Matt
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Planting my flag early that any politician running on a message of rampant crime thinks I'm a rube and is not getting my vote.
1> Politicians who hype the myth of high crime
2> Bad media like CP24 that repeats the same crimes ever few minutes ( Toronto is a war zone if you watch)
3> Bad faith social media accounts (IntegrityTO) who hype it and stupid social media influencer accounts who play on this
4> Police union hype
2> Bad media like CP24 that repeats the same crimes ever few minutes ( Toronto is a war zone if you watch)
3> Bad faith social media accounts (IntegrityTO) who hype it and stupid social media influencer accounts who play on this
4> Police union hype
Inbox: "A new Liaison Strategies survey ... has identified a profound disconnect ... While official police data from Toronto, Peel, and York Regions highlights historic declines in high-profile crimes like homicide and auto theft, the vast majority of residents believe these crimes are surging"
December 31, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Planting my flag early that any politician running on a message of rampant crime thinks I'm a rube and is not getting my vote.
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We’ve spent a year vilifying people that ride every conceivable mode of bicycle in this city.
Every year the number one killer of people on our streets in #TOpoli, are drivers.
Who has the #ProliticalWill to prioritize the safety of vulnerable road users?
schoolofcities.github.io/who-are-stre...
Every year the number one killer of people on our streets in #TOpoli, are drivers.
Who has the #ProliticalWill to prioritize the safety of vulnerable road users?
schoolofcities.github.io/who-are-stre...
December 31, 2025 at 5:32 PM
We’ve spent a year vilifying people that ride every conceivable mode of bicycle in this city.
Every year the number one killer of people on our streets in #TOpoli, are drivers.
Who has the #ProliticalWill to prioritize the safety of vulnerable road users?
schoolofcities.github.io/who-are-stre...
Every year the number one killer of people on our streets in #TOpoli, are drivers.
Who has the #ProliticalWill to prioritize the safety of vulnerable road users?
schoolofcities.github.io/who-are-stre...
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Victim died so the charge has been upgraded to first degree murder
Hot take: homeless people asking for change or acting erratically doesn’t make a city unsafe. People hating the homeless enough to set a tent on fire does
Hot take: homeless people asking for change or acting erratically doesn’t make a city unsafe. People hating the homeless enough to set a tent on fire does
I guess in theory the guy could argue he didn’t know there was a person inside the tent, but how is lighting a homeless person’s tent on fire at 6 ayem not attempted murder?
globalnews.ca/news/1159149...
globalnews.ca/news/1159149...
Police charge Toronto man with arson, victim in life-threatening condition - Toronto | Globalnews.ca
Toronto police say a person is in life-threatening condition after a man allegedly set a tent on fire while the victim was inside on Friday morning.
globalnews.ca
December 31, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Victim died so the charge has been upgraded to first degree murder
Hot take: homeless people asking for change or acting erratically doesn’t make a city unsafe. People hating the homeless enough to set a tent on fire does
Hot take: homeless people asking for change or acting erratically doesn’t make a city unsafe. People hating the homeless enough to set a tent on fire does
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1> Politicians who hype the myth of high crime
2> Bad media like CP24 that repeats the same crimes ever few minutes ( Toronto is a war zone if you watch)
3> Bad faith social media accounts (IntegrityTO) who hype it and stupid social media influencer accounts who play on this
4> Police union hype
2> Bad media like CP24 that repeats the same crimes ever few minutes ( Toronto is a war zone if you watch)
3> Bad faith social media accounts (IntegrityTO) who hype it and stupid social media influencer accounts who play on this
4> Police union hype
Inbox: "A new Liaison Strategies survey ... has identified a profound disconnect ... While official police data from Toronto, Peel, and York Regions highlights historic declines in high-profile crimes like homicide and auto theft, the vast majority of residents believe these crimes are surging"
December 31, 2025 at 4:24 PM
1> Politicians who hype the myth of high crime
2> Bad media like CP24 that repeats the same crimes ever few minutes ( Toronto is a war zone if you watch)
3> Bad faith social media accounts (IntegrityTO) who hype it and stupid social media influencer accounts who play on this
4> Police union hype
2> Bad media like CP24 that repeats the same crimes ever few minutes ( Toronto is a war zone if you watch)
3> Bad faith social media accounts (IntegrityTO) who hype it and stupid social media influencer accounts who play on this
4> Police union hype
I hope the @criterion.bsky.social release of Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould helps more people discover this film, and the work of Glenn Gould. It's so great on its own merits, but he's such an interesting character and Canadian icon.
December 30, 2025 at 1:31 AM
I hope the @criterion.bsky.social release of Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould helps more people discover this film, and the work of Glenn Gould. It's so great on its own merits, but he's such an interesting character and Canadian icon.
Okay, slovenly holidays are over. Workouts resume tomorrow.
December 28, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Okay, slovenly holidays are over. Workouts resume tomorrow.
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I guess in theory the guy could argue he didn’t know there was a person inside the tent, but how is lighting a homeless person’s tent on fire at 6 ayem not attempted murder?
globalnews.ca/news/1159149...
globalnews.ca/news/1159149...
Police charge Toronto man with arson, victim in life-threatening condition - Toronto | Globalnews.ca
Toronto police say a person is in life-threatening condition after a man allegedly set a tent on fire while the victim was inside on Friday morning.
globalnews.ca
December 27, 2025 at 2:13 AM
I guess in theory the guy could argue he didn’t know there was a person inside the tent, but how is lighting a homeless person’s tent on fire at 6 ayem not attempted murder?
globalnews.ca/news/1159149...
globalnews.ca/news/1159149...
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One of the most brutal ghost bikes juxtapositions I've ever seen
The sad irony of turning down the previous street and noting "wow a buffered bike lane! How luxurious"
The sad irony of turning down the previous street and noting "wow a buffered bike lane! How luxurious"
December 26, 2025 at 3:34 PM
One of the most brutal ghost bikes juxtapositions I've ever seen
The sad irony of turning down the previous street and noting "wow a buffered bike lane! How luxurious"
The sad irony of turning down the previous street and noting "wow a buffered bike lane! How luxurious"
Managed to finish my christmas shopping without going to any malls (except Dufferin mall, but does that count?)
December 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Managed to finish my christmas shopping without going to any malls (except Dufferin mall, but does that count?)
If they wouldn't pass a road test like a human, then they shouldn't be on the road.
Waymo has halted service in San Francisco after numerous videos & images showed its autonomous cars snarling traffic during the blackout.
With traffic lights down, Waymos across the city stopped dead in their tracks at intersections.
missionlocal.org/2025/12/sf-w...
With traffic lights down, Waymos across the city stopped dead in their tracks at intersections.
missionlocal.org/2025/12/sf-w...
Waymo halts service during massive S.F. blackout after causing traffic jams
Waymo stopped its service across San Francisco on Saturday after numerous autonomous vehicles caused traffic jams in the city.
missionlocal.org
December 21, 2025 at 1:43 PM
If they wouldn't pass a road test like a human, then they shouldn't be on the road.
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“On the eve of Cllr Burnside proposing his motion, a 70-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a motorist in Scarborough,” he said. “If we have limited resources, their use must achieve statistically significant results and positive impacts on our communities.”
www.thestar.com/news/gta/tor...
www.thestar.com/news/gta/tor...
Toronto councillors want e-bikes, e-scooters off the sidewalk. Now, staff just need to figure out how to make it happen
A bid to help police impound electric scooters and bikes was softened Wednesday night. Now city staff can propose their own solutions.
www.thestar.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM
“On the eve of Cllr Burnside proposing his motion, a 70-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a motorist in Scarborough,” he said. “If we have limited resources, their use must achieve statistically significant results and positive impacts on our communities.”
www.thestar.com/news/gta/tor...
www.thestar.com/news/gta/tor...
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TORONTO! Save the date. We'll be coming to what is arguably the birthplace of the war on cars for a live show on February 5th, 2026. Patreoners will get first dibs on tickets. Stay tuned for more details! Doug Ford will not be our special guest.
www.patreon.com/c/thewaronca...
www.patreon.com/c/thewaronca...
The War on Cars | Patreon
Creating a podcast about the fight against car dominance
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December 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
TORONTO! Save the date. We'll be coming to what is arguably the birthplace of the war on cars for a live show on February 5th, 2026. Patreoners will get first dibs on tickets. Stay tuned for more details! Doug Ford will not be our special guest.
www.patreon.com/c/thewaronca...
www.patreon.com/c/thewaronca...
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City council will consider 20 km of new bike lanes this week. It's only a win-win solution if council approves the staff recommendations. Zero motor vehicle lane removals mean zero excuses.
youtu.be/r16_mWIM5EI
youtu.be/r16_mWIM5EI
Advocates urge Toronto City Council to pass new bike lane plan
YouTube video by CityNews
youtu.be
December 17, 2025 at 3:03 AM
City council will consider 20 km of new bike lanes this week. It's only a win-win solution if council approves the staff recommendations. Zero motor vehicle lane removals mean zero excuses.
youtu.be/r16_mWIM5EI
youtu.be/r16_mWIM5EI
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Does he also want to seize cars from people who park on the sidewalk and trucks from delivery guys who drive on the sidewalk?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Should Toronto seize e-bikes and e-scooters from riders on sidewalks? One councillor thinks so | CBC News
E-bike and e-scooter riders in Toronto may soon have a new obstacle in their path, with one city councillor proposing police confiscate the electric mobility devices if they're caught riding on the si...
www.cbc.ca
December 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Does he also want to seize cars from people who park on the sidewalk and trucks from delivery guys who drive on the sidewalk?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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City Council meets today! It's the last and final meeting of 2025. They'll go out with a bang (?) with debates on speeding up the Finch LRT, a luxury home tax hike, climate change, bike lanes and more.
It'll stream live here. I'll post the major happenings. www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOh5...
It'll stream live here. I'll post the major happenings. www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOh5...
City Council - December 16, 2025
YouTube video by Toronto City Council
www.youtube.com
December 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
City Council meets today! It's the last and final meeting of 2025. They'll go out with a bang (?) with debates on speeding up the Finch LRT, a luxury home tax hike, climate change, bike lanes and more.
It'll stream live here. I'll post the major happenings. www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOh5...
It'll stream live here. I'll post the major happenings. www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOh5...
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Ford closed the science centre for no reason, is shrinking it dramatically, and gov’t doesn’t want you to know the truth about this.
My column:
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/toron...
My column:
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/toron...
Doug Ford shrinks Ontario Science Centre to fit in temporary home at Toronto Harbourfront
The space is a fraction of the size of the original building in Don Mills, which has been closed since June, 2024
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Ford closed the science centre for no reason, is shrinking it dramatically, and gov’t doesn’t want you to know the truth about this.
My column:
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/toron...
My column:
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/toron...
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"What is to stop a mayor from firing the zamboni driver at the local rink if they don't do a good job of cleaning up the ice there?”
IMFG Faculty Fellow Gabriel Eidelman reflects on the use of ‘strong mayor’ powers in Ontario since March 31, 2025.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
IMFG Faculty Fellow Gabriel Eidelman reflects on the use of ‘strong mayor’ powers in Ontario since March 31, 2025.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Less than half of 'strong mayors' were using powers before Ontario expanded system: reports | CBC News
Less than half of the province’s “strong mayors” were using their controversial powers in the months ahead of a sweeping expansion of the system to 170 additional communities, according to estimates b...
www.cbc.ca
December 15, 2025 at 3:39 PM
"What is to stop a mayor from firing the zamboni driver at the local rink if they don't do a good job of cleaning up the ice there?”
IMFG Faculty Fellow Gabriel Eidelman reflects on the use of ‘strong mayor’ powers in Ontario since March 31, 2025.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
IMFG Faculty Fellow Gabriel Eidelman reflects on the use of ‘strong mayor’ powers in Ontario since March 31, 2025.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Jesus Christ. This dude is such an irresponsible hack. You can’t just say shit like this about people!
December 15, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Jesus Christ. This dude is such an irresponsible hack. You can’t just say shit like this about people!
This morning we drove from High Park to Gerrard and Jones for brunch and back again and it was ridiculously easy. Sunday morning, but still, that just goes to show it is the volume of cars that is the problem the rest of the time, not whatever these people are complaining about.
For the love of god, not being able to drive easily downtown ≠ ”the east end has been systematically disconnected from the rest of Toronto”
www.thestar.com/news/gta/why...
www.thestar.com/news/gta/why...
Why east enders are feeling ‘cut off’ from the rest of Toronto. And the Gardiner ramp closure is only the beginning
East end residents feels they’ve been ignored by city hall after a cluster of overlapping construction projects has cut them off from the rest of Toronto.
www.thestar.com
December 14, 2025 at 5:51 PM
This morning we drove from High Park to Gerrard and Jones for brunch and back again and it was ridiculously easy. Sunday morning, but still, that just goes to show it is the volume of cars that is the problem the rest of the time, not whatever these people are complaining about.
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For the love of god, not being able to drive easily downtown ≠ ”the east end has been systematically disconnected from the rest of Toronto”
www.thestar.com/news/gta/why...
www.thestar.com/news/gta/why...
Why east enders are feeling ‘cut off’ from the rest of Toronto. And the Gardiner ramp closure is only the beginning
East end residents feels they’ve been ignored by city hall after a cluster of overlapping construction projects has cut them off from the rest of Toronto.
www.thestar.com
December 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
For the love of god, not being able to drive easily downtown ≠ ”the east end has been systematically disconnected from the rest of Toronto”
www.thestar.com/news/gta/why...
www.thestar.com/news/gta/why...
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Bike Share Toronto has seen massive growth.
From 2.4 million rides in 2019 to 8.1 million (projected) in 2025, with a goal of 14 million by 2030.
They plan to add 2,500 regular bikes and another 2,500 e-bikes in that timeframe.
They’re targeting certain station densities too.
From 2.4 million rides in 2019 to 8.1 million (projected) in 2025, with a goal of 14 million by 2030.
They plan to add 2,500 regular bikes and another 2,500 e-bikes in that timeframe.
They’re targeting certain station densities too.
Thousands of new e-bikes, smart docks and digital ads: Bike Share Toronto lays out 5-year plan | CBC News
As Toronto's bike share program continues to see record growth, its leadership plans to massively expand its electric bike network by 2030, with the hopes of enticing riders who are hesitant to try ou...
www.cbc.ca
December 13, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Bike Share Toronto has seen massive growth.
From 2.4 million rides in 2019 to 8.1 million (projected) in 2025, with a goal of 14 million by 2030.
They plan to add 2,500 regular bikes and another 2,500 e-bikes in that timeframe.
They’re targeting certain station densities too.
From 2.4 million rides in 2019 to 8.1 million (projected) in 2025, with a goal of 14 million by 2030.
They plan to add 2,500 regular bikes and another 2,500 e-bikes in that timeframe.
They’re targeting certain station densities too.
This is during a snow day!
Yesterday there were approximately 5,619 Toronto Bikeshare bikeshare trips
Most used station: 2700 Eglinton Ave W (177 trips)
Least used station: 25 St. Mary St and 413 others (0 trips)
Active stations: 994
#bikeTO
Most used station: 2700 Eglinton Ave W (177 trips)
Least used station: 25 St. Mary St and 413 others (0 trips)
Active stations: 994
#bikeTO
December 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
This is during a snow day!
Am I glad I biked to the doctor today? Yes, of course.
Am I glad I wore jeans and did not wear my rain pants over them? Absolutely not.
#biketo
Am I glad I wore jeans and did not wear my rain pants over them? Absolutely not.
#biketo
December 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Am I glad I biked to the doctor today? Yes, of course.
Am I glad I wore jeans and did not wear my rain pants over them? Absolutely not.
#biketo
Am I glad I wore jeans and did not wear my rain pants over them? Absolutely not.
#biketo
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Having trouble parsing this one. Is Godzilla supposed to be a NIMBY or a YIMBY? (via www.torontotoday.ca/local/real-e...)
December 9, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Having trouble parsing this one. Is Godzilla supposed to be a NIMBY or a YIMBY? (via www.torontotoday.ca/local/real-e...)