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"Should I chain myself to a tree over this?"
A resident in Dovercourt is threatening to because an infill development is being built in her cul-de-sac.
But when we look at the numbers, the area's population has halved in the last 50 years, plenty of parking.
So, probably not
A resident in Dovercourt is threatening to because an infill development is being built in her cul-de-sac.
But when we look at the numbers, the area's population has halved in the last 50 years, plenty of parking.
So, probably not
December 17, 2025 at 9:50 PM
"Should I chain myself to a tree over this?"
A resident in Dovercourt is threatening to because an infill development is being built in her cul-de-sac.
But when we look at the numbers, the area's population has halved in the last 50 years, plenty of parking.
So, probably not
A resident in Dovercourt is threatening to because an infill development is being built in her cul-de-sac.
But when we look at the numbers, the area's population has halved in the last 50 years, plenty of parking.
So, probably not
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"Constance Williams, who lives near infill development, says she’s prepared to chain herself to a tree to stop an empty home from being torn down and turned into an infill eight-plex."
edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/12/16/w...
edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/12/16/w...
Edmonton woman ready to chain herself to tree to stop infill project
Frustration with infill is reaching new heights in Edmonton’s Dovercourt neighbourhood. Constance Williams, who lives near infill development, says she’s prepared to chain herself to a tree to stop an...
edmonton.citynews.ca
December 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
"Constance Williams, who lives near infill development, says she’s prepared to chain herself to a tree to stop an empty home from being torn down and turned into an infill eight-plex."
edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/12/16/w...
edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/12/16/w...
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I support infill but...
December 18, 2025 at 12:11 AM
I support infill but...
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Alberta winter storm leads to 80-100 vehicle traffic pileup
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December 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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It's a familiar refrain. "I support building more homes, but I have some concerns". And then the concerns never stop and nothing ever gets built.
We can always improve, but we also need to call out when "concerns" are just a mask for NIMBYism.
We can always improve, but we also need to call out when "concerns" are just a mask for NIMBYism.
"Should I chain myself to a tree over this?"
A resident in Dovercourt is threatening to because an infill development is being built in her cul-de-sac.
But when we look at the numbers, the area's population has halved in the last 50 years, plenty of parking.
So, probably not
A resident in Dovercourt is threatening to because an infill development is being built in her cul-de-sac.
But when we look at the numbers, the area's population has halved in the last 50 years, plenty of parking.
So, probably not
December 18, 2025 at 12:11 AM
It's a familiar refrain. "I support building more homes, but I have some concerns". And then the concerns never stop and nothing ever gets built.
We can always improve, but we also need to call out when "concerns" are just a mask for NIMBYism.
We can always improve, but we also need to call out when "concerns" are just a mask for NIMBYism.
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We’re going to build a high-speed rail network that will connect millions of Canadians, build our economy, and create thousands of high-paying careers.
December 13, 2025 at 4:50 PM
We’re going to build a high-speed rail network that will connect millions of Canadians, build our economy, and create thousands of high-paying careers.
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Our zoning changes have been a success. We have slowed the rent curve, and provided more housing options for people in the neighbourhoods they love.
We're fighting to maintain and build on our progress.
Join us 👇
www.growtogetheryeg.com/get-involved
#yeg #yegcc
We're fighting to maintain and build on our progress.
Join us 👇
www.growtogetheryeg.com/get-involved
#yeg #yegcc
December 12, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Our zoning changes have been a success. We have slowed the rent curve, and provided more housing options for people in the neighbourhoods they love.
We're fighting to maintain and build on our progress.
Join us 👇
www.growtogetheryeg.com/get-involved
#yeg #yegcc
We're fighting to maintain and build on our progress.
Join us 👇
www.growtogetheryeg.com/get-involved
#yeg #yegcc
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It's weird how drivers will flatly admit that they don't even try to fulfill their legal responsibility to safely operate their vehicle.
Maybe the worst take possible on road safety from r/edmonton #yegbike
December 11, 2025 at 7:54 PM
It's weird how drivers will flatly admit that they don't even try to fulfill their legal responsibility to safely operate their vehicle.
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New housing is itself a community benefit for the simple reason that it provides people with housing choice and affordability in the locations that improve their lives.
On the other hand, our planning system treats each new housing proposal as a potential nuisance that neighbours are able to veto.
On the other hand, our planning system treats each new housing proposal as a potential nuisance that neighbours are able to veto.
December 10, 2025 at 5:49 PM
New housing is itself a community benefit for the simple reason that it provides people with housing choice and affordability in the locations that improve their lives.
On the other hand, our planning system treats each new housing proposal as a potential nuisance that neighbours are able to veto.
On the other hand, our planning system treats each new housing proposal as a potential nuisance that neighbours are able to veto.
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Since 2024, Edmonton has legalized building more affordable housing options, like row homes, in central neighbourhoods.
While only a small number, less than 1%, of properties have been redeveloped, it makes all the difference for the lives of the local workers who get to live there.
#yeg #yegcc
While only a small number, less than 1%, of properties have been redeveloped, it makes all the difference for the lives of the local workers who get to live there.
#yeg #yegcc
December 10, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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One of the biggest drivers of high housing costs is that a small, highly motivated group of incumbent homeowners block new housing in their neighborhoods and almost no one is organized to push back.
Young people bear the brunt of that imbalance.
Be a housing fan.
Young people bear the brunt of that imbalance.
Be a housing fan.
December 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
One of the biggest drivers of high housing costs is that a small, highly motivated group of incumbent homeowners block new housing in their neighborhoods and almost no one is organized to push back.
Young people bear the brunt of that imbalance.
Be a housing fan.
Young people bear the brunt of that imbalance.
Be a housing fan.
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Housing unaffordability is a policy choice. When rent goes up, look to your municipal government that has made it too hard to build new homes where people want to live.
One of the biggest drivers of high housing costs is that a small, highly motivated group of incumbent homeowners block new housing in their neighborhoods and almost no one is organized to push back.
Young people bear the brunt of that imbalance.
Be a housing fan.
Young people bear the brunt of that imbalance.
Be a housing fan.
December 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Housing unaffordability is a policy choice. When rent goes up, look to your municipal government that has made it too hard to build new homes where people want to live.
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We're doing another drinks for density! Join us for a housing happy hour at Ale Architect. December 13 at 7pm. Sign up on Luma 👇
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#yeg #yegcc
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#yeg #yegcc
Drinks for density · Luma
Join us for a happy hour before the holidays.
luma.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:14 PM
We're doing another drinks for density! Join us for a housing happy hour at Ale Architect. December 13 at 7pm. Sign up on Luma 👇
luma.com/x0jifev4?tk=...
#yeg #yegcc
luma.com/x0jifev4?tk=...
#yeg #yegcc
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“Rather than reinvesting those profits in the Canadian economy, the four companies paid out $79.7 billion in dividends and share buybacks, nearly ¾ of which went to foreign shareholders, including 62% to American shareholders.”
www.theenergymix.com/u-s-owned-oi...
www.theenergymix.com/u-s-owned-oi...
U.S.-Owned Oil Sands Giants Send Profits Out of Canada Despite Public Support for Resource Sovereignty
Canada’s biggest oil sands producers are sending a large share of their profits out of the country to their shareholders in the United States, the CEO of the Trottier Family Foundation warns in an opi...
www.theenergymix.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:19 PM
“Rather than reinvesting those profits in the Canadian economy, the four companies paid out $79.7 billion in dividends and share buybacks, nearly ¾ of which went to foreign shareholders, including 62% to American shareholders.”
www.theenergymix.com/u-s-owned-oi...
www.theenergymix.com/u-s-owned-oi...
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me: towers are good
them: no, we need nice 4-6 storey, human scale buildings
me: we do! let’s rezone the city so we can get 4-6 storeys everywhere
them: oh no, not like that
them: no, we need nice 4-6 storey, human scale buildings
me: we do! let’s rezone the city so we can get 4-6 storeys everywhere
them: oh no, not like that
November 27, 2025 at 3:56 AM
me: towers are good
them: no, we need nice 4-6 storey, human scale buildings
me: we do! let’s rezone the city so we can get 4-6 storeys everywhere
them: oh no, not like that
them: no, we need nice 4-6 storey, human scale buildings
me: we do! let’s rezone the city so we can get 4-6 storeys everywhere
them: oh no, not like that
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A reminder that cars aren’t a technology problem. They’re a geometry problem.
Waymo privatized another public street:
Chanel approaching 4th, San Francisco
Possibly queued for a Billie Eilish show at Chase Center ~half mile away.
The light rail train on 4th seen passing in front of this roboherd has more passenger capacity than all of them combined.
OP: .tiktok.renaspam18
Chanel approaching 4th, San Francisco
Possibly queued for a Billie Eilish show at Chase Center ~half mile away.
The light rail train on 4th seen passing in front of this roboherd has more passenger capacity than all of them combined.
OP: .tiktok.renaspam18
November 25, 2025 at 4:16 AM
A reminder that cars aren’t a technology problem. They’re a geometry problem.
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A shameful day for Ontario.
November 24, 2025 at 5:11 PM
A shameful day for Ontario.
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People talk about housing and neighbours like the bullies in highschool talked about their cliques. You have to fit in, not be too weird, like the same things, and be not too loud otherwise you'd be shamed and not invited. Just ridiculous attitudes towards a three storey gentle density.
November 17, 2025 at 12:43 PM
People talk about housing and neighbours like the bullies in highschool talked about their cliques. You have to fit in, not be too weird, like the same things, and be not too loud otherwise you'd be shamed and not invited. Just ridiculous attitudes towards a three storey gentle density.
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![4-panel vertical comic. (1) 100 Years Ago [two people standing next to bicycle with small car nearby] PERSON 1: It’s too dangerous riding a bike with these cars around. I should get a car, too. (2) 50 Years Ago [two people between smaller car and bigger car] PERSON 2 with short hair: Small cars are less safe in collisions with larger vehicles, so I should get a bigger one. (3) Today [two people between big car and even bigger car] PERSON 1: Everyone has huge SUVs now. If I don’t get the biggest one, I’m putting my family at risk. (4) Soon [two people next to large armored car with spiked clubs attached] PERSON 2: If I don’t install more whirling spike clubs, I’ll be destroyed by all the other drivers who...](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreiby6can6k76yzfmv2czxs4pu2l7zie7bqbrpswi7h3ifmiadkuqvu@jpeg)
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WATCH: If you REALLY want to understand a BIG reason why cycling [aka riding a bike] is so dangerous in North America, and one of the biggest villains in the origin story of our unsafe status quo, invest some time watching this one, by NOT JUST BIKES (aka @theurbanistagenda.com here). Then share it.
This is Why Cycling is Dangerous in America
YouTube video by Not Just Bikes
youtu.be
November 11, 2025 at 11:04 PM
WATCH: If you REALLY want to understand a BIG reason why cycling [aka riding a bike] is so dangerous in North America, and one of the biggest villains in the origin story of our unsafe status quo, invest some time watching this one, by NOT JUST BIKES (aka @theurbanistagenda.com here). Then share it.
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Danielle Smith is surprised that Albertans are using recall legislation for its intended purpose.
That's how the law works, Premier.
And no cabinet minister should implement laws while believing they are above them.
youtube.com/shorts/YEQGF...
That's how the law works, Premier.
And no cabinet minister should implement laws while believing they are above them.
youtube.com/shorts/YEQGF...
UCP: "Recall legislation for thee, not for me"
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Danielle Smith is surprised that Albertans are using recall legislation for its intended purpose.
That's how the law works, Premier.
And no cabinet minister should implement laws while believing they are above them.
youtube.com/shorts/YEQGF...
That's how the law works, Premier.
And no cabinet minister should implement laws while believing they are above them.
youtube.com/shorts/YEQGF...
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It's always nuts to me when ppl say things like "we live in one of the most dangerous places", are constantly fearful of violence. The stress people must feel at all times is crazy. I walk through downtown Hamilton with very little worry knowing it's one of the safest places on Earth (from violence)
Canada is statistically the second safest country in the world for travel in relation to violent crime, and is the fifth safest country in the world overall. Japan takes the top spot, with Belgium in 3rd. Via @cultmtl.com
Comments?
Comments?
Canada named second safest country in the world from violent crime
Canada has been named the second safest country in the world in relation to violent crime.
cultmtl.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:06 PM
It's always nuts to me when ppl say things like "we live in one of the most dangerous places", are constantly fearful of violence. The stress people must feel at all times is crazy. I walk through downtown Hamilton with very little worry knowing it's one of the safest places on Earth (from violence)
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Provinces be like: increase immigration. No, actually cut immigration. No, actually increase immigration.
Quebec minister says Ottawa has gone too far in cutting temporary immigration
Quebec minister says Ottawa has gone too far in cutting temporary immigration
Quebec lawmakers have been considering even deeper cuts, to as low as 25,000 permanent residents per year.
www.thestar.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Provinces be like: increase immigration. No, actually cut immigration. No, actually increase immigration.
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Lorne Gunter at the Edmonton Journal is framing a rash of infill arsons as the obvious outcome of people "pushed to the brink".
He's essentially saying "terrorism is bad, BUT..." in the paper of record
The fervent zealotry of people who oppose density is unreal
He's essentially saying "terrorism is bad, BUT..." in the paper of record
The fervent zealotry of people who oppose density is unreal
November 5, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Lorne Gunter at the Edmonton Journal is framing a rash of infill arsons as the obvious outcome of people "pushed to the brink".
He's essentially saying "terrorism is bad, BUT..." in the paper of record
The fervent zealotry of people who oppose density is unreal
He's essentially saying "terrorism is bad, BUT..." in the paper of record
The fervent zealotry of people who oppose density is unreal
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Drivers never look for pedestrians when they leave parking lots. We need raised crosswalks or speed bumps to be standard.
#yegbike
#yegbike
5-year-old killed after being hit by vehicle in northwest Edmonton - CityNews Edmonton
Edmonton police say a 5-year-old boy has died after being hit by a vehicle Monday morning in northwest Edmonton.
edmonton.citynews.ca
November 4, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Drivers never look for pedestrians when they leave parking lots. We need raised crosswalks or speed bumps to be standard.
#yegbike
#yegbike