Lesley Ewing
@lesleyewing.bsky.social
Pedestrian, cycling, good governance, urbanist, grandparent, contrarian.
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Spotted this little tableau in a tree box on Queen, near Bellwoods. Just in case anyone wondered if Canadians were getting any less pissed off with the US
December 20, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Spotted this little tableau in a tree box on Queen, near Bellwoods. Just in case anyone wondered if Canadians were getting any less pissed off with the US
"The movement of a wheel is fastest at the edges. The centre remains static." - Margaret Atwood.
December 20, 2025 at 1:26 AM
"The movement of a wheel is fastest at the edges. The centre remains static." - Margaret Atwood.
Why do police speculate about medical episodes, or sun in their eyes? Not their job to make excuses for pedestrian injuries. vicpd.ca/2025/12/19/t...
Two Pedestrians Injured in Oak Bay Avenue Collision; Investigation Ongoing - VicPD.ca
Victoria, B.C. – On December 19, just before 1:00 p.m., Victoria Police, along with BC Emergency Health Services and Victoria Fire Department, responded to the intersection of Oak Bay Avenue and Foul ...
vicpd.ca
December 20, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Why do police speculate about medical episodes, or sun in their eyes? Not their job to make excuses for pedestrian injuries. vicpd.ca/2025/12/19/t...
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Things are going great over at X, The Everything App
December 18, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Things are going great over at X, The Everything App
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Ideally the dumbest person in America and the President would be two different people
December 18, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Ideally the dumbest person in America and the President would be two different people
A very satisfactory baking day.
December 18, 2025 at 1:29 AM
A very satisfactory baking day.
Sometimes this happens. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Unsanctioned roadway barriers installed in the dark of night on Gabriola Island | CBC News
Just a few weeks after residents pleaded with local government to take action on "traffic chaos" at Descanso Bay Ferry Terminal on Gabriola Island, someone has gone rogue and installed delineators alo...
www.cbc.ca
December 17, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Sometimes this happens. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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These massive blunt-nosed bastard trucks need to be taxed out of existence. They're a consistent threat to the safety of pedestrians and cyclists (especially children).
A driver hit a 67-year old woman as she had the walk sign at Belmont and Pulaski. Her condition is unknown. Hope she survives.
Woman run over in Belmont Cragin by driver of pickup truck with snowy windshield
A woman was run over by the driver of a pickup truck with snow partially covering his windshield as she crossed the street with the right-of-way.
www.nbcchicago.com
December 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
These massive blunt-nosed bastard trucks need to be taxed out of existence. They're a consistent threat to the safety of pedestrians and cyclists (especially children).
Gemini not so trustworthy. I had a strong memory of seeing Margaret Atwood read at Open Space in Victoria. Did I imagine this? AI responded no, but right below is Open Space website link confirming she has appeared.
December 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Gemini not so trustworthy. I had a strong memory of seeing Margaret Atwood read at Open Space in Victoria. Did I imagine this? AI responded no, but right below is Open Space website link confirming she has appeared.
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“It's not my duty as Mayor to make sure you have a parking spot. For me it's the same as if you bought a cow, or a refrigerator, and then asked me where you're going to put them.” — Mayor of Pontevedra, Spain (re-elected 6 times)
December 13, 2025 at 12:55 AM
“It's not my duty as Mayor to make sure you have a parking spot. For me it's the same as if you bought a cow, or a refrigerator, and then asked me where you're going to put them.” — Mayor of Pontevedra, Spain (re-elected 6 times)
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!!!
The Songhees and Xwsepsum First Nations today announced a desire to work with local partners to revive the E&N line from Langford to Victoria.
There is much work to do on this file, and much we don't know, but the main takeaway is the leadership shown by the Nations today.
Exciting times!
The Songhees and Xwsepsum First Nations today announced a desire to work with local partners to revive the E&N line from Langford to Victoria.
There is much work to do on this file, and much we don't know, but the main takeaway is the leadership shown by the Nations today.
Exciting times!
December 12, 2025 at 2:28 AM
!!!
The Songhees and Xwsepsum First Nations today announced a desire to work with local partners to revive the E&N line from Langford to Victoria.
There is much work to do on this file, and much we don't know, but the main takeaway is the leadership shown by the Nations today.
Exciting times!
The Songhees and Xwsepsum First Nations today announced a desire to work with local partners to revive the E&N line from Langford to Victoria.
There is much work to do on this file, and much we don't know, but the main takeaway is the leadership shown by the Nations today.
Exciting times!
@margaretatwood.bsky.social is a person who remembers ordinary movings, laughing, talking, 1 hand, the other hand, 1 foot, the other foot, clap at the front, clap at the back, tweedles, twydles, curtsies, salutesies, bowsies, the american jump & away she goes.
December 12, 2025 at 2:26 AM
@margaretatwood.bsky.social is a person who remembers ordinary movings, laughing, talking, 1 hand, the other hand, 1 foot, the other foot, clap at the front, clap at the back, tweedles, twydles, curtsies, salutesies, bowsies, the american jump & away she goes.
Bad video, but bike is lit up with moving lights. Very nice to be greeted with this on the Richardson bikeway.
December 12, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Bad video, but bike is lit up with moving lights. Very nice to be greeted with this on the Richardson bikeway.
Thx to person who did this. Richardson & Minto
December 12, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Thx to person who did this. Richardson & Minto
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How many times can a man turn his head and pretend he just doesn’t see
December 11, 2025 at 1:45 AM
How many times can a man turn his head and pretend he just doesn’t see
Perfect for a day of atmospheric rain.
December 10, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Perfect for a day of atmospheric rain.
Reposting as a public service announcement.
2 North Face jackets. Blue faded within weeks; Yellow has interior lining peeling off. Don't buy these inferior products.
December 10, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Reposting as a public service announcement.
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Never forget, if you design a city for cars, it fails for everyone, including drivers.
If you design a multi-modal city that makes walking, biking & public transit attractive options, it works better for everyone, including drivers.
INCLUDING DRIVERS.
The “war on cars” has always been a lie.
If you design a multi-modal city that makes walking, biking & public transit attractive options, it works better for everyone, including drivers.
INCLUDING DRIVERS.
The “war on cars” has always been a lie.
December 9, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Never forget, if you design a city for cars, it fails for everyone, including drivers.
If you design a multi-modal city that makes walking, biking & public transit attractive options, it works better for everyone, including drivers.
INCLUDING DRIVERS.
The “war on cars” has always been a lie.
If you design a multi-modal city that makes walking, biking & public transit attractive options, it works better for everyone, including drivers.
INCLUDING DRIVERS.
The “war on cars” has always been a lie.
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You all know that people who don't ride bicycles roll on #VictoriaBC bike & roll routes. Right? #yyj #yyjbike www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xC1...
Why Sandra Hough Rolls on Victoria's Bike and Roll Routes (on her wheelchair).
YouTube video by Eric D at Ecopath Planning
www.youtube.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
You all know that people who don't ride bicycles roll on #VictoriaBC bike & roll routes. Right? #yyj #yyjbike www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xC1...
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This iconic Fabian Todorovic cartoon is still one of the best I’ve seen at illustrating the remarkable amount of space we surrender to cars, leaving little space left for everyone and everything else. The text added later makes the bonus point that many drivers still manage to complain about it.
December 8, 2025 at 12:52 AM
This iconic Fabian Todorovic cartoon is still one of the best I’ve seen at illustrating the remarkable amount of space we surrender to cars, leaving little space left for everyone and everything else. The text added later makes the bonus point that many drivers still manage to complain about it.
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The Chamber of Commerce in Victoria is coming out against bike lanes. Maybe a good idea to write in and express this same sentiment.
I haven't been to a single business in the Strip ever since their business association sued the city over protected bike lanes 😇
i've gotten quite adept at cooking cucina povera from Aldi. Cheap, basic stuff can easily be tasty.
i've gotten quite adept at cooking cucina povera from Aldi. Cheap, basic stuff can easily be tasty.
December 8, 2025 at 1:29 AM
The Chamber of Commerce in Victoria is coming out against bike lanes. Maybe a good idea to write in and express this same sentiment.
