Michael O’Shaughnessy
@mdnoshaughnessy.bsky.social
takesman and jokesman
YYZ ✈️ YVR
YYZ ✈️ YVR
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It was sickening to see @lennynanzhou.bsky.social chastise @lucymaloney.bsky.social over showing emotion in the council chambers while talking about *130 people dying* during the heat dome. ABC making moves like this is ridiculous.
Showing emotion over needless death doesn't "cause division"
Showing emotion over needless death doesn't "cause division"
Budget amendment by ABC councillor Zhou would cut $8 million from capital budget for "Energy Retrofits for non-city buildings" and put it to filling potholes and other "core services".
Opposition councillors upset that it could cancel upgrades in buildings where people died in the 2021 heat dome.
Opposition councillors upset that it could cancel upgrades in buildings where people died in the 2021 heat dome.
November 25, 2025 at 7:51 PM
It was sickening to see @lennynanzhou.bsky.social chastise @lucymaloney.bsky.social over showing emotion in the council chambers while talking about *130 people dying* during the heat dome. ABC making moves like this is ridiculous.
Showing emotion over needless death doesn't "cause division"
Showing emotion over needless death doesn't "cause division"
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ABC councillors saying that it's "unfortunate" people are linking closed baby change tables as being political, or part of the budget.
But it was a deputy city manager that explicitly raised removing them from high vandalism areas as part of cutting the budget for maintenance of civic facilities.
But it was a deputy city manager that explicitly raised removing them from high vandalism areas as part of cutting the budget for maintenance of civic facilities.
November 25, 2025 at 7:06 PM
ABC councillors saying that it's "unfortunate" people are linking closed baby change tables as being political, or part of the budget.
But it was a deputy city manager that explicitly raised removing them from high vandalism areas as part of cutting the budget for maintenance of civic facilities.
But it was a deputy city manager that explicitly raised removing them from high vandalism areas as part of cutting the budget for maintenance of civic facilities.
The party that brags about public safety just voted to scrap a program that keeps lower-income people safe during heat domes to fund sidewalk repairs that they should be funding anyway.
What a grotesque budget, and what a grotesque party. And we're not done yet. More cuts to come.
What a grotesque budget, and what a grotesque party. And we're not done yet. More cuts to come.
November 25, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The party that brags about public safety just voted to scrap a program that keeps lower-income people safe during heat domes to fund sidewalk repairs that they should be funding anyway.
What a grotesque budget, and what a grotesque party. And we're not done yet. More cuts to come.
What a grotesque budget, and what a grotesque party. And we're not done yet. More cuts to come.
@jd-vance-1.bsky.social repent and submit to the pope
In newly leaked audio, Peter Thiel admits he urged JD Vance to ignore Pope Leo XIV on moral questions — including the ethical development of AI.
He goes even further, branding Leo “the woke American pope” and suggesting he’s a tool of the Antichrist.
He goes even further, branding Leo “the woke American pope” and suggesting he’s a tool of the Antichrist.
NEW: JD Vance’s Top Donor Suggests Pope Leo XIV is Antichrist
In a leaked lecture, Peter Thiel says he’s urged Vance to ignore the pope on moral questions — and simply pray for him.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
@jd-vance-1.bsky.social repent and submit to the pope
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Toronto deliberately killed apartment construction in the early 1970s, after a generation-long building boom.
Almost all of that housing was built by “the market.”
Almost all of that housing was built by “the market.”
Charting number of rental units in apartment buildings in Toronto by year of construction
(This is a quick update to a similar chart I made ~2.5 years ago)
#toronto #housing #dataviz #NationalHousingDay
(This is a quick update to a similar chart I made ~2.5 years ago)
#toronto #housing #dataviz #NationalHousingDay
November 22, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Toronto deliberately killed apartment construction in the early 1970s, after a generation-long building boom.
Almost all of that housing was built by “the market.”
Almost all of that housing was built by “the market.”
TIL the chief planner is my neighbour
I live in Cambie Village area. It’s a great place to live, lots of awesome businesses. But “cool” is not how I’d describe it. I am not cool and live there, so can’t be that cool.
November 22, 2025 at 12:53 AM
TIL the chief planner is my neighbour
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Trump if Mamdani was WH chief of staff:
November 21, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Trump if Mamdani was WH chief of staff:
hire mamdani as canada's trade representative. offer him $100 million
Reporter to Trump: Would you feel comfortable living in NYC under a Mamdani mayoralty?
Trump: "I would. I really would. Especially after the meeting, absolutely."
Trump: "I would. I really would. Especially after the meeting, absolutely."
November 21, 2025 at 9:25 PM
hire mamdani as canada's trade representative. offer him $100 million
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Repairing basic public amenities and infrastructure is our government's job. Local governments have dealt with MUCH bigger and more challenging vandalism issues than this one - copper from street lights for example - and come up with solutions better than "sorry, no more street lights"
two other quick points:
1) if people are setting plastic change tables on fire, perhaps replace them with metal ones.
2) $28,000 per year in repairs is around 0.05% of the $50 million annual budget increase requested by the VPD, and more cops will not address the root causes of vandalism
1) if people are setting plastic change tables on fire, perhaps replace them with metal ones.
2) $28,000 per year in repairs is around 0.05% of the $50 million annual budget increase requested by the VPD, and more cops will not address the root causes of vandalism
November 21, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Repairing basic public amenities and infrastructure is our government's job. Local governments have dealt with MUCH bigger and more challenging vandalism issues than this one - copper from street lights for example - and come up with solutions better than "sorry, no more street lights"
ok, but for real, i kind of like this sort of brand play
Dufferin Mall adopted the slogan "Really." back in the day, sort of owning its grungy and downmarket reputation - and I think it worked
Dufferin Mall adopted the slogan "Really." back in the day, sort of owning its grungy and downmarket reputation - and I think it worked
"Kitimat: It's Not For Everyone."
There's a new #1 in the ranking of B.C. small town slogans.
There's a new #1 in the ranking of B.C. small town slogans.
November 20, 2025 at 10:17 PM
ok, but for real, i kind of like this sort of brand play
Dufferin Mall adopted the slogan "Really." back in the day, sort of owning its grungy and downmarket reputation - and I think it worked
Dufferin Mall adopted the slogan "Really." back in the day, sort of owning its grungy and downmarket reputation - and I think it worked
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"For a generation, politicians in Toronto’s inner suburbs have decried their relative lack of amenities while also systematically opposing any measure that would provide them with more amenities" - @thekeenanwire.bsky.social www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
Edward Keenan: Toronto’s decision on corner stores may seem like a win — but it’s only a half-measure on top of another half-measure
Watch City Hall long enough, and you’ll inevitably conclude that some councillors here simply hate urban life.
www.thestar.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:18 AM
"For a generation, politicians in Toronto’s inner suburbs have decried their relative lack of amenities while also systematically opposing any measure that would provide them with more amenities" - @thekeenanwire.bsky.social www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
anything by barbara tuchman.
it's cliche to cite the guns of august but - the guns of august
it's cliche to cite the guns of august but - the guns of august
Ok BlueSky: what are your favorite history books in terms of sheer page-turning, narrative propulsion? Thinking along the line of Killers of the Flower Moon, etc. Nonfiction chronicles that read like novels or movies.
November 19, 2025 at 11:45 PM
anything by barbara tuchman.
it's cliche to cite the guns of august but - the guns of august
it's cliche to cite the guns of august but - the guns of august
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there's a change-in being staged at Vancouver City Hall next week, coinciding with the vote on a proposed budget that may see change tables removed from city facilities to "save money" www.instagram.com/p/DRNu5kYksgu/
November 19, 2025 at 4:51 AM
there's a change-in being staged at Vancouver City Hall next week, coinciding with the vote on a proposed budget that may see change tables removed from city facilities to "save money" www.instagram.com/p/DRNu5kYksgu/
looking forward to buying an excellent GPU on fire sale & using it for its intended purpose
Firms reporting terrible ROI for GenAI bodes ill for PM Carney with his all-in focus on GenAI, as @bhaggart.bsky.social & I explain in this oped for @policyoptions.irpp.org policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/11/ai-r...
November 19, 2025 at 9:26 PM
looking forward to buying an excellent GPU on fire sale & using it for its intended purpose
it's never been clear to me why they got rid of the olympic line in the first place. like, the track and stops are there and it's a part of town that really needs east-west transit (and will need it MORE as the broadway corridor gets built out)
The City of Vancouver is considering private proposals to reactivate the Olympic Line with a new demonstration streetcar service.
If it goes ahead, the pilot project will begin sometime after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre
dailyhive.com/vancouver/va...
If it goes ahead, the pilot project will begin sometime after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre
dailyhive.com/vancouver/va...
Olympic Line streetcar test revival being explored after 2026 FIFA World Cup | Urbanized
Vancouver's Olympic Line streetcar line could be reactivated for a new demonstration service after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
dailyhive.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM
it's never been clear to me why they got rid of the olympic line in the first place. like, the track and stops are there and it's a part of town that really needs east-west transit (and will need it MORE as the broadway corridor gets built out)
yo what is going on in new west
In New West, the political rhetoric has gotten completely out of control, stoked by the New West Progressives. At our Monday council meeting, the two NWP members voted against me attending a conference about countering online harm and misinformation. Meanwhile, on their social media page, there is
November 19, 2025 at 7:58 PM
yo what is going on in new west
he couldn't have more contempt for this city
The Mayor isn’t here to hear speakers - the meeting is being chaired by Acting Mayor Zhou.
Vancouver City Council has just resumed to continue to hear speakers on the 2026 Capital and Operating Budget. We’re up to speaker 450.
November 18, 2025 at 11:10 PM
he couldn't have more contempt for this city
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Longtime PFB client worthy of consideration
Exciting news - I’m seeking the mayoral nomination with @OneCityVan! 1 / 5 youtu.be/2MTf7QmcEpc
My name is William Azaroff and I'm seeking the mayoral nomination with OneCity
YouTube video by William for Vancouver
youtu.be
November 17, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Longtime PFB client worthy of consideration
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Hey, neat!
Can vouch for Azaroff being well-respected in the housing sector with which I'm most familiar, with a lot of other ties to boot.
Can vouch for Azaroff being well-respected in the housing sector with which I'm most familiar, with a lot of other ties to boot.
OneCity has its first mayoral candidate for their primary: William Azaroff, the CEO of Brightside Community Homes Foundation, and board member of The Tyee, VIFF, and a bunch of other community endeavours.
His campaign video launch, here:
www.instagram.com/reel/DRKifvH...
His campaign video launch, here:
www.instagram.com/reel/DRKifvH...
William on Instagram: "My name is William Azaroff, and I’m proud to be seeking the mayoral nomination with @onecityvancouver
I’m a community housing leader and city builder who knows how to bring peo...
5 likes, 0 comments - williamforvancouver on November 17, 2025: "My name is William Azaroff, and I’m proud to be seeking the mayoral nomination with @onecityvancouver
I’m a community housing leader a...
www.instagram.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Hey, neat!
Can vouch for Azaroff being well-respected in the housing sector with which I'm most familiar, with a lot of other ties to boot.
Can vouch for Azaroff being well-respected in the housing sector with which I'm most familiar, with a lot of other ties to boot.
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Got a legitimate laugh from me 15 seconds in when he walks past Chip's house while talking about patronage for "affluent friends"
OneCity has its first mayoral candidate for their primary: William Azaroff, the CEO of Brightside Community Homes Foundation, and board member of The Tyee, VIFF, and a bunch of other community endeavours.
His campaign video launch, here:
www.instagram.com/reel/DRKifvH...
His campaign video launch, here:
www.instagram.com/reel/DRKifvH...
William on Instagram: "My name is William Azaroff, and I’m proud to be seeking the mayoral nomination with @onecityvancouver
I’m a community housing leader and city builder who knows how to bring peo...
5 likes, 0 comments - williamforvancouver on November 17, 2025: "My name is William Azaroff, and I’m proud to be seeking the mayoral nomination with @onecityvancouver
I’m a community housing leader a...
www.instagram.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Got a legitimate laugh from me 15 seconds in when he walks past Chip's house while talking about patronage for "affluent friends"
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My friend @wazaroff.bsky.social is running for the mayoral nomination with
@onecityvan.bsky.social. Yeah that’s right, he’s running for mayor! Learn more about him here: www.williamforvancouver.ca #vanpoli #bcpoli
@onecityvan.bsky.social. Yeah that’s right, he’s running for mayor! Learn more about him here: www.williamforvancouver.ca #vanpoli #bcpoli
William for Vancouver
I'm seeking the mayoral nomination with OneCity, to bring Vancouver the progressive leadership it needs.
www.williamforvancouver.ca
November 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM
My friend @wazaroff.bsky.social is running for the mayoral nomination with
@onecityvan.bsky.social. Yeah that’s right, he’s running for mayor! Learn more about him here: www.williamforvancouver.ca #vanpoli #bcpoli
@onecityvan.bsky.social. Yeah that’s right, he’s running for mayor! Learn more about him here: www.williamforvancouver.ca #vanpoli #bcpoli
I'm unbelievably excited about this.
Politics can be a dirty business, but William brings unbelievable integrity - as well as REAMS of experience managing large organizations and getting big things done.
Reform as deep as OneCity wants require values AND competence. William has both in spades.
Politics can be a dirty business, but William brings unbelievable integrity - as well as REAMS of experience managing large organizations and getting big things done.
Reform as deep as OneCity wants require values AND competence. William has both in spades.
OneCity has its first mayoral candidate for their primary: William Azaroff, the CEO of Brightside Community Homes Foundation, and board member of The Tyee, VIFF, and a bunch of other community endeavours.
His campaign video launch, here:
www.instagram.com/reel/DRKifvH...
His campaign video launch, here:
www.instagram.com/reel/DRKifvH...
William on Instagram: "My name is William Azaroff, and I’m proud to be seeking the mayoral nomination with @onecityvancouver
I’m a community housing leader and city builder who knows how to bring peo...
5 likes, 0 comments - williamforvancouver on November 17, 2025: "My name is William Azaroff, and I’m proud to be seeking the mayoral nomination with @onecityvancouver
I’m a community housing leader a...
www.instagram.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
I'm unbelievably excited about this.
Politics can be a dirty business, but William brings unbelievable integrity - as well as REAMS of experience managing large organizations and getting big things done.
Reform as deep as OneCity wants require values AND competence. William has both in spades.
Politics can be a dirty business, but William brings unbelievable integrity - as well as REAMS of experience managing large organizations and getting big things done.
Reform as deep as OneCity wants require values AND competence. William has both in spades.
Reposted by Michael O’Shaughnessy
OneCity has its first mayoral candidate for their primary: William Azaroff, the CEO of Brightside Community Homes Foundation, and board member of The Tyee, VIFF, and a bunch of other community endeavours.
His campaign video launch, here:
www.instagram.com/reel/DRKifvH...
His campaign video launch, here:
www.instagram.com/reel/DRKifvH...
William on Instagram: "My name is William Azaroff, and I’m proud to be seeking the mayoral nomination with @onecityvancouver
I’m a community housing leader and city builder who knows how to bring peo...
5 likes, 0 comments - williamforvancouver on November 17, 2025: "My name is William Azaroff, and I’m proud to be seeking the mayoral nomination with @onecityvancouver
I’m a community housing leader a...
www.instagram.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:52 PM
OneCity has its first mayoral candidate for their primary: William Azaroff, the CEO of Brightside Community Homes Foundation, and board member of The Tyee, VIFF, and a bunch of other community endeavours.
His campaign video launch, here:
www.instagram.com/reel/DRKifvH...
His campaign video launch, here:
www.instagram.com/reel/DRKifvH...
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NEW: Pope Leo XIV will share a meal this Sunday with Alessia Nobile and four fellow transgender Catholic activists, during the Vatican’s Jubilee of the Poor — marking the most significant public encounter shared between a pope and the trans community.
NEW: Transgender Activists to Dine with Pope Leo XIV during Sunday's Jubilee for the Poor
Papal luncheon with trans advocate Alessia Nobile set for Sunday at Vatican’s Jubilee of the Poor, highlighting a legacy of outreach and hopes for continued inclusion.
open.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:05 AM
NEW: Pope Leo XIV will share a meal this Sunday with Alessia Nobile and four fellow transgender Catholic activists, during the Vatican’s Jubilee of the Poor — marking the most significant public encounter shared between a pope and the trans community.
Good
Time to vote. Councillor Shan's motion to exclude three streets in his ward from the expanded retail permissions on major streets FAILS 9-17.
November 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Good