Dylan
@dylan89.bsky.social
City politics. Theatre. F1
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Today I had to Google "what to wear to a physio appointment" as I spiraled.
November 24, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Today I had to Google "what to wear to a physio appointment" as I spiraled.
We will look back on the period as we do with cigarettes.
40 Canadian senators are asking the federal government to ban advertising for sports betting sites
Please? 🥺🙏
Please? 🥺🙏
Senators call on prime minister to ban advertising for sports betting | CBC News
Two senators are calling on the federal government to ban advertising for sports betting in Canada. A letter to the prime minister from Charlottetown Sen. Percy Downe and Waterloo Sen. Marty Deacon as...
www.cbc.ca
November 23, 2025 at 11:14 PM
We will look back on the period as we do with cigarettes.
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So you made a robot stand up and talk... now what? In this over 4-hour journey, Kevin follows the promise of Disney's Living Character Initiative, an effort to populate Disney theme parks with free-roaming, interactive beings. It was touted as the future. How's it going? Watch here: bit.ly/49C6vng
November 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
So you made a robot stand up and talk... now what? In this over 4-hour journey, Kevin follows the promise of Disney's Living Character Initiative, an effort to populate Disney theme parks with free-roaming, interactive beings. It was touted as the future. How's it going? Watch here: bit.ly/49C6vng
Finally getting somewhere with TTC on these digital notices in station lobbies. Why are they showing that Line 1 and 2 are currently not operating at full service?
Whenever there is planned work at night, it knocks this system askew. We need different ways to communicate current vs. planned work
Whenever there is planned work at night, it knocks this system askew. We need different ways to communicate current vs. planned work
November 21, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Finally getting somewhere with TTC on these digital notices in station lobbies. Why are they showing that Line 1 and 2 are currently not operating at full service?
Whenever there is planned work at night, it knocks this system askew. We need different ways to communicate current vs. planned work
Whenever there is planned work at night, it knocks this system askew. We need different ways to communicate current vs. planned work
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Update on my single exit stair ASP: we have an approval!
Thanks to sixplex and single stair supporters Mayor Olivia Chow, Cllr Jamaal Myers, @joshmatlow.bsky.social and others who get why single exit stairs are key to creating livable, accessible, small scale housing. 1/6
Thanks to sixplex and single stair supporters Mayor Olivia Chow, Cllr Jamaal Myers, @joshmatlow.bsky.social and others who get why single exit stairs are key to creating livable, accessible, small scale housing. 1/6
After TO Council passed a motion indicating the City was open to Alternative Solution Proposals for a single stair in apts up to 4 storeys, I applied for a single stair in a 3 storey Part 9 6plex.
I’m told it’s the first one, so it’s a test case. Here’s how it’s going.
#singlestair #sixplex
I’m told it’s the first one, so it’s a test case. Here’s how it’s going.
#singlestair #sixplex
November 21, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Update on my single exit stair ASP: we have an approval!
Thanks to sixplex and single stair supporters Mayor Olivia Chow, Cllr Jamaal Myers, @joshmatlow.bsky.social and others who get why single exit stairs are key to creating livable, accessible, small scale housing. 1/6
Thanks to sixplex and single stair supporters Mayor Olivia Chow, Cllr Jamaal Myers, @joshmatlow.bsky.social and others who get why single exit stairs are key to creating livable, accessible, small scale housing. 1/6
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Vote for people who'll spend more on housing and social programs.
Vote for tax cuts and exclusionary zoning, and you're asking for encampments in poorly maintained parks.
Vote for tax cuts and exclusionary zoning, and you're asking for encampments in poorly maintained parks.
"The longer visible signs of social decay are allowed to fester, the more inclined those with means will be to simply check out ... leaving those without the ability to relocate to deal with playgrounds littered with drug paraphernalia." www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Opinion: We have normalized delinquent, disorderly behaviour in our cities for too long
There is nothing normal about an encampment forcing toddlers in the daycare next door to stay inside
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Vote for people who'll spend more on housing and social programs.
Vote for tax cuts and exclusionary zoning, and you're asking for encampments in poorly maintained parks.
Vote for tax cuts and exclusionary zoning, and you're asking for encampments in poorly maintained parks.
Punted myself over to X. Saw a certain Toronto fintech dude hiding behind progressive housing while being awful on almost every other issue. See his sharing of the awful encampment article from the Globe. Pure idiocy. Follows the Saxe model of "housing for all, but only the people we say."
November 21, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Punted myself over to X. Saw a certain Toronto fintech dude hiding behind progressive housing while being awful on almost every other issue. See his sharing of the awful encampment article from the Globe. Pure idiocy. Follows the Saxe model of "housing for all, but only the people we say."
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@escrimshaw.bsky.social outlines a plan that could have lessons in it for the Alberta NDP too. Being outraged isn't going to oust corrupt conservative govt. Offering something better - concrete - is key. #ableg #onpoli
The OLP Needs To Offer More Than Opposition
open.substack.com/pub/scrimsha...
The OLP Needs To Offer More Than Opposition
open.substack.com/pub/scrimsha...
The OLP Needs To Offer More Than Opposition
Opposing Ford’s Managed Decline Isn’t Enough
open.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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These Line 6 ads are awful. This isn't the time for teaser campaigns.
November 20, 2025 at 3:08 PM
These Line 6 ads are awful. This isn't the time for teaser campaigns.
Y'all need to pay more attention to THE EXPANSE
This is an...interesting...economic theory:
"...the only way...to prevent America from going bankrupt is AI and robotics...
Robots like Optimus will make working "optional" in the future...
We'll have...universal high income," Musk said.
www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-sa...
"...the only way...to prevent America from going bankrupt is AI and robotics...
Robots like Optimus will make working "optional" in the future...
We'll have...universal high income," Musk said.
www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-sa...
Elon Musk says Optimus will 'eliminate poverty' in speech after his $1 trillion pay package was approved
Elon Musk has spent the last few weeks outlining a future with Optimus — one that will "eliminate" poverty, work, and require a universal income.
www.businessinsider.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Y'all need to pay more attention to THE EXPANSE
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Premier Wab Kinew defended his government’s plan to open a supervised consumption site in downtown Winnipeg, saying a public health emergency demands it and doing nothing is not an option.
Alternative to supervised consumption site is ‘bus shelter, in the bathroom at Tim Hortons’: premier
Kinew defends facility; mayor stresses public consultation for location paramount
www.winnipegfreepress.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Premier Wab Kinew defended his government’s plan to open a supervised consumption site in downtown Winnipeg, saying a public health emergency demands it and doing nothing is not an option.
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I’m no political strategist, but I think one of member of the Ontario NDP (and even the Liberals) should make a point every day of being ejected from the legislature for calling the Ford government corrupt.
November 19, 2025 at 10:24 PM
I’m no political strategist, but I think one of member of the Ontario NDP (and even the Liberals) should make a point every day of being ejected from the legislature for calling the Ford government corrupt.
Whenever I get mad at a political decision I log 200 hours in Cities Skylines building giant cities that are fully pedestrianized. I've made it to 900k before the transit system collapses. Can't wait for the next decision and my attempt 😂
we’re about to find out if loving SimCity makes you a better mayor
Mamdani was asked in 2002 by NY Mag what he wanted for Christmas and said SimCity 3000
Mamdani was asked in 2002 by NY Mag what he wanted for Christmas and said SimCity 3000
November 19, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Whenever I get mad at a political decision I log 200 hours in Cities Skylines building giant cities that are fully pedestrianized. I've made it to 900k before the transit system collapses. Can't wait for the next decision and my attempt 😂
Watched my 200th film of the year this evening! Been saving SORCERER for a milestone, and it did not disappoint!
November 19, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Watched my 200th film of the year this evening! Been saving SORCERER for a milestone, and it did not disappoint!
Remember that while Dianne Saxe smiles and pretends to care about the climate, she has repeatedly blocked transit and housing expansion in her ward.
We also know her office was sending out grassroot petitions that made it seem like it was from concerned neighbours.
A disgrace to our city.
We also know her office was sending out grassroot petitions that made it seem like it was from concerned neighbours.
A disgrace to our city.
November 19, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Remember that while Dianne Saxe smiles and pretends to care about the climate, she has repeatedly blocked transit and housing expansion in her ward.
We also know her office was sending out grassroot petitions that made it seem like it was from concerned neighbours.
A disgrace to our city.
We also know her office was sending out grassroot petitions that made it seem like it was from concerned neighbours.
A disgrace to our city.
Important to protest and try and block. But there are glaring issues with the school board systems. The next steps are the NDP telling us what THEY would do to make it a better system.
Here’s what we heard from a teacher and education consultant at The People’s Forum:
November 18, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Important to protest and try and block. But there are glaring issues with the school board systems. The next steps are the NDP telling us what THEY would do to make it a better system.
Where is John Wilson? We need another episode STAT
On Tuesday, city officials unveiled six designs that reimagine this scaffolding, known officially as “sidewalk sheds.” The new options take up less space, allow in more light and air, and eliminate the X-shaped bars that make pedestrians feel like they are in cages.
New York City’s Scaffolding Gets a Long Overdue Makeover
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Where is John Wilson? We need another episode STAT
Insane to say "Canada will fly" with this budget. It does little to address housing or education, they blame immigrants and that's about it. Transit money is now part of a giant slush fund of projects
Canada needs vast investments in public infrastructure. Instead we get more oil & gas production
Canada needs vast investments in public infrastructure. Instead we get more oil & gas production
#Canada tomorrow is budget day. If it passes, Canada will fly. If it doesn’t pass, we go to election ( in which case for a Christmas election, we should stuff our stocking with 190+ Liberal seats)
We need 2 votes OR 4 abstentions (which would for a 169–169 tie so Speaker breaks tie with yes vote)
We need 2 votes OR 4 abstentions (which would for a 169–169 tie so Speaker breaks tie with yes vote)
November 17, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Insane to say "Canada will fly" with this budget. It does little to address housing or education, they blame immigrants and that's about it. Transit money is now part of a giant slush fund of projects
Canada needs vast investments in public infrastructure. Instead we get more oil & gas production
Canada needs vast investments in public infrastructure. Instead we get more oil & gas production
So is Carney going to present something tomorrow worth voting for? It's a conservative budget being supported by conservative Liberals.
November 16, 2025 at 11:05 PM
So is Carney going to present something tomorrow worth voting for? It's a conservative budget being supported by conservative Liberals.
Um, why was I not informed that Errol Flynn is a total smoke show? This could save film preservation.
a man wearing a green shirt and a brown jacket
ALT: a man wearing a green shirt and a brown jacket
media.tenor.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Um, why was I not informed that Errol Flynn is a total smoke show? This could save film preservation.
Disney's People Mover is a cost effective solution for the waterfront LRT. Omnimover from Union Station to Queens Quay utilizing the existing tunnel. 509 route expands east, use the Cherry St turnaround or build a new one above ground.
From the IG pages: if the #OttLRT was an interesting journey no one would care if it was a bit slower. Instead we run it thru featureless tunnels, the middle of highways etc; make the trip more interesting, more reliable, more uplifting and more ppl will take it. 1/
November 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Disney's People Mover is a cost effective solution for the waterfront LRT. Omnimover from Union Station to Queens Quay utilizing the existing tunnel. 509 route expands east, use the Cherry St turnaround or build a new one above ground.
Can finally stop reading about transit and road capacity in Toronto and focus on my main dopamine hit - solving theme park capacity issues.
Part 1 is out!
I had to split it up because it's such a big topic. Good news is Part 2 is already half written
open.substack.com/pub/tommythe...
I had to split it up because it's such a big topic. Good news is Part 2 is already half written
open.substack.com/pub/tommythe...
November 15, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Can finally stop reading about transit and road capacity in Toronto and focus on my main dopamine hit - solving theme park capacity issues.
To all narco-terrorists who threaten our homeland: If you keep trafficking deadly drugs—we will kill you.
November 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Tom Ford gave us the sublime A SINGLE MAN and said "not gay enough!"
Tom Ford, a fashion designer who became a billionaire in 2022 after Estée Lauder bought his company, has previously directed two films.
Fashion Billionaire Tom Ford Returns To Film—Casts Adele In Acting Debut
Tom Ford, a fashion designer who became a billionaire in 2022 after Estée Lauder bought his company, has previously directed two films.
www.forbes.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Tom Ford gave us the sublime A SINGLE MAN and said "not gay enough!"
Then where is the density in those 200 neighborhoods?
"Some members of council have said there are two Torontos: downtown and the suburbs. And that's not true," says Perks. "There aren't two Torontos — there's one Toronto, with 200 neighbourhoods." He says this process required "fine-grained work" to meet the needs of those neighbourhoods.
November 13, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Then where is the density in those 200 neighborhoods?