Why do people like this choose to live in downtown Toronto?? (Also, he knows he'd still have to stop for perpendicular traffic, right?? Or is he proposing a city of nothing but over- and underpasses, a literal tapestry of asphalt?)

Sean Marshall@seanyyz.bsky.social · 16h ago

If you guessed forcing pedestrians to climb up on to overpasses or descend into tunnels, you’d be right.

Removing automated speed cameras has perhaps been Doug Ford's most "successful" act as Premier. Ford wanted drivers to be able to speed dangerously (especially through school zones) without being ticketed, and the data is crystal clear that he achieved that goal! Promises made, promises kept!

David Zipper@davidzipper.bsky.social · 2d ago

A story of cause and effect: Last November, Ontario banned cities from using speed safety cameras to issue tickets. Reckless speeding immediately surged in Toronto, Ottawa, Guelph, and cities throughout the province. A 🧵 about my latest in Bloomberg (gift link)

Kensington Market is popular because it provides a form of urbanism that people love to travel to, but don't want in their own communities. Want to protect beloved neighbourhoods from becoming mini-Disneylands? Disperse demand by legalizing and creating more mixed-use walkable neighbourhoods.

Airbnb says Kensington Market is one of Canada's trendiest neighbourhoods. The people who live there aren't so sure

As Airbnb declares the neighbourhood one of Canada’s trendiest spots, a shopkeeper, a host and a housing advocate debate what’s at stake.

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Canadians overwhelmingly demand wealth tax after Kevin O’Leary says it will make him move away

Canadians overwhelmingly demand wealth tax after Kevin O’Leary says it will make him move away

OTTAWA - Pollsters report a split among Canadians over the idea of higher tax on the assets of wealthy individuals, though support skyrockets after noting that Kevin O'Leary has vowed that he will res...

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SCOOP: The Doug Ford government received 98.98% opposition to its plan to replace Ontario’s Endangered Species Act with weaker legislation, according to an internal analysis viewed by @fatimabsyed.bsky.social. The bill passed anyway. thenarwhal.ca/ontario-enda...

98.98% opposition to Doug Ford’s new endangered species law revealed | The Narwhal

Internal Ministry of Environment analysis shows ‘confusion’ and concerns about ‘negative impacts on Ontario’s biodiversity’ raised over the Species Conservation Act, under Bill 5

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I'm intrigued by the combination of a minister saying that "fringe voices" scuttled the airport expansion and PC MPPs saying that their constituents' concerns about high-speed rail must be considered.

Ontario rethinking support for high-speed rail after feds reject Billy Bishop expansion: source | CBC News

The federal government's rejection of a plan to allow commercial jets at Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport is threatening a wedge between the Ford government and Ottawa — and potentially strengthening op...

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another shameful reversal by mark carney that shows how much power the US tech companies have over our government. there’s no sovereignty when foreign companies wield this much influence over our domestic policy.

DT Cochrane@dtcochrane.bsky.social · last wk.

A massive giveaway from Carney to Big Tech. Elbows up to punch yourself in the face, I guess. www.thewirereport.ca/2026/07/28/b...

Why exactly is this airport valuable? How exactly does it contribute to the local economy while carrying 4% of passengers? No one can ever say. It’s vibes upon vibes. The airport itself can’t even cook up a plausible economic impact statement. www.thestar.com/business/tor...

Toronto business community 'disappointed' Billy Bishop jet expansion isn't moving forward

Business groups call Ottawa decision to halt expansion for jets a missed opportunity that could leave the downtown airport on 'borrowed time.'

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PWHL is on CBC. If you love hockey, watch that instead. I'll never give any of these ⬇️ companies my money or attention.

FuzzyWuzzy in Toronto🇨🇦@fuzzywuzzyto.bsky.social · last wk.

TORONTO (July 28, 2026) – Prime Video and Rogers Communications today announced a 12-year agreement for Prime Video in Canada to exclusively broadcast Wednesday night regular-season national NHL games in English and French, beginning with the 2026-2027 season.

NEW: Ontario Premier Doug Ford billed taxpayers for a flight to Orlando last summer to attend the conference of a private-sector union that has repeatedly endorsed the Progressive Conservative Party and received millions in government funding. #onpoli globalnews.ca/news/1199582...

Premier Ford charged taxpayers for Florida trip to attend union conference at Disney | Globalnews.ca

The province's travel, meal and hospitality expense disclosure list shows four individuals expensed commercial flights and hotels totalling $11,709 for the trip in mid-July 2025.

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It's "becoming the default way people discover information online" because a monopoly is making it the default way. This is such weird framing. It's like if Coke changed its formula and the framing was like, this underlines how quickly artificial flavours are becoming the default flavours.

TechCrunch@techcrunch.com · last wk.

Google’s AI Overviews now appear in 43% of searches, underscoring how quickly AI-generated answers are becoming the default way people discover information online.

The guy sprayed a quarter billion dollars (that's "billion" with a "b") at The Beer Store to get booze on grocery store shelves *a few months sooner,* and Ontario reëlected him, but y'all heard his MPPs were having luxury downtown sleepovers and THAT's the white whale that sinks him, huh? Ontario!

Fewer than 1 in 4 Ontarians now approve of Ford amid hotel expense scandal, new poll finds | CBC News

As Doug Ford's government responds to outrage over Toronto-area MPPs charging thousands of dollars for hotels in the city, a new poll from Liaison Strategies show the Ontario Liberals now have a five-...

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Moby Dick@mobydickatsea.bsky.social · 2w ago

the monster horribly wallowed in his blood, overwrapped himself in impenetrable, mad, boiling spray

Two years ago, the Ford government abruptly shuttered the Ontario Science Centre (OSC), claiming the roof was at risk of imminently collapsing. This past winter, it withstood the biggest single-day snowfall in Toronto's history…

I think people are finally catching on to just how much the big grocers are robbing them because my local markets are so much busier on the weekends lately! I'm happy for them but ooooh boy is it frustrating sometimes. These stores are tiny! You can't just stand around, people!! Keep it moving!!

Politicians from Brad Bradford to Josh Matlow are talking about more policing but none of them are talking about the widespread corruption we’re seeing in the Toronto force (or across Canada). I think this is a big problem.

Friday night lights aka late breaking news release. Ka boom. Toronto anger was not for naught. You moved a monolith: the Liberal caucus. www.thestar.com/politics/fed...

Federal government grounds Billy Bishop airport expansion

The just-concluded public survey suggested strong public opposition to the project, according to a federal government official.

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he’s gutting the public sector, he’s holding back on pharmacare deals, he tried to pull money out of daycare, he’s letting two-tier healthcare gain a foothold in alberta, and now he’s coming for public healthcare funding too

Canada Healthwatch 🍁@canadahealthwatch.ca · 2w ago

Planned changes to Ottawa’s Canada Health Transfer could slash more than $50B from public health care over a decade, David J. Climenhaga reports. This article and more at canadahealthwatch.ca #CdnHealth

In this week's column, I agree that Canada needs to weild more economic weight with one objective in mind: Beating Trump. (Featuring a @jamellebouie.net shout-out) Gift link in next skeet. www.thestar.com/opinion/star...

Justin Ling: To hit back at Trump, Canada needs to supercharge its boycott of American goods

The federal government should encourage all Canadians to wield their purchasing power against the U.S. president.

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Canadian arts and culture folks: the federal government has launched a (methodologically flawed) survey on "the Cultural Sector's readiness for Artificial Intelligence". If you're ready to resist or refuse genAI, here's your chance to let them know. pch.research-recherche.ca/f/s.aspx?lan...

National Survey on the Cultural Sector’s Readiness for Artificial Intelligence

Powered by SimpleSurvey.com | Build and manage your own online survey, voting, form and panel management applications.

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Carney government cut nearly half the jobs at nerve centre for managing wildfires: union ottawacitizen.com/public-servi...

The flakey sketchy anon survey monkey (!) the federal government put out on the Island Airport, their "consultation," ends Friday. If you haven't yet be sure to still fill it out. There are places you can add your own thoughts like "this survey is faulty and skews towards done deal" and etc.

Public consultation on the future of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

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NEW: Doug Ford railed against his own MPPs for claiming hotel stays in downtown Toronto, telling them they'd all have to pay it back. The thing is, it was actually the government that told them to use the perk in an email last year. #Onpoli globalnews.ca/news/1197496...

Ford government advised its MPPs they could use hotel benefit for night sittings | Globalnews.ca

For more than a week, government MPPs have been facing scrutiny for charging downtown Toronto hotel stays to the taxpayer instead of commuting to and from Queen’s Park.

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So this is the Donbas playbook right here. It's an overt attack on our sovereignty.

The Breakdown AB@thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 2w ago

“Alberta will also need its own military,” Modry said, adding: “And would the U.S. be willing to work with Alberta in the development of an Alberta military? That’s on the table for discussion.” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...

The World Cup activation of public space in Toronto really was magic. But John Doyle thinks Montreal has missed something… Montreal has vibrant public life all summer, every summer, and none of it has to do with sports. www.thestar.com/sports/socce...

John Doyle: FIFA runs the World Cup but in Toronto it belonged to the streets. And it was magic

As Toronto found out, the World Cup does not belong to FIFA or corporate sponsors. It belongs to the people.

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This is lovely. Just this week my husband got a text from a former co-worker he hadn't heard from in a while asking for advice on a camping trip with his son. And now we're invited to a barbeque at their place next month.

Carl Marxman@carlmarxman.northsky.social · 3w ago

Another win by NaturallyRPVoiceover. youtube.com/shorts/m1-Oo...

Hey weekend! Gonna go for a run, then do some errands, then have a nap out back, then go out for dinner on a patio....oh what's that? Nevermind, gonna stay home and watch tv commercials paid for by the Carney & Ford governments about how they are increasing carbon emissions to make Canada Strong!

Andrew Lewis FC@andrewlewisfc.bsky.social · 3w ago

Wildfire smoke can be like a wall. This morning a 270 point AQI swing in east Toronto between 7 and 11am from a choking 287 down to a lovely 17. It will be back though. Currently 231 in Mississauga. @shawnmicallef.bsky.social

Would love to see this level of concern for disabled non-drivers whose mobility is limited by lack and poor quality of public and active transport. There's quite a lot of us but drivers tend not to be all that interested in us for some reason.

Frankie Huang 黄碧赤@ourobororoboruo.bsky.social · 3w ago

You do realize this level of accessibility still isn’t enough for people with specific needs? Do you want to go scold an EMT next for driving a gas guzzler when they should be dragging their gurneys on the subway?

For anyone asking how to help: Donate to True North Aid to assist Remote Indigenous Wildfire Evacuees - truenorthaid.ca/donate/ & Namaygoosisagagun First Nation Response: Donations an7gc.ca/donate/

Donate - True North Aid | Canadian Charity Supporting Indigenous Communities

Donate to True North Aid's general fund and support Indigenous-led and community initiatves in remote communities.

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A group of TO civil society leaders (in a sea of people who aren't saying a peep) have created TO Reality Check to oppose the Island Airport expansion. Give them some time + share where you can. They've made it easy to send a letter to Liberal MPs who could stop all this today. torealitycheck.ca

The Best of Toronto's Waterfront - And Why We Might Lose It

YouTube video by TO_RealityCheck

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Southern Ontario is covered in smoke today from the devastating wildfires that have already destroyed multiple towns up by Thunder Bay 😰