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Thorben Wieditz

@twieditz.bsky.social

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urban geographer | researcher and campaigner | co-founder of https://metstrat.ca | doer of things

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Thorben Wieditz @twieditz.bsky.social · Nov 10

Good morning! It's Bluesky time.

I'll be coming here to replace Twitter/X for my scans of news and connecting with researchers, campaigners and reporters.

Expect posts about politics at the intersection of community, digital platforms, labour & the environment, possibly with a side of cycling.

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Isaac Callan @isaaccallan.bsky.social · 1d

NEW: A vehicle assigned to a Ford cabinet minister has been recorded at stunt driving speeds 12 times.

The premier's office suggested it was the same driver each time, and implied they still work for the government. #OnPoli
globalnews.ca/news/1146702...

Ford government vehicle recorded at stunt driving speeds on Ontario highways | Globalnews.ca

At least one cabinet-assigned vehicle was recorded driving more than 50 km/h over the speed limit multiple times in the past three years, according to documents.

globalnews.ca

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Brian F. Kelcey @stateofthecity.bsky.social · 2d

Montreal local elxns

montrealgazette.com/news/local_p...

Short-term rentals are a hot issue in Montreal's municipal election campaign

It has sparked some of the most pointed criticisms of the campaign to date.

montrealgazette.com

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Thorben Wieditz @twieditz.bsky.social · 3d

www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/arti...

Millions in Skills Development Fund grants went to Ontario PC donors, fuelling claims it’s a ‘slush fund’

Opposition parties are crying foul over a growing list of companies that have received grants from a multi-billion-dollar Ontario government fund, and whose directors or executives have also made siza...

www.ctvnews.ca

Thorben Wieditz @twieditz.bsky.social · 3d

Mmh. Conclusion, especially the last sentence, could apply to a range of other progressive items that should be ubiquitous.

Thorben Wieditz @twieditz.bsky.social · 3d

Some rare good news from down south.

ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/newsom-...

Newsom signs bill giving 800,000 Uber and Lyft drivers in California the right to unionize

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — More than 800,000 drivers for ride-hailing companies in California will soon be able to join a union and bargain collectively for better wages and benefits under a measure si...

ca.finance.yahoo.com

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Thorben Wieditz @twieditz.bsky.social · 5d

It’s not everyday that a documentary debuts in Collingwood.

“Thinking Beyond the Market: a film about genuinely affordable housing” by @briandoucet.bsky.social.

Don’t miss it, if it screens near you. It’s very well done, highlighting efforts to decommodify housing from across Canada.

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Thorben Wieditz @twieditz.bsky.social · 6d

Just when you thought it can’t get any worse, Ford’s handing out medals and Piccini millions to donors and friends.

www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/arti...

Millions in Skills Development Fund grants went to Ontario PC donors, fueling claims it’s a ‘slush fund’

www.ctvnews.ca

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Armine Yalnizyan @armineyalnizyan.bsky.social · 9d

Do you use "MyChart" to find out how a test went?
It's owned by Epic Systems, an American private equity firm.
This excellent reporting from CTV is a must read.
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...

HC data breaches getting more common as private equity invests (+ monetizes everything, incl your data) /2

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Thorben Wieditz @twieditz.bsky.social · 9d

That’s great. See you there.

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Brian Doucet @briandoucet.bsky.social · 9d

I'm excited to be bringing my full length documentary 'Thinking Beyond the Market: a film about genuinely affordable housing' to Collingwood this Friday 3 October. This is a FREE screening & registration can be done via the link.

www.collingwood.ca/housing

Affordable Housing

www.collingwood.ca

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Thorben Wieditz @twieditz.bsky.social · 9d

Oh, nice. Will you be there as well? Just registered.

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Thorben Wieditz @twieditz.bsky.social · 13d

Whenever I see people outraged over things like Ford’s latest downtown Toronto assault, I wonder what they are deflecting attention from. It’s always worse than we’d think.

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Thorben Wieditz @twieditz.bsky.social · 16d

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Thorben Wieditz @twieditz.bsky.social · 16d

Definitely more comfy on wider tires, but doable. You can connect it all the way to Meaford along the Georgian trail. From Meaford you can take a trail to Owen Sound, and from there you can ride south to Dundalk.

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Thorben Wieditz @twieditz.bsky.social · 16d

I skate skied part of it last February.

Thorben Wieditz @twieditz.bsky.social · 16d

It is. It’s pretty firm. I ride a 38mm slick, but you could get away with less if you had to.

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Thorben Wieditz @twieditz.bsky.social · 16d

It’s as straight as an arrow and bound for headwinds.

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Thorben Wieditz @twieditz.bsky.social · 18d

Heat it up!

Thorben Wieditz @twieditz.bsky.social · 18d

I was just gonna say, nice kicks

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Jon Woodward @jonwoodwardreports.bsky.social · 18d

New investigation from me!

It seems the Ontario government gave $9 million to a spa and casino company whose CEO is a PC donor, as part of its embattled Skills Development Fund program.

Niagara spa, casino company among those getting SDF grants

www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/arti...

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Thorben Wieditz @twieditz.bsky.social · 18d

Money talks.

Thorben Wieditz @twieditz.bsky.social · 26d

Just in case there are any municipalities considering contracting out accessibility services to US tech platforms like Uber, maybe consider this, among many other issues. #Hamilton

www.cnn.com/2025/09/11/t...

US sues Uber, alleging disability discrimination | CNN Business

The US government on Thursday sued Uber Technologies, accusing the ride-sharing company of discriminating against passengers with disabilities.

www.cnn.com

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Thorben Wieditz @twieditz.bsky.social · 27d

Someone’s spending money on that distraction?

Thorben Wieditz @twieditz.bsky.social · 27d

Must Read.

This is some outstanding reporting into the Ford government’s morass of corruption and personal favours using taxpayers’ money.

www.thetrillium.ca/news/politic...

Minister’s office insisted restaurateurs be granted millions despite ‘late’ and ‘low’ scoring application: emails

One of the company's owners had donated thousands to the PC party and was friendly with a key Ford aide, according to three well-placed sources

www.thetrillium.ca

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Thorben Wieditz @twieditz.bsky.social · 28d

www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/poli...

Ontario’s Auditor General to probe $2.5 billion Skills Development Fund amid questions about grants

Ontario’s Auditor General has quietly started a probe into a multi-billion dollar provincial program that writes big cheques to organizations offering to train workers – but couldn’t answer questions ...

www.ctvnews.ca

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