Supreme Court Win for Canadians. Democracy Watch continues to do awesome work, and recently had a huge win at the Supreme Court (in a case involving the right to a Judicial Review of a J.Trudeau involvement with eh WE Charity funding). gift link www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/efe980e...

The rule of law means no law is above review

A Supreme Court ruling underscores the principle that no government decision is beyond judicial scrutiny

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I'm still stunned there is street parking on Bloor when a damn subway runs underneath it, for what, 25km?

I didn't realize that the Toronto Community Housing Corp now requires UL certified batteries on all mobility devices & e-bikes, since March 2026. Makes sense, especially given fires, but assume that most still aren't (because of cost and availability). torontohousing.ca/current-tena...

I'm glad we / @spacing.bsky.social published that Op Ed. Nice to have people on the record. spacing.ca/toronto/2020...

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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Daniel Reynolds@akareynolds.bsky.social · 23h ago

"Daniel Eisner is one of the people who received an e-bike rebate this summer. He told the Mercury that since he got his electric cargo bike earlier this summer, he’s barely used his car."

E-Bike Town - Portland Mercury

Earlier this summer, Sabrina Taylor picked up her new electric bike, purchased with a rebate through the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund’s (PCEF) new e-bike incentive program. Not long a...

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A judge found doing this would endanger people and breach the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. (Appeal decision pending)

Matt Elliott@graphicmatt.com · 23h ago

Mayoral candidate Brad Bradford makes it official: he’d remove the Bloor West bike lanes if he wins in October.

Over the weekend I dug into a controversial planned development in Muskoka, a secretive deal, and a Minister's Zoning Order the province said was never promised: www.thestar.com/real-estate/...

Did the Ford government promise an MZO as part of a secret Muskoka land deal? Residents want answers

The Ford government says there isn’t a controversial Minister’s Zoning Order on the Cliff Bay project, but the team for the developer proposing a resort on the abandoned waterfront site says it’s a co...

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My Toronto Star take on festival challenges: 1. Crowds aren’t the problem; poor spatial planning is. Many festivals have outgrown the car-centric streets and spaces where they began. Their growth needs to be matched with permanent pedestrianization, better design, and placemaking approaches.

Belated "who am I?" thread: Hi! I'm Reilly, you might know me from this old tweet: "The majority of Vancouver's land is zoned for residential use but forbids apartment buildings."

"Drivers struck and killed 7,080 people walking in the United States in 2024, 72% more than in 2009, when pedestrian deaths were at their lowest."

If there’s a war on cars in the USA then the cars have won

American vehicles have grown heavier, faster, and wider every decade since 1982 — and federal fuel economy rules reward the growth. Evidence from 50 years of EPA data.

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California is giving up to $3500 for first time electric car buyers, but still $0 for much more cost effective & environmentally friendly electric bikes. Can’t or don’t want to drive? Sorry no money for you, says California. www.mercurynews.com/2026/08/07/c...

What’s with the Helicopter bringing people to the bar on the water (don’t they know cargo bikes are the new cool ride at Biidaasige?)

Mind blown, Toronto. (1st time down to the new boardwalk, 10 min from my house… And SO MANY people down here to, all over)

Any elected official or someone running for office going to talk about the police? www.thestar.com/news/gta/jud...

Judge finds Toronto drug squad officers ‘likely’ stole $5,000 from fitness coach, stays cocaine charge

Judge stays a man's cocaine trafficking charges after finding Toronto police drug squad officers "likely" stole $5,000 from the lifestyle and fitness coach's East Liberty Street one-bedroom apartment.

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In Canada you can’t buy a kei car, ostensibly for safety or something. Except if it’s at least 15 years old*, then it’s fine. For safety, you see. *25 in Quebec

Michael Druker 🇨🇦@mdruker.app · 4d ago

Legalize it

The explosive drones found at a German airport, around Ukranian cargo planes reminds me of the 1915 WWI Sinking of the Lusitania (which I just learned more about thru @theresthistory.bsky.social podcast). > Civilian infrastructure is targeted with massive loss of life... 🧵

Canadian cheese brands made with 100%Canadian dairy Black Diamond Cheese ON Balderson Cheese ON Golden Ears Cheese crafters BC Armadale Farm Dairy PEI Fromagerie L’Ancêtre QC Fox Hill Cheese House NS The Dutchman’s Cheese Farm NS List in this link ⬇️ truecanadianfinds.com/canadian-che...

Made in Canada Cheese Brands: Ultimate List - TCF

Looking for Canadian cheese brands? Our ultimate source list features the best Canadian cheesemakers, organized by province. Find your new favorite cheese today!"

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Super cool - Modo the car coop (Vancouver), which I helped to launch in 1997, is adding Electric Cargo Bikes to their fleet next month, starting at Seńáḵw for their residents before rolling out elsewhere. 🧵 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntV8...

CEO Update - Senakw Bikes

YouTube video by Modo

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Other cities need to follow what NYC is doing with e-scooters & e-bikes - but include brick & mortar retailers as well. People reasonably assume that if you can buy something at Costco, Canadian Tire or Walmart in a particular city - it must be legal to use in that city. www.toronto.ca/rideables

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani@mayor.nyc.gov · 6d ago

Word of the Day: Spruik (past tense, Spruiked) "E-bikes have been spruiked as an environmentally friendly, cost-affordable answer to congested city streets." Australia moves to address the sale of illegal, high speed / powered e-bikes. www.corowafreepress.com.au/national/nat...

| Corowa Free Press

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NYC looks to stop illegal “e-bikes/e-motos” at the source, in this case online retailers. #onpoli #topoli

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani@mayor.nyc.gov · 6d ago

Kind of like how we talk about road carnage. Avoiding the cause.

Max Fawcett@maxfawcett.bsky.social · 7d ago

This is genuinely astonishing: a piece by the Globe and Mail’s editorial board lamenting the “new normal” of wildfires and summer smoke and no mention whatsoever of a) climate change, or b) the burning of fossil fuels that causes it. #cdnpoli www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...

just one of several accidents in the last few days, this one Tuesday morning parliament just south of Wellesleyy. I sure hope the (Delivery?) rider is ok. 3 other people including a kid injured. #biketo

"It kind of started as a joke, but here we are.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Meet the man vying to be the first cyclist across the Gordie Howe International Bridge | CBC News

The multi-use path on the Gordie Howe International Bridge doesn’t open until 8 a.m. on Wednesday but one man has been waiting at the gate since early Tuesday morning.

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From Safe Parkside’s IG this morning. Correct to call out the local “progressive” councillor on this who did nothing for 20 years & actively opposed things like speed humps (for reasons). Betweeen him & Doug ford, not much difference on Parkside death strip.

What do I use bikeshare for?

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)

What Happens When Speed Cameras Get Shut Off

In 2025, Ontario banned automated traffic enforcement. Now the number of drivers exceeding the speed limit has surged, according to traffic data.

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Ride Safe out there folks, 2 ebike crashes in 24 hours. #biketo

Toronto Bike Rave is on Saturday August 15! 2026-08-15! https://bikerave.square.site 🔄🙏 (This is a separate event from Toronto Bike Party, but related in terms of vibe and likely attendees) #mastobikes #biketooter #bikeTO

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