Reposted by Dina GraserMayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 02/10/2026Calling all NYC artists — painters, filmmakers, poets, musicians and more! Did you know our city provides grants to support your work every year? And this year, we're DOUBLING the amount — from $5,000 up to $10,000 per artist! Deadlines are approaching fast — apply today at nyc.gov/artistgrants. 303169305021
Reposted by Dina GraserMichael Geist @mgeist.bsky.social · 22/09/2026In March, I wrote that many Canadian Jews saw a Bondi Beach-style attack here as a matter of not if, but when. On Yom Kippur in Belleville, it nearly happened. My post on a terror attack on Jews at prayer and a response that fails to meet the moment. www.michaelgeist.ca/2026/09/not-...michaelgeist.caNot If, But When: The Yom Kippur Terror Attack in Belleville - Michael GeistI came out of Yom Kippur services on Monday evening to the news of a terror attack on Sunday night at the Sons of Jacob synagogue in Belleville, Ontario. Reports indicate that the shooter drove up in… 051
Reposted by Dina GraserShawn Micallef @shawnmicallef.bsky.social · 05/09/2026In @thestar.com I write about how to reimagine & continue Ford's very Trumpy, absurd & ridiculous bike lane war: don't feel lonely (there's more cyclists everyday); protests will grow (note to engineering firms & drivers); it's a culture war (facts, science & good faith don't matter). Let's go.thestar.comShawn Micallef: Doug Ford has waged a Trump-like war on bike lanes. Here’s how Toronto can fight backFord’s war on bike lanes is a culture war. From protests to narrowing roads, here is how Toronto can fight back. 1018773
Reposted by Dina GraserDylan Reid @dylanreid.bsky.social · 31/08/2026We should be adopting more efficient European standards for elevators and other things, rather than aligning with bloated US standards, argues @lloydalter.bsky.social (among other things). lloydalter.substack.com/p/reading-ja...lloydalter.substack.comReading Jane Jacobs on import replacement in a time of tariffsHer thesis has been ignored by economists, but her time has come. 2174
Dina Graser @rapsalot.bsky.social · 31/07/2026This is a VERY good turn of events. Renoviction bylaws work! www.thestar.com/real-estate/...thestar.comSince Toronto’s renoviction bylaw took effect a year ago, calls about such evictions have ‘all but disappeared’Since Toronto’s renoviction bylaw took effect one year ago, lawyers and advocates say calls about this type of bad-faith eviction have ‘all but disappeared.’ 000
Reposted by Dina Grasershauna @goldengateblond.bsky.social · 20/07/2026is there a pulitzer for photo captions because if so @theguardian.com just won it 57139393716
Reposted by Dina GraserAcid Rain @bearysweet.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Playing Rachmaninoff during a summer's blue hour. 🎹 Famous pianist Yuja Wang performing on stage, playing Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 at the Odeonsplatz festival in Munich. The performance was conducted by Lorenzo Viotti and accompanied by the Munich Philharmonic. #classical #yujawang 1212704557
Dina Graser @rapsalot.bsky.social · 01/07/2026The Mexicans are out in force in advance if tonight's game v Ecuador! #FiFA 020
Reposted by Dina GraserCanadian Alliance for Transit-Connected Housing (CATCH) @catch-rehac.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Kudos to @ubchart.bsky.social for their new BC Public Lands Map. Incredibly impressive work that allows users to pull rich data in very useable forms to support non market housing. Check it out: hart.ubc.ca/bcplm 012
Dina Graser @rapsalot.bsky.social · 14/06/2026"yeah, that's cool". Even cooler now. Congratulations to OG Anunoby! 000
Reposted by Dina GraserThe Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · 11/05/2026theglobeandmail.comOttawa permanently renews creative export initiative, pledges $95-million over five yearsCulture Minister Marc Miller says Carney is aiming to put ‘culture at the centre of his export strategy’ 0123
Dina Graser @rapsalot.bsky.social · 02/05/2026Opportunistic in the very best way. More, please. www.thestar.com/real-estate/...thestar.comThis Toronto lender got stuck with a ‘three-storey hole’ after a condo plan went bust. So he’s building affordable housingRather than walk away from the east Toronto property, Marcus Tzaferis teamed with a nonprofit and local builder to plan a 90-unit mixed-income rental. 000
Dina Graser @rapsalot.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Why don't we see more joint development of affordable housing near transit? Join the @catch-rehac.bsky.social webinar on April 29th to explore barriers and opportunities with those on the front lines of transit, housing and municipal planning. www.linkedin.com/posts/transi...linkedin.com#transitorienteddevelopment #urbanplanning #housingsolutions | Canadian Alliance for Transit-Connected Housing (CATCH)Building affordable housing on transit agency lands is one of the most impactful ways to steer transit investment towards strong communities. It also requires partners to navigate some key tensions. ... 001
Dina Graser @rapsalot.bsky.social · 19/04/2026Huge line at Pearson security, only two lanes open. Really @pearsonair.bsky.social ? (On the good news front - excited to be going to CHRA Congress in St. John's to talk about @catch-rehac.bsky.social ) 🏘️ 000
Dina Graser @rapsalot.bsky.social · 11/04/2026And it is all too rare that they go together. @catch-rehac.bsky.social 011
Dina Graser @rapsalot.bsky.social · 09/04/2026Proud to launch this new resource for cities looking to support affordable housing near transit. Check it out! 👇 010
Dina Graser @rapsalot.bsky.social · 25/02/2026Join us for a lively chat with practitioners to learn about community bonds, social finance funds, and place-based financing approaches. No prior knowledge of social finance required! 👇 000
Dina Graser @rapsalot.bsky.social · 22/02/2026Really Bell Canada? NOW you're going to give me stuttering Internet? FFS. 000
Dina Graser @rapsalot.bsky.social · 29/01/2026Raps up over Knicks 47-38 with 2:15 left in the second quarter. Looking goooooood! 000
Reposted by Dina GraserCanadian Alliance for Transit-Connected Housing (CATCH) @catch-rehac.bsky.social · 22/01/2026Canada is investing billions in major transit infrastructure. That should be a good thing. But without safeguards, transit-oriented development often worsens housing affordability and pushes out those who rely on transit most. CATCH exists to help cities unlock a different trajectory. Learn more ⬇️ 011
Reposted by Dina GraserCanadian Alliance for Transit-Connected Housing (CATCH) @catch-rehac.bsky.social · 15/12/2025CATCH is a new initiative to sustain and develop affordable housing near transit lines. We bring together policymakers, planners, funders, and community partners to co-design and finance local solutions that align transit investment with housing equity. 🔗 Learn more at catch-rehac.ca 001
Reposted by Dina GraserLanrick Bennett @lanrickbennett.bsky.social · 06/12/2025Geneviève Bergeron Hélène Colgan Nathalie Croteau Barbara Daigneault Anne-Marie Edward Maud Haviernick Maryse Laganière Maryse Leclair Anne-Marie Lemay Sonia Pelletier Michele Richard Annie St-Arneault Annie Turcotte Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz #December6 #EndVAW www.cbc.ca/montreal/fea...cbc.caÉcole Polytechnique, Montréal: Remember the 14On Dec. 6, 1989, the country was forever changed. Fourteen women died at Montreal’s École Polytechnique, killed simply because they were women. 24629
Reposted by Dina GraserShawn Micallef @shawnmicallef.bsky.social · 02/12/2025Take over threats. Tariffs. Now MAGA has woken Canada’s sleeping giant: Franklin. 1223559
Dina Graser @rapsalot.bsky.social · 08/11/2025Looking forward to this conversation with @maryrowe.bsky.social, Lisa Ker and Ray Sullivan - join us! 020
Dina Graser @rapsalot.bsky.social · 24/10/2025I think it's always important to go back to the source on issues like this. Here's the full text of Reagan's 1987 radio address. www.reaganlibrary.gov/archives/spe...reaganlibrary.govRadio Address to the Nation on Free and Fair Trade042587a 000
Dina Graser @rapsalot.bsky.social · 20/09/2025Chuffed to see this article on CATCH in the Spec today! www.thespec.com/news/hamilto...thespec.com 000
Dina Graser @rapsalot.bsky.social · 09/09/2025I've been working on this for a few months, but so pleased to formally launch the Canadian Alliance for Transit-Connected Housing (CATCH) - a national initiative to protect and expand affordable housing near transit If you work in policy, planning, housing, or transit, check it out! catch-rehac.ca 010
Reposted by Dina GraserGraham Cubitt @grahamcubitt.bsky.social · 23/08/2025With so many crises facing our world, it's sometimes easy to overlook the small steps forward. Indwell’s 23 new 2&3-bed apts underway in Hamilton will support families leaving shelters, etc, with rents at half current market costs. #affordablehousing 042
Reposted by Dina GraserJason Diamond @jasondiamond.bsky.social · 20/07/2025He’s the first person since Ed Koch who understands how to use the NYC sense of humor to run for mayor. 401987237
Reposted by Dina GraserDylan MacKay @dylanmackayphd.bsky.social · 20/04/2025Might I pass along a suggestion to the federal party leaders from over 1600 researchers in Canada, invest in Canada's research sovereignty!! docs.google.com/document/d/1...docs.google.comNational LetterOpen Letter from Canadian Researchers to the Federal party leaders Click here to sign this letter See who has signed - version française se trouve à page 3 - Dear Party Leaders We, the undersigne... 23914
Dina Graser @rapsalot.bsky.social · 08/04/2025This is excellent. Now, extend more funding to universities to do the same. www.thestar.com/news/gta/tor...thestar.comToronto’s University Health Network plans to attract top medical researchers to Canada after Trump slashed funding in the U.S.The hospital network seeks to recruit 100 new scientists from the U.S. and beyond. 120
Reposted by Dina GraserThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 07/04/2025WATCH: “I’m here because I will not be bullied.” A pardon attorney fired by Trump says Trump’s DOJ sent armed U.S. marshals to deliver a letter warning her not to testify before Congress about Trump’s DOJ’s abuse of power. Context: www.yahoo.com/news/us-just... 18152342037
Dina Graser @rapsalot.bsky.social · 03/04/2025www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/u...nytimes.comSenate Votes to Rescind Some Trump Tariffs, With G.O.P. SupportA measure to cancel some Canadian tariffs is all but certain to stall in the House. But with a handful of Republicans in favor, the vote sent a signal of opposition to the levies. 030
Reposted by Dina GraserDebbie Rix 🇨🇦 @debbierix.bsky.social · 31/03/2025Reminder that Federal Riding boundaries have been moved for many ridings to adjust for population changes. You can check your riding by postal code at electionscanada.ca My new riding means I’m voting for Chrystia Freeland! #election2025 #canpoli #elbowsup #holdtheline www.elections.ca/home.aspxelections.caElections Canada - Home page for the 2025 Federal ElectionFind all the information you need to know to vote in the 2025 federal election. You will learn whether you are registered to vote, where to vote, what your riding is, who the candidates in your ridin... 122
Reposted by Dina GraserAndré Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 31/03/2025Canada can be a refuge for U.S. researchers, but we need to invest in research to capitalize on the brain drain: Globe and Mail editorial www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit... via @theglobeandmail.comtheglobeandmail.comGlobe editorial: Canada can be a refuge for U.S. researchersPost-secondary institutions should look south to recruit top scholars – and not be afraid to focus on excellence 411432
Reposted by Dina GraserDavid Hamer @davidhamer1951.bsky.social · 31/03/2025One could not agree more enthusiastically with today’s editorial in @TheGlobeandMail.com. This is a perfect opportunity for 🇨🇦Canada to beef up its brain power at Trump’s expense, and we should spend what it takes, without stint. 🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁 710537
Reposted by Dina GraserCatherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 31/03/2025Poilievre pulling a Trump & Musk & making clear he will cut funding to anything he considers “woke” in federal public service & university research - like anything to do with climate science. As Danielle Smith made clear, Poilievre is “in sync” with Trump. We can never let him win. #TeamCarney 27592298
Dina Graser @rapsalot.bsky.social · 27/03/2025This hits the nail on the head. Time to think bigger! www.thestar.com/politics/pol...thestar.comBruce Arthur: Canada’s next leader needs a bold vision to reimagine the country itself — but no one is meeting the momentCanada must reinvest in this nation in a way we haven’t had to in generations, and we need leaders who truly grasp the magnitude of the task. 000
Reposted by Dina GraserAndré Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 24/03/2025The chaos in America’s scientific community could be Canada’s gain if we play our cards right, by John Bergeron, Kathleen Dickson and @stankutcher.sencanada.ca www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com #BrainGaintheglobeandmail.comOpinion: The chaos in America’s scientific community could be Canada’s gainOttawa should not fumble the opportunity to attract some of the best and brightest health researchers 1318156
Dina Graser @rapsalot.bsky.social · 23/03/2025"... expanding the idea of what can happen there might solve another urban dilemma: not enough cultural spaces. Places to dance or where bands can play are scarce in Toronto, as are spaces where artist and rehearsal studios can exist." YES 020
Reposted by Dina GraserJason Thorne @jasonthorne.bsky.social · 22/03/2025“Cities become great through people trying things, seeing what works and doubling down from there.” www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025...strongtowns.orgUrbanists Have a Communication Problem, and It’s Costing Us Great CitiesAdvocates must adjust the way they talk about city planning. Overuse of jargon and a strict focus on logical debate alienates people, but focusing on the concrete benefits of better urban design — or,... 0415
Reposted by Dina GraserGlyn Bowerman @glynbowerman.bsky.social · 18/03/2025Walking Eagle crushed it again 😂 0525
Reposted by Dina GraserCarolyn Whitzman @cwhitzman.bsky.social · 18/03/2025My research on nonmarket housing is featured in 25 ideas to fix Canada’s housing crisis in @macleans.bsky.social macleans.ca/longforms/ho...macleans.caHow To Fix Canada’s Housing Crisis - Macleans.caTwenty-five bold, entirely doable ways to make Canada affordable again 03210