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Matt @rafuse.dev · 07/10/2026
Housing people is the cheapest solution. When we try anything else, we are spending money to punish people.
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poster to be named later @jbaines37.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
look he can't do anything about the federal rto mandates because it's not his jurisdiction. he will take control of the airports and inter-provincial trade though
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Stephen C. Rea @stevierea.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The “ceasefire” will be one year old next week. Since then, Israeli strikes have killed more than 1400 Gazans
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Matt @rafuse.dev · 27/09/2026
I love our stupid nonsense car-infested city. I'm being earnest. I love this place.
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Jeff Leiper @jleiper.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
I have for years voted against establishing an arbitrary tax cap that doesn't account for what the city actually needs. When I'm Mayor, we'll build a budget process that works for the residents of Ottawa.
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Chris Turner @theturner.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I've known @maxfawcett.bsky.social for many years and admired his work and sometimes worried a bit about his willingness to pick fights with randos on the internet, so I'm startled to learn that it's his mildly colloquial use of the term "mandate" that has seemingly all of US Bluesky in a tizzy
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Austin Corbett @austincorbett.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The decision to quibble over dictionary definitions rather than address Canadians' fear that the American political system is fundamentally antagonistic towards us sure seems like exactly the point Max made about any real desire for fundamental change by the US towards the Canadian relationship.
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Ned Resnikoff @resnikoff.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Setting aside the actual merits of what Piker is saying, here's a guy who clearly wants to be a political kingmaker for the DSA left whose main talent is going on camera to say things that DSA candidates will need to disavow a couple days later.
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John Michael McGrath @jm-mcgrath.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Americans serving cope in response to Max's use of "mandate" here. Like, yes, Trump did not win 50%+1 of the vote. YOU STILL RE-ELECTED HIM AFTER A COUP, WORDPLAY CHANGES NOTHING
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Matt @rafuse.dev · 17/09/2026
To take an example directly from Canadian politics, "Mandate" doesn't inherently imply it's a blowout. Just that they won. Examples: www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art... versus: www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art... "It’s not the **strong** mandate the Liberals wanted"
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Canadians give Liberals 4th mandate as Carney leads party to minority win
Mark Carney led the Liberals to a narrow victory on Monday in an election dominated by issues like affordability, tariffs and annexation threats from U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Carolyn 🇨🇦 @carolynp.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Meme from Lord of the Rings. Gimli: never thought I’d die fighting side by side with Doug Ford. Legolas: I’m gonna rip out all the bike lanes. Gimli: Christ alive you’re the worst.
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Remember Gaza @remembergaza.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
In memory of: Abdel Hakim Mohammed Abdel Hakim Al-Suweir / عبد الحكيم محمد عبد الحكيم الصوير Age: 12 We will not forget you.
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Matt @rafuse.dev · 31/07/2026
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Matt @rafuse.dev · 21/07/2026
I just can’t imagine seeing the poster on the left and going “ah yes, this is a woke film for gross liberals”
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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Got upset and made this so hopefully people will actually listen. What the fuck are we doing here folks?
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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 15/07/2026
These images of First Nations community members evacuating Collins, Ontario on motorboats are absolutely surreal www.facebook.com/reel/1548244...
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Matt @rafuse.dev · 30/06/2026
This looks incredible.
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The Biking Lawyer LLP @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
If police are permitted to roll stop signs when it's safe to do so, they shouldn't be ticketing cyclists doing the same in High Park on the MGT or anywhere... Video taken on Monday.
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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
We are living in a dystopian state in Ontario. Look at these ads that our province is running. people don't have anywhere to go anymore - and if you aren't a moment or two away from being in the same spot, count yourself fucking lucky.
An outdoor billboard person holding a walkie-talkie that says a safe means parks without encampments
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It's Jamie @sjamieit.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Come on. The reason the next council "has to decide" what to do is because YOU VOTED to defer that decision to the next council rather than dealing with the issue now. YOU VOTED to continue to defer maintenance and YOU VOTED for the low tax increases that have kept us in this mess.
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Matt @rafuse.dev · 29/05/2026
Most normal Toronto TOD
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Kidical Mass Ottawa @kidicalmassottawa.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Thanks to everyone who joined us in New Edinburgh this morning! What a great ride and huge turnout for a cool grey spring morning. 🥳🚲😍. Kids and families love getting around by bike when it is safe to do so. #OttBike #StreetsForKids
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Christopher Solar 🇨🇦 @christophersolar.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Just donated to this campaign because dear god this city needs a real mayor for a change. www.leiper2026.ca/donate?recru...
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Our city is at a crossroads. After years of austerity, residents are feeling the effects. Ottawa needs a mayor who can build a city that works, and deliver for you.
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Thom McVeigh @thomasmcveigh.com · 01/05/2026
Fuck yeah: www.leiper2026.ca/why_im_running
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Why I'm Running
Ottawa should be a city that works. Right now, too often, it doesn’t. That’s why I’m running for Mayor to build a city that works.
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Matt @rafuse.dev · 01/05/2026
Donated on Day 1 to @jleiper.bsky.social 's run for Ottawa Mayor. I can't think of any candidate I'd rather have running this city than Jeff, and I'm so excited to vote for him!
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Our city is at a crossroads. After years of austerity, residents are feeling the effects. Ottawa needs a mayor who can build a city that works, and deliver for you.
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It's Jamie @sjamieit.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
I will let @shawnmenard.bsky.social himself explain how I feel about this motion.
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Strong Towns Ottawa @strongtownsottawa.ca · 08/04/2026
Disappointment at council today. Council just passed a motion from Councillor Menard for the Bank Street bus lane study which will restrict bus lanes even further from staff's proposed 3 hours to 2 hours. This means we will get no data about how parking affects bus flow in the area.
Motion brought forth to council by Councillor Menard, which sought to restrict the bus lanes on Bank Street from 3 hours in each peak direction to 2 hours.
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Matt @rafuse.dev · 08/04/2026
I'm running yet another year of gravel rides leaving from Downtown Ottawa! Hope to see you there. :)
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Centretown Gravel Rides is Back!
Hey Folks! Long time, no chat. I'm really excited to be back for another wonderful riding season. While we wait out the last few cold days, I've been discussing with my fellow ride leaders what the p...
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Asher HELLbein @asherelbein.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
This is no way to live, man
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Matt @rafuse.dev · 06/04/2026
Man, when @viarailcanada.bsky.social is on time, there’s no better way to travel along the corridor. I’ve been sitting around playing video games for the last four hours instead of stressfully driving back to Ottawa.
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Kris / Shira 🏳️‍🌈 ♿ @musicalgal123.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
This was a response to a discussion of antisemitic comments. One of them was people claiming that the mitzvot/rules were just #OCD. I live with OCD and I am a Jew. Being Jewish has actively helped my OCD heal and have less control over me. Why is that? #Judaism has this beautiful concept of (+)
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Sean Devine @seandevine9.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
I get angry in this issue of the Ward 9 Newsletter, but many residents agree that there's lots to be angry about on one particular topic. Please enjoy my Councillor's Message: A "balanced" approach #Autowa." www.seandevine.ca/march_31_202...
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It's Jamie @sjamieit.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
The Glebe BIA has taken down their 2025 RETAIL MARKET & GAP ANALYSIS report that pro-Bank-Street-Bus-Lanes delegates were using to counter the BIA's own talking points, presumably for that exact reason. Dead link: intheglebe.ca/wp-content/u... Backed up copy: filebin.net/y3xt647u5dip...
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Pyke @pykey.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
If I was this poor man's family I'd ask @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social why he hasn't done more to end road deaths. We have the tools, he's refused to implement them cause he prefers "balance"
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Matt @rafuse.dev · 13/03/2026
It is my god given right to walk slower through an intersection when a car is approaching
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Aaron Cohen @unlikelywords.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Come on, man!
All my beautiful Reese’s pieces all over the floor. All my beautiful Reese’s pieces all over the floor.
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grimm 🎃 @mugrimm.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
An ICE agent caught on video saying "We're going to have to shoot some of them" as he brutalizes an american citizen for being latino.
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Matt @rafuse.dev · 16/04/2025
We continue to see a rolling back of hard fought gains for queer folk, especially trans people across the world. It’s a scary time, and I’m so sorry to those who we fail and will die from this hatred. It’s not fair. Everyone has the right to live their lives however suits them best. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
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