Reposted by BarelyCommentsKanchan @kayehm.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Don't give up hope, especially with all the information being leaked over the past 48h. I think it was a major miscalculation by many people & organizations to assume who rides a bike, and why. The negative economic impacts that make it look like a bad business decision is hitting where it matters 05813
Reposted by BarelyCommentsShawn Micallef @shawnmicallef.bsky.social · 16/07/2026A group of TO civil society leaders (in a sea of people who aren't saying a peep) have created TO Reality Check to oppose the Island Airport expansion. Give them some time + share where you can. They've made it easy to send a letter to Liberal MPs who could stop all this today. torealitycheck.cayoutube.comThe Best of Toronto's Waterfront - And Why We Might Lose ItYouTube video by TO_RealityCheck 611770
Reposted by BarelyCommentsThe Rundown @therundowntvo.bsky.social · 18/06/2026"Bike Share Toronto is an impressive success story: a public policy that for a relative pittance has blossomed into a substantial way to move people around... in a way that doesn’t add to car congestion or require billion-dollar decades-long construction projects." — @jm-mcgrath.bsky.socialtvo.orgANALYSIS: Bike Share Toronto is a huge success. Imagine if we tried harder | TVO TodayThe network already moves more passengers than some major transit lines, for a fraction of the cost. It could be so much more. 48632
Reposted by BarelyCommentsLloyd Alter @lloydalter.bsky.social · 10/06/2026The so-called survey about the expansion of Billy Bishop Airport is full of leading questions, it makes you really wonder if the fix is in to give Doug Ford what he wants. It sometimes seems that Mark Carney’s strategy is to give everyone everything they want. open.substack.com/pub/lloydalt...open.substack.comIs the public consultation on the future of Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport a sham?Anyone looking at the leading questions in the SurveyMonkey survey might think so. 119440
Reposted by BarelyCommentsWest End Phoenix @westendphoenix.bsky.social · 09/06/2026If you care about our waterfront, the islands and oppose the expansion of Billy Bishop, take a minute and make your voice heard. tc.canada.ca/en/corporate...tc.canada.caPublic consultation on the future of Billy Bishop Toronto City AirportConsultation collecting feedback on the future of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport 198
Reposted by BarelyCommentsCameron MacLeod @c-9.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 09/06/2026The Government of Canada launches public consultations on the future of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Complete the anonymous survey here: tc.canada.ca/en/corporate-services/… #TOPoli #ONPoli #CDNPoli #YTZ 21327
Reposted by BarelyCommentsRichard Warnica @rwarnica.bsky.social · 29/05/2026I spent some time looking at the company behind a massive lobbying push to have Toronto's island airport expanded. What I found was a deep tangle of corporate and PR webs that all obscured a relatively simple truth. www.thestar.com/opinion/star...thestar.comRichard Warnica: Who’s behind the massive lobbying campaign to expand the island airport? What I discovered should worry us allOne key player? A large American bank. 34738
Reposted by BarelyCommentsMatt Elliott @graphicmatt.com · 22/05/2026The Church Street pedestrianization project is APPROVED 20-4. Church between Wellesley Street East and Alexander Street will be made car-free between June 19 and August 21. 213235
Reposted by BarelyCommentsChris Moise @chrismoiseto.bsky.social · 20/05/2026The countdown to City Council is on, and we need your support! Reclaiming Church Street for pedestrians, local businesses, and community connection is within arm's reach. Let's send a clear message to City Hall tomorrow that the Village is ready. Visit experiencethevillage.ca/petition to sign. 1245
Reposted by BarelyCommentsIt's Jamie @sjamieit.bsky.social · 11/05/2026The City of Ottawa posted the raw speed data from before and after Doug Ford banned speed cameras and the effect is so obvious it's not even necessary put a line marking when that happened. This chart shows the percentage of drivers going 15km/h or more over the posted limit. 472105848
Reposted by BarelyCommentsShawn Micallef @shawnmicallef.bsky.social · 07/05/2026We at @spacing.bsky.social are trying to answer Billy Bishop questions our elected federal and provincial officials are avoiding answering. What would it cost, who will pay, and who benefits? Please read and share with people you know who are asking questions. Post this on neighbourhood lists.spacing.caJet Dreams on Toronto Island (Part 1) - Spacing TorontoPremier Doug Ford and the Toronto Port Authority, the federal agency that owns Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, have been extraordinarily secretive about their plans to modify the island airport for... 210252
Reposted by BarelyCommentsNorm Di Pasquale🇨🇦 @normsworld.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Today NoJetsTO is launching a Federal E-Petition! Sponsored by @elizabethemay.bsky.social, it calls for the government of Canada to say no to jets at the island airport and save our waterfront! Sign now: www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en... #topoli #onpoli #cdnpoli 15339
Reposted by BarelyCommentsAlex Bozikovic @alexbozikovic.bsky.social · 04/05/2026On Toronto's island airport, only Carney can stop the madness. Where is the case for an expansion? And what else could this place be? My column: www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...theglobeandmail.comNow is the time for a public reckoning on the costs of a Billy Bishop Airport expansionA sophisticated federal government should enhance its most valuable asset: the city 58744
Reposted by BarelyCommentsShawn Micallef @shawnmicallef.bsky.social · 18/04/2026In the @thestar.com I write about how Toronto lags behind other cities & the dismal watering down of yongeTOmorrow. A big chance to catch do something really great, yet thwarted by status quo inertia. There’s hope w the Church St pedestrian plan but both need your vocal support. Read & share. 💪thestar.comShawn Micallef: Toronto’s main drag is a real drag. So why is the Yonge Street redesign taking the slow road?The sluggish pace of the transformation Toronto’s most famous street is in sharp contrast to how quickly Church Street is set to become pedestrianized. 416543
Reposted by BarelyCommentsRodney 🚧🚇 @chanface.bsky.social · 06/04/2026CHURCH STREET PEDESTRIANIZATION MOTION IS GOING TO COUNCIL! We need people to come speak at TEYCC (Toronto East York Community Council) on April 30 to support it, and for people to start contacting/emailing their councillors! We also have a petition coming out on Wednesday! 310726
Reposted by BarelyCommentsMarco Chitti @chittimarco.bsky.social · 30/03/2026Repost to scare your fire department 1679
Reposted by BarelyCommentsRobert Zaichkowski @rzaichkowski.bsky.social · 16/03/2026A cyclist was seriously injured at Eglinton & Oakwood last night. Now that the Eglinton Crosstown LRT is open, the #BikeTO community deserves to know WHEN will the long promised bike lanes on that street be installed? #shame #TOpoli #VisionZero CC www.cp24.com/local/toront...cp24.comMale cyclist rushed to hospital after being struck by vehicle in Little JamaicaA male cyclist has been struck by a vehicle in Little Jamaica, Toronto police say. 721649
Reposted by BarelyCommentsJulie S. Lalonde @julieslalonde.bsky.social · 13/03/2026I am begging my fellow Canadians to take a break for a second from obsessing about American corruption to focus on our home grown versions. Ford is a corrupt crony goon who has done countless shady backroom deals. He wants to remove one of our most powerful tools to hold him accountable. Fuck that!theglobeandmail.comOntario to introduce bill exempting Premier, cabinet from FOI requestsGovernment’s proposed changes follow its loss of court battle over call logs for Ford’s personal cellphone 491056592
Reposted by BarelyCommentsShawn Micallef @shawnmicallef.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Will anyone stand up to Ford? My airport column makes a rare appearance on the front page of the Toronto Star today. Local democracy steamrolled. Backroom decisions. Liberals acquiescing. Feckless & weak establishment carrying his water. Fait accompli? Read here: www.thestar.com/opinion/cont... 2033897
BarelyComments @barelycomments.bsky.social · 10/03/2026Been wondering that as well, overall the lanes are great and a huge improvement for the street but it does feel like for every nice bed there are two massive slabs of concrete 010
Reposted by BarelyCommentsPhil @philmarfisi.bsky.social · 08/02/2026Thank you @mikeschreiner.bsky.social and the GPO for coming and hanging out with @wryimby.bsky.social to talk missing middle housing. The GPO has consistently been the leading progressive voice in Ontario for legalizing and building more affordable housing and we're thankful for their advocacy! 0209
Reposted by BarelyCommentsAlex Bozikovic @alexbozikovic.bsky.social · 17/01/2026Our piece on single stair: a crucial change that is slowly coming to Canadian cities By me and @johnlorinc.bsky.social 416435
Reposted by BarelyCommentsJohn Michael McGrath @jm-mcgrath.bsky.social · 18/01/2026I think some Toronto YIMBYs who find Chow insufficiently to their liking have been talking themselves into fanfiction where Bradford is the viable alternative and I really need folks to understand it's gonna be Chow v. Unrepentant Suburban NIMBYism, that's the ballot. 1216849
Reposted by BarelyCommentsAvi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 17/01/2026Canada's big six banks made $70 billion in profits last year on the backs of working people. So I went to Bay Street to ask bankers whether it’s time for a wealth tax. If you agree, become a member of the NDP and let’s fight for it together: avilewis.link/join youtu.be/KfNEsh9Hx6s?...youtu.beAvi Lewis asks bankers on Bay Street if it’s time for a wealth taxYouTube video by Avi Lewis 717861
Reposted by BarelyCommentsZeteo @zeteo.com · 12/01/2026We did a ride along. Not with law enforcement. But with the Minneapolis residents defending their communities from those very officers. @premthakker.bsky.social's front-row seat at ICE's psychological warzone in Minnesota — and how residents are banding together against it: 201737504
Reposted by BarelyCommentsJoel S. @joelhs.bsky.social · 12/01/2026Mayor Mamdani issued a fine statement denouncing an antisemitic arson attack against a synagogue in Jackson, MS, and half of the responses say he is at fault for refusing to denounce anti-Israel protests, while the other half say he is selling out Palestine by caring about antisemitism at all. 311054174
Reposted by BarelyCommentsAvi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 11/01/2026Under my leadership, the next time the NDP holds the balance of power in parliament, we’ll have one demand: proportional representation. Sous ma direction, la prochaine fois que le NPD détiendra la balance du pouvoir au Parlement, nous n'aurons qu'une exigence : la représentation proportionnelle. 1716643
Reposted by BarelyCommentsDavid J. Doorey (aka The Law of Work) @thelawofwork.bsky.social · 07/01/2026On a similar point, it is irresponsible for academics to schedule international academic conferences in the U.S. during the Trump regime. It is not safe for visitors. All conferences should be moved aboard until further notice. We can host them in Canada. 110233
Reposted by BarelyCommentsLanrick Bennett @lanrickbennett.bsky.social · 05/01/2026Just DM’d to me “hey Lanrick! take listen to what someone with political will sounds like!” @progresstoronto.bsky.social do you have anyone in your line up doing this in #TOpoli? Hoping to know for the 2026 election. h/t @ffsafestreets.bsky.social #WalkTO #BikeTO www.instagram.com/p/DTEPqhckRw... 1237
Reposted by BarelyCommentsJoe Cohen @cohenhouse.bsky.social · 18/12/2025A new bombshell modeling report by the State of Minnesota has found that small single-stair buildings with smoke-separated stairwells are likely to be SIGNIFICANTLY SAFER than typical double-loaded apartment buildings 36011
Reposted by BarelyCommentsMatt Elliott @graphicmatt.com · 09/12/2025My @thestar.com column this week: Bike Share Toronto is riding high but a new growth plan risks putting a proverbial stick in the spokes, with a big focus on extracting more revenue from users. Let's not let enshittification ruin this ride. www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...thestar.comMatt Elliott: Why dark clouds loom over Bike Share Toronto, despite its undeniable successAdding more e-bikes certainly sounds like an admirable goal, but it comes with a downside. 5269
Reposted by BarelyCommentsMore Neighbours Toronto @moreneighboursto.bsky.social · 04/12/2025"The chair of this committee frequently says that in Ontario, we zone for buildings, not for people. But when we have a report that says adding new buildings will create complete communities and we couldn't possibly do that in Rosedale, I wonder if that's true." 02812
Reposted by BarelyCommentsCanadian Climate Institute @climateinstitute.bsky.social · 25/11/2025Canada’s Clean Electricity Regulations are a surefire way to ensure a clean power grid. Without them, Canada risks losing a competitive edge that will bolster the economy, not to mention erasing years of progress. Read more from expert @sachigibson.bsky.social ➡️ climateinstitute.ca/clean-electr...climateinstitute.caClean Electricity Regulations bolster certainty for big investments in Canada’s gridsThe federal government of Canada reaffirmed the place of its Clean Electricity Regulations within its Climate Competitiveness Strategy. 13314
Reposted by BarelyCommentsSeth Cotlar @sethcotlar.bsky.social · 08/11/2025There’s no daylight between what Candace says here about “the Jews” & what Nazi propagandists & Father Coughlin said about the Jews in the 1930s. Her show is one of the top 5 “conservative” podcasts in the US. She has 5.5 million subscribers on YouTube and 7.3 million followers on X. 1041783569
Reposted by BarelyCommentsObserving The City @observingthecity.ca · 11/10/2025Did you know Toronto has 15 permanent bicycle counters around the city? I have created a portal that should be updated monthly when the city updates their open data. It's live now at: observingthecity.ca 1110417
Reposted by BarelyCommentsJohn D Stanway @johndstanway.bsky.social · 03/10/2025Anyone in Jon Burnside's Ward. There's a meeting about a bike lane. At the last town hall of his I went to, the nimby's were out in force, ranting against bike lanes and sidewalks. So, any help from decent people is appreciated. 077
Reposted by BarelyCommentsPAIGE! @paige.canadiancivil.com · 26/09/2025Let’s get this done! What a massive waste of citizens time telling them what they already know, it’s like giving us a half-day national holiday. From: @sboots mastodon.sboots.ca/@sboots/11526689…mastodon.sboots.caSean Boots (@sboots@mastodon.sboots.ca)The Canada Revenue Agency is doing a public consultation on automatic tax filing (which they should have implemented …several decades ago!). Fill it out and let the CRA know that it’s a good idea! https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/corporate/about-canada-revenue-agency-cra/transparency-proactive-disclosure-canada-revenue-agency/consultations-engagement-canada-revenue-agency/automatic-tax-filing-consultation.html via @lisafast@mstdn.ca #cdnpoli #GCdigital 022
Reposted by BarelyCommentsThe Rundown @therundowntvo.bsky.social · 22/09/2025If not speed cameras, then what? @jm-mcgrath.bsky.social and @spaikin.bsky.social discuss alternative strategies to slow drivers down, and how Doug Ford likely won't be sold on those either. On the #onpoli podcast: youtu.be/3pjjwa4YWrs?... 5167
Reposted by BarelyCommentsThe Local Magazine @thelocal.to · 09/09/2025“The story of Ontario’s crisis in post-secondary education is, first and foremost, a story of provincial neglect.” thelocal.to/ontario-post... 32624
Reposted by BarelyCommentsTTCriders @ttcriders.bsky.social · 28/08/2025Thrilled to see the TTC recommend fare capping as part of the Ridership Growth Strategy, something that we have long called for as a common-sense solution to making transit more affordable! This would replace an expensive monthly pass, that you need to pay for upfront on the same day as your rent. 43411
Reposted by BarelyCommentsRobert Zaichkowski @rzaichkowski.bsky.social · 27/08/2025Given recent revelations that the eglintonTOday project could be at risk, I prepared an action alert calling on the #BikeTO community to hold the City of Toronto accountable & ensure this project gets done this year as planned. #TOpoli #ONpoli #VisionZero www.twowheeledpolitics.ca/2025/08/its-...twowheeledpolitics.caIt’s Time to Demand Accountability for EglintonA blog about cycling and political advocacy based in Toronto, Canada. (#BikeTO) 0177
BarelyComments @barelycomments.bsky.social · 16/08/2025Just got back from Tokyo where the public washrooms put to shame any city I've ever been to. The most basic ones were designed fairly similarly to these. Add it to the list of things the city definitely won't do but it would be really great if they did... www.torontotoday.ca/local/city-p...torontotoday.caSustainable ‘pods’ win Toronto public washroom design competitionThe winning design from the ‘TO the Loo!’ contest, which incorporates green roofs as well as harm reduction, safety and accessibility features, is expected to be considered by the city 030
Reposted by BarelyCommentsMore Neighbours Toronto @moreneighboursto.bsky.social · 12/08/2025The announcement for Build Canada Homes, the Canadian government's plan to get back into home-building, looks similar to what was in the Liberal platform, but it's good to see them "moving more aggressively" and adding some timelines. Here are 3 key points & some Qs. www.ipolitics.ca/2025/08/11/l...ipolitics.caLiberals release first details for new Build Canada Homes entity - iPoliticsThe market sounding document will structure consultations with home-builders and other industry stakeholders, and offers the first concrete details on what the Liberals are proposing for the new entit... 2146
Reposted by BarelyCommentsCommunity Bikeways - TCBC @bikewaysto.bsky.social · 03/08/2025worth repeating: "Justice Schabas explains how the govt’s advice from its own experts indicated that removing the bike lanes would be more dangerous FOR ALL ROAD USERS, not just cyclists, + would not make traffic move any faster but instead “may worsen congestion” www.thestar.com/opinion/star...thestar.comEdward Keenan: Finally, news involving the Ford government that gives me something to smile aboutThe premier's power over Toronto is not without its limits after all. 05110
Reposted by BarelyCommentsmlongfield.bsky.social @mlongfield.bsky.social · 03/07/2025No new cycling projects being approved this summer plus reversing an approved project? "I've never seen a cycling report that doesn’t include new projects,' said Michael Longfield, executive director of the advocacy group Cycle Toronto." via @torontotoday.ca www.torontotoday.ca/local/transp...torontotoday.caToronto’s latest bike lane plan doesn’t propose new lanes for the first time in yearsThe city’s cycling expansion plan includes two kilometres of upgraded bike lanes — but no new ones 14116
Reposted by BarelyCommentsJack Hauen @jackhauen.bsky.social · 11/06/2025ICYMI: Several well-placed sources, leaked documents and recordings of internal town halls detail how a bitter, years-long falling out with a European partner has led Metrolinx to scale back its ambitious GO Expansion plan. No paywall. #onpoli www.thetrillium.ca/news/the-tri...thetrillium.caHow Metrolinx’s plan to deliver European-style train service went off the railsGO Expansion will still transform Greater Golden Horseshoe transit — but likely won’t be as ambitious as what was planned just three years ago 510936
