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Cassie Smith (she/her)
@cassiesmith.bsky.social
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Feminist geographer and cargo bike mom.

Volunteer: Bike Ottawa VP, For Our Kids, Kidical Mass championing safe, sustainable, fun, and equitable spaces especially for kids.

Work: Transportation strategy and solutions with EnviroCentre. Views my own.
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Cassie Smith (she/her) @cassiesmith.bsky.social · Nov 15
What a week BlueSky! Welcome new followers! 👋🏻 I mostly post about kids, bikes, & kid-carrying bikes along with climate action and local happenings in Ottawa.

This all ramped up 3.5 years ago, when (in the span of ONE month) I:
- had a (2nd) baby
- got a cargo bike
- was accepted into grad school
A spiffy new Urban Arrow bucket style e- cargo bike with a family standing beside it. Cassie has a baby bundle under her sweater, her male partner wears a helmet, and their small child stands in front.
cassiesmith.bsky.social
4yo: my drawing of a unicorn is ✨amazing✨

Me: what about mine?

4yo: it's good too.
A kid's fingers on the side of a paper with a drawing of a unicorn and the letter J
January 19, 2026 at 12:09 AM
cassiesmith.bsky.social
This is so charming. Wins after wins after wins from this guy!
mayor.nyc.gov Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 11h
The good news? We’re winning universal childcare faster than anyone expected. The bad news? Ms. Rachel and I have to find some new song inspiration…
January 18, 2026 at 9:47 PM
cassiesmith.bsky.social
Obligatory canal pic. Conditions were better than I expected. Hoping I'll be able to skate to work a couple days this week! ⛸️
Cassie, a white woman with dirty blonde hair, wearing a pink toque and beige scarf takes a smiling selfie on an outdoor skate.
January 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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bikebikeyyc.bsky.social
Get rid of the second car.
Re-localize your life.
The mundane is transformed into an adventure.
Joy in the everyday is the result. #cargobikelife
bikebikeyyc.bsky.social BikeBikeYYC @bikebikeyyc.bsky.social · 1d
New cargo bike day is the best kind of day.
January 17, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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bhaggart.bsky.social
If the law prevents the federal government from acting to stop an obvious emergency, especially when the governments of Ottawa and Ontario had essentially abandoned the city of Ottawa to those hooligans, then the law is the problem, not Trudeau’s actions.
January 17, 2026 at 12:39 PM
cassiesmith.bsky.social
The one exception is Heated Rivalry - I was au courant with that one. 🔥🏒♥️ It's a must watch.
cassiesmith.bsky.social Cassie Smith (she/her) @cassiesmith.bsky.social · 2d
Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse is a stunning film. A treat for the eyes and ears - wow!!

* Follow me for all of the latest (aka very delayed due to having young children) pop culture recs.
January 17, 2026 at 2:48 AM
cassiesmith.bsky.social
Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse is a stunning film. A treat for the eyes and ears - wow!!

* Follow me for all of the latest (aka very delayed due to having young children) pop culture recs.
January 17, 2026 at 2:32 AM
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michaelburchert.bsky.social
I know that nobody wants to hear it, but I've just done the math again because of a press inquiry: if we go back to 2000' living space per capita of 36m² in Hamburg, 'no' new buildings would have to be built until 2050, despite the growing population.
We need to think about that.
Random big ass appartement.
December 16, 2024 at 6:15 PM
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cohen489.bsky.social
pulling this reflection on white silence/fear over here, too:
January 15, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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visionzeroottawa.bsky.social
Great turn out to the Speed Gun party on King Edward. Doug Ford has made our communities less safe by canceling speed cameras. Thank you to drivers for respecting the speed limit and the Lower Town community.
January 15, 2026 at 10:46 PM
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peeete.bsky.social
Happy to report OC Transpo got me home more or less at the same time as any day today.
January 15, 2026 at 10:43 PM
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bikeology.bsky.social
3+ days a week. Commute by bike 3+ days a week for better life satisfaction & mental health. Neighbourhood doesn't matter. Weekend spurts don't cut it.

It's a good study: sample size, design, propensity score methods = ✅✅✅.

Municipalities & provinces take note!
doi.org/10.1016/j.tr...
Screenshot of the top page of the article. Includes the title: "Exploring the causal effects of bicycling for transportation on mental Health", authors: Liang Ma et al, and abstract.
January 15, 2026 at 4:53 PM
cassiesmith.bsky.social
Thank you @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social for your leadership on getting our gov and institutions off x. Powerful words I hope are listened to.

This thread highlighting your Senate colleagues is wonderful. What amazing people I'm happy to be able to hear from.

Thank you all for your service 🇨🇦
senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 7d
This is a very kind wish. But I'd also like to ask you to follow other Canadian senators who are already here, and who haven't been as lucky as I have in connecting with an audience. I convinced a fair few Senate friends to give this platform a try, but many didn't feel it worked for them. #cdnpoli
sarahdearing.bsky.social Sarah Dearing 🇨🇦 @sarahdearing.bsky.social · 7d
#canadiansky Let’s get the Senator’s follower numbers up to demonstrate engagement here is good comms strategy.
January 15, 2026 at 2:57 AM
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senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social
The CBC has just posted a transcript of my recent As it Happens interview about X and Grok. I’m posting a couple of screen shots here - since they are a bit too long for alt text, I’ll post the link to the full transcript below. #cdnpoli #X #Grok #yeg #CSAM
January 11, 2026 at 9:36 PM
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forourkidsog.bsky.social
Heat pumps and hot chocolate - that's as good a combo as PB&J!

Check out this event on Sunday in Ottawa's Hintonburg neighbourhood. Making heat pumps simple

visitaheatpump.ca/tours/Sxi832...

@christaggart.bsky.social @eugeniewaters.bsky.social @electrify613.bsky.social
#OttEvents #OttClimate
Picture of people and a heat pump and a kid's face in a heat pump poster HINTONBURG HEAT PUMP AND HOT CHOCOLATE TOUR Tour a Hintonburg heatpump or two while your kids slide around in the snow and sip on some hot chocolate and snacks! SUNDAY JAN 18TH 2-4 pm Near Hintonburg Park Locations available closer to date Register: VISITAHEATPUMP.CA HEAT PUMP FOR OUR KIDS OTTAWA GATINEAU
January 15, 2026 at 2:21 AM
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bikeottawa.bsky.social
After a much needed break, we’re back.

Happy New Year to all of you! Here’s a little inspiration from Paris, the Netherlands, Edmonton, Ghent and Gdańsk.

Happy cycling! 🚲
January 14, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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anatosaurus.bsky.social
Why Minnesota? It's not merely the most horrific kind of ill-luck that delivered another caught on video state mandated murder. Minnesota represents a direct assault on the white nationalist narrative & thus claim to power. 🧵
January 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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avilewis.ca
I’m deeply grateful to have the support of David Suzuki. For decades, he’s been a clarion voice on climate, calling on Canada to listen to science, nature, and Indigenous teachings. His fire only burns brighter with time. The hour is late: we need to get to work.

Join us: https://avilewis.link/join
David Suzuki endorses Avi Lewis for NDP Leader. Quote: "Avi Lewis understands what this moment demands. His life’s work reflects a deep commitment to social justice, ending poverty, and confronting the climate emergency with honesty rather than delay. At a time when courage is in short supply in Ottawa, we need leaders willing to speak plainly about what science tells us and act accordingly."
January 13, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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eugeniewaters.bsky.social
And this isn’t really about Manor Park. It’s the precedent it sets - that complete streets with sidewalks and #VisionZero 30km/hr traffic calming measures in residential neighbourhoods across Ottawa as part of integrated renewal is at risk if Manor Park gets a pass.
#Walkability #Sustainability
January 12, 2026 at 12:59 AM
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mikepmoffatt.bsky.social
One thing I'm seeing from anti-Trump folks is the use of words like stupid, idiots, moron, or the R-word to describe ICE and their supporters.

I really, really wish the centre and left would stop conflating morality and IQ.
January 11, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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humantransit.bsky.social
Washington DC's rapid transit network ‬⁩was built with briefcase commuters foremost in mind. But it's made the transition to be a network for everyone. Weekend frequency is a key measure.
January 10, 2026 at 1:15 PM
cassiesmith.bsky.social
When you build a world where kids can't walk anywhere to get candy this is a natural outcome.

Very glad everyone is okay. This is very scary. 😬
January 9, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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tanitamxtx.bsky.social
"We had whistles. They had guns."
josie.zone 🏳️‍⚧️ Tár-Tár Binks @josie.zone · 9d
Renee Macklin Good's wife, Becca Good, released a statement and it moved me to sobbing tears:

archive.is/ur35j
First, I want to extend my gratitude to all the people who have reached out from across the country and around the world to support our family. This kindness of strangers is the most fitting tribute because if you ever encountered my wife, Renee Nicole Macklin Good, you know that above all else, she was kind, In fact, kindness radiated out of her. Renee sparkled. She literally sparkled. I mean, she didn't wear glitter but I swear she had sparkles coming out of her pores. All the time. You might think it was just my love talking but her family said the same thing. Renee was made of sunshine, Renee lived by an overarching belief: there is kindness in the world and we need to do everything we can to find it Where it resides and nurture it where it needs to grow Renee was a Christian who knew that all religions teach the same essential truth: we are here to love each other, care for each other, and keep each other safe and whole. Like people have done across place and time, we moved to make a better life for ourselves. We chose Minnesota to make our home. Our whole extended road trip here, we held hands in the car while our son drew all over the windows to pass the time and the miles, What we found when we got here was a vibrant and welcoming community, we made friends and spread joy: And while any place we were together was home, there was a strong shared sense here in Minneapolis that we were looking out for each other. Here, I had finally found peace and safe harbor. That has been taken from me forever. We were raising our son to believe that no matter where you come from or what you look like, all of us deserve compassion and kindness. Renee lived this belief every day. She is pure love. She is pure joy. She is pure sunshine On Wednesday, January 7th, we stopped to support our neighbors. We had whistles. They had guns. Renee leaves behind three extraordinary children; the youngest is just six years old and already lost his father. I am now left to raise our son and to continue teaching him, as Renee believed, that there are people building a better world for him. That the people who did this had fear and anger in their hearts, and we need to show them a better way. We thank you for the privacy you are granting our family as we grieve. We thank you for ensuring that Renee's legacy is one of kindness and love. We honor her memory by living her values: rejecting hate and choosing compassion, turning away from fear and pursuing peace, refusing division and knowing we must come together to build a world where we all come home safe to the people we love. E
January 9, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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gkdavie.bsky.social
The idea of SKATING to a game is quite possibly one of the best things I've heard on a bit. Sadly, the Canal is actually closed tomorrow due to the warm weather.

But putting the SKATE CHECK into my back pocket for the next game.
A screen shot of an email from the Ottawa Charge about an upcoming game it reads: FREE OC TRANSPO AT 4:00PM GATES OPEN AT 6:00PM PUCK DROP AT 7:00PM The Rideau Canal Skateway is OPEN! You are welcome to skate to Lansdowne as part of your game day experience. Free skate check service is available at the Section 19 in the Arena at TD Place. RED ARROWS ACROSS THE PAGE Please note: Parking at TD Place is SOLD OUT.
January 9, 2026 at 2:59 AM
cassiesmith.bsky.social
Whoever said the other day that Ontario Man is the Florida Man equivalent about cars was spot on (sorry I can't remember who).

Evidence:
January 8, 2026 at 11:19 PM