Lesley Ewing
@lesleyewing.bsky.social
Pedestrian, cycling, good governance, urbanist, grandparent, contrarian.
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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.
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Annie St-Arneault was curious, meticulous, intensely caring and always searching for adventure. She was 23 when she was killed while attending her final class before graduating from mechanical engineering studies.
December 6, 2024 at 1:04 PM
Annie St-Arneault was curious, meticulous, intensely caring and always searching for adventure. She was 23 when she was killed while attending her final class before graduating from mechanical engineering studies.
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We are pleased to accept the FIFA Punctuality Prize.
December 6, 2025 at 10:17 PM
We are pleased to accept the FIFA Punctuality Prize.
Looks like I've had this gauze bandage for a while.
December 6, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Looks like I've had this gauze bandage for a while.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202... "The woman longs to become Donald Trump’s Lord Haw-Haw"
The Liz Truss Show review – hapless ravings from a cupboard
Britain’s briefest PM kept her fans waiting before launching her latest plea for Maga attention in the form of a ham-fisted YouTube talk show
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:38 AM
www.theguardian.com/politics/202... "The woman longs to become Donald Trump’s Lord Haw-Haw"
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Corrupt leader of corrupt organization that has nothing to do with peace makes up fake prize to suck up to corrupt narcissist and fascist after he unsuccessfully and ridiculously tried to coerce the real peace prize people to give him the real prize he could never, ever win.
Pathetic all around.
Pathetic all around.
December 5, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Corrupt leader of corrupt organization that has nothing to do with peace makes up fake prize to suck up to corrupt narcissist and fascist after he unsuccessfully and ridiculously tried to coerce the real peace prize people to give him the real prize he could never, ever win.
Pathetic all around.
Pathetic all around.
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So good.
Pedestrians and cyclists might put themselves at risk, but drivers put others at risk.
#streets #streetsafety #transportation
www.timescolonist.com/opinion/comm...
Pedestrians and cyclists might put themselves at risk, but drivers put others at risk.
#streets #streetsafety #transportation
www.timescolonist.com/opinion/comm...
Comment: Grim Reaper looms over intersections where drivers turn without slowing
When I navigate Victoria traffic, I have a shocking realization: I felt safer in Montreal.
www.timescolonist.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
So good.
Pedestrians and cyclists might put themselves at risk, but drivers put others at risk.
#streets #streetsafety #transportation
www.timescolonist.com/opinion/comm...
Pedestrians and cyclists might put themselves at risk, but drivers put others at risk.
#streets #streetsafety #transportation
www.timescolonist.com/opinion/comm...
Same issue in Oak Bay
Meaningless platitudes & no action.
Meaningless platitudes & no action.
December 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Same issue in Oak Bay
Meaningless platitudes & no action.
Meaningless platitudes & no action.
Perhaps a little compensation helped him exit.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
B.C. Conservative Party Leader John Rustad announces resignation | CBC News
B.C. Conservative Party Leader John Rustad has announced his resignation but will remain on as an MLA.
www.cbc.ca
December 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Perhaps a little compensation helped him exit.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
