Val A
@vainto.bsky.social
Once again plugging @showuptoronto.ca, which is not only a listing of ways to get involved but also a weekly beacon of light for your inbox. Politics in this city feel heavy atm (largely due to the province), and I so appreciate the hope this round-up offers. showuptoronto.ca
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showuptoronto.ca
November 25, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Once again plugging @showuptoronto.ca, which is not only a listing of ways to get involved but also a weekly beacon of light for your inbox. Politics in this city feel heavy atm (largely due to the province), and I so appreciate the hope this round-up offers. showuptoronto.ca
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I walked along a few kms of College St this morning before 9am. Day care drop then carried on. Watched the people push and cycle their kids around, some dad on a cargo bike waved & said hi to some tweens walking in front of me. All very Sesame Street.
And this gov't has contempt for it all.
And this gov't has contempt for it all.
November 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I walked along a few kms of College St this morning before 9am. Day care drop then carried on. Watched the people push and cycle their kids around, some dad on a cargo bike waved & said hi to some tweens walking in front of me. All very Sesame Street.
And this gov't has contempt for it all.
And this gov't has contempt for it all.
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Clean up your mess and pay your bills you greedy deadbeats.
🚨 New polling shows that a supermajority of Albertans want oil & gas companies held accountable for the costs of cleanup, unpaid municipal taxes, and unpaid compensation to landowners. Make polluters pay!!! 🚨 www.cleanupyourmess.ca/polling-pres... #ABLeg #ABPoli #CDNPoli #CleanUpYourMess
New Poll: Supermajority of Albertans want oil and gas companies to cover costs of well cleanup, unpaid municipal taxes and landowner rents
92% support oil and gas companies being responsible for the final clean-up of wells. 87% support the government requiring industry to cover unpaid property taxes to municipalities. 84% support the gov...
www.cleanupyourmess.ca
November 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Clean up your mess and pay your bills you greedy deadbeats.
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Elected officials shouldn’t have the power to vote against traffic signals or lower speed limits. I don’t think this because I don’t believe in democracy; I think this because I believe in evidence-based placemaking & city-building. Safer streets shouldn’t be situational or left up to a vote.
November 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Elected officials shouldn’t have the power to vote against traffic signals or lower speed limits. I don’t think this because I don’t believe in democracy; I think this because I believe in evidence-based placemaking & city-building. Safer streets shouldn’t be situational or left up to a vote.
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I love Toronto but the fact that permitting convenience stores in residential neighbourhoods is an actual debate reminds me of how incredibly conservative the city is. Like, are people okay?
November 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I love Toronto but the fact that permitting convenience stores in residential neighbourhoods is an actual debate reminds me of how incredibly conservative the city is. Like, are people okay?
Tenant rights are at risk on Ontario - Bill 60 will result in an increase in evictions. People will lose their homes as a result of this bill. Help us support the cause. share.nwmd.social/s/3c0qxrqH
FRPO: Hands off our rights!
share.nwmd.social
November 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Tenant rights are at risk on Ontario - Bill 60 will result in an increase in evictions. People will lose their homes as a result of this bill. Help us support the cause. share.nwmd.social/s/3c0qxrqH
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A broken-bat double-play grounder by Alejandro Kirk ends the game.
#Bluejays fall 5-4 in 11, but what a show they put on. It hurts now, for sure. They had the game a few times, but this World Series is going to go down as one of the greatest ever.
#Bluejays fall 5-4 in 11, but what a show they put on. It hurts now, for sure. They had the game a few times, but this World Series is going to go down as one of the greatest ever.
November 2, 2025 at 4:19 AM
A broken-bat double-play grounder by Alejandro Kirk ends the game.
#Bluejays fall 5-4 in 11, but what a show they put on. It hurts now, for sure. They had the game a few times, but this World Series is going to go down as one of the greatest ever.
#Bluejays fall 5-4 in 11, but what a show they put on. It hurts now, for sure. They had the game a few times, but this World Series is going to go down as one of the greatest ever.
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And get the rules changed in your favour
November 2, 2025 at 4:21 AM
And get the rules changed in your favour
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“We’ve got the power of friendship” - Ernie Clement
November 2, 2025 at 2:26 AM
“We’ve got the power of friendship” - Ernie Clement
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I really hope someone from Corporate Sponsorships got mad about the KFC guerrilla ad and moved the Mary Brown ad right in front of the Colonel 😆
October 26, 2025 at 1:48 AM
I really hope someone from Corporate Sponsorships got mad about the KFC guerrilla ad and moved the Mary Brown ad right in front of the Colonel 😆
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In the world where I spent most of my life, the president of the U.S. would be placing a friendly bet with the PM of Canada on the outcome of the World Series--a gallon of Tabasco against a gallon of maple syrup or some such
Instead, Captain Poopjet is having a hissy
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Instead, Captain Poopjet is having a hissy
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Trump Says He Will Raise Tariffs on Canada by 10% Over Ontario Ad
The measure was in response to what the U.S. president called ‘misrepresentation’ of Ronald Reagan’s comments.
www.wsj.com
October 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM
In the world where I spent most of my life, the president of the U.S. would be placing a friendly bet with the PM of Canada on the outcome of the World Series--a gallon of Tabasco against a gallon of maple syrup or some such
Instead, Captain Poopjet is having a hissy
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Instead, Captain Poopjet is having a hissy
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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At Yonge & Dundas Jays fans are obeying the pedestrian scramble, as is the custom & returning to sidewalk each light cycle.
October 21, 2025 at 4:00 AM
At Yonge & Dundas Jays fans are obeying the pedestrian scramble, as is the custom & returning to sidewalk each light cycle.
Today is September 30th, National Truth and Reconciliation Day in Canada. It's been ten years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission made their 94 recommendations. Not nearly enough has been done.
Consider a making a donation to IRSSS today: www.irsss.ca/donate?bbFor...
Consider a making a donation to IRSSS today: www.irsss.ca/donate?bbFor...
Donate Now — IRSSS | Indian Residential School Survivors Society
Your generosity helps provide barrier-free support to IRS Survivors and their families. As a registered Canadian charity (#864829536RR0001), IRSSS relies on donors like you to continue this vital work...
www.irsss.ca
September 30, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Today is September 30th, National Truth and Reconciliation Day in Canada. It's been ten years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission made their 94 recommendations. Not nearly enough has been done.
Consider a making a donation to IRSSS today: www.irsss.ca/donate?bbFor...
Consider a making a donation to IRSSS today: www.irsss.ca/donate?bbFor...
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Massive anti hate crowd in the pits. Small Canada first group is on the run.
September 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Massive anti hate crowd in the pits. Small Canada first group is on the run.
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Doug Ford’s attack on speed cameras shows how good politics can make for lousy public policy
#Opinion from @shawnmicallef.bsky.social
#Opinion from @shawnmicallef.bsky.social
Shawn Micallef: Doug Ford’s attack on speed cameras shows how good politics can make for lousy public policy
The premier’s comments on Tuesday should be a moment for Ontarians to think whether the province is a place of law and order or where vigilantes can influence government policy.
www.thestar.com
September 9, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Doug Ford’s attack on speed cameras shows how good politics can make for lousy public policy
#Opinion from @shawnmicallef.bsky.social
#Opinion from @shawnmicallef.bsky.social
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I’m with The Weeknd: bring back the SkyDome
Shawn Micallef: Bring back ‘SkyDome’? It’s time for Toronto to reject the bland, corporate naming of its buildings
The Weeknd and Neil Young were on to something when they recently called out the bland, corporate naming of Toronto’s buildings.
www.thestar.com
August 30, 2025 at 5:18 PM
I’m with The Weeknd: bring back the SkyDome
I look forward to the @showuptoronto.ca newsletter each Tuesday. It makes me feel connected to my city. Today, I learned about a great org (policingfreeschools.ca), pushing back against cops returning to our schools. The have lots of calls-to-action! Check it out: nwmd.social/s/copylink/4...
New/Mode | Make your voice impossible to ignore
nwmd.social
August 26, 2025 at 4:39 PM
I look forward to the @showuptoronto.ca newsletter each Tuesday. It makes me feel connected to my city. Today, I learned about a great org (policingfreeschools.ca), pushing back against cops returning to our schools. The have lots of calls-to-action! Check it out: nwmd.social/s/copylink/4...
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Fun fact: From the 13th century through the 18th century, Dutch Edam was the single most popular cheese in the world, as it travels well and never spoils (only hardens).
August 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Fun fact: From the 13th century through the 18th century, Dutch Edam was the single most popular cheese in the world, as it travels well and never spoils (only hardens).
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Blind people gesture (and why that’s kind of a big deal) - original post from 2016, with a new research update from last year.
The language you speak influences gesture structure in a way that shows they're deeply linked in the way we learn and use language:
www.superlinguo.com/post/7896289...
The language you speak influences gesture structure in a way that shows they're deeply linked in the way we learn and use language:
www.superlinguo.com/post/7896289...
Blind people gesture (and why that’s kind of a big deal)
superlinguo:
People who are blind from birth will gesture when they speak. I always like pointing out this fact when I teach classes on gesture, because it gives us an an interesting perspective on...
www.superlinguo.com
July 20, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Blind people gesture (and why that’s kind of a big deal) - original post from 2016, with a new research update from last year.
The language you speak influences gesture structure in a way that shows they're deeply linked in the way we learn and use language:
www.superlinguo.com/post/7896289...
The language you speak influences gesture structure in a way that shows they're deeply linked in the way we learn and use language:
www.superlinguo.com/post/7896289...
Toronto: tired of traffic and slow, unreliable travel times? Let's get moving on #publictransit improvements! Show your support for priority bus and streetcar lanes as a win for reliable transit, cost of living, and the environment by signing: act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/174280/...
Toronto: Let's get moving on public transit improvements!
Are you tired of traffic and slow, unreliable travel times? Show your support for priority bus and streetcar lanes as a win for reliable transit, cost of living, and the environment!
act.environmentaldefence.ca
July 15, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Toronto: tired of traffic and slow, unreliable travel times? Let's get moving on #publictransit improvements! Show your support for priority bus and streetcar lanes as a win for reliable transit, cost of living, and the environment by signing: act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/174280/...
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The fix is in.
No reason to trust city hall. This is an unfortunate thing.
No reason to trust city hall. This is an unfortunate thing.
public consultation results for dedicated transit lanes on bathurst+dufferin. note overwhelming support (75%+ dufferin, 67-68% bathurst) for transit priority+converting parking to transit lanes.
transportation services recommendations + councillor compromises do not reflect what people want.
transportation services recommendations + councillor compromises do not reflect what people want.
July 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The fix is in.
No reason to trust city hall. This is an unfortunate thing.
No reason to trust city hall. This is an unfortunate thing.
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There are 2 organizing/advocacy/mutual aid events happening in Toronto today!
- Canada Is Burning: What You Need To Know
- Unions x C4H: Building Cultural Power Together
- Canada Is Burning: What You Need To Know
- Unions x C4H: Building Cultural Power Together
Show Up Toronto
See full details for 2 organizing/advocacy/mutual aid events happening in Toronto on 2025-07-07
showuptoronto.ca
July 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
There are 2 organizing/advocacy/mutual aid events happening in Toronto today!
- Canada Is Burning: What You Need To Know
- Unions x C4H: Building Cultural Power Together
- Canada Is Burning: What You Need To Know
- Unions x C4H: Building Cultural Power Together
It’s new Dan Mangan album day!! music.apple.com/ca/album/nat...
Natural Light by Dan Mangan on Apple Music
Album · 2025 · 13 Songs
music.apple.com
May 16, 2025 at 3:09 PM
It’s new Dan Mangan album day!! music.apple.com/ca/album/nat...
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Issue 2 of Show Up Toronto just went out! Featuring tons of great organizing events in the city pushing back against bad laws, fighting for childcare, learning about Ontario wetlands, transit consultations, and a worldwide action commemorating 77 years of ongoing Nakba buttondown.com/showup/archi...
Show Up Toronto - May 13th, 2025
Hi folks, happy Tuesday! I'm trying a slightly different format today: for events coming up in the next 7 days, I've included the full links and blurbs, but...
buttondown.com
May 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Issue 2 of Show Up Toronto just went out! Featuring tons of great organizing events in the city pushing back against bad laws, fighting for childcare, learning about Ontario wetlands, transit consultations, and a worldwide action commemorating 77 years of ongoing Nakba buttondown.com/showup/archi...