Reposted by Matt LeboeufRachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 19hToday is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and Canada has a lot of work to do. In some ways, we’re actually backsliding right now -- from residential school denial to rights-busting "national building projects." We gotta do a better job of defending and respecting Indigenous rights: 828281
Reposted by Matt LeboeufRachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 21/09/2026A reporter asked the government about the Trumpian tactic of flooding the zone with this bill (it’s an omnibus!) and the ministers appear outraged. They balk at a question that…accurately characterizes what they’re doing. If you don’t like it, don’t do it! 11336105
Reposted by Matt LeboeufNicolas Hénin @nicolashenin.net · 17/09/2026Nice campaign by the Norwegian Consumer Council about the declining lifespan of products. Enjoy! 180140446463
Reposted by Matt LeboeufRobin Lennox @robinlennoxmd.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Waitlists for MRIs are too long across Ontario, with only 30% occurring in their target time. The answer is simple: fund our public hospitals to run their EXISTING MRI machines on evenings and weekends. Get rid of the waitlists. Get Ontarians the care they need. 176
Reposted by Matt LeboeufJoey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 14/09/2026Hamilton City Council promised last week that HSR (which Council said was operating at "99 per cent") would be at 100 per cent service today - including school trips. Right now, there are bus cancellations in every area of Hamilton. No HSR managers on duty to provide detailed info. #hamont #yhmcc 0143
Matt Leboeuf @frenchbeef.bsky.social · 11/09/2026HSR 11 Parkdale NB currently on detour between Woodward Ave and Lakeshore/Maple, no stops serviced on Beach Blvd. Not sure about the Southbound direction. #HamOnt #HSR 000
Matt Leboeuf @frenchbeef.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Been getting a canceled trip notification for the 2 Barton or 3 Cannon pretty much hourly, all day long since yesterday. HSR social media has been suspiciously silent for the same amount of time. #HamOnt #HSR 020
Reposted by Matt LeboeufJoey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 08/09/2026HSR cancellations are widespread this afternoon. Every area of Hamilton is impacted. City of Hamilton communications managers and HSR managers are not providing updates. No other municipality in Canada is experiencing a bus parts shortage. #hamont #yhmcc 0154
Reposted by Matt LeboeufJoey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 04/09/2026Now on TPR: In a leaked internal memo, the HSR expects to cancel trips on seven bus routes next week and beyond. Service cancellations will begin with Routes 51 University, 2 Barton, 20 A-Line, 22 Upper Ottawa, 25/26 Upper Wentworth & Wellington, 33 Sanatorium, and 44 Rymal. #yhmcc #HamOnt (1/2)thepublicrecord.caWidespread Public Transit Cancellations Expected in Hamilton Starting Next WeekHSR will not provide secondary school "extras" as Hamilton's high school students face grading penalties for attendance beginning this school year. 21311
Reposted by Matt LeboeufJoey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 03/09/2026Hamilton East - Stoney Creek residents: EXERCISE YOUR VOTE! Thursday is byelection day. Visit Elections Ontario to learn where you vote. #HamOnt #yhmvote voterinformationservice.elections.on.ca/en/election/...voterinformationservice.elections.on.caElections Ontario 0112
Matt Leboeuf @frenchbeef.bsky.social · 29/08/2026For whatever reason the City of Burlington decided to block off the pedestrian crossing at the John Street Terminal, forcing people to cross at the North end of the terminal, near the HSR 11 stop. Would love to know the logic behind this decision. #burlon #publictransit #planningfail 040
Reposted by Matt LeboeufJoey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 04/06/2026This is the largest crowd that I have ever seen inside of Hamilton City Hall. Hundreds of people here at Committee of Adjustment to voice their opposition to AI data centres. #hamont 24511
Reposted by Matt LeboeufJoey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 03/06/2026Over 400 people were board two GO Trains during a near collision in Burlington resulting from a signal violation. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says in a report just issued. Just the latest in a string of similar incident. (1/2) www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/medias-m... 1114
Reposted by Matt LeboeufCity of Hamilton @cityofhamilton.bsky.social · 26/01/2026#HamOntSnow Update: All City of Hamilton administrative offices and facilities are open today (Monday, January 26). All curbside collection (garbage, green bin, bulk & recycling) is cancelled today. Collection will happen one day later this week. Please bring waste in and set out by 7 am tomorrow.hamilton.caHome page | City of Hamilton 175
Reposted by Matt LeboeufRichard Vein @veinrichard.bsky.social · 19/01/2026I'm going to have 5,000 children and name them like I do my morrowind saves 752277269
Reposted by Matt LeboeufCharlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 04/01/2026My latest on how MAGA is targeting the immense sacrifice of Black soldiers who fought fascism. Trump's gang would have welcomed the fascists. The people of the Netherlands are outraged by the white supremacist government in Washington. charlieangus.substack.com/p/magas-race...charlieangus.substack.comMAGA's Race War Targets War Graves in HollandOver Christmas, I was stopped in my tracks by the news that the United States government removed commemorations to Black American war dead in the Netherlands. 1423580
Reposted by Matt LeboeufReece Martin @rmtransit.bsky.social · 08/12/2025People often want simple answers to the question of why transit is worse in North America (US especially) than other places. A transit agency voluntarily slowing it’s trains down for dubious “safety” benefits, as the government bans speed cameras says a lot. 19017
Reposted by Matt LeboeufWard 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 01/12/2025I share the concerns raised by people, across the city, about the timing of the erection of this fence in front of the Salvation Army. The terrible message it sends is that Hamiltonians who are experiencing homelessness should be hidden from sight. It's not ok to treat anyone like this. #HamOnt 12210
Reposted by Matt LeboeufMatt Jelly @mattjelly.bsky.social · 19/11/2025The Doug Ford donors who spearheaded the arena project don't want concertgoers and VIPs to see the results of Doug Ford's policies #HamOnt #onpoli 1218
Reposted by Matt LeboeufJoey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 15/11/2025Hamilton Centre MP Aslam Rana did not participate in the tour. He was present for a few minutes when the Minister of Housing showed up, took photos, and left. This was the extent of his "join" 8288
Reposted by Matt LeboeufWard 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 13/11/2025This week we're looking at the legacy of the Lee Brothers, the Pagoda Chop Suey House, a downtown Hamilton landmark. Victor, Allan, and their three brothers fed generations and lit up King Street East with their hip neon sign. #HamOnt 153
Reposted by Matt LeboeufGraeme MacKay @mackaycartoons.bsky.social · 11/11/2025Honouring Ivan Glassco, a Hamilton Spectator cartoonist who fought fascism with his art and ultimately his life in WWII. His legacy reminds us of the power of creativity in defending freedom. #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget 2288
Reposted by Matt LeboeufWard 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 07/11/2025This week's Hamilton heritage post briefly examines the origin of the “The Mountain”, the beloved nickname for the Niagara Escarpment, which is a defining natural landmark stretching across southern Ontario. #HamOnt 172
Reposted by Matt LeboeufJoey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 01/11/2025MONDAY NO GO LAKESHORE WEST TRAIN SERVICE INTO TORONTO With less than 48 hours notice, GO Transit announces it will *not* provide Hamilton rush hour service into Toronto on Monday, there is *no* added QEW bus service. Tuesday: 05:11 West Harbour, 05:47 Hunter GO are cancelled as well. 397
Reposted by Matt LeboeufMatt Jelly @mattjelly.bsky.social · 01/11/2025SkyDome Fan Club '89 #toronto #skydome 3135
Reposted by Matt LeboeufNorm Charlatan @normcharlatan.bsky.social · 28/10/2025Game 3 of the World Series will continue until morale improves. 132790504
Reposted by Matt LeboeufWard 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 23/10/2025Today's heritage post visits the Mark Preece House, built in 1876 as a malt house for William Osborne. Located on the Iroquois Plain near the historic Lands Inlet, the area thrived with skilled trades and manufacturing. Close access to railways and the lake made it a prime site for industry. #HamOnt 172
Reposted by Matt LeboeufJoey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 02/10/2025INBOX Hamilton's 28 fire stations will be open on Thanksgiving Day for public tours between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. It's fun and informative for kids of all ages. No charge, you are asked to bring a donation for a Food Drive. #HamOnt thepublicrecord.ca/2025/10/inbo...thepublicrecord.caINBOX: Hamilton Fire Stations Open on Thanksgiving DayHamilton's fire department is holding open houses on October 13 between 1pm and 4pm. Food drive donation requested. 082
Reposted by Matt LeboeufStrong Towns @strongtowns.org · 20/09/2025Folks often think that sales tax can make up for unproductive land use. However, our friends at Urban3 have found that unproductive developments like big box stores and shopping centers are still no match for mixed-use buildings and traditional downtowns, even counting sales tax. 14511
Reposted by Matt LeboeufJoey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 16/09/2025Now on TPR: Tivoli demolition began illegally, without building code permits Ward 2 Clr @cameronkroetsch.bsky.social says there is "no excuse" for action He is following up with City staff [I'll ask staff for comment at Council re: asbestos etc] #HamOnt #yhmcc thepublicrecord.ca/2025/09/tivo...thepublicrecord.caTivoli Demolition Began Illegally Without A PermitWard 2 Councillor Cameron Kroetsch says there is "no excuse" for the developer's negligence, adding the illegal start "completely undermines their credibility" with the City and the community. 1135
Reposted by Matt LeboeufJoey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 11/09/2025The Hamilton Street Railway, once again, failed to provide Supercrawl detour information to the public. I will be asking the Mayor and the City Manager why this happened, again. Especially after the City promised it would not happen, again. (Image of last year's apology) #yhmcc #HamOnt 4284
Reposted by Matt LeboeufMother Jones @motherjones.com · 27/08/2025"The oft-mentioned tyranny being opposed by gun owners is really just the sense that the wrong people are encroaching on the privileges and prerogatives of whiteness." From 2020:motherjones.comHow gun culture and the government fell back in loveThanks to racism and the war on terror, the two natural allies are walking hand in cold, dead hand again. 25153661557
Reposted by Matt Leboeufderek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 06/08/2025love this new york times clip. they recently did a story about how sesame street's set has changed over the years, along with our urban politics. IG nytimes 11271041777
Reposted by Matt LeboeufCharlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 30/07/2025Canada's parliament voted to block all arms shipments to Israel. And then Prime Minister Carney was elected. This report says Canada's weapons continue to flow to help murder starving people. Call PM Carney & Anita Anand and ask why they defy Parliament to aid genocide. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...cbc.caReport suggests arms still flow from Canada to Israel despite denials | CBC NewsThe government of Canada is adamant — with certain, shifting caveats — that it has not allowed arms shipments to Israel since January 2024, and yet Israeli import data and publicly available shipping ... 25327145
Reposted by Matt LeboeufRachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 29/07/2025Bob Rae unfollowed me over this tweet lol. That says a lot! 4351851
Matt Leboeuf @frenchbeef.bsky.social · 11/06/2025new bicycle repair station on the Bay Street cycle track @ King. someone was making use of it as I took these, looks like it's already popular. hope to see more of these throughout #hamont soon. 030
Reposted by Matt LeboeufJoey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 19/05/2025The City of Hamilton knew there were serious structural issues, yet continued to issue permits for events [including a children's hay maze] in front of the Gore buildings. For nearly 21 months, City Hall took half-measures while the buildings deteriorated. #yhmcc #HamOntthepublicrecord.caCity Knew About Structural Issues Before Gore Buildings CollapseTimeline reveals 21 months of inadequate steps at city officials who knew the buildings were not safe, yet continued to issue permits for events in front of them. 2156
Reposted by Matt LeboeufReece Martin @rmtransit.bsky.social · 15/05/2025Imagine this being the reason we kneecap our regional train system with silly battery trains 3746
Reposted by Matt LeboeufJohn Michael McGrath @jm-mcgrath.bsky.social · 09/05/2025just remembering Toronto Police hiding their badges during the G20, and then "forgetting" who was on duty that day, and then both federal and provincial, Liberal and Conservative governments agreeing to give everyone a pass, and Bill Blair is still an MP, yes I'm still angry about it 1933187
Reposted by Matt LeboeufCharlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 04/05/2025Pierre Poilievre in a nutshell. If ever there was a case to drain the swamp... 28463612203
Matt Leboeuf @frenchbeef.bsky.social · 28/04/2025cpc candidate ned kuruc's team treating everyone entering and exiting the polling station in mcquesten west to a horn show drive-by. tacky. #hamont 120
Matt Leboeuf @frenchbeef.bsky.social · 15/04/2025I've been seeing a lot of CPC/PPC signs in parts of Hamilton where I've never seen them before in the lead up to the Federal election and I think thats a reflection of failure by the NDP to keep the leftist vote in what used to be considered a stronghold for them. #HamOnt 120
Reposted by Matt LeboeufWard 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 14/04/2025I just received an update from Metrolinx to let me know that there will be 4 trains forced to idle overnight, and until further notice, at the Hunter GO Centre in Ward 2. This is related to a high voltage infrastructure issue. #HamOnt 174
Reposted by Matt LeboeufJoey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 09/04/2025It is official. "Soon" all Niagara GO trains (including weekend) will stop at West Harbour. #hamont 1245
Reposted by Matt LeboeufCharlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 07/04/2025Canadians are coming together to defend our country and democracy. Conservatives on the other hand are saying vote for Poilievre or they will break up the country. Playing the traitor card is not a good look for Canada's Mini Me Trump. Here's my latest: substack.com/home/post/p-...substack.comMAGA MAPLE: THE DESPERATE BID TO ELECT A MINI-ME TRUMPConservatives Play the Traitor Card 56931294
Reposted by Matt LeboeufRodney 🚧🚇 @chanface.bsky.social · 08/03/2025What the Eglinton Crosstown should have been: 1702
Matt Leboeuf @frenchbeef.bsky.social · 08/03/2025lil photo walk on the west side of dt cause I haven't been there in years. lots of new traffic (both vehicular and pedestrian) despite King, Main and Queen still being hostile car sewers. will be interesting to see how this changes w/LRT and 2-way conversions over the next few years. #hamont 020
Reposted by Matt LeboeufWard 2 Hamilton @ward2hamilton.bsky.social · 28/02/2025Heritage Thursday shifted a day because of the Provincial election, but we're back today to highlight another civic jewel - the Lister Block in the Beasley neighbourhood. It has a storied past and practical modern use with ground floor retail and City offices above. #HamOnt 183
Reposted by Matt LeboeufDan Jelly @kingandjames.bsky.social · 26/02/2025If you're gullible enough to vote for Doug Ford, a man who never met a rich Conservative crony he wouldn't collude with, because you think he's going to stand up to Trump, the ultimate rich Conservative crony, you're bad at voting and should maybe just sit this one out. #onpoli #ontario 0166