Jean-Francois Mezei
@jfmezei.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy
Network/IT guy, started work on VAX computers.
Author of Petition to Governor in Council to overturn UBB decisions at CRTC.
was/is jfmezei on Twitter.
From greater […]
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Author of Petition to Governor in Council to overturn UBB decisions at CRTC.
was/is jfmezei on Twitter.
From greater […]
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@chaz I just got a "post removed" notice. I can't comment on it since I can't see the full post nor the context. Only allowed to see first line.
The system that advises one of such moderation shoud show the offender the full post and allow to show it in context of what it was responding to […]
The system that advises one of such moderation shoud show the offender the full post and allow to show it in context of what it was responding to […]
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February 10, 2026 at 7:57 PM
@chaz I just got a "post removed" notice. I can't comment on it since I can't see the full post nor the context. Only allowed to see first line.
The system that advises one of such moderation shoud show the offender the full post and allow to show it in context of what it was responding to […]
The system that advises one of such moderation shoud show the offender the full post and allow to show it in context of what it was responding to […]
USGS has produced a recap of S24E41 that happened an end of January atr Kilauea. S24E42 is expected this or next week.
This episode had a lava fountain that behaved differently die to height and wind directly and dropped tephra all over inhabbited places. Nice […]
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This episode had a lava fountain that behaved differently die to height and wind directly and dropped tephra all over inhabbited places. Nice […]
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February 10, 2026 at 6:35 PM
USGS has produced a recap of S24E41 that happened an end of January atr Kilauea. S24E42 is expected this or next week.
This episode had a lava fountain that behaved differently die to height and wind directly and dropped tephra all over inhabbited places. Nice […]
[Original post on mstdn.ca]
This episode had a lava fountain that behaved differently die to height and wind directly and dropped tephra all over inhabbited places. Nice […]
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Interview de 37 minutes de un des candidats voulant remplacer Annie Hidalgo comme maire de Paris.
Ce candidat veut continuer dans les pas de Mme Hidalgo pour rendre Paris meilleure pour cyclistes et pietons et transport en commun (autobus).
À la différence de Montréal, le cyclisme et piétons […]
Ce candidat veut continuer dans les pas de Mme Hidalgo pour rendre Paris meilleure pour cyclistes et pietons et transport en commun (autobus).
À la différence de Montréal, le cyclisme et piétons […]
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February 10, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Interview de 37 minutes de un des candidats voulant remplacer Annie Hidalgo comme maire de Paris.
Ce candidat veut continuer dans les pas de Mme Hidalgo pour rendre Paris meilleure pour cyclistes et pietons et transport en commun (autobus).
À la différence de Montréal, le cyclisme et piétons […]
Ce candidat veut continuer dans les pas de Mme Hidalgo pour rendre Paris meilleure pour cyclistes et pietons et transport en commun (autobus).
À la différence de Montréal, le cyclisme et piétons […]
RE: https://mastodon.quebec/@lapresse/116047323332126453
Towards the end of her campaign, she seemed to tone down her anti-bike rethoric. But the new mayor is back to herself and Montréal's progress in weening outrselves from car dependance is at stake, as predicted.
Morale: it is the […]
Towards the end of her campaign, she seemed to tone down her anti-bike rethoric. But the new mayor is back to herself and Montréal's progress in weening outrselves from car dependance is at stake, as predicted.
Morale: it is the […]
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February 10, 2026 at 5:03 PM
RE: https://mastodon.quebec/@lapresse/116047323332126453
Towards the end of her campaign, she seemed to tone down her anti-bike rethoric. But the new mayor is back to herself and Montréal's progress in weening outrselves from car dependance is at stake, as predicted.
Morale: it is the […]
Towards the end of her campaign, she seemed to tone down her anti-bike rethoric. But the new mayor is back to herself and Montréal's progress in weening outrselves from car dependance is at stake, as predicted.
Morale: it is the […]
Heard on the Youtbe machine: Some US skater trained for the Olympics using soundtrack of one of the "Minions" movies. After he was selected to the team, they had to clear the rights to perform "in public", and Universal Pictiures refused. Went to social media and generated enough anger against […]
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February 10, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Heard on the Youtbe machine: Some US skater trained for the Olympics using soundtrack of one of the "Minions" movies. After he was selected to the team, they had to clear the rights to perform "in public", and Universal Pictiures refused. Went to social media and generated enough anger against […]
Looking at the members of the TRAN committee, there are no NDP members. Feel strange as NDP has had presence in committees for so long. But after they merged with the LIberal party last time around, it isn't surprising they were wiped out.
They used to be the go-to people for proper opposition […]
They used to be the go-to people for proper opposition […]
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February 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Looking at the members of the TRAN committee, there are no NDP members. Feel strange as NDP has had presence in committees for so long. But after they merged with the LIberal party last time around, it isn't surprising they were wiped out.
They used to be the go-to people for proper opposition […]
They used to be the go-to people for proper opposition […]
Heads up:
Wednesday fro 16:30 to 18:30 EST
Transport Committee, House of Commons
https://www.ourcommons.ca/DocumentViewer/en/45-1/TRAN/meeting-22/notice
Improving VIA Rail's Safety and Customer Service
Witnesses
Coalition pour le retour des services d'un train de passagers en Gaspésie
• […]
Wednesday fro 16:30 to 18:30 EST
Transport Committee, House of Commons
https://www.ourcommons.ca/DocumentViewer/en/45-1/TRAN/meeting-22/notice
Improving VIA Rail's Safety and Customer Service
Witnesses
Coalition pour le retour des services d'un train de passagers en Gaspésie
• […]
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mstdn.ca
February 10, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Heads up:
Wednesday fro 16:30 to 18:30 EST
Transport Committee, House of Commons
https://www.ourcommons.ca/DocumentViewer/en/45-1/TRAN/meeting-22/notice
Improving VIA Rail's Safety and Customer Service
Witnesses
Coalition pour le retour des services d'un train de passagers en Gaspésie
• […]
Wednesday fro 16:30 to 18:30 EST
Transport Committee, House of Commons
https://www.ourcommons.ca/DocumentViewer/en/45-1/TRAN/meeting-22/notice
Improving VIA Rail's Safety and Customer Service
Witnesses
Coalition pour le retour des services d'un train de passagers en Gaspésie
• […]
@EdwinG Ottawa only has a grey alert. And they cancel school buses? This is Canada where men are men and not afraid of a measly 10cm. Especially when Env Canada rarely deliver in their promises of much snow.
February 10, 2026 at 1:53 PM
@EdwinG Ottawa only has a grey alert. And they cancel school buses? This is Canada where men are men and not afraid of a measly 10cm. Especially when Env Canada rarely deliver in their promises of much snow.
@brenttoderian.bsky.social the GM declaration of universal car rights includes the right of every road to aspire to become as wide as the 401. And this also benefits the economy , notably the asphalt and concrete industries who greatly benefit when a road is upgraded to controlled access highway […]
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February 10, 2026 at 1:41 PM
@brenttoderian.bsky.social the GM declaration of universal car rights includes the right of every road to aspire to become as wide as the 401. And this also benefits the economy , notably the asphalt and concrete industries who greatly benefit when a road is upgraded to controlled access highway […]
#parigo 295 - Bientôt la fin du RER C ?
restructuration le la ligne RER-C, incluant une branche sous-terraine où les nouveaux trains sont trop hauts pour le tunnel.
Une partie sera renplacée par la ligne Y.
14:39 https://youtu.be/Akq51f8GeXk
restructuration le la ligne RER-C, incluant une branche sous-terraine où les nouveaux trains sont trop hauts pour le tunnel.
Une partie sera renplacée par la ligne Y.
14:39 https://youtu.be/Akq51f8GeXk
February 9, 2026 at 7:19 PM
#parigo 295 - Bientôt la fin du RER C ?
restructuration le la ligne RER-C, incluant une branche sous-terraine où les nouveaux trains sont trop hauts pour le tunnel.
Une partie sera renplacée par la ligne Y.
14:39 https://youtu.be/Akq51f8GeXk
restructuration le la ligne RER-C, incluant une branche sous-terraine où les nouveaux trains sont trop hauts pour le tunnel.
Une partie sera renplacée par la ligne Y.
14:39 https://youtu.be/Akq51f8GeXk
Montréal to Varadero= 1384nm
Air Canada uses Airbus 319 with range of: 3750nm (1876 each way)
Air Transat uses A321 with range of 3995nm or 1997nm each way
So if they check weight and don't waste any time, they could do Montréal Varadero-Montréal without needing fuel in Cuba. Assuming they […]
Air Canada uses Airbus 319 with range of: 3750nm (1876 each way)
Air Transat uses A321 with range of 3995nm or 1997nm each way
So if they check weight and don't waste any time, they could do Montréal Varadero-Montréal without needing fuel in Cuba. Assuming they […]
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February 9, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Montréal to Varadero= 1384nm
Air Canada uses Airbus 319 with range of: 3750nm (1876 each way)
Air Transat uses A321 with range of 3995nm or 1997nm each way
So if they check weight and don't waste any time, they could do Montréal Varadero-Montréal without needing fuel in Cuba. Assuming they […]
Air Canada uses Airbus 319 with range of: 3750nm (1876 each way)
Air Transat uses A321 with range of 3995nm or 1997nm each way
So if they check weight and don't waste any time, they could do Montréal Varadero-Montréal without needing fuel in Cuba. Assuming they […]
The Emperor has affected Canadian,s ability to take vacation in the sun.
Statement from Air Canada on Cuba:
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco//home/book/travel-news-and-updates/2026/travel-to-from-cuba.html#/
-free change of date
-or credits for value of ticket for futrure travel if you […]
Statement from Air Canada on Cuba:
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco//home/book/travel-news-and-updates/2026/travel-to-from-cuba.html#/
-free change of date
-or credits for value of ticket for futrure travel if you […]
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February 9, 2026 at 5:06 PM
The Emperor has affected Canadian,s ability to take vacation in the sun.
Statement from Air Canada on Cuba:
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco//home/book/travel-news-and-updates/2026/travel-to-from-cuba.html#/
-free change of date
-or credits for value of ticket for futrure travel if you […]
Statement from Air Canada on Cuba:
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco//home/book/travel-news-and-updates/2026/travel-to-from-cuba.html#/
-free change of date
-or credits for value of ticket for futrure travel if you […]
@brenttoderian.bsky.social Melon Husk pushed Hyper Loop to sabotage California High Speed Rail. When he realised it wasn't realistic, he scaled it down to urban tunnels for cars, built it in Las Vegas and has cars at walking speed and no emergency exits.
Trip to Mars was to justify building […]
Trip to Mars was to justify building […]
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February 9, 2026 at 4:21 PM
@brenttoderian.bsky.social Melon Husk pushed Hyper Loop to sabotage California High Speed Rail. When he realised it wasn't realistic, he scaled it down to urban tunnels for cars, built it in Las Vegas and has cars at walking speed and no emergency exits.
Trip to Mars was to justify building […]
Trip to Mars was to justify building […]
This morning Deux Montagnes to Ste Dorothé was closed on REM. Now full network open but reduced frequency due to lack of equipment. Am wondering if this is all about lack of budget to run proper maintenance and operations.
February 9, 2026 at 2:18 PM
This morning Deux Montagnes to Ste Dorothé was closed on REM. Now full network open but reduced frequency due to lack of equipment. Am wondering if this is all about lack of budget to run proper maintenance and operations.
Reposted by Jean-Francois Mezei
February 9, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Some videos are surfacing of the opening day for Toronto's Line 5.
They are *Alstom* Flexity vehicles. Alstom did not obtain rights to the "Bombardier" brand and prohibited from using it. (But OK to mention that are of Bombardier heritage).
The half underground, half stuck in traffic model is […]
They are *Alstom* Flexity vehicles. Alstom did not obtain rights to the "Bombardier" brand and prohibited from using it. (But OK to mention that are of Bombardier heritage).
The half underground, half stuck in traffic model is […]
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February 9, 2026 at 4:12 AM
Some videos are surfacing of the opening day for Toronto's Line 5.
They are *Alstom* Flexity vehicles. Alstom did not obtain rights to the "Bombardier" brand and prohibited from using it. (But OK to mention that are of Bombardier heritage).
The half underground, half stuck in traffic model is […]
They are *Alstom* Flexity vehicles. Alstom did not obtain rights to the "Bombardier" brand and prohibited from using it. (But OK to mention that are of Bombardier heritage).
The half underground, half stuck in traffic model is […]
@justinling.ca For the same Reason Toronto won't give traffic signal priority to the Finch line or any of their downtown trams: affraid it will anger car drivers (voters) who feel it is designed to slow them down.
The rich people of Weschester County north of New York and from Long Island used […]
The rich people of Weschester County north of New York and from Long Island used […]
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February 9, 2026 at 3:15 AM
@justinling.ca For the same Reason Toronto won't give traffic signal priority to the Finch line or any of their downtown trams: affraid it will anger car drivers (voters) who feel it is designed to slow them down.
The rich people of Weschester County north of New York and from Long Island used […]
The rich people of Weschester County north of New York and from Long Island used […]
@jerome Cocos Plate pushes onto the Nporth American Plate near Mexico at speed of 68mm/year. In this case, from the beach ball, it was Mexico rising to release pressure of Cocos plate pushing (and being subduced under Mexico).
USGS said 5.7 […]
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USGS said 5.7 […]
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February 9, 2026 at 3:03 AM
@jerome Cocos Plate pushes onto the Nporth American Plate near Mexico at speed of 68mm/year. In this case, from the beach ball, it was Mexico rising to release pressure of Cocos plate pushing (and being subduced under Mexico).
USGS said 5.7 […]
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USGS said 5.7 […]
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For those old enough !
Mr Newberger has done a Spoof of
"It's a Mad Mad World" in a post Trump workd.
12:12 https://youtu.be/sPWBJxvbpIY
Mr Newberger has done a Spoof of
"It's a Mad Mad World" in a post Trump workd.
12:12 https://youtu.be/sPWBJxvbpIY
February 8, 2026 at 4:39 PM
For those old enough !
Mr Newberger has done a Spoof of
"It's a Mad Mad World" in a post Trump workd.
12:12 https://youtu.be/sPWBJxvbpIY
Mr Newberger has done a Spoof of
"It's a Mad Mad World" in a post Trump workd.
12:12 https://youtu.be/sPWBJxvbpIY
An annual ritual, update my GPS maps 😞
Eventually the download will magically instatly go from less than a few percent to 100%.
Eventually the download will magically instatly go from less than a few percent to 100%.
February 8, 2026 at 4:27 PM
An annual ritual, update my GPS maps 😞
Eventually the download will magically instatly go from less than a few percent to 100%.
Eventually the download will magically instatly go from less than a few percent to 100%.
[re: Milano-Cortina 2026: 🇨🇦🇸🇪 game results / Milano-Cortina 2026: Résultat du match 🇨🇦🇸🇪]
@EdwinG Although we can't see this in the TV reporting, what matters ore is whether the athletes are happy withtheir performance.
A guy who may have done his best ever time but came in 12th would feel […]
@EdwinG Although we can't see this in the TV reporting, what matters ore is whether the athletes are happy withtheir performance.
A guy who may have done his best ever time but came in 12th would feel […]
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February 8, 2026 at 4:24 PM
[re: Milano-Cortina 2026: 🇨🇦🇸🇪 game results / Milano-Cortina 2026: Résultat du match 🇨🇦🇸🇪]
@EdwinG Although we can't see this in the TV reporting, what matters ore is whether the athletes are happy withtheir performance.
A guy who may have done his best ever time but came in 12th would feel […]
@EdwinG Although we can't see this in the TV reporting, what matters ore is whether the athletes are happy withtheir performance.
A guy who may have done his best ever time but came in 12th would feel […]
La place Félix Éboué à Paris
Critique (positive) de sa pédestrinisation
Altis Play: https://youtu.be/kdHoJOa3_7A
Photo 1: Avant, avec les feux de circulation que les piétons devreint traverser ( 6 ;à gauche, 4 à droite).
Photo 2: après: (note: l'édicule de métro […]
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Critique (positive) de sa pédestrinisation
Altis Play: https://youtu.be/kdHoJOa3_7A
Photo 1: Avant, avec les feux de circulation que les piétons devreint traverser ( 6 ;à gauche, 4 à droite).
Photo 2: après: (note: l'édicule de métro […]
[Original post on mstdn.ca]
February 8, 2026 at 1:48 PM
La place Félix Éboué à Paris
Critique (positive) de sa pédestrinisation
Altis Play: https://youtu.be/kdHoJOa3_7A
Photo 1: Avant, avec les feux de circulation que les piétons devreint traverser ( 6 ;à gauche, 4 à droite).
Photo 2: après: (note: l'édicule de métro […]
[Original post on mstdn.ca]
Critique (positive) de sa pédestrinisation
Altis Play: https://youtu.be/kdHoJOa3_7A
Photo 1: Avant, avec les feux de circulation que les piétons devreint traverser ( 6 ;à gauche, 4 à droite).
Photo 2: après: (note: l'édicule de métro […]
[Original post on mstdn.ca]
Has the Eglington LRT derailed yet ? 🙃
February 8, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Has the Eglington LRT derailed yet ? 🙃