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SMVL Trudeau

@smvltrudeau.bsky.social
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Author of The Phoenix and the Ant series, Grade 7/8 teacher, and cool guy. 🍁 Winnipeg www.smvltrudeau.ca

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SMVL Trudeau @smvltrudeau.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Tomorrow I'll be a part of this book fair in Steinbach selling my fantasy series The Phoenix and the Ant and The Phoenix and the Ant: Ancestral Cries. Plenty of Manitoba authors of a variety of genres will be there. If you're in Steinbach or even just wanna drive out from Winnipeg come stop by.
Poster for book fair in Steinbach at Clearspring Center for September 19th, from 10am - 6pm.
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David Jón Fuller 🇨🇦 @davidjonfuller.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
If you're going to be in or around Steinbach this Saturday, come see me and more than 30 authors and booksellers at the Authors of Manitoba Local Author Book Fair! Clearspring Centre, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. I'll be selling (and signing!) copies of VENUE 13. Drop by and say hi!
Authors of Manitoba Local Author Book Fair 2026: Sept. 19, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Clearspring Centre, Steinbach, Manitoba; featuring 30+ local authors
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Nintendo Force Magazine @nfpublishing.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
💙BOOK GIVEAWAY!💙 Help spread the word about Mega Man: Bot in the Family! 🎁5 WINNERS: Brawl in the Family Ultimate Edition + The Impact of Iwata e-books 🏆GRAND PRIZE: Hardcovers of BOTH ➡️RULES: Repost + tag ONE friend who'd be interested! www.kickstarter.com/projects/nfp...
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SMVL Trudeau @smvltrudeau.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
I'll be at this book fair in September selling my fantasy series The Phoenix and the Ant. It should be a good time! Lots of Manitoba authors of a variety of genres. Mark it in your calendars.
Poster for Authors of Manitoba Book Fair..

When: Saturday, September 19, 10am - 6pm

Whete: Clearspring Center, Steinbach, Manitoba
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Andrew Kohan @akohan.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Think about this next time Jeff Browaty or Wab Kinew says we don’t need lower speed limits.
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Andrew Kohan @akohan.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Letters
Tired of mistreatment
All I wanted was to safely cycle to work and walk to the grocery store. Now I spend my days off advocating at city hall for a safe Wellington Crescent while being insulted by councillors.
Our roads are funded through property taxes, not through MPI insurance, nor do we have a system where road funding is tied to vehicle ownership. My inner-city neighbours and I are paying some of the highest taxes and in return we get derelict sidewalks, unsafe crosswalks and defunded transit.
While our city centre councillors are fighting an uphill battle against other councillors who believe money is better spent in their ward, I continue to feel like a second-class citizen. The roads in my inner-city ward seem to be meant to move people in cars to the suburbs at high speed. They don't keep me safe.
LINDA VAN DE LAAR
Winnipeg
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Andrew Kohan @akohan.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
The most vital lesson of yesterday is that, together, we can win.
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Andrew Kohan @akohan.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Supporters of the by-law are saying that submissions are still open for written statements. If you haven’t written in to express your opposition, you may still have time. It won’t hurt to send something, and given that efforts are being made to solicit support still, it’s essential to try.
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Andrew Kohan @akohan.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Good day to be a subscriber to @winnipegfreepress.com
Melissa Martin column “reining in right to rally not a good look” with large map of charter free zones by Buck Doyle
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Andrew Kohan @akohan.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Hey I’m just some guy, though. Let’s ask some experts
Protest bylaw goes too far
NEIL MCARTHUR, ARTHUR SCHAFER AND R.J. LEYLAND (sic)
FROM Minneapolis, to Tehran, to Bangla-desh, people are taking to the streets to protest against perceived injustices.
Peaceful protest is a critically important line of defence against the unjust actions of governments.
Incredibly, here in Winnipeg, some members of our city council want to put strict limits on that essential right.
The proposed safe access to vulnerable infrastructure bylaw, if passed, would be the most draconian law of its kind in Canada.Canadian courts treat protest not just as a form of expression, but one that is especially valuable. This is because it is essential to political participation and democratic accountability. Another is freedom of association. The Charter protects the right to gather physically for a shared peaceful and expressive purpose, as part of this right to associate freely.
In Canada, our Charter does allow governments to impose limits on our rights, but only when the limits are demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society.
Winnipeg's proposed bylaw clearly fails this test.
It fails because it works against the very ideals on which our free, democratic society is founded.
Neil McArthur, Arthur Schafer and R.J. Leyland (sic) are all professors in the department of philosophy at the University of Manitoba.
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Andrew Kohan @akohan.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
If you haven’t looked today, Buck’s map has been updated to include more of the categories of “vulnerable infrastructure” specified in the by-law, like dentists’ offices and pharmacies. No, I’m not kidding.
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Andrew Kohan @akohan.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
A 100m buffer around all educational institutions would make it possible to enforce this measure in the courtyard of City Hall. $500 ticket for unpermitted protest there, for first-time offenders.
winnipegfreepress.com
Vote to crack down on ‘nuisance’ protests set for Winnipeg city council
City council will vote this month on a proposed ban on “nuisance” protests and intimidation within 100 metres of schools, hospitals, places of worship, cultural centres and other “vulnerable social” l...
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Melissa Martin @doubleemmartin.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
My @winnipegfreepress.com column today on the lessons of Minneapolis, where we can find the hope we all need: www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/colu...
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Opinion: Defiant Minneapolis citizenry delivers aspirational message
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Bartley Kives @bkives.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
I asked Mayor Gillingham Wednesday whether he will continue to maintain an account on what used to be Twitter. He said he’s having that discussion with his staff. The mayor expressed dismay with the comments and vitriol on Facebook and X but said he must have means to get messages out.
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Andrew Kohan @akohan.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
We built a network that was meant to sacrifice some convenience and proximity for frequent service, and then Mayor Gillingham and Councillor Lukes didn’t deliver frequent service. Maybe if they weren’t so focused on suburban road expansion they could fund the damn bus.
cbc.ca
More full buses pass waiting riders after Winnipeg Transit network overhaul, new data says | CBC News
When Winnipeg Transit rolled out its redesigned route network this summer, the city promised faster, more frequent and more efficient service, but new data shows many riders are instead watching full ...
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SMVL Trudeau @smvltrudeau.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've attended Black Sabbath (seen both Dio and Ozzy as singers) Tegan and Sara Leonard Cohen Blue Oyster Cult The Flaming Lips The ones that got away: Pixies (tickets sold to fast) Rage Against the Machine and Run the Jewels (COVID)
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Spadezey in Winnipeg @3lbca.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Another person is dead thanks to Councillor Lukes and Mayor Gillingham’s endless pursuit of maximal vehicular throughput in heavily pedestrianized areas. This time at Osborne and Roslyn. #Winnpeg #stopkillingus
cbc.ca
Pedestrian killed in Osborne Street collision | CBC News
A pedestrian was struck and killed in a collision on Osborne Street.
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Andrew Kohan @akohan.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
We have to stop this from happening. Other places have succeeded.
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jeanswithpockets.bsky.social @jeanswithpockets.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Oh okay so within the past few weeks, two kids got hit by cars leaving shool, someone else was hit crossing a big street on foot, and someone got run over walking on a crosswalk near me. Cool. Very cool.
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CCPA — Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives @policyalternatives.ca · 19/11/2025
“this is the most climate negative budget we’ve seen in a decade.” This writer agrees with @policyalternatives.ca #Budget2025 www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/anal...
winnipegfreepress.com
Opinion: A bad budget for climate and nature
To say I’m disappointed with the new federal budget would be the understatement of the year. Truth is, I’m frustrated and angry, not just because of what’s in the budget but by what has been cut and w...
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Andrew Kohan @akohan.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
A 68 year old in the North End was killed in the middle of the day yesterday by the driver of a Ram 1500 and I think if that driver had used any other weapon we’d be hearing about it on the front page but because they used a big truck I’m not sure it’ll make the paper.
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Andrew Kohan @akohan.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
The city skipped adding any bike infrastructure when they redid Selkirk a couple years ago, in favour of keeping this a high-speed, high-traffic corridor for people who live further out.
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Pedestrian Killed After Collision at Selkirk and Salter
A 68-year-old man has died after being struck by a Ram 1500 pickup truck near Selkirk Avenue and Salter Street on Saturday.
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Andrew Kohan @akohan.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Keeping property tax increases low while piling on per-household fees is regressive taxation to keep taxes low for the people with the most ability to pay.
On April 1, additional city fee hikes took effect, raising concerns about
affordability. On that day, the annual per-home garbage fee rose to $254 for 2025 (prorated to $190.50) from $93, while the typical home's sewer rate increased by $18.67 per month, or $168.03 for the rest of the year.
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Andrew Kohan @akohan.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
We have just over a month to wrest any concessions from the ghouls of austerity
A series of public meetings will be held for city committees over the next few weeks to debate the financial plan and hear feedback on it. City council will cast its final budget vote on Dec. 17.
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Andrew Kohan @akohan.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
This shouldn’t happen. We don’t have to accept it.
Photo of a child bleeding from the head and with broken teeth. Superimposed text reads

“Seven stitches.
Broken teeth.
Trauma.
This shouldn't happen on the way to school.
Kids and communities demand safe streets.”Photo of a child bleeding from the head and with broken teeth. Superimposed text reads

“Jakob was hit by a driver in a crosswalk on November 5th.
Join us at a rally
Osborne and Brandon Ave
Thursday, Nov 13th, 3:30 pm”
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Andrew Kohan @akohan.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
If you’re wondering whether we still need these changes, a driver hit Rob’s ghost bike THIS MORNING
Ghost bike wrapped around utility poleGhost bike bent around utility pole with broken sign reading “Rob Jenner June 5th 1963- June 6th 2024” and “Gone but not forgotten”
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Andrew Kohan @akohan.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Meanwhile there’s council candidates in Elmwood-East Kildonan who want to get rid of school zones. Vote Emma instead.
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Andrew Kohan @akohan.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
You can reach the Minister of Justice at 204-945-3727. minjus@manitoba.ca also works.
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Mike Rose @mikerose.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
🚀🚀LITTLE ROCKET LAB IS OUT NOW!!! 🚀🚀 4 years of development, finally available on Steam and Game Pass store.steampowered.com/app/2451100/... RTs unbelievably appreciated!! <3
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SMVL Trudeau @smvltrudeau.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
The struggle of writing sometimes is all the distractions. And not just fun memes, but just the constant drive to need to doomscroll. My writing time is often also my time to catch up with the world and it's a hard balance. I sometimes find myself too distraught to write a fun fantasy story.
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Green Action Centre @greenactioncentre.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
We have some great prizes to give away this October. We have tickets to @mtcwinnipeg, @prairietheatreex, @mtypattheforks, a prize pack from @into.the.music.winnipeg, concert tickets from @parktheatre, a @landmarkcinemas prize pack, AND MORE! f.mtr.cool/zwvmlfghqk
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Adele Perry @adeleperry.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/anal...
winnipegfreepress.com
Opinion: Funding Transit a necessity
While the new Winnipeg Transit network launched in June 2025 has achieved many of its objectives, it’s important to assess what is and isn’t working in order to see Winnipeg Transit reach its full pot...
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Andrew Kohan @akohan.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
See you all here tomorrow night:
VIGIL FOR KERRY & EGOR

Image of white tandem bike
FRIDAY, SEPT 26

Critics mass ride
5:00 meet 5:30 ride 
Central Park
Ride to ikea

Vigil and ghost bike installation

6:30 meet 7:00 start
IKEA parking lot
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SMVL Trudeau @smvltrudeau.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Book 3 Update and Title Reveal! I won't make you read the blog post for it. Book 3's title reveal is The Phoenix and the Ant: Ashes of the Anthill
smvltrudeau.ca
Book 3 Update – Title Reveal and First Draft Complete
Hello everyone, It’s been a while! I’m popping into your inbox with a long-awaited (and very exciting) update. The first draft of Book 3 is officially complete! Right now, it’s sitting at just under 90,000 words making it the largest book in the series so far (just barely). There are still a few more scenes and chapters I need to weave in to make sure every beat lands perfectly.
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SMVL Trudeau @smvltrudeau.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
Ruining my Qobuz recommendations because I'm trying to find the specific version of I Like to Move It that my daughter prefers. "The girl one". I have listened to this song about ten times in a row so far, looking to be another ten at least.
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SMVL Trudeau @smvltrudeau.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
Today's the day, the Authors of Manitoba book fair in Steinbach at the Pat Porter Active Living Centre. Support local authors and see the thriving and growing community of authors that Manitoba has to offer. Goes from 11-5. I'll be selling my MG fantasy series there, The Phoenix and the Ant!
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SMVL Trudeau @smvltrudeau.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Reminder to all my Winnipeg and Manitoba pals. Tomorrow in Steinbach is the Authors of Manitoba Book Fair. a bunch of local authors together in one place, as well as a few other cool things to check out! Drop by the Pat Porter Active Living Center!
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Bike Winnipeg @bikewinnipeg.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Save The Date Please save the date for an upcoming town hall to continue the discussion. We will share more details soon, but for now, mark your calendars: We look forward to seeing you there and working together to shape the future of cycling in our community. #winnipeg
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SMVL Trudeau @smvltrudeau.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
Local author book fair next weekend in Steinbach. I'll be there along with many other wonderful, local authors. 11am to 5pm. Looking forward to it! Come check it out, support local authors!
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YIMBY Winnipeg @yesinwpg.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Disappointing that fearmongering literature against much needed supportive homes is being distributed in River Heights. Attend a City info session next week & sign up to speak/send written comments for the Sept. 12th hearing to SUPPORT supportive homes! www.winnipeg.ca/supportiveho...
Fearmongering anti-supportive homes letter
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Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 27/08/2025
A new study suggests more Manitoba parents are driving their children to school because of traffic safety concerns, in turn creating more congestion.
winnipegfreepress.com
Safety concerns prompt more parents to drive kids to school, creating more traffic: CAA survey
A new study suggests more Manitoba parents are driving their children to school because of traffic safety concerns, in turn creating more congestion.
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Scott Forbes🇨🇦 @theecologyprof.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
"Exporting liquefied natural gas to other countries... could assist in lowering carbon emissions when they’re switching from “dirtier forms” of energy" Our Premier is engaging here in the worst form of #greenwashing here. 1/2 #EnergyTransition #MbPoli www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/202...
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PM Carney hints at major nation-building investment in Manitoba's Port of Churchill
New federal support for Churchill’s port could launch decades of investment in northern Manitoba, Premier Wab Kinew says.
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SMVL Trudeau @smvltrudeau.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
More and more I'm finding my issue when cycling in Winnipeg isn't getting somewhere (though that can be greatly improved still), it's having a reliable spot to lock up my bike. Too many businesses have no bike racks/storage at all.
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SMVL Trudeau @smvltrudeau.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
lindenwoodscc.com/farmers-mark... Linden Woods Farmers Market today in Winnipeg 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm. I'll be selling my two MG fantasy novels (of a 4 part series) Weather isn't great for it again, but come by anyway!
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Farmers Market – Linden Woods Community Center
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bikebike @bikebikeyyc.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
The EV's that the world needs more of have 2 or 3 wheels - not 4. theconversation.com/cycling-is-t...
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Cycling is ten times more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities
Active travel can help tackle the climate crisis earlier than electric vehicles – even if you swap the car for a bike for just one trip a day.
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Helen Power @powerlibrarian.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
I'll be at Raven's End Books in Winnipeg on Saturday, Aug 23 for a signing! 1-3 PM. I'll have copies of both Phantom and The Ghosts of Thorwald Place. Free swag with purchase, and the books are cheaper than if you get them online ($23 for 1, $40 for 2). Tell your friends! #ywg #winnipeg #horrorbooks
Book signing with Helen Power, Award -winning author of The Ghosts of Thorwald Place and Phantom. "Phantom is a thriller to be read with your deadbolt locked" - Noelle W Ilhi, author of Run on Red. Free swag with purchase! Saturday, August 23 1-3 PM at Raven's End Books
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Michelle Knudsen @michelleknudsen.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
My new middle grade fantasy INTO THE WILD MAGIC is out in the world today! Available in print, ebook, and audiobook wherever you like to buy those things! Also at the library! As always, you can get signed copies of this or any of my books through Lofty Pigeon Books in Brooklyn, NY.
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SMVL Trudeau @smvltrudeau.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Obojima finally arrived in the mail. Looking forward to playing it with the fam. May play it with students as well, we'll see.
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Andrew Kohan @akohan.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Great mood at the picket line here in Winnipeg
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