Matt Leboeuf
@frenchbeef.bsky.social
steel town beef
annoying lefty
transit nerd
mediocre banjo player
annoying lefty
transit nerd
mediocre banjo player
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People often want simple answers to the question of why transit is worse in North America (US especially) than other places. A transit agency voluntarily slowing it’s trains down for dubious “safety” benefits, as the government bans speed cameras says a lot.
December 8, 2025 at 9:46 PM
People often want simple answers to the question of why transit is worse in North America (US especially) than other places. A transit agency voluntarily slowing it’s trains down for dubious “safety” benefits, as the government bans speed cameras says a lot.
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I share the concerns raised by people, across the city, about the timing of the erection of this fence in front of the Salvation Army. The terrible message it sends is that Hamiltonians who are experiencing homelessness should be hidden from sight. It's not ok to treat anyone like this. #HamOnt
December 1, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I share the concerns raised by people, across the city, about the timing of the erection of this fence in front of the Salvation Army. The terrible message it sends is that Hamiltonians who are experiencing homelessness should be hidden from sight. It's not ok to treat anyone like this. #HamOnt
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The Doug Ford donors who spearheaded the arena project don't want concertgoers and VIPs to see the results of Doug Ford's policies #HamOnt #onpoli
CHCH News will be airing a report shorting on the new sidewalk curtain that was erected this morning in front of the Salvation Army Booth Centre earlier today.
Watch them live on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KXl...
(People were asking me about this today) #HamOnt
Watch them live on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KXl...
(People were asking me about this today) #HamOnt
November 19, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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Hamilton Centre MP Aslam Rana did not participate in the tour. He was present for a few minutes when the Minister of Housing showed up, took photos, and left.
This was the extent of his "join"
This was the extent of his "join"
November 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Hamilton Centre MP Aslam Rana did not participate in the tour. He was present for a few minutes when the Minister of Housing showed up, took photos, and left.
This was the extent of his "join"
This was the extent of his "join"
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This week we're looking at the legacy of the Lee Brothers, the Pagoda Chop Suey House, a downtown Hamilton landmark. Victor, Allan, and their three brothers fed generations and lit up King Street East with their hip neon sign. #HamOnt
November 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM
This week we're looking at the legacy of the Lee Brothers, the Pagoda Chop Suey House, a downtown Hamilton landmark. Victor, Allan, and their three brothers fed generations and lit up King Street East with their hip neon sign. #HamOnt
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Honouring Ivan Glassco, a Hamilton Spectator cartoonist who fought fascism with his art and ultimately his life in WWII. His legacy reminds us of the power of creativity in defending freedom. #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget
November 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Honouring Ivan Glassco, a Hamilton Spectator cartoonist who fought fascism with his art and ultimately his life in WWII. His legacy reminds us of the power of creativity in defending freedom. #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget
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This week's Hamilton heritage post briefly examines the origin of the “The Mountain”, the beloved nickname for the Niagara Escarpment, which is a defining natural landmark stretching across southern Ontario. #HamOnt
November 7, 2025 at 7:51 PM
This week's Hamilton heritage post briefly examines the origin of the “The Mountain”, the beloved nickname for the Niagara Escarpment, which is a defining natural landmark stretching across southern Ontario. #HamOnt
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MONDAY
NO GO LAKESHORE WEST TRAIN SERVICE INTO TORONTO
With less than 48 hours notice, GO Transit announces it will *not* provide Hamilton rush hour service into Toronto on Monday, there is *no* added QEW bus service.
Tuesday: 05:11 West Harbour, 05:47 Hunter GO are cancelled as well.
NO GO LAKESHORE WEST TRAIN SERVICE INTO TORONTO
With less than 48 hours notice, GO Transit announces it will *not* provide Hamilton rush hour service into Toronto on Monday, there is *no* added QEW bus service.
Tuesday: 05:11 West Harbour, 05:47 Hunter GO are cancelled as well.
November 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM
MONDAY
NO GO LAKESHORE WEST TRAIN SERVICE INTO TORONTO
With less than 48 hours notice, GO Transit announces it will *not* provide Hamilton rush hour service into Toronto on Monday, there is *no* added QEW bus service.
Tuesday: 05:11 West Harbour, 05:47 Hunter GO are cancelled as well.
NO GO LAKESHORE WEST TRAIN SERVICE INTO TORONTO
With less than 48 hours notice, GO Transit announces it will *not* provide Hamilton rush hour service into Toronto on Monday, there is *no* added QEW bus service.
Tuesday: 05:11 West Harbour, 05:47 Hunter GO are cancelled as well.
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November 1, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Game 3 of the World Series will continue until morale improves.
October 28, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Game 3 of the World Series will continue until morale improves.
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Today's heritage post visits the Mark Preece House, built in 1876 as a malt house for William Osborne. Located on the Iroquois Plain near the historic Lands Inlet, the area thrived with skilled trades and manufacturing. Close access to railways and the lake made it a prime site for industry. #HamOnt
October 23, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Today's heritage post visits the Mark Preece House, built in 1876 as a malt house for William Osborne. Located on the Iroquois Plain near the historic Lands Inlet, the area thrived with skilled trades and manufacturing. Close access to railways and the lake made it a prime site for industry. #HamOnt
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INBOX
Hamilton's 28 fire stations will be open on Thanksgiving Day for public tours between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
It's fun and informative for kids of all ages.
No charge, you are asked to bring a donation for a Food Drive. #HamOnt
thepublicrecord.ca/2025/10/inbo...
Hamilton's 28 fire stations will be open on Thanksgiving Day for public tours between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
It's fun and informative for kids of all ages.
No charge, you are asked to bring a donation for a Food Drive. #HamOnt
thepublicrecord.ca/2025/10/inbo...
INBOX: Hamilton Fire Stations Open on Thanksgiving Day
Hamilton's fire department is holding open houses on October 13 between 1pm and 4pm. Food drive donation requested.
thepublicrecord.ca
October 2, 2025 at 2:17 AM
INBOX
Hamilton's 28 fire stations will be open on Thanksgiving Day for public tours between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
It's fun and informative for kids of all ages.
No charge, you are asked to bring a donation for a Food Drive. #HamOnt
thepublicrecord.ca/2025/10/inbo...
Hamilton's 28 fire stations will be open on Thanksgiving Day for public tours between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
It's fun and informative for kids of all ages.
No charge, you are asked to bring a donation for a Food Drive. #HamOnt
thepublicrecord.ca/2025/10/inbo...
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Folks often think that sales tax can make up for unproductive land use. However, our friends at Urban3 have found that unproductive developments like big box stores and shopping centers are still no match for mixed-use buildings and traditional downtowns, even counting sales tax.
September 20, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Folks often think that sales tax can make up for unproductive land use. However, our friends at Urban3 have found that unproductive developments like big box stores and shopping centers are still no match for mixed-use buildings and traditional downtowns, even counting sales tax.
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Now on TPR:
Tivoli demolition began illegally, without building code permits
Ward 2 Clr @cameronkroetsch.bsky.social says there is "no excuse" for action
He is following up with City staff
[I'll ask staff for comment at Council re: asbestos etc] #HamOnt #yhmcc
thepublicrecord.ca/2025/09/tivo...
Tivoli demolition began illegally, without building code permits
Ward 2 Clr @cameronkroetsch.bsky.social says there is "no excuse" for action
He is following up with City staff
[I'll ask staff for comment at Council re: asbestos etc] #HamOnt #yhmcc
thepublicrecord.ca/2025/09/tivo...
Tivoli Demolition Began Illegally Without A Permit
Ward 2 Councillor Cameron Kroetsch says there is "no excuse" for the developer's negligence, adding the illegal start "completely undermines their credibility" with the City and the community.
thepublicrecord.ca
September 16, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Now on TPR:
Tivoli demolition began illegally, without building code permits
Ward 2 Clr @cameronkroetsch.bsky.social says there is "no excuse" for action
He is following up with City staff
[I'll ask staff for comment at Council re: asbestos etc] #HamOnt #yhmcc
thepublicrecord.ca/2025/09/tivo...
Tivoli demolition began illegally, without building code permits
Ward 2 Clr @cameronkroetsch.bsky.social says there is "no excuse" for action
He is following up with City staff
[I'll ask staff for comment at Council re: asbestos etc] #HamOnt #yhmcc
thepublicrecord.ca/2025/09/tivo...
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The Hamilton Street Railway, once again, failed to provide Supercrawl detour information to the public.
I will be asking the Mayor and the City Manager why this happened, again.
Especially after the City promised it would not happen, again.
(Image of last year's apology) #yhmcc #HamOnt
I will be asking the Mayor and the City Manager why this happened, again.
Especially after the City promised it would not happen, again.
(Image of last year's apology) #yhmcc #HamOnt
September 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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"The oft-mentioned tyranny being opposed by gun owners is really just the sense that the wrong people are encroaching on the privileges and prerogatives of whiteness."
From 2020:
From 2020:
How gun culture and the government fell back in love
Thanks to racism and the war on terror, the two natural allies are walking hand in cold, dead hand again.
www.motherjones.com
August 27, 2025 at 7:38 PM
"The oft-mentioned tyranny being opposed by gun owners is really just the sense that the wrong people are encroaching on the privileges and prerogatives of whiteness."
From 2020:
From 2020:
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love this new york times clip. they recently did a story about how sesame street's set has changed over the years, along with our urban politics.
IG nytimes
IG nytimes
August 6, 2025 at 2:25 AM
love this new york times clip. they recently did a story about how sesame street's set has changed over the years, along with our urban politics.
IG nytimes
IG nytimes
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Canada's parliament voted to block all arms shipments to Israel.
And then Prime Minister Carney was elected.
This report says Canada's weapons continue to flow to help murder starving people.
Call PM Carney & Anita Anand and ask why they defy Parliament to aid genocide.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
And then Prime Minister Carney was elected.
This report says Canada's weapons continue to flow to help murder starving people.
Call PM Carney & Anita Anand and ask why they defy Parliament to aid genocide.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Report suggests arms still flow from Canada to Israel despite denials | CBC News
The government of Canada is adamant — with certain, shifting caveats — that it has not allowed arms shipments to Israel since January 2024, and yet Israeli import data and publicly available shipping ...
www.cbc.ca
July 30, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Canada's parliament voted to block all arms shipments to Israel.
And then Prime Minister Carney was elected.
This report says Canada's weapons continue to flow to help murder starving people.
Call PM Carney & Anita Anand and ask why they defy Parliament to aid genocide.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
And then Prime Minister Carney was elected.
This report says Canada's weapons continue to flow to help murder starving people.
Call PM Carney & Anita Anand and ask why they defy Parliament to aid genocide.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Bob Rae unfollowed me over this tweet lol. That says a lot!
July 29, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Bob Rae unfollowed me over this tweet lol. That says a lot!
new bicycle repair station on the Bay Street cycle track @ King. someone was making use of it as I took these, looks like it's already popular. hope to see more of these throughout #hamont soon.
June 11, 2025 at 8:09 PM
new bicycle repair station on the Bay Street cycle track @ King. someone was making use of it as I took these, looks like it's already popular. hope to see more of these throughout #hamont soon.
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The City of Hamilton knew there were serious structural issues, yet continued to issue permits for events [including a children's hay maze] in front of the Gore buildings.
For nearly 21 months, City Hall took half-measures while the buildings deteriorated. #yhmcc #HamOnt
For nearly 21 months, City Hall took half-measures while the buildings deteriorated. #yhmcc #HamOnt
City Knew About Structural Issues Before Gore Buildings Collapse
Timeline reveals 21 months of inadequate steps at city officials who knew the buildings were not safe, yet continued to issue permits for events in front of them.
thepublicrecord.ca
May 19, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Imagine this being the reason we kneecap our regional train system with silly battery trains
May 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Imagine this being the reason we kneecap our regional train system with silly battery trains
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just remembering Toronto Police hiding their badges during the G20, and then "forgetting" who was on duty that day, and then both federal and provincial, Liberal and Conservative governments agreeing to give everyone a pass, and Bill Blair is still an MP, yes I'm still angry about it
HAPPENING NOW: Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was just taken into custody while protesting outside the Delaney Hall ICE detention center
May 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
just remembering Toronto Police hiding their badges during the G20, and then "forgetting" who was on duty that day, and then both federal and provincial, Liberal and Conservative governments agreeing to give everyone a pass, and Bill Blair is still an MP, yes I'm still angry about it
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Pierre Poilievre in a nutshell.
If ever there was a case to drain the swamp...
If ever there was a case to drain the swamp...
May 4, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Pierre Poilievre in a nutshell.
If ever there was a case to drain the swamp...
If ever there was a case to drain the swamp...