Author | Lightnews

Erin 🍍 @maclebass.bsky.social · 13h

This is actually insane. This would be, functionally, the end of rent control in Ontario.

Jonathan Goldsbie @goldsbie.bsky.social · 16h

In particular, they want leases to no longer necessarily remain in effect indefinitely, so that landlords have more options for creating tenant turnover.

Current situation in left-hand column, proposal on the right:

Left column:

Under the RTA, all tenants have "security of tenure", which means
that tenants have a right to remain in their rental unit as long as they
follow the lease agreement and the RTA. Landlords cannot evict
tenants without a legally valid reason, and after a fixed-term lease
ends, the tenancy typically continues on a month-to-month basis.

Right column:

The government would consult on alternative options on lease agreement expiry that could allow landlords to control who occupies their units and for how long, allowing them to adjust tenancy arrangements based on market conditions, personal needs, or business strategies. This could add flexibility for some landlords in the approach to leases, potentially unlocking additional rental unit stock.

1

Erin 🍍 @maclebass.bsky.social · 13h

She's at it again folks (getting fooled by the TTC)

A Toronto Transit Commission service alert stating service on part of the downtown line has been shut down because of "power off indications"

Erin 🍍 @maclebass.bsky.social · 1d

Oh WHATTT

1 1

Erin 🍍 @maclebass.bsky.social · 1d

We're going pretty light on spooky movies this year, but a thing I've enjoyed a lot is the "Chinese Ghost Story" franchise. Like if Crouching Tiger was directed by Sam Raimi!

Joey Wong Cho-Hin in A Chinese Ghost Story II

Joey Wong Cho-Yin being stalked by the giant slime demon in A Chinese Ghost Story II

Two characters face down a ghost in A Chinese Ghost Story II

Wu Ma lit dramatically in A Chinese Ghost Story

3

Erin 🍍 @maclebass.bsky.social · 2d

I walked over half my commute home, and this isn't the first time this month!

1

Erin 🍍 @maclebass.bsky.social · 2d

This was at 5pm on a weekday, and there have been mechanical failures (or issues they've claimed are mechanical failures) on both subway lines every single day for at least the past two weeks

1

Erin 🍍 @maclebass.bsky.social · 2d

For my sins, my train went out of service after 2 stops and then the replacement train broke down 3 stops later, and they didn't stop anybody from entering the station even tho trains were busted in both directions so people leaving had to force their way out the only exit through a jam-packed crowd

1

Erin 🍍 @maclebass.bsky.social · 2d

Being a transit user in Toronto is just so

A picture of animator Hayao Miyazaki tearing off his glasses and throwing his hands in the air with a cigarette in his mouth and his eyes closed in tired frustration

A Jeopardy contestant who has written "what is pain" as their answer. They are looking down at the podium as though unwilling to meet Trebek's eyes

A moment from the TV show Justified where the sheriff is closing his eyes and clearly trying to summon patience with whatever is going on in the office

An old TV news broadcast graphic that reads "COMING UP: MORE PROBLEMS"

1 1 5

Reposted by Erin 🍍

trick van treat @derek.bike · 4d

a car’s horn should be as loud on the inside of the car as it is on the outside

Zach Weinersmith @zachweinersmith.bsky.social · 7d

Do you have any extremely niche, but serious, ethical stances?

9 50 380

Erin 🍍 @maclebass.bsky.social · 6d

Yoooo

1

Reposted by Erin 🍍

Nico Mara-McKay 🦇 (they/iel) @nicomaramckay.com · 15d

Canadians: The federal government is seeking public input on how AI should be developed and used in business, research, and the military.

If this scares the shit out of you, please let them know:

Help define the next chapter of Canada's AI leadership

Current status: Open from October 1 to October 31, 2025 Canada helped invent modern AI. To stay a leader—and protect our digital sovereignty—we're running a 30-day national sprint to shape a renewed...

ised-isde.canada.ca

1 770 800

Erin 🍍 @maclebass.bsky.social · 15d

Oh hell yeah

The Octopus Gallery @octopusgallery.bsky.social · 15d

Good news for sewists: the paper pattern company feared lost to bankruptcy has been saved as an independent company.

craftindustryalliance.org/sewing-patte...

Sewing Patterns Rise from DGA Bankruptcy Ashes - Craft Industry Alliance

The “Big 4” sewing patterns are saved. Simplicity, McCall’s, Vogue & Butterick get new life under Rubelmann Capital.

craftindustryalliance.org

1

Erin 🍍 @maclebass.bsky.social · 15d

It's Update Day

Update Day - Nirvana The Band The Show

YouTube video by West Mashups

youtu.be

1 3

Erin 🍍 @maclebass.bsky.social · 17d

There's a level of abuse that most tenants will just take bc their housing is on the line, but financial landlords always insist on going above it! They can't help themselves!

3

Erin 🍍 @maclebass.bsky.social · 17d

Landlord company fucked up so bad that we have a proto-tenants'-union growing in this LTB hearing, god damn

1 5

Erin 🍍 @maclebass.bsky.social · 18d

What on earth is happening to the Yankees lmao

Erin 🍍 @maclebass.bsky.social · 19d

👀👀👀

1

Erin 🍍 @maclebass.bsky.social · 19d

Wait the what panel

1 1

Erin 🍍 @maclebass.bsky.social · 19d

Just doin' a brag because @dickrnavis.bsky.social is a certified Professional Leader in nonprofit accounting!!! He keeps Canadian nonprofits going and I am so proud of him 😍

2

Reposted by Erin 🍍

Nick "Big Stretch" Davis @dickrnavis.bsky.social · 20d

that feeling where a sunbeam kinda breaks through the cat's transluscent ears

Head-on photo of a small tabico cat with her paws forward laying in a sunbeam

3 52

Reposted by Erin 🍍

May Likes Toronto 🎃 @mayintoronto.beige.party.ap.brid.gy · 22d

A fascinating breakdown of horseracing and gambling in Toronto/Ontario from @thelocal.

CW: Animal deaths
https://thelocal.to/breakdown-at-the-racetrack/

#toronto

Breakdown at the Racetrack | The Local

Once a lucrative gambling business, Ontario's horse racing industry is now heavily subsidized by the government. As gamblers turn to online gaming, and ideas about animal welfare shift, a cluster of fatal horse injuries at Woodbine raises questions about the future of the sport.

thelocal.to

2 3 3

Erin 🍍 @maclebass.bsky.social · 22d

🐶

2

Erin 🍍 @maclebass.bsky.social · 27d

Happy Friday friends, please consider supporting @brainfrog.bsky.social's required surgery and recovery today! This is crucial stuff and the provincial coverage doesn't come close to making it safe to have/recover from these procedures.

brainfrog👩‍🦼🫁 @brainfrog.bsky.social · Aug 28

Apologies, somehow the original was deleted. I'm undergoing my 3rd urgent, non-elective revision spinal fusion this Oct to replace & extend my hardware. I'd appreciate any help in achieving this goal to ensure I have the resources necessary to recover safely & fully.
www.gofundme.com/f/leeanns-3r...

Donate to Lee-Ann's 3rd Spine Surgery Survival Fund, organized by Lee-Ann SB

Hey folks, my name is Lee-Ann. I'm a thirtysomething living in Ontario, Canada… Lee-Ann SB needs your support for Lee-Ann's 3rd Spine Surgery Survival Fund

www.gofundme.com

4 5

Erin 🍍 @maclebass.bsky.social · 28d

It's wild right? It's been such a fun listen to realize a) I actually remember a lot of episodes really well and b) so many of those are his. Also just a great listen in general! Big fan! 👽

1

Erin 🍍 @maclebass.bsky.social · 28d

Nation building, babyyyy

The Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · 28d

Ottawa directs Canada Post to end door-to-door delivery of mail across the country

Directive includes shutting down post offices in areas that were considered rural, but are now suburban

www.theglobeandmail.com

1