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@ptbodad.bsky.social
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Urban design enthusiast | Advocate for livable cities 🌆 | Educator | #NeverPoilievre | Passionate about municipal politics and community-driven change 🏙️ | Loving town and country in #Ptbo, Ontario. Views my own.

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Ptbo Dad @ptbodad.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Better late than never (Bluesky logged me out and I forgot my password, but I regained access). Congratulations on your victory, @emmaharrisonptbo.bsky.social! Adding "Emma Harrison" as a keyword to the #Ptbo Bluesky feed. bsky.app/profile/did:...
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Ptbo Dad @ptbodad.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
This why we can't trust the Liberals to deliver on their promises. They helped the Conservatives break the healthcare system. Vote Jen Deck in #Ptbo! 🍊👍
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Ptbo Dad @ptbodad.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
I missed the rally but these clips looks great! I'm not sure the other parties have this kind of energy around their campaigns. Here's hoping #Ptbo turns 🍊!
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Peterborough NDP @ptbondp.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
EXCITING NEWS #Ptbo! Surpise rally today with @maritstilesndp.bsky.social! Come cheer on Jen Deck and Marit Stiles for the final push to turn Peterborough-Kawartha orange! 👊🍊 Where: NDP Campaign Office, 426 George St N, in Ptbo (between Brock St & Hunter St) When: Feb 23 @ 3:30 PM (TODAY)!
Surprise Rally w/ MaritMarit Stiles rallying support.
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Joy Lachica @joylachica.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Let’s protect Ontario’s bike lanes in this provincial election. Call on all parties to #ReverseBill212! @GreenpeaceCA act.gp/3CBhHCp #ptbo
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Stop the removal of Ontario’s bike lanes
Call on all parties running in the Ontario election to reverse Bill 212
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Peterborough NDP @ptbondp.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
▶️ WATCH: Jen Deck's closing remarks from the #Ptbo Debate on Housing and Homelessness. Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DGAA3TUJM6Y/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/share/r/15Zr...
A photo of Jen Deck, Ontario NDP candidate for Peterborough-Kawartha.
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Ptbo Dad @ptbodad.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Fantastic candidate! It would be a crying shame if we didn't elect someone like Jen Deck here in #Ptbo. Go Jen, Go! 👍
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Peterborough NDP @ptbondp.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Happy First Friday #Ptbo! You're invited to join the local NDP crew at The Only Cafe at 6 PM and meet our amazing candidate, Jen Deck, over drinks and snacks. Afterwards, we'll break off into smaller groups to explore the First Friday Artcrawl. 🍊
First Friday Meet Up. 6 PM, The Only CafeMeet Jen Deck. Peterborough-Kawartha's candidate for the Ontario NDP.Ontario NDP for Peterborough Kawartha.
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Taylor Clysdale @taylorclysdale.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Hey #PTBO, remember when I said less parking for apartment requires improving transit? Not approving your cycling master plan and not hiring more transit drivers is EXACTLY NOT THAT.
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Mark Woolley @perspicuity.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
I keep updating this #ptbo starter pack as I discover fresh arrivals go.bsky.app/CCe9pzb
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Marit Stiles @maritstilesndp.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
As Premier, I will end chronic homelessness and make encampments a thing of the past. We will take a housing-first approach, put a roof over people’s heads, and connect them with the supports they need.
Ontario NDP Leader Announces Plan to End Encampments and Tackle Homelessness After seven long years, Doug Ford’s legacy is encampments in every single town and city in our province. 

Seeing tents in parks is a stark reminder of how utterly Ford has failed Ontario – on housing, health care, creating good jobs, and making life more affordable.

As Premier, I will end chronic homelessness and make encampments a thing of the past.

We will take a housing-first approach, put a roof over people’s heads, and connect them with the supports they need.✅ Build 60,000 supportive housing units: safe, permanent homes with wraparound supports like mental health care and addiction treatment.

✅ Upload shelter funding to the province: cities shouldn’t be left scrambling to fund shelters while Ford hoards money.

✅ Expand housing benefits: moving people out of shelters into homes, freeing up shelter space, and helping more Ontarians get back on their feet.

✅ Prevent homelessness before it happens: protect renters, stop illegal evictions, and double social assistance so more people can afford to stay in their homes.
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Mark Woolley @perspicuity.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Simultaneously glad and frustrated that I needed to be part of this. #ptbo #bikeptbo @cityptbo.bsky.social @joylachica.bsky.social @alexbierk.bsky.social Thanks for the analysis @ptbodad.bsky.social !
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Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay @sebastianj-l.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Yesterday I hit the streets with a team of Peterborough Youth NDP volunteers who were out canvassing the Avenues alongside provincial candidate Jen Deck and Coun. Joy Lachica. www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/politics/pro...
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Youth involved in NDP campaign say cost of living and education are top issues
The Examiner caught up with volunteers from the Peterborough Youth NDP who joined provincial NDP candidate, Jen Deck, and city councillor, Joy Lachica for an afternoon of distributing signs and door-k...
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Marit Stiles @maritstilesndp.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Doug Ford says one thing when he’s in front of the cameras, and another when he’s behind closed doors. That’s who he has always been.
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Ptbo Dad @ptbodad.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
As we already know, Peterborough-Nogojiwanong is a very engaged community. Here is some data from the #PTBO Bluesky feed that demonstrates how engaged we are. However, it saddens me to see that outrage at the actions of our city council is what causes this chart to spike.
A chart that shows the Total Views and Scroll Paging for the #PTBO Bluesky feed. The blue line, Total Views, peaks at 650 views on February 4th, and the green line, Scroll Paging, peaks at 82 on February 4th.
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Thomas Piggott MD PhD @twpiggott.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Great opportunity to learn about heat pumps and greener home heating (and cooling) from @ptbogreenup Feb 13 Our family went to a heat pump a couple of years ago and not only less Green House Gas emissions but cheaper too! kawarthanow.com/2025/02/04/s...
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Rob Hailman @rjhelms.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
The council meeting last night broke me. Until about halfway through the night, while things often happened around the horseshow I didn't like, I was able to keep some hope that council was 11 people trying their best and worth engaging with in good faith. I was wrong. #ptbo
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Peterborough Youth NDP @ptboyndp.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
Huge success on the doors today despite the frigid weather. The working class neighbourhoods in Lansdowne St near the mem centre and the streets near Del Crary are now solid orange with signs and supporters 🍊 Message us to request one and show Doug Ford the working class in #PTBO wants change!
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Peterborough Youth NDP @ptboyndp.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
You can cast your ballot right now! No need to wait in line on election day. Just go to the returning office in Peterborough Square downtown whenever you’re free. Vote Jen Deck for #PTBO - Kawartha!
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Reece Martin @rmtransit.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
Might be time to reconsider the trains we are purchasing from US factories. Thats an easy one to bring back to Canada.
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Marit Stiles @maritstilesndp.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
It’s official: Doug Ford quit on Ontario today. So I’m here to apply for his job. In the next few weeks, we can turn the page on seven long years of failure, corruption, and bad deals. You deserve a better government. With your support, I’ll be a Premier that’s on your side. #ONyourside
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Ptbo Dad @ptbodad.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Great news for #PtboNogo if this includes Canada. We have a remarkable amount of bookstores per capita!
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Arthur @arthurnews.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Ian Vansegbrook attended the PTBO-Kawartha @ndp.ca candidate acclamation this weekend at the Lions Club. Here's what provincial candidate Jen Deck, Ontario NDP leader @maritstilesndp.bsky.social and @oflabour.bsky.social President Lauren Walton had to say. www.trentarthur.ca/news/ptbo-ka...
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NDP Re-appoint Jen Deck Provincial Candidate for Peterborough-Kawartha, Share Hopes for Ontario's Future
Jan 26, 2025, by Ian Vansegbrook - - The Peterborough-Kawartha NDP provincial nomination meeting held on January 25th was a hopeful one. Alongside provincial candidate nominee Jen Deck, special guest...
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DanielMar Urbanist Reviews @danielmar1228.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Even within Ontario, Kitchener/Waterloo is much better at this than Toronto. Heck, even a few small towns seem to be willing to try things. Fergus: thegrand101.com/2023/05/01/p... Peterborough: kawarthanow.com/2023/09/07/b...
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Provost Lane to Become “Provost Pavilion” in Downtown Fergus this Summer
FERGUS - Provost Lane in Downtown Fergus is now closed for the summer. The section of road between St. Andrew ...
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Ptbo Dad @ptbodad.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
The winning squad in Peterborough — Nogojiwanong. VOTE FOR JEN DECK AND MARIT STILES! From left to right: Morgan Carl, @dianetherrien.bsky.social, Jen Deck, @maritstilesndp.bsky.social, Laura Walton (@oflabour.bsky.social) #OntarioElection #OnPoli #Ptbo
A picture of Jen Deck during her MPP campaign announcement for Peterborough.

From left to right: Morgan Carl (NDP President for Peterborough riding), Diane Therrien (former Peterborough Mayor), Jen Deck (future MPP of Peterborough), Marit Stiles (ONDP Leader), and Laura Walton (Ontario Federation of Labour President).
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Ptbo Dad @ptbodad.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
As the #OntarioElection approaches, I want to remind my Peterborough friends about the #Ptbo Bluesky feed. I think quite a few people have it pinned! Consider liking and sharing if it's useful to you. Thanks 👍 bsky.app/profile/did:...
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Ptbo Dad @ptbodad.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
The Peterborough NDP has announced their candidate for the next Ontario Election: Jen Deck. Very excited she is running again! #Ptbo www.pkndp.ca/provincial-c...
Jen Deck is the ONDP Candidate for Peterborough, Ontario
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Ptbo Dad @ptbodad.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Welp! Justin Trudeau resigned as leader of the Liberal Party. I voted for him with the promise of election reform, which sadly never came. Even so, I can't help but think Canadians will look back on this day as a colossal mistake. #canpoli #cdnpoli Thank you for your service @pmcanada.bsky.social!
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Butterfingers 💪🇨🇦 @trikebum.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
They still have trolley buses and streetcars in TO. #ptbo used to have streetcars, sponsored by Canadian General Electric It's still called the 'electric city'
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
This iconic Fabian Todorovic cartoon is still one of the best I’ve seen at illustrating the remarkable amount of space we surrender to cars, leaving little space left for everyone and everything else. The text added later makes the bonus point that many drivers still manage to complain about it.
Driver alone in a car taking up huge space next to a packed city bus and tight pedestrian and bike space all filled with people complains “Damn those bike paths and bus lanes taking up all the space.”
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Ptbo Dad @ptbodad.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
Even the bots understand that the vibrant arts & culture scene is a key feature of #Ptbo.
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
From our archives. Here's the story of the legendary Al's Pizza and Yee's Chinese Food, including how owner Chris Ho saved the business in the 1990s with his infamous pizza roll. peterboroughcurrents.ca/community/al...
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The legendary Al's Pizza and Yee's Chinese Food
For over 30 years, Chris Ho has carried on the legacy of Peterborough's early Chinese restaurants at Al's Pizza and Yee's Chinese Food.
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Ptbo Dad @ptbodad.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
This is the way! 👍
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Ptbo Dad @ptbodad.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
Adding a few more keywords to the #PTBO Bluesky feed: Michelle Ferreri, MPP Dave Smith, Jeff Leal. I am a tad worried that "Dave Smith" is too common a name, so hopefully "MPP Dave Smith" filters out irrelevant stuff. If that doesn't work, we'll just have to vote him out 😉 bsky.app/profile/did:...
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Ptbo Dad @ptbodad.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
Yes.
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Toronto Railway Museum @torailwaymuseum.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
Dec 13, 1914: Canadian Pacific reroutes two Montreal-Toronto express trains in each direction away from its old line via Peterborough. The express trains would now run on CP's new Lake Ontario Shore Line through Oshawa, Trenton, and Belleville, opened earlier that year. 1/3
An excerpt from a 1914 Canadian Pacific Railway timetable, promoting its faster passenger service between Toronto and Montreal over the new "Lake Ontario Shore Line." The ad also promotes the fact that the line is "rock-ballasted all the way."
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Ptbo Dad @ptbodad.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
meep meep!
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Ptbo Dad @ptbodad.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
VIDEO: "The World's Dumbest Bike Lane Law Just Passed in Canada" Wonderful work as always from NotJustBikes. Keep the bike lanes, it's Doug Ford who has to go! #toronto #ontario #cdnpoli #topoli #urbanism www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgFC...
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The World's Dumbest Bike Lane Law Just Passed in Canada
YouTube video by Not Just Bikes
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Lauren Hunter @lauren705.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Thoughtful & instructive, this is exactly the kind of piece I have come to expect from @quillpearson.bsky.social & @ptbocurrents.bsky.social peterboroughcurrents.ca/analysis/fac...
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Fact-checking the MPP on Peterborough's budget
Dave Smith claims Peterborough overspends on services compared to other municipalities. Is he right?
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Peterborough Currents @ptbocurrents.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
🔊 Time for our annual budget podcast! 🔊 Why are PTBO citizens facing another big tax hike? Could the city boost revenue without raising taxes? Or are spending cuts the answer? What role do the provincial and federal governments play? Lots to discuss! peterboroughcurrents.ca/analysis/a-d...
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PODCAST: A deep dive into Peterborough's 2025 budget
Peterborough Currents is back with our annual podcast coverage of the municipal budget process.
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Ptbo Dad @ptbodad.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
I've added a few more keywords to the #Ptbo Bluesky Feed: peterboroughcurrents thepeterboroughexaminer kawarthanow trentarthur I'm hoping it can recognize when links from these URLs are posted and add them to the feed! Help me test it? Thanks! 👍 bsky.app/profile/did:...
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Trout in Plaid @troutinplaid.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
It's not just Toronto that wants to keep its bike lanes. #ptbo has spent a lot of tax dollars to build a network that connects our extensive recreational trails to the downtown core and even neighbouring towns. @fordnation is overstepping in his zeal to destroy our growing bike culture.
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Ptbo Dad @ptbodad.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Thanks for adding me! We're all learning these great customization features on Bluesky. Compared to X, they're fantastic for localization. My feed utilizes a 3rd party app to add common #Ptbo hashtags to a feed. You can save a feed and check back often. 👍 bsky.app/profile/did:...
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Ptbo Dad @ptbodad.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Hello #Ptbo! I'm testing a Bluesky feed that automatically populates using the following tags: #ptbo #ptboon #ptbopoli #ptbocanada #peterborough #nogojiwanong #ptbonogo. Please give it a follow and a like, and do let me know if there are any additional keywords worth adding. bsky.app/profile/did:...
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Ptbo Dad @ptbodad.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
I woke up and had a bunch of new followers (more than I ever had on Twitter). Thanks for following me back. I'll be looking forward to seeing your posts and getting to know you all. 🥂 #CanadaSky
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Victoria Ward @hotspurstudio.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Such a small amount of money that is widely spread. I'd really like to know what the plan is for the future. kawarthanow.com/2024/11/20/p...
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Peterborough city council votes to defund Electric City Culture Council in 2025 | kawarthaNOW
By Paul Rellinger. Not-for-profit arts council's executive director hopeful that lobbying will see decision overturned prior to 2025 city budget approval on December 9.
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Ptbo Dad @ptbodad.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Is it just me, or has the #Ptbo Examiner become a lot harder to access lately? I used to be able to read a few free articles each week, but now it feels like they’ve cut that off completely.
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Ptbo Dad @ptbodad.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
My SIL is a legend! She prepped a batch of cookie dough for us to freeze. Now, whenever we want a treat, we just bake a few. Always hot and fresh and removes the temptation of eating them all!
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Sheila @shelearn.bsky.social · 10/11/2024
If anyone sees me and they're from the Riding of Peterborough-Kawartha, please use #Ptbo so we can find each other! Michelle Ferreri has got to go!
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