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Cycle Toronto @cycletoronto.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Bike lanes save lives. Thanks to the nearly 1,000 folks who came out to Friday's Critical Mass ride to Etobicoke where the province intends to start removing the bike lanes "immediately". 📸: Joshua Best
Nearly 1,000 cyclists along Bloor at Critical Mass
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Sukie 💙🇺🇸🇺🇦🌊 @froggybottompond.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
''I'd like to go ahead and solve it. The Atlanta Hawks.''
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Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Time for this classic again.
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Pat G🇨🇦 🍁🏳️‍🌈🍉 @pguist.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
🇨🇦 🙋‍♀️
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
That expression you have while witnessing spectacular incompetence.
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Matriarchy Now @matriarchy.now · 29/09/2026
Do not teach your daughter what to wear, where to go, how to dress up and blah blah blah…
Teach your son to respect her!
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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
parents talk to your sons about what is going on. It is your job to guide them and for them to hear from you and understand the importance of their presence to stand up for what is right especially in the face of everyone doing wrong.
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Mike Schreiner @mikeschreiner.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Removing bike lanes is not going to help congestion. This government is spending millions of dollars making roads less safe and removing infrastructure, rather than building for the future.
spacing.ca
EXCLUSIVE: Inside the contract to rip out Toronto's bike lanes - Spacing Toronto
After the Ontario Court of Appeal (ONCA) shot down CycleTO’s legally innovative charter challenge that sought to stop Doug Ford’s attack on the city’s bike lanes, Queen’s Park wasted little time befor...
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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
THIS 👇 HERE IS SICKENING......
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Peter Flax @pflax1.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Tens of millions of American motorists believe there's nothing wrong with texting at a stoplight. Or driving 73 in a 60mph zone. Or changing lanes without signaling. Or rolling right on red without coming to a full stop. But somebody has to do something about cyclists who don't follow the rules.
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Barney Panofsky's Best Intentions @mynamesnotgordy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Local health minister says wait times for wealthy people way down since her government started focussing on bringing down wait times for wealthy people.
cbc.ca
Wait times for most priority surgeries in Ontario have increased since 2017, study says | CBC News
Wait times for most of the province’s publicly funded priority surgeries and procedures have increased between 2017 and 2025, according to a study released Monday.
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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
You take our bike lanes, we take the road. Toronto showed up Friday night. 📸 @geoffreybercarich via Instagram
Cyclists taking the lane stretching kms of a city street
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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Looking forward to this one in Minneapolis next month. Getting these two kids to school is what got me into this mess in the first place.
Me and my two kids when they were young with our bikes 

KEYNOTE
2026 Safe Routes to School
National Conference Minneapolis • OCT 20th*
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ebikes-international @ebikesinternatl.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Another Huge Turnout of Cyclists for Critical Mass Ride in Toronto in Support of Bike Lanes #safecycling #saferroads tinyurl.com/4akerdcd
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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
You take the lanes, we take the road.
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Jamie MacKinnon🇨🇦 @jamiemackinnon.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Removing Toronto's key bike lanes will result in more cyclist deaths. That much is certain. It will also cost $48 Million for removal & $27 Million in "sunk" costs (losing the initial taxpayer investment) plus further "unaccounted costs." #ONpoli #cycling #cars globalnews.ca/news/1085115...
globalnews.ca
Toronto’s bike lanes cost millions to install. How much will it be to remove them? | Globalnews.ca
The province has confirmed plans to remove bike lanes from Bloor Street, University Avenue and Yonge Street as part of new legislation.
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David Coletto @davidcoletto.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
New Ontario polling we did finds a pretty clear preference for local decision-making. 64% say municipalities should decide where bike lanes are located on local roads. That’s the majority view in every region of Ontario. sharetheroad.ca/news/64-of-...
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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
This event last night was unbelievable. Truly can’t believe how many people came out and just how passionate and energized people are here. Dublin and the people here are officially the greatest.
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Push The Needle @pushtheneedle.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The meme I started is being replicated and now is using Seattle area coffee shops. So proud
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The funniest joke ever. 😂
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1gypsy (🎵I/me/me/mine🎵) 🦋 @theonegypsy.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
That's pretty funny.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
READ THIS: How Amsterdam became the bicycle capital of the world. In the 1960s, Dutch cities saw cars as the transport of the future. It took the intolerable toll of child traffic deaths —and fierce activism— to turn #Amsterdam into the urban biking nirvana of today. It took vision and leadership.
theguardian.com
How Amsterdam became the bicycle capital of the world
In the 1960s, Dutch cities were increasingly in thrall to motorists, with the car seen as the transport of the future. It took the intolerable toll of child traffic deaths – and fierce activism – to t...
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18/09/2026
Trumpers, famous opponents of border walls
Every communist country eventually builds a wall. It's never to keep people OUT.
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Jenny Lee Shee @jennyleeshee.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
If you see someone at your child’s school wearing red (#ETFO) or purple (#CUPE) today it’s because they care about public education and how this govt’s intentional underfunding is affecting students. P.S. We’ve been working without a contract since August 31. #OntEd #RedForEd #UnionStrong
Join the Province-Wide
DAY OF ACTION
to defend publicly funded education

On September 16, ETT Members are encouraged to wear their Red for Ed in solidarity with their colleagues across Ontario in a Day of Action to demand properly funded and fully staffed schools, better learning and working conditions, and real respect for teachers.
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Barney Panofsky's Best Intentions @mynamesnotgordy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Doug Ford announces today the Ontario government’s plan to purchase Pearson and turn the airport’s five runways into collector lanes for the 401. Ford went on to say Pearson flights will now land and take off from Toronto’s Bloor Street bicycle lanes.
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Brynley Heaven @brynleyheaven.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Cops opposing cycleways on the grounds that bad people might use them [unlike roads, of course]
road.cc
Police oppose new cycle lane amid fears of “a highway for illegal e-bikes on drug runs” – but council insists area will be safer and avoid “mania” of local roads | electric bike reviews, buying advice...
Plans for a “fantastic” new cycleway have been approved by councillors, despite opposition from the local police amid concerns about anti-social behaviour caused by illegal bike and motorbike users, w...
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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Cannot wait for Fall. By far the greatest season to ride in.
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Barney Panofsky's Best Intentions @mynamesnotgordy.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Area man says trade deal to be made two weeks after Iran war ends which is scheduled to end two weeks after $5000 cheques arrive for everyone who’s paying very little for gas right now.
ctvnews.ca
Trump says trade deal with Canada could come ‘fairly soon,’ U.S. has been ‘ripped off’ for 50 years
U.S. President Donald Trump predicted his administration could reach a trade deal with Canada 'fairly soon,' after repeating claims his country had been “ripped off” by its northern neighbour.
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SPFHockeyfan, Esq. 🍁 @spfhockeyfan.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
They don’t mind being racist, just called racist.
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LadyBlue4evr💙Radical Liberal Scum @ladyblue4evr.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Well, there you have it.
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Jennifer Shin - WTAF @jennifershin.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Sorry? Not sorry. If you're upset and trying to prevent history from being taught to hide the truth, then fuck your feelings. You learned nothing and are the exact same assholes as your ancestors.
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twist @pvdork.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
“In the era of the climate crisis, politicians campaigning against bike lanes aren’t fit for office.” — @taylornoakes.com in @cultmtl.com Also in an era of worsening urban traffic, urban pollution, urban noise, exploding public costs, competition among cities, and not nearly enough space in cities.
cultmtl.com
In the era of the climate crisis, politicians campaigning against bike lanes aren’t fit for office
Amid the climate crisis, politicians campaigning against bike lanes — as in Montreal municipal election campaign — aren’t fit for office.
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Chris Kemp @cbkemp.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Doug Ford: "Cyclists should use side streets!" Drivers on side streets: *driving into oncoming traffic at 50km/h in a 30km/h zone, to pass a cyclist doing 32km/h*
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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
thanks doug.
ripping out bike lanes 
is premeditated road violence

overtop of an image of Doug Ford
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dindin6.bsky.social @dindin6.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
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Strange to think that an embryo can lose its rights if it develops into a female
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Matriarchy Now @matriarchy.now · 05/09/2026
Let’s take a moment to talk about something close to our hearts: why electing more women leaders locally matters. ✅
blog.matriarchy.now
The Power of Women Leaders in Our Local Communities
Today, let’s talk about something that’s close to our hearts — the importance of electing women leaders locally. You might wonder why it…
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Barney Panofsky's Best Intentions @mynamesnotgordy.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Deer My Friends This weak I said I was glad the meedia was not at a photo opp I was doing and now some people are sayeen I am not for accountabiitee and transparentsee but if you were aloud to see my sell phone messages you would see I am always giveen a lot of informashun to some people. Premair
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 03/09/2026
Mark Carney in Thunder Bay on Lutnick: "I don't think, with all respect, appointed unelected cabinet members in the United States are experts on Canadian politics"
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Barney Panofsky's Best Intentions @mynamesnotgordy.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Local man says he’s too busy making giant signs to answer to taxpayers paying for giant signs.
toronto.citynews.ca
'Thank God we don't have the media': Ford's off-the-cuff remark raises questions
An off-the-cuff remark by Premier Doug Ford is raising questions about public accountability.
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Jenny Lee Shee @jennyleeshee.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
#DougFord is a horrible human. Premier's Office 416-325-1941 premier@ontario.ca Constituency Office 416-745-2859 doug.fordco@pc.ola.org
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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
one of my faves is when people tell me how much they hate cyclists like me and then I tell them I don't really bike that much and actually drive and walk mostly but just trying to reframe the imbalance that we've normalized. “Yeah but most cyclists…”
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 03/09/2026
Minnesota right-wing Alpha News has uncovered the huge scandal that a school board candidate in my hometown of Forest Lake also plays in a rock band! The horror!
alphanews.org
Forest Lake school board candidate moonlights as punk rocker fighting 'fascism' | AlphaNews.org
Forest Lake school board candidate Claire Luger has has performed at “No Kings” rallies sporting "Fight Fascism" t-shirts.
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Tod Maffin 🇨🇦 @todmaffin.com · 02/09/2026
American friends, THIS is the kind of shit that Canadians will not forget. Even when your current leader leaves. Bullshit like this is why Canada is cutting America out of the loop. Out. Where it will stay, for generations.
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Emily @emmy.baby · 01/09/2026
Fuck Doug Ford also, as we begin the process of destroying Bike Lanes that bike advocates campaigned on for a decade+ because he really doesn't like bike lanes on his commute to Queen's Park.
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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The Fight For Safe Streets. Thank you to everyone who came out and everyone who shared footage of this incredible protest ride. @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social @cycletoronto.bsky.social @lanrickbennett.bsky.social
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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Get ready to shut this city down.
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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Get ready.
Get ready for every person on a bike to take the whole lane for every trip
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Jenny Lee Shee @jennyleeshee.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Staples (🇺🇸) is now open for some ON teachers. How do prices stack up against the TDSB supply centre for classroom basics? TDSB: $290.38 Staples: $668.98 Staples Teachers: $584.56 But Paul Calandra took over the TDSB claiming financial mismanagement and Doug Ford wants you to #BuyCanadian. #OntEd
A chart comparing the prices for basic classroom items such as dry erase makers, tissues, and pencils for the TDSB distribution catalogue, the regular Staples website, and the Staples for Teachers website where elementary classroom teachers can spend $750 each from the $60M Doug Ford and Paul Calandra moved out of public education classrooms and programs that support students. A chart comparing the prices for basic classroom items such as dry erase makers, tissues, and pencils for the TDSB distribution catalogue, the regular Staples website, and the Staples for Teachers website where elementary classroom teachers can spend $750 each from the $60M Doug Ford and Paul Calandra moved out of public education classrooms and programs that support students. 

The totals are:
TDSB: $290.38
Staples: $668.98
Staples Teachers: $584.56
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The Wolfpack @wolfpack11720.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Hey, America! Stop Electing Stupid People! "If you vote and you elect dishonest, incompetent people into office who screw everything up, you are responsible for what they have done. You caused the problem; you voted them in; you have no right to complain" ~ George Carlin @garthtoons.bsky.social
Garth German / Garthtoons.com
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