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Mike Lang

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Mike Lang @langmichael.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
First, CBC must retain the rights to PWHL broadcasts of Canadian teams on Saturday night. Lastly, buy back the rights or pay the fees for original theme song of Hockey Night In Canada. Do this and you’ll bring the country together and revitalize the Hockey Night in Canada brand. #pwhl #goldeneyes
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Melissa Bowman @dtkmelissa.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
"Housing shortages are regressive, hurting low-income tenants most, while areas that have added the most homes have not just seen improved affordability, but when rents have fallen, low-income tenants have reaped the largest rent declines."
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The Research All Points in the Same Direction: Adding More Homes Curbs Rents for Low-Income Tenants - Metropolitan Abundance Project
The Center on Poverty and Inequality at Georgetown Law made a surprising and contrarian argument in a new paper: adding more homes does not benefit low-income tenants. Three recent separate analyses…
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Patrick Johnston 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @risingaction.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
So on Thursday Ken Sim told us he was sat next to Don Garber. Guess who was sat on the other side? David Eby. In other words, the MLS boss and the premier met two days in a row. The Vegas stuff is really just noise for now. The focus is truly on Save The Caps theprovince.com/sports/socce...
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How the Whitecaps could stay in Vancouver
The Whitecaps need a new owner and a new stadium deal. But there is a path forward for the team, league and government.
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Mike Lang @langmichael.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
I have 3 kids in hockey. What does everyone do with all the jerseys and uniforms they accumulate? It’s a massive amount of waste! #canucks #goldeneyes
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Vision Zero Vancouver @visionzerovancouver.ca · 19/04/2026
North Van is choosing more parking over sidewalks for kids to walk to school safely. Shameful. And also completely counterproductive. (1/3) 🧵 www.nsnews.com/local-news/c...
nsnews.com
City of North Van slims down plans for wider sidewalks at new school
Plans changed after neighbours voice concerns about losing street parking
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Vision Zero Vancouver @visionzerovancouver.ca · 19/04/2026
"Transportation staff have been grappling with how to provide the safest way for students on foot or on bikes to get to the school, while [...] minimizing the impact of increased traffic on the neighbourhood" They didn't "grapple" with anything. They took the easy way out. (2/3)
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Mike Lang @langmichael.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Big favour to ask. Please help my girls out and vote for Vancouver Female Ice hockey Association in the Kruger Big Assist Award. This award money, 75 000 dollars, will go to making hockey more affordable and more accessible to more families ! mykrugerproducts.ca/en-ca/campai... #canucks
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Vote | Kruger Big Assist
VOTE FOR THE KRUGER BIG ASSIST GRAND PRIZE RECIPIENT!
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Chanea Bond @heymrsbond.com · 11/04/2026
Every single one of the astronauts who went to the moon and back on Artemis II was educated at a public school. Thinking of the teachers who poured into Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen tonight. You helped send a kid to the moon! 🌕 💛
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Mike Lang @langmichael.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
What is the name of this insect ? #entomology I
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Cult MTL @cultmtl.com · 02/04/2026
The vast majority of Quebecers (84%) have a negative opinion of Elon Musk. Musk is literally as unpopular here as Donald Trump. Even on the rare chance that Quebecers actually agree with his opinion, we absolutely don’t give a fuck about anything he has to say. ⚜️
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Quebec is the most anti-Elon Musk province in Canada
Quebec is the most anti-Elon Musk province in Canada.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
120 people travelling individually in 120 cars could instead ride in 1 #Vancouver articulated bus. When they do, it helps EVERYONE move easier. The math of urban mobility, explained to Vancouverites by #ScienceWorld. Better mobility in cities is about space. #CityMakingMath
Display in Science World noting that 120 people travelling in 120 cars could ride I one articulated city bus.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
“The city’s transition away from the car, tho fantastically chaotic, has become a global role model. Under mayor @annehidalgo.bsky.social, Paris was ‘the most influential city in the world’ says Canadian urbanist Brent Toderian. Hidalgo, stepping down after 12 yrs, exulted: ‘The bike beat the car.’”
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How Paris beat the car
Though chaotic, the city’s transition has become a global role model
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TomTom @tomtomchi.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
I didn’t coin this, but I think about it all the time: murder is completely legal in the US as long as the weapon is a car
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Mike Lang @langmichael.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
One reason more to love the switch to Bluesky is that twitter no longer lets you block accounts from hashtags you follow.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
I’m not a fan of politicians trying to make people angry for votes by claiming there actually IS a “war on cars” (there isn’t — if anything there’s been a war on every OTHER way of getting around since the 1960s). A politician just made the claim on LinkedIn. Here’s the reply I posted. #UrbanTruth
Text explaining how there isn’t a war on cars, with all the benefits of reallocating street space to move a lot more people with a lot less space and other consequences, including life and death, pollution/emissions, public and personal costs, etc. Providing more choices works better for everyone, including drivers. And more transportation choices support the economic competitiveness of cities, as smart cities know.
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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Screen Time.
child on ipad with headphones: maybe we should stop worrying about the screens kids are on

adult driving looking at phone
AND START WORRYING ABOUT THE SCREENS ADULTS ARE ON

One thing leads to another.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back to a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.” IT SAVES PUBLIC MONEY to house people.
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Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Credit to an amazing Canadian Tod Maffin for the Healthcare Infusion network bringing in US healthcare workers who want to immigrate and get a job in #Canada details in his video below
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Mike Lang @langmichael.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Why don’t the #goldeneyes have a radio broadcast? We need this ! @sportsnet650.bsky.social
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Mike Lang @langmichael.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Deleted TikTok and Twitter from my phone. The misinformation, rage baiting, and fear mongering on those apps is a danger to our planet.
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Jens von Bergmann @jensvb.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
There should be a simple planning term for “don’t judge the value of a future bridge by how many people are currently swimming across the river”. It’s so prevalent. Bike lanes, transit, housing, parking, anything really.
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Patti Bacchus @pattibacchus.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
The @vsb39.bsky.social has posted a statement regarding ABC School Trustee Alfred Chien's X/Twitter post. Has he apologized to the parents and DPAC? #vanpoli #bced www.vsb.bc.ca/page/80102/f...
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Mike Lang @langmichael.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
100 dollars for a new bike chain and 70 bucks for bike grips. I really do want to shop local, but prices are so high at local retail shops that I’m forced go online now.
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Vision Zero Vancouver @visionzerovancouver.ca · 21/05/2025
A person is injured, the VPD have failed them, "expert lawyers" are misleading the public, and changes to the MVA are pointless unless actually upheld. THREAD 🧵
globalnews.ca
Cyclist says B.C.’s new cycling law failed him | Watch News Videos Online
Watch Cyclist says B.C.’s new cycling law failed him Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
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Patti Bacchus @pattibacchus.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
1. After decades of involvement with @VSB39, I’ve tried to tune out. It’s just too disheartening to watch the breakdown in relationships between the board, parents & staff — and the cost to students is enormous. #vanpoli #bced #bcpoli /2
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Mike Lang @langmichael.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Sounds reasonable? Right? Nope. This group is a Christian fascist one. These stickers are popping up all over Vancouver . Take em down if you see it. #vanpoli
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Pete Fry @ptfry.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
Mo Amir @vancolour.bsky.social posted on Ken Sim “opt out” election signs - against rules and bound to upset a lot of people. When I’m out campaigning w/ Green candidate @annettereilly.bsky.social common refrain I hear is regret voting for ABC in ‘22 (still under campaign finance investigation)
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Lloyd Alter @lloydalter.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
On his way out the door, Justin Trudeau's government drops a "housing design catalogue" of stock plans for ADUs, duplexes, fourplexes and sixplexes that can be dropped on suburban and urban lots. Really nice work by LGA Architecture, Michael Green, and other top Canadian firms.
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CMHC releases plan books for the 21st century
We can build faster, cheaper, and better with predesigned plans for the Goldilocks density. A great legacy for Justin Trudeau.
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Mike Lang @langmichael.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
He signed the big contract and then just disappeared. Is Elias Pettersson the Canuck version of Big Country Reeves? Man I hope not. #canucks www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles...
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The Athletic Makes Bold Claim Regarding the Contract for Vancouver Canucks' Elias Pettersson
Elias Pettersson's contract has been a topic of discussion all season, especially with his production since the puck dropped in October, but not everyone is against the deal he currently has.
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coachbalto.bsky.social @coachbalto.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
The backstory behind Justin Timberlake joining our #BikeBus.
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Elle @biknmusicmama.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
We need to talk about this more. The drop in the rate of childhood asthma I. London after congestion pricing took effect there was huge.
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Molly Fleck @mollyfleck.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Justin Timberlake, welcome to the war on cars!
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Christine @neluuna.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
Manhattan’s congestion pricing has made the buses faster. Manhattan’s congestion pricing has MADE THE BUSES FASTER.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
No matter what happens with the Canadian Federal election, one thing will be true — a significant % of Canadian voters & media will have been successfully manipulated to oppose a beneficial carbon pricing approach that was either revenue-neutral or financially beneficial to almost all Canadians…1/2
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michaeledward @michaeledward.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
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Vision Zero Vancouver @visionzerovancouver.ca · 28/12/2024
One of the most dangerous intersections in the city, 10th & Clark, has sent a pedestrian to hospital on Christmas day. When will the city ever take action? (1/2)
Witness or dashcam recording of crash involving white BMW and pedestrian near east 10th and Clark Drive, Vancouver on Christmas day between 5-6pm
Discussion
If you happen to be in the e10th x Clark Drive area on Christmas day between 5-6pm, please help. I am assisting the pedestrian who was injured in this accident. He has no recollection of what occurred as he was unconscious. He was taken to emergency Christmas day and is currently in the trauma ward. Please DM me if you have any info or dashcam recording. Thank you for reading this post and for any info.
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David Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
My top mobility policy of 2024: Higher parking fees for huge cars Paris is tripling parking costs for oversized cars. Montreal, Lyon, & Cologne are taking similar steps. Giant cars worsen pollution and safety, and they use more curb space. Owners should pay extra. www.nytimes.com/2024/02/05/w...
nytimes.com
Parisians Vote to Triple Parking Fees for Big S.U.V.s and Other Hefty Cars
The city authorities say that large cars pollute more and are dangerous for pedestrians. Opponents say the mayor is on a crusade against motorists.
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Vision Zero Vancouver @visionzerovancouver.ca · 20/12/2024
Councilor Betty Forbes last month: "we don't need to go for the gold standard of road safety" in the District of North Vancouver. Today a 16 year old girl is dead. www.nsnews.com/local-news/t...
nsnews.com
Teen struck by driver on Capilano Road has died, North Vancouver RCMP confirm
'It’s a tragedy – a 16-year-old whose life has been cut short'
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Vision Zero Vancouver @visionzerovancouver.ca · 20/12/2024
"While the 64-year-old remains focused on her healing, Espedido is pleading with the driver to do the right thing. 'I am always praying that the driver (who) hit me (will) come forward and co-operate,' she said." bc.ctvnews.ca/i-am-sufferi...
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'I am suffering': B.C. hit-and-run victim pleads for driver to come forward
A hospitalized Burnaby, B.C., woman is asking the hit-and-run driver who put her there to come forward.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
“It's amazing how pollution has dropped in #Paris in 15 years. @annehidalgo.bsky.social has filled the city with bike-lanes & not only has she reduced pollution by 40% but she’s also been re-elected.” Trading car space for green space, bike space, kid space…trading pollution for people. Good trade.
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Vision Zero Vancouver @visionzerovancouver.ca · 17/12/2024
1/ A new ResearchC0 survey shows that 72% of British Columbians support lowering speed limits to 30 km/h on residential streets. The evidence is clear: slower speeds save lives...and they're popular, too! It's time for the BC government to act. Link: researchco.ca/2024/1...
researchco.ca
British Columbians Would Lower Speed Limit on Residential Streets
The use of speed-on-green intersection cameras is endorsed by more than seven-in-ten of the province’s residents.
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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Reporter asked Education Minister Lisa Beare about data to back up assertions that she and police have made about violence, weapons in schools in SD61 She said the province relies on reports from admins and promised her office would provide info on request I requested it. Still no response #bcpoli
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
“The Ford Govt aims to remove bike-lanes in #Toronto & obstruct or prohibit their installation elsewhere in Ontario. Now advocates are taking it to court.” Good. We already know that they know this will injure & kill people while making traffic worse. It’s also stealing Canadian Charter Rights.
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Kent Clark @comicbooksuperhero.ca · 02/12/2024
I realize I keep sending people back to Twitter to read threads, when I should be reposting them here. This was one of my favourites (shout out to the people who did the heavy lifting on this, you know who you are), a story of crime and conspiracy that starts here in BC...
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Kent Clark @comicbooksuperhero.ca · 02/12/2024
Ken Sim has some strange connections to shady businesses, which I've documented before, but I wasn't expecting last week's announcement of a Vancouver Bitcoin Reserve to be tied to a crypto-advocate who funded the convoy. Buckle up. bc.ctvnews.ca/could-vancou...
bc.ctvnews.ca
Could Vancouver's public funds be used for investments in cryptocurrency?
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has apparently expressed interest in cryptocurrency investments.
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Vision Zero Vancouver @visionzerovancouver.ca · 11/12/2024
This is the intersection in Surrey where a teen was injured in a hit and run while walking to school. We should demand better for our kids. For one - no more slip lanes. Take them all out. vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/12/10/s...
An aerial view of an intersection of two wide roads with slip lanes on every corner.
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Daniel Wagner @passittobulis.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
This quote from ESPN's awards watch article is so aggravating. Makar is not "lapping the field" offensively — Hughes has a higher point-per-game average. Also, Hughes plays more against elite competition than anyone else on the #Canucks: puckiq.com/woodmoney?se...
"Makar is not only lapping the field offensively, he's taking on primary matchup role in Colorado, which is something that players like Quinn Hughes and Victor Hedman are not for their teams," a voter explained. "When you combine Makar's offensive impact and the fact he's doing it while in a matchup role, he has clearly been the league's best defenseman thus far."
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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 10/12/2024
This has always been my worst fear about climate change: the worse it gets, the more geopolitical chaos it causes; the more geopolitical chaos there is, the harder it is to cooperate to fight climate change. theconversation.com/a-doom-loop-...
theconversation.com
A ‘doom loop’ of climate change and geopolitical instability is beginning
Climate change is driving inflation and instability, which harms climate action. But it’s not too late to escape the doom loop.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
So I’ll repeat —we DO need to replace the current number of ICE vehicles with a LOT FEWER EVs. BETTER & FEWER. It’ll take LOTS of work on infrastructure including the transformation of millions of private parking spaces. Unlike driverless cars, it IS part of the solution & needs to happen quickly.
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