Trump doesn’t need to annex Canada to put “Trumpland” on American maps. Lake Ontario became Lake America in two days. Google quickly served US naming to US users. The world calls it Canada. What if Americans see Trumpland. When does a map stop describing reality and start making it?

Americans are beginning to understand the second F in tariff.

The article uses a description I haven’t seen before: "a nearly 30-bedroom infill development” I like this. It should be standard for all multi-family bldgs. It provides human texture. It also hints to unit mix. A 15-unit/30-BR is very diff from a 25-unit/30-BR project. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Some Edmontonians fighting west end infill development, raising questions over notification about new projects | CBC Embedded-Only

A group of neighbours in west Edmonton are filing a court challenge against a nearly 30-bedroom infill development slated for their cul-de-sac, arguing they did not receive proper notification regardi...

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2013. Series C funding round. Pensioners were important then, I guess. 🤔 “The large amount of venture capital is being put forward by five investors, led by the investment arm of OMERS, the pension fund for Ontario municipal employees.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Ottawa's Shopify raises $100M in venture capital | CBC News

Ottawa startup Shopify, which makes software used by thousands of businesses to sell their products online, has raised $100 million to expand its software for retailers to use in their physical storef...

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Pick two. Westmount’s full 2025 Capital Works list is public → bit.ly/4qy73ka But not the cost ranges, which I’ve long pushed to publish. City-building takes patience, transparency, and experience. Facts, not fear. viewcone.substack.com conradpeart.ca #WestmountFAFO #FactsAnswersFindOut

I was glad to share a few thoughts in this CBC segment on the region’s housing challenges. In Westmount, the goal is to make room for housing while staying true to our heritage and scale. The question isn’t whether we grow, but how we grow. 🎥 Watch the CBC piece here: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

How can Quebec municipalities build housing they actually need?

Since municipalities in the province control zoning and permits, they have a lot of power when it comes to building housing. But the type of housing and its location can be influenced by who is electe...

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“There’s a screaming need for finding room for housing.” Glad to see CBC covering the balance between livability, heritage and housing across Montreal’s cities. Thoughtful growth near transit is how we meet the moment. cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/montreal-housing-who-decides-1.7650699

Everyone agrees Montreal needs more housing. Few agree on where it should get built | CBC News

With demand for housing surging, the next wave of municipal leaders will face pressure to balance urgent development needs with calls for environmental protection — as well as pushback from residents ...

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As a part-time elected official in a small city, this will forever be my touchstone of truth.