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@lorrainesommerfeld.bsky.social

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Columnist @Driving.ca, Motherlode columnist @thespec.com, novel A Face in the Window www.afaceinthewindow.com. I've won some stuff I write about cars, my kids (moved out), my cat (just one), my dead parents (can't argue) and whatever else I feel like.

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Lorraine Sommerfeld -> 🇨🇦 @lorrainesommerfeld.bsky.social · 19h

In 2024, approximately 1.3 vehicles were manufactured in Canada. Over 530,000 were Toyotas, over 420,000 were Hondas. Stellantis and GM combined? Just over 310,000 or so. None assembled by Ford.

There are definitely warnings sounding. But don't just listen to the loudest - American - ones. 2/2

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Lorraine Sommerfeld -> 🇨🇦 @lorrainesommerfeld.bsky.social · 19h

Re Carney and cutting deals with the U.S.: Be wary of headlines positioning the entire Canadian auto industry as being represented by CVMA - Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association. Strong lobby, but they only represent Stellantis/GM/Ford. 1/2

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Lorraine Sommerfeld -> 🇨🇦 @lorrainesommerfeld.bsky.social · 5d

I set up a GoFundMe (www.gofundme.com/f/sweet-pea-...) for the woman who has been here every night for three weeks with cameras/cages/supplies. A volunteer rescuer, pays for all her own gear. I forwarded her the first $580 and she transferred it immediately to a cat rescue operation. Amazing.

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Lorraine Sommerfeld -> 🇨🇦 @lorrainesommerfeld.bsky.social · 5d

My Sweet Pea has been missing for nearly 3 weeks. South central Burlington. Please keep an eye out for me.
www.thespec.com/life/relatio...

Sweet Pea is missing

If you got a flyer with a picture of my Sweet Pea in your mailbox, please keep it on your fridge for just a little longer.

www.thespec.com

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Lorraine Sommerfeld -> 🇨🇦 @lorrainesommerfeld.bsky.social · 14d

I'm devastated. Just pushed out more flyers.

Lorraine Sommerfeld -> 🇨🇦 @lorrainesommerfeld.bsky.social · 14d

I have a '20 N Line GT - stick! BF can get all his windsurf gear in it, including a board, and another board on the roof.

Lorraine Sommerfeld -> 🇨🇦 @lorrainesommerfeld.bsky.social · 15d

I blocked an asshole. My cat is still missing and I don't have the bandwidth to argue with uniformed - but very certain - morons.

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Lorraine Sommerfeld -> 🇨🇦 @lorrainesommerfeld.bsky.social · 15d

I don't write for car companies. I guess I will stop writing now that an expert has weighed in.

Lorraine Sommerfeld -> 🇨🇦 @lorrainesommerfeld.bsky.social · 15d

Excellent!

Lorraine Sommerfeld -> 🇨🇦 @lorrainesommerfeld.bsky.social · 15d

Occupants of those larger vehicles have never been safer. Those around them have never been in more danger. Speed is the thing that contributes to the worst of the features: hood height, lack of visibility, weight and distracted drivers. Speed. Speed and distraction are huge issues. I'm done now.

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Lorraine Sommerfeld -> 🇨🇦 @lorrainesommerfeld.bsky.social · 15d

and far heavier than previous ones. Sightlines are compromised by that. It's why they need so many cameras and sensors to compromise for what a driver can no longer physically see. Drivers are poorly trained, people are entitled and angry. In N.A., everybody is driving their living room /3

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Lorraine Sommerfeld -> 🇨🇦 @lorrainesommerfeld.bsky.social · 15d

Here I go, arguing with someone on the internet. The current infrastructure was not created for modern vehicles, and definitely not for how many of them there now are. EVs are superheavy and breaking down roads sooner. Go look at the width of older parking spots. Modern vehicles are far larger /2

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Lorraine Sommerfeld -> 🇨🇦 @lorrainesommerfeld.bsky.social · 15d

We think she's been pushed out of our neighbourhood now by an outdoor cat. Trail cams lost her three nights ago. I'm losing my mind.

Lorraine Sommerfeld -> 🇨🇦 @lorrainesommerfeld.bsky.social · 15d

I could link you to all the reasons those systems are still in development (I've tested them), and all the ways heavier, higher cars going faster are deadly (it's my job) but somehow, I think you've already made up your mind. Have a nice day.

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Lorraine Sommerfeld -> 🇨🇦 @lorrainesommerfeld.bsky.social · 15d

Nope. Still looking hard. And they do look alike :)

Lorraine Sommerfeld -> 🇨🇦 @lorrainesommerfeld.bsky.social · 15d

Cars today are much safer...for their occupants. They're more deadly to everyone around them. www.iihs.org/news/detail/...

Vehicle height compounds dangers of speed for pedestrians

New pedestrian injury risk curves calculated by IIHS show that vehicles with taller front ends begin to cause serious injuries at lower speeds.

www.iihs.org

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Lorraine Sommerfeld -> 🇨🇦 @lorrainesommerfeld.bsky.social · 16d

As Ford endorses vandalism, the city twists ever tighter and it's costing us billions.
driving.ca/column/lorra...

Lorraine Explains: Doug Ford's interpretive dance system for laws and traffic woes

Speed cameras free up police to cover higher-level crime, punish only those who choose to speed, and they work

driving.ca

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Lorraine Sommerfeld -> 🇨🇦 @lorrainesommerfeld.bsky.social · 17d

Diplomatic prowess my god I haven't seen this much twisting outside a bag of Rolled Golds.

Lorraine Sommerfeld -> 🇨🇦 @lorrainesommerfeld.bsky.social · 17d

Fuck no. I'll get speared for saying it, but computer-generated music is like AI-generated writing.

Lorraine Sommerfeld -> 🇨🇦 @lorrainesommerfeld.bsky.social · 17d

Me: "This is that EDM crap, isn't it?"
BF: "Yeah."
Me: "This is music to murder by."
BF: "I don't think we should kill anyone."
Me: "No, I mean if you were a serial killer, this is the music that is playing in your head while you are doing the murdering."
BF:
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Lorraine Sommerfeld -> 🇨🇦 @lorrainesommerfeld.bsky.social · 17d

If you're away and your teenage kids are home having a party (they are) call them and tell them to turn down the damned music. Thank you.

Lorraine Sommerfeld -> 🇨🇦 @lorrainesommerfeld.bsky.social · 18d

Thanks, Glen!

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Glen 🇨🇦 part owner of Canada* @honestcanadian.bsky.social · 18d

Anyone want to tag Canadian authors?
I'll start with two I know of off the top of my head:
@ziyatong.bsky.social
@lorrainesommerfeld.bsky.social

M31🍁 @m31author.bsky.social · 19d

A spokesperson for Indigo, the country's largest bookseller, said sales of Canadian-authored books are up 25 per cent year-over-year

Glen 🇨🇦 part owner of Canada* @honestcanadian.bsky.social · 19d

OMG I love this news!!!!❤️🇨🇦
Across our country & economy Canadians are putting their "elbows up".
Exports shifting away from the USA, retail sales shifting, Canadian content & authors are seeing increased sales/revenues, Canadian/non USA travel up & USA travel way down, ...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

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Lorraine Sommerfeld -> 🇨🇦 @lorrainesommerfeld.bsky.social · 22d

A fabulous woman just came over with a trap! Cross your fingers!

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Lorraine Sommerfeld -> 🇨🇦 @lorrainesommerfeld.bsky.social · 23d

We saw Pea in our yard late last night. She bolted again, but at least we know she's close!

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