Micheal J
@chealion.ca
Nerd about many things - coffee, urbanism, municipal issues, OpenStack, Kubernetes.
CA President, and technical manager at Cybera (NREN non profit)
CA President, and technical manager at Cybera (NREN non profit)
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This is an engaging, well-explained overview of new standardized approaches driving Canmore's transportation modal shift. The mountain town deserves every acknowledgement of its work and the patterns of behaviour that shape how people interact with the street, their surroundings, and each other.
Canmore is doing what most North American cities won't. They are doing the hard things that make a more livable community!
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The North American Town with Red Bike Paths
YouTube video by Nic Laporte
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September 15, 2026 at 11:40 PM
This is an engaging, well-explained overview of new standardized approaches driving Canmore's transportation modal shift. The mountain town deserves every acknowledgement of its work and the patterns of behaviour that shape how people interact with the street, their surroundings, and each other.
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the seat swings from UCP +13.5 in 2023 to NDP +3.6. That's a 17-point swing in a riding that had gone conservative in ten of eleven elections, five weeks before the referendum.
September 15, 2026 at 4:52 AM
the seat swings from UCP +13.5 in 2023 to NDP +3.6. That's a 17-point swing in a riding that had gone conservative in ten of eleven elections, five weeks before the referendum.
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NEW: Advance vote is counted in Calgary-Shaw and unofficial results with 100% of polls reporting show Kyle Campbell of the NDP winning over the UCP’s Mike Derry.
September 15, 2026 at 4:46 AM
NEW: Advance vote is counted in Calgary-Shaw and unofficial results with 100% of polls reporting show Kyle Campbell of the NDP winning over the UCP’s Mike Derry.
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Harry Sanders was a true mensch who brought Calgary's history to life. I wrote in The Sprawl about what he meant to the city.
Remembering the life and work of Harry Sanders | The Sprawl
He made Calgary history come alive.
www.sprawlcalgary.com
September 12, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Harry Sanders was a true mensch who brought Calgary's history to life. I wrote in The Sprawl about what he meant to the city.
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The other day an "influencer" suggested immigrants be sent away b/c what they pay in income tax does not cover the cost of Alberta govt expenditures. Here's a graph of provincial program spending versus income tax revenue. No Albertan pays in income tax anywhere near the cost of public services.
September 11, 2026 at 8:52 PM
The other day an "influencer" suggested immigrants be sent away b/c what they pay in income tax does not cover the cost of Alberta govt expenditures. Here's a graph of provincial program spending versus income tax revenue. No Albertan pays in income tax anywhere near the cost of public services.
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First byline for CBC! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
ANALYSIS | Online Alberta referendum conversation driven by separatists: study | CBC News
Debate about Alberta independence is dominated by a loose network of citizens, advocates and anonymous social media accounts. Some of whom are also selling home decor.
www.cbc.ca
September 10, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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Man why are all these well-loved tech companies so desperate to give their money to Mr Kill All Immigrants in exchange for his dotfiles
September 9, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Man why are all these well-loved tech companies so desperate to give their money to Mr Kill All Immigrants in exchange for his dotfiles
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My dream is that someday Calgary will leapfrog ahead to have articles like this written about us.
Tuesday's Most Read # 3 - Transit push in Montreal could generate more GDP than vehicular focus link.theoverheadwire.com/bx4an Global News
Transit push in Montreal could generate more GDP than vehicular focus: study - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
A new study released by the Metropolitan Community of Montreal (MMC) finds the economic benefits of public transit are far greater than personal automobiles.
link.theoverheadwire.com
September 8, 2026 at 11:26 PM
My dream is that someday Calgary will leapfrog ahead to have articles like this written about us.
! @calgary.ca has added the clock to the bottom left of their video feed. That makes things so much easier to correlate outside of the video stream.
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September 8, 2026 at 4:42 PM
! @calgary.ca has added the clock to the bottom left of their video feed. That makes things so much easier to correlate outside of the video stream.
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“Regarding the five questions on immigration, they violate mobility rights contained in the Canadian Charter of Rights.”
Why I am Voting No to the Nine
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Why I am Voting No to the Nine
In previous substacks I have explained why I am voting to stay in Canada on the separation question and how the entire referendum process is government-driven and not an exercise in grassroots democra...
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September 7, 2026 at 11:55 PM
“Regarding the five questions on immigration, they violate mobility rights contained in the Canadian Charter of Rights.”
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The revolt of the reader
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The revolt of the reader | The Observation Deck
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September 5, 2026 at 9:10 PM
The revolt of the reader
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The conspiracy theories are driving me nuts 😑 it’s underfunding and inexperience with this size of vote; NOT some campaign to undermine our world class elections system. The UCP want you to not vote because not voting NO to this bs is the same as a yes! #abpoli
September 5, 2026 at 7:59 PM
The conspiracy theories are driving me nuts 😑 it’s underfunding and inexperience with this size of vote; NOT some campaign to undermine our world class elections system. The UCP want you to not vote because not voting NO to this bs is the same as a yes! #abpoli
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Darth! My brilliant cousin-in-law @j-dunning.net discovered that puffins’ beaks glow under UV light! Probably to make them more attractive to potential mates! Puffin rave!
BBC Four - Secrets of Skin, Series 1, Communication, Puffin beaks glow in the dark
Jamie Dunning from Imperial College London has made a remarkable puffin discovery.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 5, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Darth! My brilliant cousin-in-law @j-dunning.net discovered that puffins’ beaks glow under UV light! Probably to make them more attractive to potential mates! Puffin rave!
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Noise enforcement wrapped up today resulting in 240 tickets including 41 noise-related violations, and 40 warnings to drivers. Kudos to the @calgary.ca Traffic Safety Team and @cwalcottyyc.bsky.social for spearheading this during his time on #yyccc newsroom.calgary.ca/traffic-safe...
September 5, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Noise enforcement wrapped up today resulting in 240 tickets including 41 noise-related violations, and 40 warnings to drivers. Kudos to the @calgary.ca Traffic Safety Team and @cwalcottyyc.bsky.social for spearheading this during his time on #yyccc newsroom.calgary.ca/traffic-safe...
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I've seen everyone sharing that US Dialect Quiz so I decided to make my own, much crappier, CANADIAN DIALECT QUIZ to guess where in Canada you're from
September 4, 2026 at 3:38 PM
I've seen everyone sharing that US Dialect Quiz so I decided to make my own, much crappier, CANADIAN DIALECT QUIZ to guess where in Canada you're from
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2026 REFERENDUM - Photocopy your ID for Special Ballot
Voting by mail for the Oct. 19, 2026 referendum? You will need to include a photocopy of your
authorized ID. Photocopy your ID at your local library. Apply for a Special Ballot today https://ow.ly/BZjv50ZFJI7.
Voting by mail for the Oct. 19, 2026 referendum? You will need to include a photocopy of your
authorized ID. Photocopy your ID at your local library. Apply for a Special Ballot today https://ow.ly/BZjv50ZFJI7.
September 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM
2026 REFERENDUM - Photocopy your ID for Special Ballot
Voting by mail for the Oct. 19, 2026 referendum? You will need to include a photocopy of your
authorized ID. Photocopy your ID at your local library. Apply for a Special Ballot today https://ow.ly/BZjv50ZFJI7.
Voting by mail for the Oct. 19, 2026 referendum? You will need to include a photocopy of your
authorized ID. Photocopy your ID at your local library. Apply for a Special Ballot today https://ow.ly/BZjv50ZFJI7.
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This is what shutting down scientific debate actually looks like
A Top Virus Scientist Stared Down Covid Lab-Leak Proponents. Now His Life’s Work Is at Stake
The battle over Covid’s origins has come for Bob Garry, who’s faced some of the world’s deadliest viral threats.
www.bloomberg.com
September 4, 2026 at 7:08 PM
This is what shutting down scientific debate actually looks like
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I would bet the turnout from separatists is more like 95%, they are loud and trying to create a white-christian state, so they aren't going to stay home. I will be voting no to the nine and for staying in Canada. I left Quebec because of separatist bullshit, I don't want to leave here
September 4, 2026 at 1:19 AM
I would bet the turnout from separatists is more like 95%, they are loud and trying to create a white-christian state, so they aren't going to stay home. I will be voting no to the nine and for staying in Canada. I left Quebec because of separatist bullshit, I don't want to leave here
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Everyone's talking about how the Alberta referendum will be all about *turnout*.
But how, exactly, would different turnout rates among separation supporters vs. stay-in-Canada supporters affect the outcome?
I built a tool where you can play with the numbers and see for yourself:
But how, exactly, would different turnout rates among separation supporters vs. stay-in-Canada supporters affect the outcome?
I built a tool where you can play with the numbers and see for yourself:
The smaller side can win a referendum — or at least make it close
A side that's behind in the polls can still win if the other side stays home. Try it with the Alberta separation vote.
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September 3, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Everyone's talking about how the Alberta referendum will be all about *turnout*.
But how, exactly, would different turnout rates among separation supporters vs. stay-in-Canada supporters affect the outcome?
I built a tool where you can play with the numbers and see for yourself:
But how, exactly, would different turnout rates among separation supporters vs. stay-in-Canada supporters affect the outcome?
I built a tool where you can play with the numbers and see for yourself:
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The 296th pedestrian incident in 2026 happened on Sep 03 at 18:17.
It took place at 16 Street and 15 Avenue SW in Sunalta.
This was the 49th incident in ward 8 this year.
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@natefor8.bsky.social
It took place at 16 Street and 15 Avenue SW in Sunalta.
This was the 49th incident in ward 8 this year.
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@natefor8.bsky.social
September 4, 2026 at 1:07 AM
The 296th pedestrian incident in 2026 happened on Sep 03 at 18:17.
It took place at 16 Street and 15 Avenue SW in Sunalta.
This was the 49th incident in ward 8 this year.
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@natefor8.bsky.social
It took place at 16 Street and 15 Avenue SW in Sunalta.
This was the 49th incident in ward 8 this year.
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@natefor8.bsky.social
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The 295th pedestrian incident in 2026 happened on Sep 03 at 17:53.
It took place at 16 Street and 10 Avenue SW in Sunalta.
This was the 48th incident in ward 8 this year.
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@natefor8.bsky.social
It took place at 16 Street and 10 Avenue SW in Sunalta.
This was the 48th incident in ward 8 this year.
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@natefor8.bsky.social
September 4, 2026 at 12:07 AM
The 295th pedestrian incident in 2026 happened on Sep 03 at 17:53.
It took place at 16 Street and 10 Avenue SW in Sunalta.
This was the 48th incident in ward 8 this year.
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@natefor8.bsky.social
It took place at 16 Street and 10 Avenue SW in Sunalta.
This was the 48th incident in ward 8 this year.
##yyccc##yycwalk
@natefor8.bsky.social
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Strongly encouraging my students to request mail-in ballots
Elections Alberta receives 225,000 requests for referendum mail-in ballots- well above the 60,000 requested during the 2023 provincial election.
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Elections Alberta receives 225K requests for referendum mail-in ballots | Globalnews.ca
As of Aug. 31, Elections Alberta says around 225,000 people have applied for the ballot. In the 2023 provincial election, that number was 59,589.
globalnews.ca
September 3, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Strongly encouraging my students to request mail-in ballots
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A great analysis of #greenlineyyc routes through downtown over the last 20 years. Which when you say that out loud...this thing has been studied for 20 years and still isnt built.
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September 2, 2026 at 2:44 AM
A great analysis of #greenlineyyc routes through downtown over the last 20 years. Which when you say that out loud...this thing has been studied for 20 years and still isnt built.
klumpentown.com/article/gree...
klumpentown.com/article/gree...