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February 11, 2026 at 6:51 AM
In the #bikeTO lane in front of 87 Wellesley St. E., otherwise cleared by @toronto.ca , ON Ministry of Transportation staff have erected an abrupt & dangerous 4ft snow wall, to keep access to their parking garage clear. Priorities, eh? (Sign repurposed by yours truly.) #OnPoli #ToPoli
February 11, 2026 at 4:54 AM
In the #bikeTO lane in front of 87 Wellesley St. E., otherwise cleared by @toronto.ca , ON Ministry of Transportation staff have erected an abrupt & dangerous 4ft snow wall, to keep access to their parking garage clear. Priorities, eh? (Sign repurposed by yours truly.) #OnPoli #ToPoli
I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Take Action - End Corruption Fund the City. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/take... #topoli
Take Action - End Corruption Fund the City
In the wake of a corruption scandal, linking Toronto Police Services to data breaches, organized crime, drug trafficking and murder plots, TPS is set to receive a budget increase of $93.8 million doll...
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February 11, 2026 at 3:29 AM
I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Take Action - End Corruption Fund the City. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/take... #topoli
[#TOpoli sysiphus at work.]
Councillor Holyday in one sentence. 😂
Always up to take No for an answer. Again.
Follow @GraphicMatt for excellent live coverage of #toronto city Hall.
https://mastodon.social/@GraphicMatt/116048489826910428
Councillor Holyday in one sentence. 😂
Always up to take No for an answer. Again.
Follow @GraphicMatt for excellent live coverage of #toronto city Hall.
https://mastodon.social/@GraphicMatt/116048489826910428
Matt Elliott (@[email protected])
Credit where it's due: "Guy who is skeptical of every single government service except the truck that drives around with a big vacuum to suck up the leaves" is a good, unique character for this drama.
mastodon.social
February 11, 2026 at 1:06 AM
[#TOpoli sysiphus at work.]
Councillor Holyday in one sentence. 😂
Always up to take No for an answer. Again.
Follow @GraphicMatt for excellent live coverage of #toronto city Hall.
https://mastodon.social/@GraphicMatt/116048489826910428
Councillor Holyday in one sentence. 😂
Always up to take No for an answer. Again.
Follow @GraphicMatt for excellent live coverage of #toronto city Hall.
https://mastodon.social/@GraphicMatt/116048489826910428
Had a couple of errands to do in the Annex after work, so I checked the bike lane conditions on Bloor. While most of the Bathurst to Christie stretch is cleared per the first photo, one block from Markham to Palmerston needs a redo. #BikeTO #TOpoli CC @diannesaxe.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Had a couple of errands to do in the Annex after work, so I checked the bike lane conditions on Bloor. While most of the Bathurst to Christie stretch is cleared per the first photo, one block from Markham to Palmerston needs a redo. #BikeTO #TOpoli CC @diannesaxe.bsky.social
The City Council budget debate got me thinking today and it got me writing as well - some thoughts as we head into the season of sitting Councillors hunting for sound bites for the fall election - also known as Silly Season! #TOpoli #ONpoli
theetobicokevoice.substack.com/p/pillars-ma...
theetobicokevoice.substack.com/p/pillars-ma...
Pillars Matter: What Kind of Leadership Do Etobicoke Communities Need Right Now?
Feb 10 2026
theetobicokevoice.substack.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:25 PM
The City Council budget debate got me thinking today and it got me writing as well - some thoughts as we head into the season of sitting Councillors hunting for sound bites for the fall election - also known as Silly Season! #TOpoli #ONpoli
theetobicokevoice.substack.com/p/pillars-ma...
theetobicokevoice.substack.com/p/pillars-ma...
The best part of the new Line 5 is the bilingual announcements.
I will not be taking questions at this time.
#TOpoli #TransitCity #ttc
I will not be taking questions at this time.
#TOpoli #TransitCity #ttc
February 10, 2026 at 9:24 PM
The best part of the new Line 5 is the bilingual announcements.
I will not be taking questions at this time.
#TOpoli #TransitCity #ttc
I will not be taking questions at this time.
#TOpoli #TransitCity #ttc
NEW: Tuition of $30K+ per year is not holding back a growing number of Toronto parents from exploring private schools for their kids for next year. In interviews and statements, six local private schools say they're seeing a jump in demand. #topoli #onpoli www.torontotoday.ca/local/educat...
Toronto private schools see spike in demand amid TDSB troubles
Tuition of over $30,000 per year is not holding back a growing number of Toronto-area parents from exploring private schools for their children
www.torontotoday.ca
February 10, 2026 at 9:08 PM
NEW: Tuition of $30K+ per year is not holding back a growing number of Toronto parents from exploring private schools for their kids for next year. In interviews and statements, six local private schools say they're seeing a jump in demand. #topoli #onpoli www.torontotoday.ca/local/educat...
Councillor Holyday: Putting a lot of effort into, and failing at, making family life less affordable. #TOpoli
Holyday's motion to change TTC policy so kids under 12 have to pay fares FAILS 1-23.
February 10, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Councillor Holyday: Putting a lot of effort into, and failing at, making family life less affordable. #TOpoli
NEW: Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says the city’s police chief will need to “earn trust back” as a corruption scandal rocks his force following the arrests of seven serving officers. #ToPoli
globalnews.ca/news/1166087...
globalnews.ca/news/1166087...
Toronto mayor says police chief needs to ‘earn trust back’ after arrests of officers - Toronto | Globalnews.ca
Last week, a major investigation led by York Regional Police resulted in an array of charges against Toronto officers accused of aiding organized crime.
globalnews.ca
February 10, 2026 at 8:13 PM
NEW: Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says the city’s police chief will need to “earn trust back” as a corruption scandal rocks his force following the arrests of seven serving officers. #ToPoli
globalnews.ca/news/1166087...
globalnews.ca/news/1166087...
This petition asks Canada's federal gov't to end any contracts with and sales to ICE, to require ICE to close their offices in Canada, and to cancel the Safe Third Country agreement (since the US is no longer safe for asylum seekers).
Take 2 mins to sign.
#cdnpoli #vanpoli #topoli #AbolishICE
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Sign Petition e-7146 to end funding, contracts, exports, ICE offices in Canada, and the Safe Third Country Agreement.
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Sign Petition e-7146 to end funding, contracts, exports, ICE offices in Canada, and the Safe Third Country Agreement.
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⏱️: 6/6/2026
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Petition e-7146 - Petitions
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February 10, 2026 at 6:33 PM
This petition asks Canada's federal gov't to end any contracts with and sales to ICE, to require ICE to close their offices in Canada, and to cancel the Safe Third Country agreement (since the US is no longer safe for asylum seekers).
Take 2 mins to sign.
#cdnpoli #vanpoli #topoli #AbolishICE
Take 2 mins to sign.
#cdnpoli #vanpoli #topoli #AbolishICE
Once again, Ass Assford is clueless about the budget. Not just on reserve funds, but also on the tired Ford/Tory trope of limiting property tax hikes to inflation. He needs to be challenged on what he would sacrifice to do this. Service cuts? Higher TTC fares? User fee hikes? #TOpoli #BudgetTO
"Will you commit that if you are re-elected, you will deliver next year's budget also at the rate of inflation?" Councillor Brad Bradford asks Chow.
Chow runs out the clock talking about reserve funds and affordability. She notes Bradford advocated for using reserve funds in recent years.
Chow runs out the clock talking about reserve funds and affordability. She notes Bradford advocated for using reserve funds in recent years.
February 10, 2026 at 5:21 PM
ICYMI: Toronto’s transit agency is facing questions over its use of communications-related consultants as ridership stutters, costs mount and leaders are forced to draw from rainy-day funds. #ToPoli
globalnews.ca/news/1165938...
globalnews.ca/news/1165938...
Toronto’s transit agency faces questions over consultant costs in lean budget year - Toronto | Globalnews.ca
Data obtained by Global News shows the Toronto Transit Commission is currently committed to communications and marketing consulting contracts worth roughly $3.5 million.
globalnews.ca
February 10, 2026 at 5:20 PM
ICYMI: Toronto’s transit agency is facing questions over its use of communications-related consultants as ridership stutters, costs mount and leaders are forced to draw from rainy-day funds. #ToPoli
globalnews.ca/news/1165938...
globalnews.ca/news/1165938...
Toronto police are doing less — but asking for more money. Why is Olivia Chow determined to give them what they want? www.thestar.com/opinion/cont... #TorontoPolice #TPS #TOpoli #VisionZero #VisionZeroTO #ZeroVision #ZeroVisionTO
Matt Elliott: Toronto police are doing less — but asking for more money. Why is Olivia Chow determined to give them what they want?
At Tuesday’s budget meeting, city councillors will debate the mayor’s 2026 spending plan, which includes a $94-million boost for the Toronto Police Service.
www.thestar.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Toronto police are doing less — but asking for more money. Why is Olivia Chow determined to give them what they want? www.thestar.com/opinion/cont... #TorontoPolice #TPS #TOpoli #VisionZero #VisionZeroTO #ZeroVision #ZeroVisionTO
So the obvious follow-up to Bradford is to ask what he'd cut to implement an inflationary prop tax increase. He'd not answer. Or he'd defer to imaginary efficiencies.
#topoli
#topoli
"Will you commit that if you are re-elected, you will deliver next year's budget also at the rate of inflation?" Councillor Brad Bradford asks Chow.
Chow runs out the clock talking about reserve funds and affordability. She notes Bradford advocated for using reserve funds in recent years.
Chow runs out the clock talking about reserve funds and affordability. She notes Bradford advocated for using reserve funds in recent years.
February 10, 2026 at 4:47 PM
So the obvious follow-up to Bradford is to ask what he'd cut to implement an inflationary prop tax increase. He'd not answer. Or he'd defer to imaginary efficiencies.
#topoli
#topoli
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I argue the same reasoning applies here. ABC Toronto will call Chow a commie who guts you on property taxes and is soft on crime.
I hope she wins again and has four full years ahead of her where she makes meaningful changes regardless of popularity. She needs runway.
#topoli
I argue the same reasoning applies here. ABC Toronto will call Chow a commie who guts you on property taxes and is soft on crime.
I hope she wins again and has four full years ahead of her where she makes meaningful changes regardless of popularity. She needs runway.
#topoli
February 10, 2026 at 4:43 PM
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I argue the same reasoning applies here. ABC Toronto will call Chow a commie who guts you on property taxes and is soft on crime.
I hope she wins again and has four full years ahead of her where she makes meaningful changes regardless of popularity. She needs runway.
#topoli
I argue the same reasoning applies here. ABC Toronto will call Chow a commie who guts you on property taxes and is soft on crime.
I hope she wins again and has four full years ahead of her where she makes meaningful changes regardless of popularity. She needs runway.
#topoli
February 10, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Holyday is down with automobile socialism. He'd never tolerate a fee for drivers. Ever. This has nothing to do with being principally pro-user fee. This is all about Holyday subsidizing drivers.
#topoli
#topoli
Budget deliberations begin with Councillor Holyday, who has questions. He gets the TTC to confirm there's a $35 million reserve draw in their budget. Holyday then suggests this reserve draw wouldn't be necessary if TTC just increased fares and reversed policies like fare capping and kids-ride-free.
February 10, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Holyday is down with automobile socialism. He'd never tolerate a fee for drivers. Ever. This has nothing to do with being principally pro-user fee. This is all about Holyday subsidizing drivers.
#topoli
#topoli
I'm tired of being a progressive who gets drunk at the end of election night celebrating my moral victory.
We have to make concessions to win. It's tough. But our most vulnerable depend on it. Unfoetunarely, the properly progressive voting bloc isn't large enough to sway the vote.
#topoli
We have to make concessions to win. It's tough. But our most vulnerable depend on it. Unfoetunarely, the properly progressive voting bloc isn't large enough to sway the vote.
#topoli
February 10, 2026 at 3:02 PM
I'm tired of being a progressive who gets drunk at the end of election night celebrating my moral victory.
We have to make concessions to win. It's tough. But our most vulnerable depend on it. Unfoetunarely, the properly progressive voting bloc isn't large enough to sway the vote.
#topoli
We have to make concessions to win. It's tough. But our most vulnerable depend on it. Unfoetunarely, the properly progressive voting bloc isn't large enough to sway the vote.
#topoli
I begrudgingly cut Chow some slack here. I don't agree with this kind of fiscal management. But I also think she has to keep it low to win the next election.
ABC Toronto and their ilk will be out in full force against her, and a 5%+ prop tax increase would be perfect ammo for them.
#topoli
ABC Toronto and their ilk will be out in full force against her, and a 5%+ prop tax increase would be perfect ammo for them.
#topoli
February 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
I begrudgingly cut Chow some slack here. I don't agree with this kind of fiscal management. But I also think she has to keep it low to win the next election.
ABC Toronto and their ilk will be out in full force against her, and a 5%+ prop tax increase would be perfect ammo for them.
#topoli
ABC Toronto and their ilk will be out in full force against her, and a 5%+ prop tax increase would be perfect ammo for them.
#topoli
Take Action Petition from anothertoronto.ca:
End Corruption Fund the City
"In the wake of a corruption scandal, linking Toronto Police Services to data breaches, organized crime, drug trafficking and murder plots, TPS is set to receive a budget increase of $93.8 million dollars." #ToPoli
End Corruption Fund the City
"In the wake of a corruption scandal, linking Toronto Police Services to data breaches, organized crime, drug trafficking and murder plots, TPS is set to receive a budget increase of $93.8 million dollars." #ToPoli
Take Action - End Corruption Fund the City
In the wake of a corruption scandal, linking Toronto Police Services to data breaches, organized crime, drug trafficking and murder plots, TPS is set to receive a budget increase of $93.8 million doll...
actionnetwork.org
February 10, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Take Action Petition from anothertoronto.ca:
End Corruption Fund the City
"In the wake of a corruption scandal, linking Toronto Police Services to data breaches, organized crime, drug trafficking and murder plots, TPS is set to receive a budget increase of $93.8 million dollars." #ToPoli
End Corruption Fund the City
"In the wake of a corruption scandal, linking Toronto Police Services to data breaches, organized crime, drug trafficking and murder plots, TPS is set to receive a budget increase of $93.8 million dollars." #ToPoli