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N.P. Thompson 🍁 @nptwrites.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Someone I care very much about has to commute to work via those Toronto bike lanes. If that person gets killed because of this asinine, deliberately life-endangering decision, can I sue Doug Ford and have him charged with manslaughter? 😡
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Bike Ottawa @bikeottawa.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
“The truth is that there is a war on walking, cycling, and transit that has made a one-hour city the norm.”
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Jay Cockburn @jaycockburn.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
A very revealing profile of Brad Bradford in @thelocal.to. Awesome reporting @royinori.bsky.social thelocal.to/brad-bradfor...
"Brad kind of created an environment of fear where he yelled and swore a lot at staff, and would throw mini-tantrums if he didn’t feel like he was getting what he needed,” says Tim, describing some of the incidents as akin to “verbal abuse”.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
"Ripping out these protected bike lanes against the will of Toronto city council is a colossal waste of $48 million. The province’s own experts know it will not ease traffic congestion, it will put people’s lives at risk…” One of the stupidest things I’ve ever seen any politician do to any city.
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Ontario will officially begin removing Toronto bike lanes on Tuesday | CBC News
Ontario will begin removing bike lanes from a stretch on Bloor Street W. in Etobicoke on Tuesday, the Ministry of Transportation says.
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Constantine @teoyaomiquu.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
17500$ (17%) raised. Thank you everyone who donated.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
“Someone with a 1-hr car commute needs to earn 40% more to be as happy as someone with a short walk to work. On the other hand, if someone shifts from a long commute to a walk, their happiness increases as much as if they’d fallen in love.” #CityMakingMath 50 reasons for more walkable streets.
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50 Reasons Why Everyone Should Want More Walkable Streets
From making you live longer to making cities more resilient: If you want a reason to make your city more walkable, it's in here.
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Steve Lafleur @stevelafleur.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Car on Gerrard East whipped out turning left from a school packed with walking kids. Missed streetcar by a hair. Streetcar blares horn. Cop literally behind the car views the gross negligence and near collision. I stare at cop in horror while he does nothing. What are we doing here?
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Postmedia ex-CEO alleges Doug Ford’s office used ‘leverage’ over son’s company to get newspaper chain to publish pre-election letter
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Postmedia ex-CEO alleges Doug Ford’s office used ‘leverage’ over son’s company to get newspaper chain to publish pre-election letter
Premier Ford’s office calls the claims ‘categorically untrue and completely disconnected from reality’
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TTCriders @ttcriders.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
We've released the results of our candidate transit policy survey! We asked all mayoral & city council candidates about their commitments to improving transit. Of the three leading mayoral candidates, only Olivia Chow completed our survey; Chris Alexander made a platform commitment to hike fares.
(graphic) Mayoral Transit Scorecard: Transit promises made by the top three polling mayoral candiddates based on their transit policy survey responses.

Candidates: Olivia Chow, Brad Bradford, and Chris Alexander.

Categories of questions: Autonomy and Funding, Affordability, Service and Reliability, Accessibility, Safety

Olivia Chow answered all questions, Brad Bradford and Chris Alexander both did not answer any questions. A commitment to hike fares, not lower the fare cap, and not expand the Fair Pass discount was made by Chris Alexander, so he is given a failing score for his affordability
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TTCriders @ttcriders.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
What?? Bradford is an urban planner. He was on the TTC Board when the Eglinton East lanes were put in, and even moved a motion supporting continued implementation and reporting on transit priority measures. He should know better.
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Shawn Micallef @shawnmicallef.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Journalists vibing on about crime when crime is historically down is also a choice.
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Oh The Urbanity! @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Everybody thinks their community has a “unique character”, when in reality that’s just usually another way to say “I have a general dislike of change”.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
READ: “If bike lanes were actually removed today, the premier would lose his scapegoat. How would he then explain worsening motor traffic congestion – an outcome that’s virtually assured given a growing population and his measures to induce driving by making it cheaper…” Via @spacing.bsky.social
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OP-ED: It’s not just about bike lanes - Spacing Toronto
Whether it’s buck-a-beer, easier access to alcohol, or tunnelling under Highway 401, Doug Ford has proven himself to be a master of distraction, diverting attention from his government’s failures and ...
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The Local Magazine @thelocal.to · 05/10/2026
Tell your friends in Peel: We've launched Candidate Tracker in Brampton thelocal.to/candidate-tr... and Mississauga. Bookmark it now, we’ll be updating until election day. thelocal.to/candidate-tr...
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Candidate Tracker Brampton 2026 | The Local
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City of Toronto @toronto.ca · 05/10/2026
Advance voting starts tomorrow - October 6 to 11. Find everything you need to vote at toronto.ca/Elections – your trusted source for municipal election information
The Toronto Sign with an insert in the "O" that reads "Vote October 26. toronto.ca/Elections"
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Gravel Influencer @gravelinfluencer.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I'm not sure why things I cannot* do on a bicycle should have any bearing on my ability to have safe infrastructure for cycling *Worth noting that often the things people claim you cannot do on a bike, you actually can!
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Gravel Influencer @gravelinfluencer.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Me: We should make biking safer and more accessible. Car brains: Yeah, well you can't haul the entire contents of a Walmart on your bicycle! I know we're not dealing with logic here, but it's incredible that these are the kinds of conversations you have with people.
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Oh The Urbanity! @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Man, first-past-the-post is crazy. When 30% of the vote can plausibly get you a majority government but 15% can plausibly get you zero (0) seats.
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Shawn Micallef @shawnmicallef.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Under fire for their political ads re education system, Ontario PCs via Paul Calandra say "well, the unions run ads". They do, but they use union money aka union dues aka member money. Not general taxpayer money that the PCs are using.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
“Ottawa is a city caught for decades in a struggle between what should be the grandeur and charm of a national capital, and the harsh realities of conflict between 3 levels of government, a lack of vision and poor decision-making by leaders at all levels.”— @toondreessen.bsky.social Still true.
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Bland Ottawa needs a grand vision worthy of a national capital
Ottawa is a city caught for decades in a struggle between what should be the grandeur and charm of a national capital, and the harsh realities of conflict between three levels of government, a lack of...
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David Doel @daviddoel.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
National Post Calls To 'Deal' With Avi Lewis In Dangerous Piece youtu.be/Kt4p6wrUthQ?...
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National Post Calls To 'Deal' With Avi Lewis In Dangerous Piece
YouTube video by The Rational National
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Janet Joy 🇨🇦 @jsquaredink.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Data Counts - more people walking & cycling than one person per car - yet majority of public street space given to private vehicles 🚗 @bikewaysto.bsky.social @cycletoronto.bsky.social
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Constantine @teoyaomiquu.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
1/12 Hello everyone. I’m starting another fundraiser to get engineering equipment to Ukraine. I’m asking for your help by donating, reposting, and liking. Even if you can’t donate, sharing genuinely makes a difference. Donation link: givebutter.com/liberty-engi...
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“30% of people in the US and Canada can’t or don’t drive.” — @nondriver.bsky.social. #WeekWithoutDriving Including me now, because of vision issues. But I didn’t need it to happen to me in order to care about mobility that works better for EVERYONE.
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Shawn Micallef @shawnmicallef.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Jesus. Good follow up.
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Save the CBC 🇨🇦✌️ @savethecbc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🥬🏡 A N.S. community of about 1,000 people got tired of high grocery prices, long drives and poor produce, so residents opened their own store. CBC Nova Scotia reports Fiddlehead Market Co-op already has 130 members and sources locally where possible. Could this work elsewhere in Canada?
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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
i hope that men notice how whenever a rape story gets widespread coverage, women use it as an opportunity to vent about how fucking disgusting we think many of you are and how many have made our lives measurably worse, and take a few moments to deeply process that.
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Avi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 28/09/2026
It's outrageous that an American company is laying off hundreds of steelworkers, breaking their promise even after being offered financial support from the federal government to weather the tariffs. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Hamilton steel plant to lay off hundreds of workers as U.S. tariffs prompt 'survival' move | CBC News
Steelmaker Stelco Holdings says it's idling some production at its Hamilton plant in response to U.S. tariffs.
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ℳatt @matttomic.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I hope whatever civil engineering firm lands this RFP is haunted at night by visions of the cyclists they'll be killing. I hope their iron ring they were given at graduation when they took an oath to the public starts to itch and weigh on their finger like an anchor.
What is certain, however, is that a vast sum of our money will be wasted, countless Torontonians will find themselves profoundly inconvenienced for extended periods, and, eventually, a cyclist will get struck by a car. But at least the congestion will be worse.
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Shawn Micallef @shawnmicallef.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
We’ve already had fake AI-generated “neighbourhood” campaigns in Toronto. Now this.
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august 🍂 @auguststreet.ca · 21/09/2026
44 seconds of "transit signal priority" on toronto's line 5 and kitchener-waterloo's ion LRT
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Liberty Ukraine Foundation @libertyukraine.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
One evacuation vehicle has been delivered to the 61st Brigade and is ready to get to work. Thank you to everyone who helped put this vehicle on the road. Your support helps bring wounded defenders to safety. Help us deliver the next evacuation vehicle: givebutter.com/5-evacuation...
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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Why do people keep falling for russian propaganda? No, Ukraine’s self-defense isn't driving up oil prices, a war in Iran is. And it’s far worse for Ukraine than for any of you, because higher oil prices directly fund russia's ability to keep killing us.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Remember this one? “Humans aren’t very efficient movers—until you put us on a bicycle, when we become some of the most energy-efficient land travelers in the animal kingdom.” The most efficient travellers are us on bikes. Proven science via Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social #CityMakingMath
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The Most Efficient Traveler Isn’t a Bird or a Fish—It’s You on a Bike
A famous graphic, now updated, compares locomotion in the animal kingdom
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Andrii Katriuk 🇺🇦 @andriikatriuk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Yeah, I know reminders almost don't work. But fundraisers still not closing on their own unfortunately. And on the 7th of October will be a year for this one. Still 188k UAH or ~4234$ or ~3686€ needed to close this one. Every repost and donation matters. #UkrainianView
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Avi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 18/09/2026
Earlier this week, Prime Minister Carney announced his plans to privatize Canada’s largest airports. So, I went to YVR to ask Canadians what they think (spoiler: they don’t share his enthusiasm). youtu.be/NTz8q0rKGdI
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NDP Leader Avi Lewis asks Canadians: Should our airports be privatized?
YouTube video by Avi Lewis
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Urban Truth Collective @urbantruth.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
This one seems worth repeating. It’s nothing to cheer about though, as the proceeds of ridiculous gas prices fuelled by irrational wars and rampant car dependency go to oil companies instead of to the public as useful carbon taxes. #UrbanTruth
An image of people riding bikes in protected bike-lanes in Central Paris, text reads “Gas prices? What gas prices?” Line at the bottom says “Better cities create choices.” All via the Urban Truth Collective. 
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
This is the same crew that are telling Canadians to come across the border and spend our money in their state. File under fuck right off and keep going. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Republican senator warns Carney: Closer ties to EU hurts chance of trade deal with U.S. | CBC News
A long-serving Republican senator from a border state is warning Prime Minister Mark Carney against strengthening Canada's economic and political ties to the European Union.
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 16/09/2026
17 new public bathrooms. Across all five boroughs. Because you can’t wait — and you shouldn’t have to.
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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Psst, there’s a few familiar Bluesky faces in the second image
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Liberty Ukraine Foundation @libertyukraine.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Excavator Delivered to the 72nd Brigade 🇺🇦 The 72nd Brigade continues to hold the line in the Donbas, where positions must be built, reinforced, repaired, and adapted constantly. Help us keep the next delivery moving: www.libertyukraine.org/projects/eng... #LibertyUkraine #SupportUkraine
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Shannon Proudfoot @sproudfoot.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Petition to legally require a "FUCK OFF" button on every AI tool that asks if you'd like it to summarize an email or blow your nose for you. People went nuts when U2 shoved an album onto their phones against their will, and now this crap is rammed down our throats everywhere. Rise up, people!
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Observing The City @observingthecity.ca · 02/09/2026
Brad Bradford says that 50% of roadway cannot be allocated to 1% of users. Good thing it isn't. Only about 1% of all of Toronto's road space is allocated to bike lanes. I showed my work, and used Danforth (the lanes he fought so hard to get added) as an example.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
With our kids now #BackToSchool, never forget that we ARE the traffic that we’re afraid of. If more kids walked, biked or rode transit to school, it would erase a LOT of car trips each day, and our kids would be safer, healthier and better at school as a result. HT Ian Lockwood. Spread the word.
Cartoon of a mom and dad with a kid in front of a minivan. The parents are saying “there is too much traffic for Billy to walk to school, so we drive him.” The caption at the bottom says “traffic inducing traffic.” Let kids walk and bike to school, and tell your leaders to make that trip safe and enjoyable for kids and families. #LetKidsWalk #LetKidsBike
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The Local Magazine @thelocal.to · 14/09/2026
The data centre backlash comes to Mississauga. Ahead of this week’s vote on whether to freeze data-centre development for a year city, councillors seeking re-election are suddenly taking a firm stance in response to public outcry. By @prarthanapathak.bsky.social. thelocal.to/mississauga-...
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The Data Centre Backlash Has Come to Mississauga—and It’s Swallowing the Municipal Election | The Local
Ahead of this week’s vote on whether to freeze data-centre development for a year, city councillors seeking re-election are suddenly taking a firm stance in response to public outcry
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Vox @vox.com · 12/09/2026
Private equity is having a field day — but kids are not. www.vox.com/podcasts/502...
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The cost of youth sports is out of control
Private equity is having a field day — but kids are not.
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Cathy Tuttle @cathytuttle.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Paris is a city that's been WINNING the WAR ON WALKING. In the past decade city leaders built 300+ School Streets, launched a 15-minute city and reclaimed their downtown waterfront. It's a place people can enjoy an evening outside on what used to be a car freeway. This is what every city deserves.
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Cycle Toronto @cycletoronto.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Cyclists Aren't Secondary promotional poster
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Warren Wells, AICP @warrenjwells.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Because my wife is a home birth midwife, we will likely never be car-free. But our cargo bike is 100% our 2nd car. We put 3500 miles on a Radwagon and are now 1200 miles into our R&M just 200 days into owning it. Nearly all of those are replacing car miles.
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