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Jimmy Cooper @skaface.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Is this an actual press conference at the White House or a lost episode of The Munsters?
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Jimmy Cooper @skaface.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Great piece on reframing the bike lane discourse
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Jimmy Cooper @skaface.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Sunshine ✅ Bringing local news to your doorstep ✅ 4300 steps ✅ Delivering the @westendphoenix.bsky.social feels good all around!
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Jimmy Cooper @skaface.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Large group listening to the story of Phyllis Webstad and the origin and continued importance of Orange Shirt Day at Etobicoke Lakeshore #everychildmatters
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Jimmy Cooper @skaface.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
For all you urban geography nerds, new report on state of local govt across Canada released today, the Canadian Municipal Barometer. Bravo to @uoftcities.bsky.social for highlighting No surprise most municipalities don't feel they have meaningful voice at Prov/Fed level
schoolofcities.utoronto.ca
Canadian Municipal Barometer - School of Cities
The Canadian Municipal Barometer (CMB) is a national research partnership that seeks to understand and improve local democracy in Canada.
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Jimmy Cooper @skaface.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
That's a bit rich coming from the guy who forced every teacher to buy their (marked up) classroom supplies from a US-owned company!
ctvnews.ca
‘It’s the law:’ Ontario threatens to cut funding to municipalities that fail to follow ‘Buy Canadian’ policy
Ontario municipalities could face cuts to provincial funding if they fail to comply with “Buy Ontario” procurement requirements, warned Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Rob Flack Wednesday.
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Graeme @graeme-wa.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
There should be a class action suit against the Province. I know for a fact that this is not the only person that has been hit by a car in a former speed camera location. www.thestar.com/news/gta/fam...
thestar.com
Family of 15-year-old boy severely injured after being struck near site of former speed camera, sues province, city
According to the statement of claim, the boy suffered a number of injuries, including a traumatic brain injury and ongoing cognitive, psychological and behavioural effects.
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John Michael McGrath @jm-mcgrath.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Gas is $1.85 a litre at my local station and the majority opinion of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario is that we need more cars on the road. (Not even a joke, this was literally the government's argument on appeal. More cars = better.)
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Jimmy Cooper @skaface.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Fantastic adaptation of A Fine Balance by Anosh Irani at Crow's Nest Theatre. Really brought the perfect mix of hope & despair of such a complicated novel to stage
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Shawn Micallef @shawnmicallef.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
I'm glad we / @spacing.bsky.social published that Op Ed. Nice to have people on the record. spacing.ca/toronto/2020...
spacing.ca
BRADFORD OP-ED: Bike lanes are the path to main street recovery on the Danforth and across the city - Spacing Toronto
Toronto has approved the installation of 40 kilometres of cycling infrastructure across the city, including a significant portion along Danforth Avenue, in the community I represent as city councillor...
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Shawn Micallef @shawnmicallef.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
🛩️ v 🏖️ People who aren’t used to winning, won. At the same time, people who often win lost for once. The losers are throwing tantrums. Winners should take the win to heart because it truly belongs to them & no one else. My column on this remarkable grassroots mobilization in @thestar.com
thestar.com
Shawn Micallef: The Billy Bishop expansion pause was a real win for the people. But don’t put away those No Jets signs just yet
The federal government’s decision to pause the Billy Bishop expansion means that people who often win lost for once — are taking it badly.
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Adam Radwanski @aradwanski.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Not the kind of climate change column I’ve normally written, or want to write, but I felt I had to. www.thestar.com/business/opi...
thestar.com
I've covered climate policy for years. The haze over Toronto finally shattered my optimism
The wildfire smoke has choked my faith in Canada's climate future, writes Adam Radwanski. We used to at least be trying. Now we're betting against energy transition.
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Dylan Reid @dylanreid.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Video by urban planner Ken Greenberg about the impact on Toronto's prized waterfront of the proposal to allow jets at the island airport. We basically just got the waterfront to get close to its potential when Premier Ford started blowing it up. www.youtube.com/shorts/3NsEX...
youtube.com
The Best of Toronto's Waterfront - And Why We Might Lose It
YouTube video by TO_RealityCheck
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Liz Renzetti @lizrenzetti.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Glad we're getting all those new pipelines though
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Jay Pitter @jaypitter.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
This is bigger than any premier or party. If a single elected official can unilaterally advance policies with adverse public safety impacts, we should be asking hard questions about the strength of our democracy & advocating like hell for evidence-based placemaking. #EvidenceBasedPlacemaking
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Isaac Callan @isaaccallan.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
NEW: Barely half a year after the provincial government ordered Toronto to stop issuing speeding tickets from the cameras it had set up across the city, staff say the number of drivers blasting past the limit has increased more than 350%. #Topoli #OnPoli globalnews.ca/news/1193652...
globalnews.ca
Speeding increases in Toronto significantly after province turns off cameras | Globalnews.ca
In November 2025, the Ford government completed a controversial and rapid removal of automated speed cameras from municipalities.
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Jimmy Cooper @skaface.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
#waterfronttrail Kudos to the team at Credit Valley Conservation on the new Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area (just west of Marie Curtis). Beautiful rethinking of valuable waterfront land and no giant SPA or PARKING GARAGE in sight!
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Jimmy Cooper @skaface.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
#waterfronttrail Free Bike Valet service courtesy of @cycletoronto.bsky.social - great idea for those heading down to Toronto Stadium or Fan Fest. Located at Inukshuk Park near Princes' Gates
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Jimmy Cooper @skaface.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
A great resource for any Torontonians who are deeply concerned about our waterfront torealitycheck.ca
torealitycheck.ca
Reality Check — It's Time for a Reality Check
There is an alarming proposal in motion to expand the Toronto Island airport. Join notable Torontonians in delivering a Reality Check to federal Liberal MPs.
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West End Phoenix @westendphoenix.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
If you care about our waterfront, the islands and oppose the expansion of Billy Bishop, take a minute and make your voice heard. tc.canada.ca/en/corporate...
tc.canada.ca
Public consultation on the future of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
Consultation collecting feedback on the future of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
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Jimmy Cooper @skaface.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
#ThingsIseeonmybike #62 #greatlakeswaterfronttrail Biidaasige Park station for the new East/West water shuttle pilot seems to be up & running. Great way to avoid the traffic chaos and see the waterfront
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Jimmy Cooper @skaface.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
#ThingsIseeonmybike #61 #westhumbertrail The indomitable stairs of the Humber River Trail / Weston Road Chasm. They should make the Weston Golf Club members try using it!
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Jimmy Cooper @skaface.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
#ThingsIseeonmybike #60 #tommythompsonpark Great to see so many walkers, cyclists and even school kids on TRCA tours enjoying the spit even though the park is closed(?) during the week
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Jimmy Cooper @skaface.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Or, I dunno, maybe don't drive in your personal vehicle to the epicentre of chaos and instead take public transit, a bike, walk ...
torontolife.com
World Cup parking prices will be hellish this June - Toronto Life
Toronto has a new car park overlord: FIFA
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Jimmy Cooper @skaface.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
#ThingsIseeonmybike #59 #waterfronttrail Post rainstorm quicksand at Jack Darling Memorial Park
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Jimmy Cooper @skaface.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
#ThingsIseeonmybike #58 #HumberRiverTrail CP Rail bridge over the Humber River c.1874
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Jimmy Cooper @skaface.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
#ThingsIseeonmybike #57 Unfinished "Unfinished Arch" from Rafael Lozano-Hemmer at Sherbourne Common
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Matt Elliott @graphicmatt.com · 14/05/2026
From Safe Parkside: look what happened on Parkside Drive after Premier Doug Ford banned speed cameras.
Line chart showing vehicles exceeding 60 km/h on Parkside Drive from January to April, comparing enforcement periods with and without speed cameras. The data shows a dramatic increase in speeding violations after the camera ban in November 2025
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Jimmy Cooper @skaface.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
#ThingsIseeonmybike #56 #BiidaasigePark Love the new works along the Lassonde Art Trail! Orange Functional & The Drum.
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It's Jamie @sjamieit.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
The City of Ottawa posted the raw speed data from before and after Doug Ford banned speed cameras and the effect is so obvious it's not even necessary put a line marking when that happened. This chart shows the percentage of drivers going 15km/h or more over the posted limit.
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Jimmy Cooper @skaface.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
#biketo Things you see on a bike #55 Middle Road Bridge c.1909 over Etobicoke Creek
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Jimmy Cooper @skaface.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
#biketo Things you see on a bike #54 >> Nice local pop up market in Amos Waites Park. @cycletoronto.bsky.social has a booth there too
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Jimmy Cooper @skaface.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Bike lanes, not just for bikes anymore - apparently
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Jimmy Cooper @skaface.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
No Jets!!
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Jimmy Cooper @skaface.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
#biketo #pukkaorchestra "That's why I'm riding on the Cherry Beach Express"
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Jimmy Cooper @skaface.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
#ontarioplace4all And once those jet runways get extended in front of the former Ontario Place lands, it will be even nicer for a relaxing time by the lake
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Cycle Toronto @cycletoronto.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Toronto goes to the polls on Monday, October 26, and that means municipal election season is almost upon us. But how did your Councillor vote on cycling over the past four years? Find out at: cycleto.ca/scorecard
TORONTO CITY COUNCIL
CYCLING SCORECARD
How every active member of Toronto City Council has voted on cycling in the current council term (2022–2026).

SUPPORT = yes ÷ (yes + no)
PARTICIPATION = (yes + no) ÷ (yes + no + absent)

5
100% Support &
100% Participation

13
>80% Support

6
60–79% Support

2
< 60% Support
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Jimmy Cooper @skaface.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Need another reason to be a @westendphoenix.bsky.social delivery volunteer? It gave me a great excuse for a solid 5000 steps this morning!
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Jimmy Cooper @skaface.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
#biketo #mariecurtispark Another benefit of riding a bike (vs driving a car) is spontaneously coming across lovely spring flowers like these beauties
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Jimmy Cooper @skaface.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
#biketo #clifflumsdonpark Old Cliff would've been happy to see the finished shoreline rebuild at his park
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Jimmy Cooper @skaface.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
#biketo Back on the Chain Gang (first ride since I broke my foot)
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Jimmy Cooper @skaface.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
The pride of Belleville, Hannah Georgas, opening for Matt Berninger at Massey Hall tonight. What a beautiful spot for a beautiful voice.
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Jimmy Cooper @skaface.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Viva Venezuela
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Jimmy Cooper @skaface.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Of course it was Matthew Tkachuk who placed his gold medal on Kash Patel - very “Florida Man” of him
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Jimmy Cooper @skaface.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Is that Noah Schnapp (Stranger Things) in the Team Canada jersey?
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Jimmy Cooper @skaface.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Run to your nearest theatre to see this with an audience - funniest film I've seen in years. Most Toronto film ever made. #nirvannathebandtheshowthemovie
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How-Sen Chong @how-sen.com · 11/02/2026
What causes rush hour traffic? During rush hour: 1) The average public transit vehicle holds the most number of people it will see in a typical week. and… 2) The average car will hold the least. (not counting any of the 95% of its lifespan it’s parked and empty)
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Bruce Springsteen @brucespringsteen.net · 28/01/2026
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free
youtu.be
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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Jimmy Cooper @skaface.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
#biketo #ontarioplace4all "We're on a road to nowhere"
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Jimmy Cooper @skaface.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
He already ran for the head of the PCs once. I'm very worried that his newly amplified notoriety is going to make him our very own DJT.
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