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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

I’ve fallen down a rabbit hole. Reading up on the Ontario Water Corporations bill so I can answer questions for others. Extremely disappointed to see City of Kitchener submitted comment in FAVOUR of it during consultation. #ONpoli

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I’m looking at my LinkedIn profile. Something I do once or twice a year when I go to the site. There’s an entire job (TA) when I was in grad school that I can’t bring up any memories of. I know I did it but not a single memory…

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I went doorknocking for a candidate today. A lot of “no answer” (even when I could see them). I get it - people keep to themselves a lot more these days. Had a couple interesting conversations. I still don’t understand people who vehemently say they won’t vote in municipal elections.

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Went to city hall today to see election financials from 2022. Woowee big developers really do like to donate to municipal candidates. Even if they live an hour or more away. (Note donation cap is $1200 but sometimes 2-3 members of a family donate the limit)

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

This is not an endorsement but check out Kitchener Ward 1 Scott Davey’s website. He includes little animations for fire, roadworks, snowplows. Sdavey.ca

Web page in foreground an image of a little flame and a little fire truck heading towards it.

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Jill Murray @jillmurray.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

QC election: the governing party won 0 seats. First Conservatives elected since 1935. PQ wins minority government but Liberals might have the popular vote. Maximum chaos. Best of luck to anyone trying to draw orderly conclusions from this; that’s not what we do here.

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I was looking for the 2022 municipal election candidate financials today. Some municipalities in the Region of Waterloo make it really easy. Some do not. Also learned City of Waterloo doesn’t have a general email.

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DedicatedToDemocracy @factsrfacts.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

If you are voting in the city of #waterloo, please do your research on all the candidates. You will find that mayoral candidate Shannon Weber and her husband, Dan Weber, who ran for the PC's in 2018, are both long term, faithful members of Doug Ford's corrupt party.

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

With all the municipal election stuff in Ontario, I forgot Quebec has one tomorrow. Saw this video on IG featuring students (1st, 2nd Gen) talking about their principal running for the PQ, essentially an anti-immigrant party. www.instagram.com/reel/DeF8KYx...

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Shannon Weber says taxes have gone up much more compared to Kitchener & Waterloo. Says will keep taxes to inflation and focus on critical infrastructure & services. #WRvotes

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Mayor McCabe has a cold but is here. For taxes she doesn’t believe in raising them but also doesn’t want to cut services. Seek effieciencies through technology and shared procurement. #WRvotes

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The tax question. Jamie Hari says change how we tax (higher value homes pay more). Jerry Jiang says he didn’t fill out surveys because they force a binary. “Taxes aren’t a yes or no” solution. #wrvotes

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Truly standing room only at the Waterloo Mayor all candidate meeting. Unfortunately candidates are not on a raised platform; they have been asked to stand when speaking. #wrvotes #waterloo

Community hall with rows of seats filled with people.

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

My grandpa got his license at 70. He used to fly in his teens a bit but not as adult until then.

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I’m going through mayoral candidate sites and one promises a pet-friendly city with more dog parks. Trying hard to not let this one promise bias me 🐕🐕🐕🐶

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I’m trying to get fellow unionists to assist canvassing for a candidate. I sent my email in late afternoon and only 1 person has signed up (& she was working with me on it already). Hoping everyone is a morning email reader.

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I don’t need these notices. Email says to change notifications in settings but option literally doesn’t exist. I guess it’s fine knowing people want to support my aunt (Lois Ward in London Ward 10)💚

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I helped my aunt deliver her election signs last weekend. The app she’s using emails me every time someone requests one.

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Disturbing to hear how our democracy is being undermined bit by bit, particularly with strong mayor powers & the provincial appointment of our Regional chair who will have those powers.

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I’m just glad the town residents managed to find a candidate to run against the incumbent mayor. Hopefully for better, not worse.

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Privatization has been researched extensively and it doesn’t ever lead to savings for taxpayers.

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Her housing comments are why I’d rather not vote for her but I don’t feel like there are better options for Ward 9. I guess we just have to keep sharing our thoughts.

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

At a town hall about water and the risk of privatization. Discussing Bill 98 and how public ownership and public operation is not the same. #watreg #kitchener

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

About 2.5 hrs to go. No word yet on progress this evening.

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CUPE SCFP @cupescfp.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

CUPE will defy Bill C-39’s unconstitutional limits on the right to strike if passed cupe.ca/news/cupe-wi...

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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

An estimated 6,000 to 10,000 migrant agri-food workers are in Waterloo region. To celebrate these migrant workers' contributions to the region, the second annual Migrant Agri-Food Workers Appreciation Day will be held on Sunday. #Ontario www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

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Weekend event aims to connect and celebrate local migrant agri-food workers

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

“Signing up your kids for swimming should not be like the hunger games”, Scott Hamilton talking about recreation opportunity in Cambridge.

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Congrats! That’s fabulous. One of my library coworkers retired in the spring after 39 years! Her gathering was wonderful - children & grandchildren of story time children. (And our local politicians)

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Matt Rodrigues @mattjrodrigues.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

👋🏼 Hey, Kitchener! Our team has been knocking on doors all summer, hearing your priorities and ambitions for our community. On October 26, #VoteMatt for Regional Council so we can continue working together to build a responsive and affordable Kitchener!

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

“Cambridge has never bulldozed encampments” (gasps&scoffs from audience ) “if you’re going to heckle me come up front” - Jan Liggett, talking how support for addiction & mental health support is needed, not shelter beds. #WRvotes

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Something I’ve heard before - Cambridge is the second largest municipality in the Region of Waterloo so why don’t they get the 2nd most representation on council? #WRvotes

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Tony Chaves says Cambridge needs less politics, more community. And aims to more affordable living for all. #WRvotes

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Candidate Ken Roche is an RMT and also blind. Hilarious comment about holding conversations with people “in their underwear or less”. Well, being able to speak to people is a valuable skill for mayors. 😆 #WRvotes

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

At another town hall - Cambridge mayoral candidates. I already know who I’d vote for if I lived in Cambridge (here on behalf of Union). Also it’s disappointing only one of six candidates is a woman. As we know, gender alone doesn’t indicate political beliefs. #WRvotes

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Doug Craig said WRPS is underfunded (per 1000 residents) when compared to comparable sized cities. Pam Wolf calls for police to work with social services given 8000+ calls are for intimate partner violence. #WRvotes #CambridgeON

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

At another town hall, this time for Cambridge Regional Councillors. I may have to leave and watch online as there is a strong scent here - maybe cologne, maybe floor cleaner.

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

At the all candidate meeting for Kitchener regional councillors (11 for 4 spots). Certainly a variety of opinions and views. I think the question i submitted was edited so it didn’t quite get at what I was trying to understand but that’s okay, still insightful. #WRpoli #watreg

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I visited the St Jacobs library today. It is so quaint and the librarian there is a real cool guy. Had to pick up a hold since I’m not at library admin for the next 6 weeks.

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

That’s the kind of reality/game show I like! I’ve only seen clips from traitors and haven’t bothered with it.

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Have you ever watched Murderville with Will Arnett? The celebrity guests have to solve a “murder” but don’t know what’s going on.

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Sharing as Ontario municipal elections are just over 5 weeks away & we’ve had some recent close calls. I want to see all you Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge folks out at the polls! #WRvotes #watpoli

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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

What have five years of relentless book bans and attacks on libraries looked like? This report is from those on the ground doing the work, sharing their challenges, wins, and the opportunities ahead in protecting the right to read. bookriot.com/book-censors...

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“We Need To Tell The Story”: Literary Advocates Nationwide Reflect On Five Years of Relentless Attacks on the Freedom to Read

Advocates for the freedom to read across the country share their wins, challenges, and opportunities as the work enters year six.

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I just gave my nieces the copy of Howard Wallace I had. Hope they enjoy it like I did.

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Casey Lyall @caseylyall.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

You can enter to win the full set of the Howard Wallace, P.I. trilogy (in hardcover) and there will also be a grand prize that includes a custom-made Howard Wallace, P.I. bag (created by Random Fandom Apparel) and a notebook. (2/5)

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Jen C @jencyr.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I’ve been busy tying up things at work and training coworker to do my role. Taking a two month “leave” to work for my union as municipal election support. I start that next Tuesday! #wrpoli #WRvotes2026 #WatReg

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Melissa Bowman @dtkmelissa.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

It's municipal election season and one of the most common inquiries I hear is "Who does what in Waterloo Region?" This week's Citified tries to add some clarity to that question. citified.substack.com/p/who-does-w...

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Who does what? (Updated for 2026)

Trying to figure out who provides which services locally

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