So as a software developer that uses Gemini Pro at work to assist with development, I was pleasantly surprised to see there were decent models you could run locally on your machine to do the same thing. I spent a couple of hours, and got the Qwen3-coder-30B model running, and was impressed.
November 25, 2025 at 7:58 PM
So as a software developer that uses Gemini Pro at work to assist with development, I was pleasantly surprised to see there were decent models you could run locally on your machine to do the same thing. I spent a couple of hours, and got the Qwen3-coder-30B model running, and was impressed.
Guess which train I'm on right now 😁
Our estimates are that there were 400+ people on this first regularly scheduled weekend train from Kitchener and Toronto, before getting to the GTA!
Join us to ride the first weekend GO Train Kitchener to Toronto! Help us mark a major milestone.
Toronto activities: TTCriders Streetcar Summit, Santa Claus Parade, or just enjoy the city.
Return via 4:48pm train or train to Bramalea + bus. Weekend GO Passes are $10, kids under 12 ride free.
Toronto activities: TTCriders Streetcar Summit, Santa Claus Parade, or just enjoy the city.
Return via 4:48pm train or train to Bramalea + bus. Weekend GO Passes are $10, kids under 12 ride free.
November 23, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Guess which train I'm on right now 😁
Use this one simple trick to fix our government: www.fairvote.ca
Fair Vote Canada
Fair Vote Canada is a national citizens' campaign for proportional representation. 30% of the vote should equal 30% of the seats. Make Every Vote Count!
www.fairvote.ca
November 18, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Use this one simple trick to fix our government: www.fairvote.ca
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The province's actions, together with it's inability to build or encourage necessary housing, is setting us up for a massive social deficit.
When affordable housing or rent becomes so difficult to find, we're pushing people onto the streets, into the hospitals, and into the morgues.
When affordable housing or rent becomes so difficult to find, we're pushing people onto the streets, into the hospitals, and into the morgues.
#Bill60 will likely be passed this week, and it will grow homelessness across Ontario — something our food banks, shelters, and municipalities do not have the resources to address.
When you wonder why encampments are growing in your community, remember Bill 60.
My remarks today at the OLA:
When you wonder why encampments are growing in your community, remember Bill 60.
My remarks today at the OLA:
November 18, 2025 at 4:31 AM
The province's actions, together with it's inability to build or encourage necessary housing, is setting us up for a massive social deficit.
When affordable housing or rent becomes so difficult to find, we're pushing people onto the streets, into the hospitals, and into the morgues.
When affordable housing or rent becomes so difficult to find, we're pushing people onto the streets, into the hospitals, and into the morgues.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Want to support workers on strike?
✅ Follow us + share our posts about NOT BUYING STARBUCKS!
✅ Sign our No Contract No Coffee pledge, & we'll send you local calls to action throughout the strike: nocontractnocoffee.org
✅ Donate to our strike fund: sbworkersunited.org
✅ Follow us + share our posts about NOT BUYING STARBUCKS!
✅ Sign our No Contract No Coffee pledge, & we'll send you local calls to action throughout the strike: nocontractnocoffee.org
✅ Donate to our strike fund: sbworkersunited.org
Even though the PC party scrapped their plans to change the LTB to put an end to rent control completely, It's still a great idea to protest, raising awareness of what they tried to do, what they've done, and what they'll likely try to in the future: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
RSVP to ACORN's Halloween Actions to Protest Ford's Scariest Move Yet
On October 23rd, Premier Doug Ford, Housing Minister Rob Flack and Attorney General Doug Downey, announced a new set of proposed changes to the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) that would strip away ke...
docs.google.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Even though the PC party scrapped their plans to change the LTB to put an end to rent control completely, It's still a great idea to protest, raising awareness of what they tried to do, what they've done, and what they'll likely try to in the future: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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UPDATE: The risk to security of tenure for renters has been rolled back. Make no mistake, Doug Ford announced what he hoped to accomplish and will try again. Also, the rest of Bill 60 still includes erosions of renters’ rights. The fight isn't over.
www.cp24.com/politics/que...
www.cp24.com/politics/que...
Ford government walks back on plan to consider changes to renters’ right to ‘security of tenure’
The Ford government says it won’t be moving forward with consultations to modify the law that protects tenants’ right to remain in their unit.
www.cp24.com
October 27, 2025 at 7:59 PM
UPDATE: The risk to security of tenure for renters has been rolled back. Make no mistake, Doug Ford announced what he hoped to accomplish and will try again. Also, the rest of Bill 60 still includes erosions of renters’ rights. The fight isn't over.
www.cp24.com/politics/que...
www.cp24.com/politics/que...
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ACORN is also having an emergency meeting Tuesday Oct 28 at 6:30pm to fight back against Doug Ford’s legislation that will renters even more precarious.
Registration Link: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Petition:
acorncanada.org/take_action/...
Registration Link: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Petition:
acorncanada.org/take_action/...
October 25, 2025 at 11:36 PM
ACORN is also having an emergency meeting Tuesday Oct 28 at 6:30pm to fight back against Doug Ford’s legislation that will renters even more precarious.
Registration Link: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Petition:
acorncanada.org/take_action/...
Registration Link: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Petition:
acorncanada.org/take_action/...
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Today is Intersex Awareness Day! Intersex folks are people who have both male and female biology, or their biology is ambiguous in some way. Want to learn more about intersex people? Check out the website for InterACT, Advocates for Intersex Youth: https://interactadvocates.org/
October 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Today is Intersex Awareness Day! Intersex folks are people who have both male and female biology, or their biology is ambiguous in some way. Want to learn more about intersex people? Check out the website for InterACT, Advocates for Intersex Youth: https://interactadvocates.org/
Fuck Ford
If you're a renter in Ontario, you should know Doug Ford is trying to make it easier for your landlord to raise your rent or end your tenancy. #HamOnt #OnPoli
acorncanada.org/news/doug-fo...
acorncanada.org/news/doug-fo...
Doug Ford Moves to End Rent Control
Doug Ford announced proposed changes to the LTB that would strip away key tenant protections, fast-track evictions, and open the door to ending rent control as we know it in Ontario.
acorncanada.org
October 25, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Fuck Ford
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Perfect for Halloween! Buy my vampire horror novel "Necroplasm" on Amazon as an e-book or paperback!
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October 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Perfect for Halloween! Buy my vampire horror novel "Necroplasm" on Amazon as an e-book or paperback!
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a.co/d/0x5Z3MK
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford responds to our story that someone driving a vehicle assigned to one of his cabinet ministers was recorded stunt driving, pivoting to talk about municipal infrastructure. #OnPoli
Story▶️: globalnews.ca/news/1146702...
Story▶️: globalnews.ca/news/1146702...
October 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Ontario Premier Doug Ford responds to our story that someone driving a vehicle assigned to one of his cabinet ministers was recorded stunt driving, pivoting to talk about municipal infrastructure. #OnPoli
Story▶️: globalnews.ca/news/1146702...
Story▶️: globalnews.ca/news/1146702...
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Any Ontario minister in Doug Ford’s government could soon have the power to create law-free zones — and decide what gets built there.
Ontario reporter @fatimabsyed.bsky.social explains:
Ontario reporter @fatimabsyed.bsky.social explains:
October 3, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Any Ontario minister in Doug Ford’s government could soon have the power to create law-free zones — and decide what gets built there.
Ontario reporter @fatimabsyed.bsky.social explains:
Ontario reporter @fatimabsyed.bsky.social explains:
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here's a direct link to canceling your Disney+ account. post your cancellations in the comments.
www.disneyplus.com/commerce/acc...
www.disneyplus.com/commerce/acc...
Account | Disney+
Manage your Disney+ Account
www.disneyplus.com
September 18, 2025 at 12:08 AM
here's a direct link to canceling your Disney+ account. post your cancellations in the comments.
www.disneyplus.com/commerce/acc...
www.disneyplus.com/commerce/acc...
I'm finally set up on the computer desk I made! 😁
September 15, 2025 at 4:06 AM
I'm finally set up on the computer desk I made! 😁
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Doug Ford: what can I do to get more drivers on the road?
-add lanes attracting more drivers
-don't finish major transit projects, give no info on why
-rip out bike lanes
-send all civil servants back to work 5 days a week
-add lanes attracting more drivers
-don't finish major transit projects, give no info on why
-rip out bike lanes
-send all civil servants back to work 5 days a week
We all want the same thing regardless of how we get around.
Creative done with @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
Creative done with @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
August 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Doug Ford: what can I do to get more drivers on the road?
-add lanes attracting more drivers
-don't finish major transit projects, give no info on why
-rip out bike lanes
-send all civil servants back to work 5 days a week
-add lanes attracting more drivers
-don't finish major transit projects, give no info on why
-rip out bike lanes
-send all civil servants back to work 5 days a week
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National Defence is building homes for military families on bases known to have toxins in the soil and water. Will they be safe? Our latest newsletter: thenarwhal.ca/newsletter-m...
Canada promises new military housing on contaminated sites | The Narwhal
National Defence is building homes for military families on bases across Canada known to have toxins in the soil and water. Will they be safe?
thenarwhal.ca
August 1, 2025 at 9:58 PM
National Defence is building homes for military families on bases known to have toxins in the soil and water. Will they be safe? Our latest newsletter: thenarwhal.ca/newsletter-m...
archive.ph/dGQp4 "Google Canada claims pregnancy is not a protected ground under Ontario's human rights code in defence of lawsuit". I so don't regret resigning from that company.
archive.ph
August 2, 2025 at 1:25 PM
archive.ph/dGQp4 "Google Canada claims pregnancy is not a protected ground under Ontario's human rights code in defence of lawsuit". I so don't regret resigning from that company.
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visa and mastercard deciding what games are allowed to be sold is an apocalyptic level threat to the games industry. phone calls are the highest impact way to help.
this is an all hands on deck situation. the enemy got results with 1000 phone calls.
we can beat them
phone numbers and a script:
this is an all hands on deck situation. the enemy got results with 1000 phone calls.
we can beat them
phone numbers and a script:
July 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
visa and mastercard deciding what games are allowed to be sold is an apocalyptic level threat to the games industry. phone calls are the highest impact way to help.
this is an all hands on deck situation. the enemy got results with 1000 phone calls.
we can beat them
phone numbers and a script:
this is an all hands on deck situation. the enemy got results with 1000 phone calls.
we can beat them
phone numbers and a script:
#Kitchener #icecream2 I've been going for years, but today being my first time this year, I found that the soft-serve ice cream was different and I didn't enjoy it. It was creamier, less sweet, and not as cold. It was a waste of money today 😮💨
July 29, 2025 at 2:02 AM
#Kitchener #icecream2 I've been going for years, but today being my first time this year, I found that the soft-serve ice cream was different and I didn't enjoy it. It was creamier, less sweet, and not as cold. It was a waste of money today 😮💨
Hiking was great fun, very relaxing, and brutal. 😂
July 2, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Hiking was great fun, very relaxing, and brutal. 😂
I just got back from a camping trip in Quebec's Bicoline. 😀 I fenced a lot while I was there 🤺
June 17, 2025 at 4:44 AM
I just got back from a camping trip in Quebec's Bicoline. 😀 I fenced a lot while I was there 🤺
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Government staff used "Code words [that] included special project, SP-GB, GB and special project — GB...the use of G* as a code...returns any word starting with G, resulting in a deluge of records 'wholly impossible to sort through,' [Commissioner Patricia] Kosseim noted."
Nothing to hide, eh?
Nothing to hide, eh?
Watchdog slams Ford government for using code words and private emails to discuss the Greenbelt
Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner Patricia Kosseim said the Ford government’s tactics broke laws requiring proper records on official decisions.
www.thestar.com
June 13, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Government staff used "Code words [that] included special project, SP-GB, GB and special project — GB...the use of G* as a code...returns any word starting with G, resulting in a deluge of records 'wholly impossible to sort through,' [Commissioner Patricia] Kosseim noted."
Nothing to hide, eh?
Nothing to hide, eh?
I'm a member of the SCA and am working on a medieval wool belt for an upcoming event. I paid someone to inspect my work, and am making adjustments to my technique based on feedback.
June 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I'm a member of the SCA and am working on a medieval wool belt for an upcoming event. I paid someone to inspect my work, and am making adjustments to my technique based on feedback.
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Here's the moment MPP Sol Mamakwa for Kiiwetinoong was removed from the legislature. He was removed for saying the Premier is telling "untruths" about First Nations and Bill 5. "That is the truth,” he replied when he was asked to withdraw his comments.
Bill 5 must be scrapped.
#onpoli #bill5
Bill 5 must be scrapped.
#onpoli #bill5
June 2, 2025 at 11:30 PM