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🇨🇦 #Alberta is #Canadian, by law, under treaty, by a country-wide labour of love, and by 100+ years of pan-Canadian involvement and investment 🇨🇦 Planet first […] 🌉 bridged from ⁂ mstdn.ca/@josephsimons, follow @ap.brid.gy to interact

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@GottaLaff @gottalaff.bsky.social · 7h
There are a few times over the year when I wish I had the type of account that makes things go viral and affects people. This is one of those times: MAKE SURE YOU'RE REGISTERED AND VOTE EARLY. Early is key.
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Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative @y2y.bsky.social · 19h
Applications are open for the 2027 Sarah Baker Memorial Fund. Grad students and postdoctoral fellows at Canadian institutions working on conservation-related research projects that advance Y2Y’s mission and vision are eligible. Up to $5k available; apply by Nov. 26, 2026. Details at y2y.net/grants/
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Michael Janz @michaeljanz.bsky.social · 19h
“City spokesperson Cory Sinclair said there are currently no plans to bring the youth transitional housing facility back to council.” www.stalbertgazette.com/local-news/e...
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Edmonton councillor stands by claim St. Albert 'kiboshed' youth centre
Read the full story and comment on stalbertgazette.com
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Edmonton Bike Coalition @yegbike.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The prevalence of 'cyclsts' who work as Traffic Engineers, who just end up being vehiclular cyclists, is a major part of this issue. They cannot separate their experience from the experience of people who aren't as confident and experienced as they are, and it's getting people killed.
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Jacob Loo Dawang @jacobdawang.com · 02/10/2026
Also new is an interactive infill dashboard, where you can see Edmonton's infill progress along with relevant context like population (de)growth, proportion of properties redeveloped and proximity from LRT. Check it out! www.jacobdawang.com/projects/inf...
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Neighbourhood infill dashboard – Jacob Dawang
Explore every backyard home, duplex, fourplex and eightplex permitted in Edmonton’s RS Zone since 2024, on a map or in a searchable neighbourhood table.
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Jacob Loo Dawang @jacobdawang.com · 02/10/2026
Get in folks, we're building the missing middle, right here in Edmonton! Small-scale infill (5-8plexes in mature neighbourhoods) is now the single largest source of Edmonton's new housing supply. 22% of all homes permitted this year!
Line chart showing homes permitted by project type in Edmonton from 2009-2025. Single detached homes (dark blue) peak around 4,500 in 2012. 9+ apartments (light orange) spike dramatically to over 6,000 in 2024. Other categories—additions/conversions, backyard houses, duplexes, fourplexes, and larger multifamily units—remain under 4,000 permits throughout the period. Data source: City of Edmonton Open DataFour line charts showing homes permitted by neighbourhood type and project type in Edmonton from 2009-2025. Top left (Downtown): mostly flat, under 500 homes permitted annually across all project types. Top right (Mature): volatile orange line (9+ apartments) peaks near 3,000 in 2025; other project types remain under 500. Bottom left (Between mature and Henday): navy line (single detached) dominates, fluctuating 1,000-1,800; orange line (9+ apartments) peaks around 2,000 in 2024. Bottom right (Outside Henday): navy line (single detached) leads, reaching 2,700-2,900 in 2021 and 2023; orange line (9+ apartments) spikes to 2,500 in 2024. Legend shows seven project types in dark navy to coral gradient. Data from Jacob Dawang, City of Edmonton Open Data.
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Jacob Loo Dawang @jacobdawang.com · 02/10/2026
NEW BLOG POST Edmonton permitted 27% fewer homes through Q3 2026 than in record-setting 2025. But look under the hood: 5–8 unit rowhomes are now the largest category of new homes in the city. Read my Q3 building permit report 🧵 #yeg #yegcc #yimby #housing www.jacobdawang.com/blog/2026/q3...
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2026 Q3 Edmonton building permit report – Jacob Dawang
Fiveplex to eightplex rowhomes are now Edmonton’s largest category of new homes, even as overall permits fell 27% through Q3 2026, mostly because of fewer large apartments. With the province eyeing th...
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Paula Kirman @apaulagetics.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Yesterday, I spied some separatists on 149 Street and 87th Avenue. One was dressed as a panda. I did not know pandas were political nor had strong feelings about Alberta. As if there were more reasons not to take seppies seriously. #yeg #ableg #alberta #referendum
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Troy Pavlek @troypavlek.ca · 02/10/2026
Went to a concert in downtown Edmonton tonight. Drove there. No traffic. Parked directly outside the front door. Cost $2.62 Transit would have taken 2.5x the time, with 10x the walking and would cost $12. We apply user fees to public options, and subsidize private ones. And we reap what we sow.
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Alberta Views Magazine @albertaviews.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
On October 19, 2026, Albertans will go to the polls to vote on 10 referendum questions. The referendum issue is now live on our website. @duanebratt.bsky.social albertaviews.ca/current-issue/
October issue of Alberta Views. Referendum: Unity/Chaos. Should Alberta have more immigration. Violation of norms: the watchdog purge. MAGA uses separatism to break up Canada
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YEG Bike Counter Bot @yegbikebot.jacobdawang.com · 01/10/2026
Wednesday, September 30, ↑12.4°C ↓5.2°C Total: 8,041 #YEGBike High Level Bridge West: 873 83 Avenue W of 99 Street: 538 102 Avenue E of 121 Street: 471 110 Street N of 86 Avenue: 457 Terwillegar Park Footbridge: 448 83 Avenue W 106 Street: 402 Buena Vista Bridge: 367
Scatterplot of daily Edmonton cyclist counts over the past 12 months with LOESS trendline
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Paths for People @pathsforpeople.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
What would change in your life if driving wasn’t an option? Does a job become a question of access, not ability? If you can drive, these questions might feel silly but they reveal how much we assume everyone drives, & who has access & who gets left out.
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Joseph Simons 🍁 🌱 @josephsimons.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 01/10/2026
#Draganfly has sold 51% of its shares to the American #UnusualMachines. Initially a product of #Canadian craftsmanship, our #drone fleet will now have its parts manufactured in Florida. #Petition against... #cdnpoli #ElbowsUp c.org/TwmgdpXDkK
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Sign the Petition
Stop Canadian tax dollars funding Draganfly's American venture
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Vélo Canada Bikes @velocanadabikes.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
That's why we are calling on cyclists in the national capital region to show up at Bike Day on the Hill on behalf of their fellow Canadians to send the message that continued federal leadership to help fund great places to ride is essential.
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Conrad Nobert @conradnobert.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
“Canadian“ Tire Capilano throwing a lil’ separatism into the mix.
Alberta flags being sold at Canadian tire
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Boyle McCauley News @bmcnews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
mâmawi nîpawiwin - Standing Together Orange Shirt Day Walk, Sept. 30, 2026. #yeg
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Andrew Knack @andrewknack.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Today, our city welcomed Prime Minister Mark Carney to Fort Edmonton Park to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. For generations, Edmonton has been a place of abundance, kinship and shared responsibility.
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Jeremy Appel 🍉 @readtheorchard.org · 01/10/2026
“Let’s just try this: at every entrance, at every pedway, we are going to put four security guards and a police officer there, a metal detector and a bag scan." Utter lunacy. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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50-storey towers, new security approach part of developer’s plans for Edmonton City Centre | CBC News
A redeveloped Edmonton City Centre could include a pair of 50-storey towers, affordable apartments and security guards at building entrances, according to the co-CEO of the firm that has acquired the ...
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Jeremy Appel 🍉 @readtheorchard.org · 30/09/2026
"This separatist movement is a guerrilla faction of the global far right which is attacking open societies across the world." www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
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Opinion: We must call Alberta separation what it is
It is not a movement of grievance politics. Something far more sinister is at work
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Andrew Knack @andrewknack.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Today, we honour all impacted by the residential school system. I encourage Edmontonians to visit the City’s dashboard to track our municipal progress on the calls to action. To those listening & reflecting, thank you. To all for whom today is painful, I hope you are with loved ones 🧡 bit.ly/3VCbAoD
Dark text on a light background reads: national day for truth and reconciliation. Honouring the survivors, the children who never returned home, and the communities forever impacted by the residential school system. Above the words are a feather, infinity sign and inukshuk representing First Nations, Métis and Inuit people.
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Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative @y2y.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Out today: new research shows both recreation and roads affect wolverine populations in Canada's Rocky Mountains and Columbia Mountains. Sharing the snow – outdoor recreation and roads reduce the density of a rare carnivore > doi.org/10.1016/j.bi... This research was supported by Y2Y and others.
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Research shows wolverine populations affected by recreation, roads
UCalgary scientists work with partners to research density across western Alberta and eastern British Columbia
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Paula Kirman @apaulagetics.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
1) New mural featuring the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac on the back of Pacific Mall (9700 105 Ave.) by SOWL, a Filipino-Canadian multidisciplinary artist. 2) “We Are Resilient” by Lance Cardinal consists of 8 panels featuring Indigenous traditions, at Albert’s Autobody 10604 98th St. #yeg
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Edmonton Bike Coalition @yegbike.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Bingo. Applies equally in Edmonton, plus/minus a few city councillors. But administration doesn't care. They know what they're doing and they do it anyway. It should be criminal, but that would require the police, or crown prosecutors, or judges to care. They don't.
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Edmonton Bike Coalition @yegbike.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Fun fact, there are 43km of bike lanes. The rest are wide sidewalks, just as dangerous as the sidewalks they argue are too dangerous to bike on.
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Ken Yang @kenjaminyang.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
It's literally a generational investment.
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Joseph Simons 🍁 🌱 @josephsimons.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 28/09/2026
This should hurry along the death of #GrassyMountain. #coal #abpoli open.substack.com/pub/crowsnesthead…
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Massive new United States steel producer shuns metallurgical coal in favour of hydrogen
Yet more bad karma for Grassy Mountain’s crap coal
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Joseph Simons 🍁 🌱 @josephsimons.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 28/09/2026
Unity Rally at the Legislature — Sun, Oct 18 · 1–3 p.m. · Edmonton. RSVP or grab a volunteer shift: fightbacknow.civicdeeds.com/a/5ASE #FightBackNow #abpoli
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Unity Rally at the Legislature
Let's raise our voices and make some noise for a brighter and more hopeful Alberta for everyone! Bring a friend, signs, water, snacks, and a noisemaker! RSVP...
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Justin Ling @justinling.ca · 25/09/2026
The deal over Greenland shows that Europe is still trying to placate Trump, even as readies for a world without America. www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
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Justin Ling: Europe has to choose: Bend the knee to Trump, or join Carney’s new world order
The decision should be pretty clear. Unfortunately, Europe doesn't seem ready to make it.
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Democrats Abroad @democratsabroad.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/09/2026
As the ultimate battleground for the political soul of the South, Georgia is primed for a historic election cycle where your vote from abroad can carry us across the finish line! 🍑🗳️🌍 Request Your Ballot by Email Today: Go to VoteFromAbroad.org right […] [Original post on mastodon.social]
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Michael Janz @michaeljanz.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
If I buy a couple noise monitors? Would you host one? Reach out to Seth or DM me! edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
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Edmonton OR nurse was frustrated with street racers waking him up. So he designed decibel monitors to track the noise
Seth Dear, a registered nurse at the University of Alberta hospital's OR, was frustrated with loud vehicles messing with his sleep.
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Andrew Knack @andrewknack.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Reconciliation is a verb. It calls us to approach the past with humility, compassion, and a willingness to learn. As we near Sept 30, here are events happening across Edmonton for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Know of another community event? Please share it below.
Giant blue, pink and yellow sculptures of Cree syllabics sit in green grass in Edmonton's ᐄᓃᐤ (ÎNÎW) River Lot 11∞, also known as the Indigenous Art Park. The installation is called Isoktew and it was made by artist Amy Malbeuf. An orange event schedule graphic titled "HONOURING TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION IN EDMONTON" listing four events from September 26 to 29:

• 26 September: Orange Shirt Day / TRC Event at Borden Park. Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Location: Borden Park Band Shell.
• 27 September: 6th Annual Orange Shirt Day Run & Walk. Time: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Location: Kinsmen Park.
• 28 September: Stories of the Land: Family Storytime. Time: 10:45 am - 11:15 am. Location: EPL McConachie - 16607 50 St.
• 29 September: Returning to Ourselves; A Collective Healing. Time: 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm. Location: O-day'min Park - 10150 107 St.An orange event schedule graphic titled "HONOURING TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION IN EDMONTON" listing four events taking place on September 30:

• 30 September: Truth & Reconciliation Film Screening & Author Event. Time: 3:45 pm. Location: Audreys Books - 10702 Jasper Ave.
• 30 September: Fort Edmonton Park: National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. Time: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. Location: Fort Edmonton Park - 7000 143 St.
• 30 September: Bent Arrow: National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. Time: 9:30 am - 2:30 pm. Location: Bent Arrow Gym, 11648 85 St.
• 30 September: Art Gallery of Alberta: National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. Time: 11:00 am - 2:30 pm. Location: AGA - 2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq.
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Prof. Sam Lawler @sundogplanets.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 25/09/2026
Well, *someone* needs to post about this on Mastodon www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-colu…
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My IRL friends call me Chris @christyceeck.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Free flu and Covid-19 vaccination starts for priority groups in Ontario this Monday before being rolled out to the general public on October 26.
In a news release, the Ministry of Health said an initial supply of COVID-19 and flu vaccines will be available for high-risk and priority groups who live, work or study in Ontario starting Monday. Those individuals include:

Hospitalized patients
Hospital staff
Residents and staff in long-term care homes, retirement homes and other congregate settings
Individuals aged 65 and older
Free flu and COVID-19 shots will be available more widely to the general public starting Oct. 26 at participating pharmacies, public health units, and participating doctor and nurse practitioner offices.
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Andrew Knack @andrewknack.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I will be voting to Stay in Canada and No to the Nine. Today is your last day to request a special ballot so that you can skip the lines.
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Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative @y2y.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Our next biweekly edition of Conservation News, with headlines, research and events from across the Yellowstone to Yukon region, comes out on Wednesday. There's still time to subscribe! Preview and sign up now:
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Conservation News - Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative
Dive into the latest conservation news stories focused on the Yellowstone to Yukon region
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Edmonton Bike Coalition @yegbike.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
It was a great Coffee Outside, thanks for coming!
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Edmonton Bike Coalition @yegbike.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Since Edmonton builds a lot of shared paths, let's use the active and public transportation mode share! Let's also remember that the 2% number is commuters, a much larger percentage of the population rides bikes (it's about 15% in Edmonton). #yegbike
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YEG Bike Counter Bot @yegbikebot.jacobdawang.com · 25/09/2026
Thursday, September 24, ↑16.2°C ↓6.2°C, 0.3mm rain Total: 12,037 #YEGBike High Level Bridge West: 1,669 110 Street N of 86 Avenue: 988 83 Avenue W of 99 Street: 920 83 Avenue W 106 Street: 732 102 Avenue E of 121 Street: 713 Belgravia Rd Foot Bridge SUP: 566 100 Avenue E of 107 Street: 489
Scatterplot of daily Edmonton cyclist counts over the past 12 months with LOESS trendline
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Rev.Hans :mstdnca: @hanspetermeyer.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 24/09/2026
WTF BC NDP? I am sooo tired of your election shenanigans (not to mention your 180 on the awful Site C project, how you stabbed BC Greens in the back, it goes on and on…). I am so tired of your BS that I stopped voting for some time ago. This morning I just sent a small wheelbarrow of gold coins […]
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Rightardia @rightardia.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s ban of three news outlets from the White House, ordering early Thursday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored. Reporters from all three outlets, however, said they remained blocked a few hours after the ruling."
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Judge orders White House to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Reporters still blocked
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s ban of three news outlets from the White House.
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Conrad Nobert @conradnobert.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The 11 people who knew that these items couldn't go into recycling will now change their behaviour. www.culturealberta.com/articles/edm...
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Edmonton Recycling Expands Oct. 1: Coffee Cups, Styrofoam and Chip Bags Can Finally Go In | Culture Alberta
Edmonton's recycling list gets much bigger October 1, adding coffee cups, Styrofoam, chip bags, bubble wrap and more. Alberta is also moving to one province-wide list, while producers now fund the pac...
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Michael Janz @michaeljanz.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Glad to see law enforcement crack down on anti-competitive grocery store restrictions. www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
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Edmonton councillor applauds Sobey’s owner’s move to end anti-competitive grocery covenants
News that a company controlling several major grocery chains is dropping the use of restrictive covenants that block competitors from setting up shop is being welcomed by at least one Edmonton city co...
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Michael Janz @michaeljanz.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
If you don’t read the @daveberta.bsky.social substack what are you doing? daveberta.substack.com/p/michael-ja...
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Michael Janz: It’s time for a regional approach to public safety
Edmonton City Councillor argues it’s time to start pooling revenue and pooling protection in the Capital region.
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Joseph Simons 🍁 🌱 @josephsimons.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 23/09/2026
"Most Edmontonians don’t want to leave #Canada. We want fairness, not fragmentation. But if #Alberta pushes ahead with #separation, #Edmonton must be ready to chart its own course—to protect our economy, our diversity, and our place in Canada and the world." #YEGxit #abpoli […]
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Vélo Canada Bikes @velocanadabikes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
AI tools might hallucinate your legal rights on two wheels. Professor Christopher Waters, the guy who literally wrote the book on Canadian cycling law, won’t. Sign up today for our AGM, taking place online this Sunday, September 27th: zurl.co/0otzW
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Paths for People @pathsforpeople.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🚨 SPECIAL EVENT THIS FRIDAY 🚨 It’s deliver day! 🚴🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️And we need you 🫵 to show up to share your support for safe streets and municipal autonomy. Join us for Coffee Outside at the Legislature to deliver a message to Minister Dreeshen and the UCP. Please help spread the work! #yegbike #yycbike
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Alberta Views Magazine @albertaviews.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Something genuinely dangerous and undemocratic is hidden behind Alberta separatists’ feelings of grievance towards our federal government.... #ABpoli #ABleg #CDNpoli edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
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Opinion: Alberta separatists' hidden agenda: Destroying the social contract
The full costs of this libertarian fantasy to ordinary Albertans have not been carefully reckoned
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Vélo Canada Bikes @velocanadabikes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Yesterday at the Ontario Traffic Council Active Transportation Symposium, Samuel spoke on the unique superpower of nonprofits—acting as nimble and sometimes noisy allies to the tenacious planners and engineers building bicycle-friendly communities across Ontario.
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YEG Bike Counter Bot @yegbikebot.jacobdawang.com · 22/09/2026
Monday, September 21, ↑25.5°C ↓10.4°C Total: 14,543 #YEGBike High Level Bridge West: 1,894 110 Street N of 86 Avenue: 1,087 83 Avenue W of 99 Street: 1,016 83 Avenue W 106 Street: 809 102 Avenue E of 121 Street: 803 Belgravia Rd Foot Bridge SUP: 782 Buena Vista Bridge: 585
Scatterplot of daily Edmonton cyclist counts over the past 12 months with LOESS trendline
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Conrad Nobert @conradnobert.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
once again an American is misunderstanding why Canadians are taking offence *your joke was offensive and obnoxious even though the shirts weren't real* petapixel.com/2026/09/21/a...
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American CEO Forced to Leave Canada After Posting AI Photo of Family in ‘Lake America’ Sweatshirts
'Like our sweatshirts? Not sure Canada will.'
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