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Sean Campbell @seancampbellwr.bsky.social · 1d

Positive news to finish off your Monday :-)
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time

Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report finds

www.theguardian.com

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Sean Campbell @seancampbellwr.bsky.social · Aug 23

"For anyone who questions the role of humans in changing our climate, here is some of the best proof that we have understood for decades what is really happening, and that we can make credible projections."
phys.org/news/2025-08...

Sean Campbell @seancampbellwr.bsky.social · Jun 20

My bro-in-law is bringing Beast Pizza to Kitchener! The Aloo Gobi Pizza and Mushroom Pizza are my go-tos.
www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

Chefs hope Waterloo Region is ready to feast on Beast Pizza

Unique Toronto pizzeria and restaurant coming to downtown Kitchener.

www.therecord.com

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Sean Campbell @seancampbellwr.bsky.social · Jun 1

If you don't have kids aren't panniers kinda just better than a cargo bike?

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Sean Campbell @seancampbellwr.bsky.social · May 26

A big community effort led by @samnabi.bsky.social asked "what could an abundant, resilient, and inclusive region look like with 1 million neighbours?"

Over 60 community groups created a shared vision across 15 topics (eg, arts, housing, health).

Check it out!
onemillionneighbours.ca/vision/

The Vision

What could an abundant, resilient, and inclusive region look like? The vision statements in these 15 sections can help us paint that picture. Each section represents a topic area like disability ju…

onemillionneighbours.ca

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Qagggy! @qagggy.bsky.social · Dec 22

What if—instead of cars—we filled our streets with people, bikes, trees, and life?

photo of a pedestrian street in barcelona, taken by me. there are people going about their business. two women on bikes are looking behind them.

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Sean Campbell @seancampbellwr.bsky.social · Apr 25

The @toronto.ca just released: Demolition and Replacement of Rental Housing: A handbook for tenants and property owners

The handbook helps "tenants and property owners understand the City of Toronto’s approach to the demolition and replacement of rental housing."
www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis...

www.toronto.ca

Sean Campbell @seancampbellwr.bsky.social · Apr 22

Congratulations Nathan, I look forward to watching it!

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Sean Campbell @seancampbellwr.bsky.social · Apr 21

"An increasing number of farmers are looking for ways to take farmland protection into their own hands through the use of farmland easement agreements."
www.thestar.com/news/gta/as-...

www.thestar.com

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Sean Campbell @seancampbellwr.bsky.social · Apr 16

Is there an opportunity to work with the Plunkett Foundation to convert it into a community co-op? (Writing from Canada, may not be practical)

Sean Campbell @seancampbellwr.bsky.social · Apr 14

Does anyone know if Woodside National Historic Site is accessible generally (e.g., could I go today and have a picnic on the grass or play soccer?) or is it only for official museum/park activities?

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Sean Campbell @seancampbellwr.bsky.social · Apr 12

I would love to be able to take an LRT to Cambridge! While we're at it, let's get going on stages 3 & 4 too (wherever those future routes may run to/from).
www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

Phase 2 LRT shouldn’t be a question, Cambridge councillors say

Report coming in November will have options.

www.therecord.com

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Sean Campbell @seancampbellwr.bsky.social · Apr 12

What more seniors housing to free up their home equity while retiring to modern and accessible homes? We need rent protection for seniors so they have security as they age. What other incentives would support seniors who want to downsize?

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Sean Campbell @seancampbellwr.bsky.social · Apr 6

Super interesting and great design! Do you have a rough idea of price point for the end user?

Sean Campbell @seancampbellwr.bsky.social · Apr 6

Do you know of any organizations that have built this recently and where is affordable for families? Wondering what amount of subsidy would be required or if this would just be high-end.

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Sean Campbell @seancampbellwr.bsky.social · Mar 22

@transrights.northsky.social I am a lecturer (Wilfrid Laurier) and consultant supporting co-ops in Canada. I'm on the board of the Canadian Co-operative Investment Fund, and I lead Union: Sustainable Development Co-op (affordable housing).

Happy to support on the co-op side of helpful!

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The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · Mar 19

Canada places 200% tariff on little Canadian flags Americans wear while travelling

OTTAWA – As US President Trump’s unilaterally-launched trade war continues, Canadians have struck back with counter-tariffs on a valued American item: the little Canadian flag patches Americans put on...

www.thebeaverton.com

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Brian Doucet @briandoucet.bsky.social · Mar 16

🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Canadian transit isn't perfect, but it blows comparable US cities and metros out of the water.
A similar sized place in Canada will have a much bigger network and much better service. You can look up relevant data for the comparable US cities/regions; here the Canadian story: 🇨🇦🇨🇦 🧵
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Jon Shell @jonshell.bsky.social · Mar 15

Employee Ownership can be an important tool in the fight for Canadian sovereignty. Current policy isn't up to the task. Michael Ras and my take in today's @calgaryherald.com. It's time to move this issue into the front and centre of the Canadian economic agenda.
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...

Opinion: How employee ownership can help secure Canadian sovereignty

As the threat to Canada’s sovereignty intensifies, we need policies that keep Canadian companies owned by Canadians.

calgaryherald.com

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Matthew Mendelsohn @mendelmatt.bsky.social · Mar 15

There are solutions to the crises we face. Realistic pathways to wealth and ownership for working people are a good start.

calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...

Opinion: How employee ownership can help secure Canadian sovereignty

As the threat to Canada’s sovereignty intensifies, we need policies that keep Canadian companies owned by Canadians.

calgaryherald.com

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Sean Campbell @seancampbellwr.bsky.social · Mar 2

Any suggestions on Canadian / non-US alternatives to Calendly?

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Brendan Batchelor @batchhockey.bsky.social · Feb 21

Still number 1. Never number 51. 🇨🇦☝️

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Randall Howard @randallh.bsky.social · Feb 10

Intriguing to see Carbon Border Adjustments being mooted as a response to the Trumpian Tariff Tantrum. The EU has them and they make carbon pricing fairer by adjusting for things like 'Grid Carbon Intensity' in cross border pricing. Brilliant.
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www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

Opinion: The best trade retaliation? Hit the U.S. with a carbon-tax tariff

Against U.S. tariffs, Canada should retaliate with a carbon border adjustment – in which countries with carbon taxes impose tariffs on those without

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Sean Campbell @seancampbellwr.bsky.social · Feb 9

Hope you're doing ok and have a speedy recovery!

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The Cooperative Economy @cooperatives.bsky.social · Feb 7

The May Day Cafe, located in Minneapolis, reopens today as a worker cooperative. The shop successfully raised over $100,000 from the community to facilitate its transition to worker ownership, and will now be run by its worker-owners as a democratic workplace.

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Croissants and roses: The May Day Cafe reopens as a worker cooperative

The May Day Cafe in Minneapolis, a longtime community hub, reopened on Friday as the worker-owned May Day Cafe Workers Cooperative, after raising over $100,000 in small donations and securing city fun...

www.mprnews.org

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