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I also appreciate how they pump river water up into their system at night, just because that's when power is cheaper. Takes about 16 hours for water to travel from input to the end of its treatment journey.

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Jay Fitzsimmons @jayfitz.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Some cool things about this water treatment plant: -They use coconut shell products in filtration. -They have a mini plant (in picture) so they can tinker and test different methods. -The quality control measures in place post-Walkerton, to prevent facilities grading themselves.

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Jay Fitzsimmons @jayfitz.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Must. Not. Press. Shiny. Buttons!

Many buttons on an important looking panel.

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Jay Fitzsimmons @jayfitz.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Next up on Doors Open Peterborough, our water treatment plant! Once again my family is choosing anything other than joining me. They're missing out on a slight algal smell. And learnin'.

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Jay Fitzsimmons @jayfitz.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Here I'm posing with all the members of my family who wanted to join me in visiting the hydro dam tour.

Lonely man with non hugs of absent family.

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Jay Fitzsimmons @jayfitz.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

It's Doors Open Peterborough today, when people can check out interesting places that are normally closed to public. Here I am at the hydro generation station downstream of the zoo. Powers about 1000-2000 local homes!

Water exciter on left and generator wheel on right.

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Jay Fitzsimmons @jayfitz.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

What parts of the team do you feel are pretty good, and which parts need change? I've only watched highlights but it seems like defensive blunders are pretty common for the Wanderers.

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Jay Fitzsimmons @jayfitz.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Yeesh. Pandering to people's fears with misinformation. This is not what I want in a mayor.

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Jay Fitzsimmons @jayfitz.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I love this! Under the skirts and the music there is defiance!

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Jay Fitzsimmons @jayfitz.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Remember all the coverage about the trucker convoy in Ottawa? There are WAAAAAY more people in this Toronto bike protest. And their reason for protest is core: they might die because of provincial decisions. This isn't going away. Photo by Richard Seck: www.richardseck.com/criticalmass...

Aerial shot of a never-ending crowd of people on bikes along the Bloor Street viaduct.

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Jay Fitzsimmons @jayfitz.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

This is a pretty wild statement.

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Jay Fitzsimmons @jayfitz.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

I love the random local sponsors for youth rec soccer.

Pink soccer jersey with sponsor Plumbing Wiz.

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Jay Fitzsimmons @jayfitz.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Thank you for this explanation.

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Jay Fitzsimmons @jayfitz.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I know nothing about this Ontario Liberal leadership candidate. But he now has my attention!

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Jay Fitzsimmons @jayfitz.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Yes but the filthy-rich got filthier-rich, so that's clearly beneficial to society.

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Jay Fitzsimmons @jayfitz.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Trashtalking birds should be part of every board game.

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dcurbanist.bsky.social @dcurbanist.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

A pet theory of mine is that one reason the Netherlands are so good at so many sports relative to their population because the kids are able to independently go to practices growing up and don’t rely on parents driving them places, and the population density allows for more niche activities

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Jay Fitzsimmons @jayfitz.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

What a great book. Helped me understand why we can't seem to have nice things in cities. Canadian cities (even small ones like #Ptbo) used to have streetcars, pools, etc. Now it's constantly service cuts and tax increases, while everything crumbles. This short book tells you why.

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Jay Fitzsimmons @jayfitz.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Are you interested in Canadian urbanism? But you're not an accountant and all the $ stuff seems mysterious? THERE IS A BOOK FOR YOU! "You'll Pay for This: How we can afford a great city for everyone, forever" by Michel Durand-Wood. @greatplainspress.bsky.social Short. Informal, fun writing style.

Cover page of the book, showing its title and infrastructure.

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Jay Fitzsimmons @jayfitz.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Thanks for this Transit Signal Priority explainer. For TTC to get fully proper TSP for its streetcars, what work would be required? eg, new sensors; new software for streetcars/signals; new lights; etc? Basically, how expensive could this be? Thanks!

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Jay Fitzsimmons @jayfitz.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

This revolution is sponsored by Cinnabun.

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The War on Cars @thewaroncars.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

One more lane, bro. Just one more lane and traffic will be fixed forever.

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Dr Alex Bond @thelabandfield.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

PSA: your avocado is trans. What an absolutely wonderfully fantastical world we live in!

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Jay Fitzsimmons @jayfitz.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

It's refreshing to read some serious issues about Alto high speed rail, not just for vs opposed. This article looks at the Kingston station site being considered. It's distance from the via station could be a problem for Alto and Via. www.transportaction.ca/regions/onta...

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We represent the interests of rail and bus passengers and advocate for public transport services in Canada.

Transport Action Canada, founded as Transport 2000 Canada in 1977, is the nation’s leading citizen transportation advocacy group. We represent the interests of consumers or users of public transport s...

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Jay Fitzsimmons @jayfitz.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Peterborough, Ontario has some lovely free things, and lots of people use them. -Outdoor skating area downtown. -Zoo (a very good one for conservation too - CAZA certified). -Concerts galore.

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Jay Fitzsimmons @jayfitz.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

This is where the current debate about transportation in Peterborough is so outdated. Car-focused. If we are to grow (and we will whether you like it or not), we must expand non-car options. It allows faster travel and leaves more space for stores, parks, etc.

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Jay Fitzsimmons @jayfitz.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

I have now played this game as Nixon and as the newspapers. I've lost in both roles. The game must be imbalanced against me personally.

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Jay Fitzsimmons @jayfitz.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

It's exhausting to constantly fight for good things against the combination of money and status quo. The victories deserve celebration! Congrats to all those involved in opposing the Toronto Island airport expansion!

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Jay Fitzsimmons @jayfitz.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

I bet more people would visit Peterborough's downtown cafes and restaurants if their patios weren't right next to traffic. Vibes matter (such as the vibe of not wanting a truck to hit your table). Well-planned pedestrianization benefits business and people.

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Jay Fitzsimmons @jayfitz.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Played the 2-player board game Watergate for the first time. One player is Nixon's office, the other is the newspaper linking him to key evidence. Really fun, and learned about the famous scandal too. Highly recommend! My son President Nixon won.

My son president Nixon celebrating over the game while I am sad.

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Matt Zoller Seitz @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

This is a politician who understands that this is not an indulgence, it's an investment. Every public space where you can have fun and not spend any money is probably more of a crimebuster than 100 cops.

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Jay Fitzsimmons @jayfitz.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Apparently there's a show called Hot Ones where celebrities have potent hot sauce. My friend just had a Hot Ones party. It was friggin excruciating. Such pain with the hottest sauces! Loved it. #BadDecisionsAreFunSometimes

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Jay Fitzsimmons @jayfitz.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Pedestrian and transit improvements in World Cup cities (Toronto, Vancouver) has been measurable and widely loved. But corporate media gonna corporate media. We can have nice things if the politicians allow it.

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Jay Fitzsimmons @jayfitz.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Those dang kids left even MORE messages of joy today. Kids these days.

Chalk drawings with message You Are Loved.

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Jay Fitzsimmons @jayfitz.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Joyful chalk art by local kids on the footpath in Peterborough's north end. Happy summer!

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Jay Fitzsimmons @jayfitz.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

For real?? That's a crazy stat. I hope the streak is broken today Denton!

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Jay Fitzsimmons @jayfitz.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

I'm proud of #CanMNT. It would have been depressing if they'd lost by playing poorly. But they lost despite playing well. It's a shame the final score was 3-0, as that does not reflect the gameplay. The players are surely sad now, but soon I hope they will feel proud of their historic journey.

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Jay Fitzsimmons @jayfitz.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

The comparison with the 2002 Japan-Korea men's World Cup is helpful. I am surprised how many visa applicators were rejected by Canada.

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