Harry Keess 🇨🇦 @harrytonorth.bsky.social · 24/09/2026At the #willowdale all candidates debate tonight. Only three people of (six?) here so far 340
Harry Keess 🇨🇦 @harrytonorth.bsky.social · 15/09/2026This is exactly why so many drivers in my neighbourhood ignore stop signs and give a dismissive "oops lol" wave to pedestrians who they come *this* close to running over #toronto #willowdale 032
Harry Keess 🇨🇦 @harrytonorth.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Rainbow over the park on the bike ride to work this morning #toronto 000
Harry Keess 🇨🇦 @harrytonorth.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Hey #willowdale drivers, I'm looking forward to cycling even more in vehicle lanes here. Want to come after the Sheppard and Willowdale bike lanes? Go for it. I'll then be on my bike in "your" lane, getting to where I need to go, in traffic, with you. Disclaimer: I'm also a driver. 000
Reposted by Harry Keess 🇨🇦Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 20/08/2026This iconic Fabian Todorovic cartoon is still one of the best I’ve seen at illustrating the remarkable amount of space we surrender to cars, leaving little space left for everyone and everything else. The text added later makes the bonus point that many drivers still manage to complain about it. 3865336
Harry Keess 🇨🇦 @harrytonorth.bsky.social · 24/08/2026The fight for better Toronto housing options, in meme format... 0347
Reposted by Harry Keess 🇨🇦Lanrick Bennett @lanrickbennett.bsky.social · 16/07/2026The Crowd: "We want proof that those cyclists actually ride bikes in our community!" The Frenzied Crowd: "No no! Not that type of real proof!!" #OpenData provided by The City @toronto.ca which you can find here open.toronto.ca/dataset/perm... h/t @cyclingpedestrian.cityof.toronto.ca #BikeTO 1531542
Harry Keess 🇨🇦 @harrytonorth.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Wonder when we'll codify "dismissive wave" law for drivers... Almost hit a pedestrian while you run a red looking at your phone? It's OK, just do a dismissive wave and you're off the hook! Stop in a crosswalk and block people from crossing? Dismissive wave! Door a cyclist? Just wave! #waroncars 000
Reposted by Harry Keess 🇨🇦Prof. Ian Walker @ianwalker.bsky.social · 01/07/2026We limit the speed of ebikes "for public safety", yet this study shows we'd need to limit SUVs to 5.7 km/h for them to pose the same risk to other people #motonormativity findingspress.org/article/1587...findingspress.orgMotonormativity and Speed Limits | Published in FindingsBy Jeremy de Sousa, Alessia Vinet & 3 more. Cars pose a far greater threat to other road users than e-micromobility, raising a basic question for traffic safety: which modes should actually be limited... 52987370
Harry Keess 🇨🇦 @harrytonorth.bsky.social · 30/06/2026In local conversations, every time I (or someone else) points out the high # of drivers ignoring stop signs, someone else immediately goes "well I see cyclists do that all the time" and then it becomes a conversation about cyclists and WE NEVER ACTUALLY TALK ABOUT ALL OF THOSE DRIVERS. 100
Reposted by Harry Keess 🇨🇦Jay Pitter @jaypitter.bsky.social · 23/06/2026It’s alarming that pedestrianization projects—among the most powerful catalysts of public joy practices & expressions—are being viewed so heavily through a policing lens. This approach reveals significant gaps in the City’s thinking & vision as it strives to expand pedestrianization initiatives. 46818
Harry Keess 🇨🇦 @harrytonorth.bsky.social · 24/06/2026This looks fun. Hoping that Torontonians outside of the core can weigh in here. We have many unique and vibrant neighborhoods in North York, Etobicoke, and Scarborough! 020
Reposted by Harry Keess 🇨🇦Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 18/06/2026If someone chooses to live in a smaller home in the inner city in part to avoid a long commute, they generally don’t pressure society to build them a bigger house with more stuff. So if you choose a bigger stuff-filled house in the suburbs, don’t expect society to build you a fast car commute. 22806211
Reposted by Harry Keess 🇨🇦Renee de St. Croix @reneedsc.bsky.social · 24/03/2026“Ever found yourself driving to the grocery store or coffee shop even tho it’s a 10-minute walk & perfectly nice day? New research suggests the reason isn’t just distance—it’s how the walk feels…it’s the sights, street life & amenities along the way that strongly shape whether people decide to walk”colorado.eduWhy walkable neighborhoods aren’t just about distanceNew research finds that the experience of a walk plays a major role in whether people leave their cars behind. 810529
Reposted by Harry Keess 🇨🇦More Neighbours Toronto @moreneighboursto.bsky.social · 23/03/2026The game of multiplex Whac-A-Mole continues. As new multiplexes are built and defy the previous NIMBY claims about them, new claims get made. Often, the suggestions would raise costs or delay and deny new homes. Let's do a quick fact-check to see what claims have been debunked so far. 🧵 1196
Reposted by Harry Keess 🇨🇦Damien Moule @damienmoule.bsky.social · 19/12/2025From the Metro Toronto Planning Board's 1959 draft Official Plan (voted down by Metro Council). You could not say something this obvious in Toronto's Official Plan anymore. 48728
Harry Keess 🇨🇦 @harrytonorth.bsky.social · 17/12/2025Shout-out to all my fellow runners and cyclists with light-up vests! It's so nice to see a splash of rave-like colours on the roads and trails on dark December mornings #running #winter 040
Reposted by Harry Keess 🇨🇦More Neighbours Toronto @moreneighboursto.bsky.social · 03/12/2025This item was basically a request to endorse the directions in the report and move forward to the next stage of engagement. It looks like Committee will defer at Councillor Cheng's request. This would be a deferral on the proposed community engagement until more community engagement is done. 4216
Harry Keess 🇨🇦 @harrytonorth.bsky.social · 03/12/2025@graphicmatt.com you may be interested to know that the North York Centre Secondary Plan will be deferred at tomorrow's PHC meeting at councillor's Cheng's request. Stated reason is "not enough consultation". There have actually been several rounds of consultations and surveys on it this year. 020
Harry Keess 🇨🇦 @harrytonorth.bsky.social · 30/11/2025@ffsafestreets.bsky.social you may want to consider writing in support of planned speed humps on Maxome in Willowdale, on the agenda at NYCC this week. Those of us advocating for these could use the extra help. Some locals are trying to oppose this needed project secure.toronto.ca/council/agen...secure.toronto.ca 000
Harry Keess 🇨🇦 @harrytonorth.bsky.social · 29/10/2025Took me years to realize that one of my life goals was to live somewhere where I could be the rightmost example #urbanism #eggs 000
Reposted by Harry Keess 🇨🇦More Neighbours Toronto @moreneighboursto.bsky.social · 28/10/2025Neighbourhood retail will be at Planning and Housing Committee on Thursday. Much of Toronto's traditional retail + residential is being considered for heritage protection. Why is it valued and how could we do more of it? Our letter: www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis... 294
Harry Keess 🇨🇦 @harrytonorth.bsky.social · 26/10/2025Strava dropped its lawsuit against Garmin! Great news, since if your run isn't uploaded to Strava, does it even exist? 000
Harry Keess 🇨🇦 @harrytonorth.bsky.social · 26/10/2025Biggest life change since entering my 40s? Search history is now mostly inflammation relief and inflammation relief accessories 000
Reposted by Harry Keess 🇨🇦Phil @philmarfisi.bsky.social · 26/10/2025From: @alexbozikovic.bsky.social: "Our building codes require every apartment to have two separate... stairs. If you eliminate that rule... everything changes. Buildings become... less bulky. Apartments gain light and fresh air in every room. This means a dramatic improvement in quality of life."theglobeandmail.comA dense, urban Canada? It’s possibleA specific, provocative proposal for how Toronto might evolve offers good ideas 24713
Reposted by Harry Keess 🇨🇦More Neighbours Toronto @moreneighboursto.bsky.social · 26/10/2025A lot of people talk about European cities, "6 storeys everywhere." The Neptis foundation did the work of looking at the current barriers to making that happen in Toronto. You can find more details in the ebook at Impossible Toronto. impossibletoronto.caimpossibletoronto.caImpossible Toronto — On the Courtyard — Introduction 0104
Harry Keess 🇨🇦 @harrytonorth.bsky.social · 25/10/2025Burst pipe in my condo building resulted in a few units flooding yesterday. Worked with others on our floor to help move furniture away from wet areas in affected units. Turns out condo dwellers can come together in times of need just like anyone else, despite our councillor's insistence otherwise 010
Harry Keess 🇨🇦 @harrytonorth.bsky.social · 23/10/2025I love it when my councillor tells me that my condo, and others like it, have no community. Lily Cheng only sees single family homeowners as "real" residents of Willowdale. The rest of us rabble can get bent, apparently #willowdale #Toronto #housing 081
Reposted by Harry Keess 🇨🇦The Biking Lawyer LLP @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social · 22/10/2025Last weekend saw a lot of road closures in Toronto. Great to see ambulances using bike lanes to get people in distress where they need to go quickly. The trope touted by Ford and his like that bike lanes delay EMS response times has been proven false time and time again. #bikelanessavelives 213535
Harry Keess 🇨🇦 @harrytonorth.bsky.social · 19/10/2025It's like a mini race expo on the Yonge night bus! Good luck to all my fellow racers #torontowaterfrontmarathon 000
Reposted by Harry Keess 🇨🇦Friends and Families for Safe Streets @ffsafestreets.bsky.social · 30/09/2025📢DIRECT ACTION ALERT! SHARE WIDELY! Join us to "circle the strollers" around the speed camera at Bloor and Dundas to protest our Premier's reckless attack on road safety. Tens of thousands of kids will be defenseless against speeding drivers in school zones!! More info: www.ffsafestreets.ca/events 36032
Harry Keess 🇨🇦 @harrytonorth.bsky.social · 29/09/2025Stopping at stop signs as a cyclist is mildly inconvenient, but I do it anyway because it's the law here in #toronto and #ontario. It's much easier for motorists to obey stop signs, yet I'm still doing a better job than 90% of them on my commute. Why the hell is cars rolling stops normalized? 110
Reposted by Harry Keess 🇨🇦More Neighbours Toronto @moreneighboursto.bsky.social · 16/09/2025With fall drawing near, civic life in the city reinvigorates with more public consultations- there's never been a better time to advocate for more housing! Want to get involved, but not sure how? We made a video to help you get started! Funded through #MNTOgigs www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvUc...youtube.comToronto City Consultations 101: How to Advocate For More Housing In Your Neighbourhood!YouTube video by More Neighbours Toronto 084
Reposted by Harry Keess 🇨🇦Oh The Urbanity! @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social · 30/07/2025Funny when people argue their country is "too big" for transit. Cars aren't great for long distances! You don't drive from Montreal to Calgary (if you care about speed), you fly. It’s 5 hours instead of 37 hours. And what's useful when you arrive? Transit. 68212
Harry Keess 🇨🇦 @harrytonorth.bsky.social · 30/07/2025Trying to think of a term for the anxiety of seeing that the nearest bikeshare dock has 1 bike left and hoping you make it out of the office in time to grab it. #bikeshare #toronto 000
Reposted by Harry Keess 🇨🇦Michael Hoffman @michaelhoffman.bsky.social · 11/07/2025Pretty big number of letters about RapidTO so far and the meeting isn't until Wednesday! Sign up to speak to Executive Committee now. They may still yet water this down, but they're going to have to hear from us first. #topoli secure.toronto.ca/council/agen... 061
Reposted by Harry Keess 🇨🇦Toronto Star @thestar.com · 28/06/2025‘I don’t know why we are debating this’: Inside city hall’s scrappy argument over speed camerasthestar.com‘I don’t know why we are debating this’: Inside city hall’s scrappy argument over speed camerasAfter an hour of bickering over whether the cameras are speed traps and if there’s proper warning for new ones, council voted to look into limiting the number of tickets a driver can be issued before ... 5132
Reposted by Harry Keess 🇨🇦Michael Hoffman @michaelhoffman.bsky.social · 26/06/20254/Dishonorable mention to Lily Cheng. 61% of her constituents rent in mid-/high-rise buildings. She just called the home of thousands of them "dystopian". What's important to her is Willowdale, Willowdale, Willowdale, but only certain people in Willowdale, y'know? #topoli bsky.app/profile/grap... 074
Harry Keess 🇨🇦 @harrytonorth.bsky.social · 27/06/2025Nice day for a run through the center of #willowdale! When I come through here, I always see a vibrant, dense neighborhood. I can't believe our councillor Lily Cheng would call this "dystopian"! I prefer to celebrate the city, personally. #YongeNorthYork #toronto 020
