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Edmonton musician, studio teacher, arranger, composer. Husband and dad of 3. Interests include city council, transportation, art, government, society; former […] [bridged from https://mstdn.ca/@DavidM_yeg on the fediverse by https://fed.brid.gy/ ]
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Rumour on Urban Toronto has city councillor planning to kill some cycling infrastructure near the Danforth. The neighbourhood is wealthy, drives more than it should given the subway nearby, and the cycling plan *adds* parking but it’s still not enough for […] [Original post on mstdn.ca]

There is no such thing as an illegal person. Every person is inherently, infinitely, and uniquely valuable.

Hahaha well, I just got elected to be on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Astronomical Society. I'm also the co-chair of the light/satellite pollution committee for the American Astronomical Society. I think I have volunteered for tooooo mannnnyyyy thiinnngssss! (Good thing they're all […]

What to Do If You Encounter an ICE Agent. (print / share). ICE often operate without identification, contributing to fear, confusion, and potential abuse. Demanding accountability helps protect communities and exposes operations that may be unethical or unlawful. #3E #StopICE

The platform of 33 year-old Zohran Mamdani, the “Democatic Socialist" immigrant who just won the primary in New York City (setting himself up for Mayor's election in November) free public buses 🚎 universal childcare 👶 freezing rent in subsidized units 🏚️ city-run grocery stores 🥖🥒🍎 all paid for […]

My students thought it was odd that I had my head in the planter on the rooftop playground which was VERY HOT however: 1. You can watch ladybugs and ants 2. A single small tree and a few bushes makes it much cooler. About 4 degrees C. It's very pleasant near the plant. "we should have more […]

Followed a link (because I like to keep tabs on what hell-mouth rabbit holes the conspiro-nuts are falling into these days) The sidebar clickbait said “He didn’t know the cameras were still running” with a photo of PM Carney being perp walked by two officers. The […] [Original post on mstdn.ca]

Did he knock on a single door? #ableg #abpoli

Found myself wondering how I didn’t know the decision in the Junior Hockey player assault case in London ON… closing arguments wrapped up on June 13. Looked it up and a decision by the judge is expected tomorrow, June 24. I find myself … apprehensive, thinking about the likelihood of acquittals […]

@CarveHerName "Male pilots would sometimes stuff rags or sugar in the gas tank of a woman’s plane to make them crash, or even slash their tires, as Aikman reported in Spitfires. At least one pilot died after someone added sugar to her plane’s gas tank." […]

The tech bros are gathering everyone's data and giving it to the government so they can see who isn't expressing the right opinions online. Right now, they are using it against people coming into the US. I have a feeling we'll be like the former East Germany in a few years if things keep going […]

Oh my godddssss

What does a 2020 photo of Edward Said throwing a rock at the wall separating newly-liberated southern Lebanon and Israel have in common with the LA protests? A few thoughts on how 'violence' if framed. Article version (support if you can) https://www.hauntologies.net/p/framing-violence 🧵 below

This is why nobody should ever fuck with Frum or any of those nevertrump chickenhawks

Something to chew on, this Pride month: As a cis and/or hetero person, you don't have to understand how it feels to be gay, pan, or ace, to be trans, enby, genderfluid or any other identity or orientation. You don't need to intellectually "get" it. It doesn't have to make sense to you. There's […]

Honey bee on Lavender in my garden #Bloomscrolling #Bees

Why do rocks move across Death Valley? It took 99 years to solve the mystery, but now scientists figured it out. Great program from the awesome Physics Girl: https://youtu.be/JFFhD5HeByM

Total Measles cases in Alberta have doubled in the last month to 1,000. The mathematics of this doubling mean another thousand will be infected in the next month, then 2,000 in August, and then 4,000 or more in September as students return to school. Unless the […] [Original post on mstdn.ca]

We've heard your feedback on the Terms of Service updates for mastodon.social and mastodon.online, and we're pausing the implementation date (previously announced to users via email as 1st July 2025) so we can take further advice and make improvements. It may take us a moment to consult with […]

More rhetoric from Premiers Smith and Moe about the need to *support* oil and gas - a ridiculously profitable industry that should be able to fend for itself. #ABPoli

Carney is far worse than I feared.

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Alberta's policy on now charging for future Covid vaccines due to 'low take up' is a self fulfilling agenda, for all health care - $110 for a shot will put off all but the most informed If Henry and Eby try that in BC expect a massive backlash The Federal government not fighting back is also a […]