is looking at privatizing airports. What would that accomplish? | CBC NewsIf Canada proceeds with privatizing airports, it could open opportunities for investors and infrastructure improvements. But it could also mean higher costs for air passengers. 150
Allie Beldan @alliebeldan.bsky.social · 11/05/2026Rode PC Connect transit for the first time and I give it a solid 5/10 ✅It was impeccably clean ✅On time or early ✅Runs more often than Flixbus or VIA On the other hand: ❗Doesn't run Sundays or evenings ❗Nothing on the bus *didn't* rattle ❗Unnecessarily convoluted route through Kitchener-Waterloo 130
Reposted by Allie BeldanMichael Druker 🇨🇦 @mdruker.app · 25/04/2026Jane’s Walks are next weekend! @philmarfisi.bsky.social and I are gonna reprise my Northdale walk from last year. Come with us to look at what some* are calling the most interesting urban transformation in the country. janeswalkwr.com *me 0174
Allie Beldan @alliebeldan.bsky.social · 25/04/2026Proud to be joining @janeswalk.bsky.social for the first time this year, leading a walk on abandoned railways in downtown Kitchener! 093
Reposted by Allie Beldanuw-fass.bsky.social @uw-fass.bsky.social · 14/03/2026FASS'S final shows of the Winter 2026 season are TODAY! Buy tickets now at fass-theatre-company.square.site 032
Reposted by Allie Beldanuw-fass.bsky.social @uw-fass.bsky.social · 11/03/2026One day until FASS's Winter 2026 show, "What (Not) To Do After Graduation", debuts! Tickets at fass-theatre-company.square.site 011
Reposted by Allie Beldanuw-fass.bsky.social @uw-fass.bsky.social · 09/03/2026Average corporate management meeting tbh Tickets for FASS'S Winter 2026 Show, "What (Not) To Do After Graduation, are available now at fass-theatre-company.square.site! 012
Allie Beldan @alliebeldan.bsky.social · 28/02/2026I've been working with the folks at @uw-fass.bsky.social to produce an original comedy play about a group of fresh graduates who strike into the thriving job market, only to find that a degree isn't worth wgat it usrd to be. Tickets on sale now at fass-theatre-company.square.site/shop/fass-wi...fass-theatre-company.square.siteFASS 021
Reposted by Allie BeldanTri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 17/02/2026tritag.caNews roundup: February 17, 2026Water supply, real-time GRT map, bringing down transit costs, and more. 032
Allie Beldan @alliebeldan.bsky.social · 08/02/2026Rode the Eglinton Crosstown LRT end to end today and was impressed! Much swifter than Finch West. Some reliability issues on opening day but I suspect that was in part due to the crowds of people who came to try it out! 072
Allie Beldan @alliebeldan.bsky.social · 08/02/2026The new weekend GO trains to Kitchener are great and all, but it would be really nice to have a morning one that I don't have to wake up at 6am to catch 073
Reposted by Allie BeldanTri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 06/02/2026Anyone interesting in taking the Sunday morning Kitchener train to Toronto to check out the new LRT with us? Reply or DM us! 182
Allie Beldan @alliebeldan.bsky.social · 04/02/2026Many thanks to @citynewstoronto.bsky.social for having me on last week! toronto.citynews.ca/2026/01/29/i...toronto.citynews.caIon LRT in Kitchener-Waterloo can offer lessons for Toronto transit projects: advocatesCityNews visited Kitchener to see the Ion LRT line in action. Advocates say things like signal priority could help Toronto transit projects. 3213
