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George Sousa

@george-sousa.bsky.social
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Engineer. Technology & Water junkie. Science, data, IP, climate, sustainability, cycling, photography and policy wonk.

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Bentley ****TALK CLIMATE**** @bigclimate.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Hot tip: You can be "committed to reducing Canada's emissions and achieving net-zero by 2050" ****** OR ******* You can build another DEADLY pipeline for the #BigOil skunks But you can't do both This is the #MarkCarney government LYING to you about #ClimateChange. Again. #cdnpoli
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Taffer-either-step-up-or-step-out
Alt: Taffer-either-step-up-or-step-out
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Melissa Bowman @dtkmelissa.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
"Municipal government makes decisions that affect our everyday lives, yet municipal elections attract fewer voters than federal and provincial elections. An informed vote takes some effort. Learn who the candidates are. Listen to what they have to say. Compare their priorities and their visions."
mailchi.mp
Democracy Is Local: Be Ambitious for Cambridge
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George Sousa @george-sousa.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
1 - The public uproar over renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America" is being fought on the wrong battlefield. This isn't a geographic dispute, and it isn’t a technical glitch. It is a masterclass in geopolitical power asymmetry and deliberate corporate gaslighting. Let's unpack the real machinery.
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Matt Rodrigues @mattjrodrigues.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
As we wrap up another vibrant Pride weekend in Waterloo Region, I’m reminded of the importance of continuing to gather, and allowing voices to be heard, openly. The unfortunate actions of one person last week haven’t overshadowed the strength of our community 🏳️‍🌈
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TODERIAN UrbanWORKS Inc. (TUW) @toderianuw.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
“Our growth patterns cost us money. Plain and simple,” Barrett said. “Until we understand that, until we can get that across to people, we're going to continue to have politicians that make these similar decisions without thinking about the financial and other kinds of knock-on effects.”
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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 30/05/2026
I’m a climate scientist. Let me fix this headline. “Nearly a century ago, scientists showed that burning fossil fuels warms the planet. Today, we know human emissions account for over 100% of the warming. Yet dark money and disinformation still work to keep Americans addicted to fossil fuels.”
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
“The term ‘third place’ was coined by sociologist Ray Oldenburg in his book The Great Good Place, which explored the role of places like cafes, parks, & libraries in societies. He argued such places were not only important for mental health, but were essential to democracy & a sense of community.”
abc.net.au
'Elevates the mood': Third places providing a space away from work and home
In an increasingly digital world, Brisbane residents are still heading out to enjoy third places to take a break, enjoy life, and expose themselves to new ideas.
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George Sousa @george-sousa.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
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George Sousa @george-sousa.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Heritage matters — especially in Downtown Cambridge. But as a future transit growth area, there’s still no Secondary Plan or MTSA framework. Now the “Galt Core Heritage District” comes first. Protection without a plan isn’t a vision — it risks the core’s future. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
therecord.com
Local group warns Cambridge heritage district proposal could stifle downtown growth
A citizens’ group called the Cambridge Core Planning Advisory Committee was created after members felt public feedback on the plan wasn’t fully heard.
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Brian Doucet @briandoucet.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
With March just around the corner, we have a full line up of screenings coming up. Not all registration is online yet, but check details at www.housinfilm.ca 3rd Hamilton 11th Ottawa 12th Cambridge, ON 16th Montreal 17th Montreal 25th Windsor 25th Fredericton, NB 26th Brno, Czechia
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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 03/03/2026
The new CAO for the Region of Waterloo is Darshpreet Bhatti, who was the longtime project lead for the implementation of ION stage 1. Hopefully this is a good sign for getting ION stage 2 and beyond built.
regionofwaterloo.ca
National transit expert returns to Region of Waterloo as Chief Administrative Officer
Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo has announced that Darshpreet Bhatti, P.Eng. will join the organization as Chief Administrative Officer on March 9, 2026. Bhatti recently served as the ...
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Michael Druker 🇨🇦 @mdruker.app · 17/02/2026
You can just watch buses and trains move across the city
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GRT Realtime Map
GRT Map shows a live view of all GRT vehicles
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Melissa Bowman @dtkmelissa.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Cambridge Councillor Shwery says, "Cambridge residents have paid and continue to pay for transit system that does not serve Cambridge," and therefore Cambridge residents should be reimbursed transit funding. Can I introduce you to the 302? www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cjh0...
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Council Meeting - February 3, 2026
YouTube video by City of Cambridge
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George Sousa @george-sousa.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
www.cambridgetoday.ca/letters-to-t...
cambridgetoday.ca
LETTER: 'Seeking reimbursement for ION is not a solution'
'When Cambridge is repeatedly portrayed as not wanting or not deserving regional transit. Senior governments hear them. Funding partners hear them,' reader says
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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 29/01/2026
Those advocates are right.
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Advocates say lessons from Kitchener’s ION LRT could help Toronto projects
YouTube video by CityNews
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Michael Druker 🇨🇦 @mdruker.app · 19/01/2026
The streaming landscape is so bad. What does everyone think about a service that lets you rent physical movie discs by mail
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George Sousa @george-sousa.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
www.cambridgetoday.ca/letters-to-t...
cambridgetoday.ca
LETTER: Cambridge’s heritage should support renewal, not limit it
In an open letter addressed to City Council, Citizens for Cambridge are urging municipal leaders to consider a more flexible and targeted approach to heritage conservation that supports sustainable gr...
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George Sousa @george-sousa.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
"Cambridge’s heritage should be a foundation for renewal, not a barrier to it. The question is not whether to protect heritage, but how. A blanket HCD is a blunt instrument." www.cambridgetoday.ca/letters-to-t...
cambridgetoday.ca
LETTER: Protecting Cambridge’s heritage without freezing its downtown
'Cambridge’s heritage should be a foundation for renewal, not a barrier to it,' architect Patrick Simmons says
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Ken Wood part owner of 🇨🇦 @madhat59kenwood.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
I could not say it better or clearer 👏👏 no to foriegn owned systems. #cdnpoli 👇
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CJ @mateloos.be · 02/12/2025
"Country, BlueGrass, Blues"!? Never seen that one coming!! At least here we have the Stinky Car. kinkystar.com
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Kinky Star
Hier is een korte beschrijving voor de website van Kinky Star: "Kinky Star is jouw bron voor avontuurlijke muziek en cultuur. Ontdek unieke optredens, alternatieve muziek en artistieke inspiratie. Be...
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Dr. Mike P. Moffatt @mikepmoffatt.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
New report! Our Q3 GTA and Greater Golden Horseshoe report is out, and it's bleak. Pre-construction apartment sales down 89%, ground-oriented pre-sales down 65%, guaranteeing an even deeper downturn in 2026 and beyond. Read here: www.missingmiddleini...
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George Sousa @george-sousa.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Serious concerns regarding proposed Heritage Conservation District for downtown Cambridge. mailchi.mp/citizensforc...
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Serious Concerns Regarding Proposed Galt Core Heritage Conservation District
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Melissa Bowman @dtkmelissa.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
"ION reflects a long-term vision by our regional government across multiple councils. It’s an investment in mobility for the future. We can’t keep growing around cars, and ION helps with growing the region up and not out." Can't argue with this statement from @tritag.ca
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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 20/11/2025
Onwards to Cambridge! Today's IONizeWR newsletter shares what we heard when the ION stage 2 direction was approved, and why the 2026 GRT budget matters:
ionizewr.ca
Onwards to Cambridge!
Last night, Regional Council formally adopted its decision to extend ION to Cambridge! At the November 4 committee meeting, councillors had voted 15 to 1 for ION to be extended as light rail, for the ...
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Melissa Bowman @dtkmelissa.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
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a cartoon of a man with glasses says you kids are
ALT: a cartoon of a man with glasses says you kids are
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Melissa Bowman @dtkmelissa.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
"The lesson from KW isn’t about development; it’s about connection. Reliable transit helps people stay linked to their communities and to one another. Cambridge deserves that same opportunity — to build a city where aging and accessibility are planned for, not postponed." -Brian Paul
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LETTER: LRT expansion vital for accessibility and inclusion in Cambridge
As bus routes shift or disappear, one community leader says only permanent solutions like light rail transit can ensure all residents, regardless of age or ability, stay connected
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George Sousa @george-sousa.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
www.regionofwaterloo.ca//modules/new...
regionofwaterloo.ca
Regional Council approves extending light rail to Cambridge
Waterloo Region - Region of Waterloo Council has approved extending light rail from Fairway Station to downtown Cambridge, marking a significant milestone toward connecting residents across the commun...
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Melissa Bowman @dtkmelissa.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Considering a run for municipal council in 2026? These free workshops may be of interest! www.amo.on.ca/healthy-demo...
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AMO's Healthy Democracy Leadership Series: Supporting Local Leadership in run up to the 2026 Municipal Elections | AMO
Join AMO’s new online workshop series for leaders seeking re-election or first-time aspiring candidates—offered at no charge for participants. As Ontario heads toward the 2026 municipal elections, ele...
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Matt Rodrigues @mattjrodrigues.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
What a great morning at the Region! Stage 2 ION was approved near unanimously today, and sets the stage for us to secure full funding from the Federal and Provincial governments. Onward to Cambridge — and beyond!
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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 29/10/2025
Region of Waterloo staff are recommending that council pursue a full ION light rail extension to downtown Cambridge! Full report and committee agenda for November 4 here: pub-regionofwaterloo.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
TSD-RTS-25-003, Stage 2 ION Initial Business Case Results
Recommended Motion:
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following action regarding the Region’s proposed extension of Rapid Transit to Cambridge, as outlined in report TSD-RTS-25-003, dated November 4, 2025:

Endorse a full-length extension from Fairway Station in Kitchener to Downtown Cambridge as the preferred route length;
Endorse Light Rail Transit (LRT) as the preferred vehicle technology; and
Direct staff to pursue full funding from the Provincial and Federal governments for project development and implementation.
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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 28/10/2025
Stunning video of the enormous eye at the center of hurricane Melissa. Taken by the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron “Hurricane Hunters” just before they had to abandon their mission. Melissa is extremely dangerous, the strongest Atlantic hurricane to occur this late in the season.
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US Air Force provides views from inside Hurricane Melissa
The U.S. Defense Department has released footage of views inside Hurricane Melissa. The military said a U.S.
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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 26/10/2025
Speak up for ION Stage 2! Actions to support: ionizewr.ca/blog/2025/10... Sign up to delegate: forms.regionofwaterloo.ca/Council-and-...
SPEAK UP FOR ION Stage 2
Present to Regional Council in-person or virtually on why Council should move forward with ION Stage 2
They will be selecting one of the options for Stage 2 at the Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development committee meeting on Nov. 4, and affirming it at Council on Nov. 17
Nov 4 9 AM
Sustainability, Infrastructure, & Development Committee
Council Chamber, 150 Frederick St, Kitchener
Nov 17 7 PM
Regional Council Meeting Council Chamber, 150 Frederick St, Kitchener
Sign up to delegate or make a formal written submission with the link
TriTAG. ca
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Melissa Bowman @dtkmelissa.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
A great update about what's happening and what needs to happen with phase 2 of the ion. Check out and subscribe to this informative newsletter!
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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 06/09/2025
Our first IONizeWR newsletter update is on the initial business case. We want to see LRT all the way to downtown Cambridge, and then keep building. Let's think bigger:
ionizewr.ca
Building ION to Cambridge, Costs and Benefits
Things are heating up on ION stage 2, with more voices for LRT and with Regional Council hearing next week about the preliminary results of the Initial Business Case. In November, staff will share the...
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Jennifer Ouellette @jenlucpiquant.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
Carl Sagan’s Profound ‘Pale Blue Dot’ Speech Set to a Beautifully Calming Classical Soundtrack laughingsquid.com/carl-sagan-p...
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Carl Sagan's Profound 'Pale Blue Dot' Speech Set to a Beautifully Calming Classical Soundtrack
Become Human took the iconic "Pale Blue Dot" speech by Carl Sagan, removed some of the noise, and set it to a calming classical soundtrack.
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Melissa Bowman @dtkmelissa.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
"We can’t expect to change someone’s mind if we don’t first understand what they’d lose by changing it, and how they came to believe it in the first place. And I think we should hold ourselves to a standard of fairness, even when it’s inconvenient." -Jon Jon Wesolowski buff.ly/7Wnl7YH
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Believe the conspiracy theorist*
*Be skeptical of the conspiracy theory
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George Sousa @george-sousa.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
While the rail network is certainly significant, it's worth noting that this map dates from after 1916. In 1901, Kitchener was still known as Berlin.
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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 09/07/2025
It might sound counterintuitive when those who reject human-caused climate change believe we’re intensifying weather extremes via secret expts—but here’s the difference. A: We’re responsible, so we all have to fix it B: We’re not, so it’s not our fault 99% of climate denial is solution aversion!
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California YIMBY @cayimby.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
“California’s disconnect between our public transit investments and our housing policies is failing our communities – and we urgently need reform… The solution is clear: the state must allow more housing near transit. The benefits of this approach are substantial and proven.”
ocregister.com
We invested in mass transit. We should let Californians live near it
California’s future depends on fixing this disconnect.
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Melissa Bowman @dtkmelissa.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
"Change can be uncomfortable—but doing nothing is even costlier. Car-dependent sprawl places a much heavier burden on taxpayers than urban intensification." -Citizens For Cambridge www.instagram.com/p/DLzrnbvtfwa/
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Matt Rodrigues @mattjrodrigues.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Today I had a chance to tour all three of GRT’s bus garages — each built in different eras. It was a pleasure to chat with new driver trainees on their second day, mechanics, and operations controllers. As we plan to expand our bus network, it will be important that our garages keep pace.
Strasburg GarageNorthfield GarageNorthfield GarageCambridge Garage
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George Sousa @george-sousa.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Big kudos to Doug Craig for evolving his stance on the LRT. It’s important we support politicians who are open to change. Doesn’t mean we’ll agree on everything, but it’s a step in the right direction. Giving leaders the 'permission' to adapt is crucial. #Leadership #PoliticalGrowth #LRT
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George Sousa @george-sousa.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
LRT for Cambridge benefits the whole Region. www.therecord.com/opinion/cont...
therecord.com
Light rapid transit for Cambridge benefits all of Waterloo Region
Cambridge residents have already paid for new transit and extending the LRT line needs to be the top transit priority for the region, Councillor Doug Craig writes.
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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 24/06/2025
Keeping ION stage 2 on track, housing slowdown, and Ainslie St bike lane politics. This and much more in our news roundup for the last two weeks:
tritag.ca
News roundup: June 24, 2025
Here’s the latest in walking, biking, and transit news for Waterloo Region for the last two weeks. Subscribe to get updates delivered directly to your inbox! You can also follow us on Bluesky and Inst...
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George Sousa @george-sousa.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Scott Hamilton - "...LRT is an unparalleled socio-economic-creation machine. Where the LRT rolls, billions in investments flow into new housing, businesses, parks, schools, placemaking, and community-building." www.cambridgetimes.ca/opinion/cont...
cambridgetimes.ca
Ion light rail is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Cambridge
The pain of construction is worth the tremendous benefits yielded thereafter, as seen in Kitchener and Waterloo, one Cambridge city councillor writes.
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George Sousa @george-sousa.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
“On to Cambridge”
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
Like cutting-edge new neighbourhoods that are dense, mixed, multimodal, socially and economically diverse, green, & livable? There’s no better person to tour & discuss the REMARKABLE new urban transformation areas around Metro stations in Paris than @carlosmorenofr.bsky.social! Thank you my friend!
Urban transformation area from the linear rectangular park.New mixed income residential buildingsNew residential buildings and tall national courts building in the backgroundPicture of Brent Toderian and Carlos Moreno!
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George Sousa @george-sousa.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
I agree. So much drama and lack of focus.
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George Sousa @george-sousa.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
David Frum’s insight never disappoints
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Tri-Cities Transport Action Group @tritag.ca · 21/05/2025
Transit queue jumps, new bridge over expressway, and transit-oriented growth in Preston. Links to this and much more in our latest news roundup:
tritag.ca
News roundup: May 21, 2025
Here’s the latest in walking, biking, and transit news for Waterloo Region for the last several weeks. Subscribe to get updates delivered directly to your inbox! You can also follow us on Bluesky and ...
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