Not sure why this is so hard, in an editorial that calls for more education, to point out that various types of lithium batteries have markedly different fire risk. Can we start citing the battery chemistry pls. (I realize most bikes and scooters use NMC and LCO which are the types most prone)..
September 22, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Not sure why this is so hard, in an editorial that calls for more education, to point out that various types of lithium batteries have markedly different fire risk. Can we start citing the battery chemistry pls. (I realize most bikes and scooters use NMC and LCO which are the types most prone)..
I've walked all of Yonge St too, but from west to east. ;)
It’s true. The first chapter of my book stroll is a walk up the entire length of Yonge. Lake to top, unlike Alex’s thread which is top to bottom. You see different things when you walk the same place but the other way.
Above-ground subway, and the towers of Davisville. @shawnmicallef.bsky.social territory.
September 9, 2026 at 12:46 PM
I've walked all of Yonge St too, but from west to east. ;)
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If you enjoy reading 800 pg books, have a go at From Third World to First: The Singapore Story (1965–2000). 📖
With this trade war, Canada faces its Singapore moment
The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Eric Miller: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
The latest from the Globe's business commentary, by Eric Miller: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
Opinion: With this trade war, Canada faces its Singapore moment
When the old path disappears, the only option is to find a new direction
www.theglobeandmail.com
September 9, 2026 at 1:30 AM
If you enjoy reading 800 pg books, have a go at From Third World to First: The Singapore Story (1965–2000). 📖
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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library gifted more than 332,000,000 books since it was first created 31 years ago.
August 25, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library gifted more than 332,000,000 books since it was first created 31 years ago.
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Houston, TX
a really small but important victory for renters in houston, the city now requires landlords to provide air conditioning in all apartments in the city: www.chron.com/news/houston...
Broken AC? Houston landlords now have to fix it
The city council just changed the rules for every rental without AC.
www.chron.com
August 20, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Houston, TX
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Sharing a new @spacingradio.bsky.social episode like our 95th (!) below is one of my favourite things in the world.
But I have something kind of serious to say, and I hope you’ll bear with me and maybe spread it around.
spacing.ca/toronto/2026...
But I have something kind of serious to say, and I hope you’ll bear with me and maybe spread it around.
spacing.ca/toronto/2026...
PODCAST: Spacing Radio 95, Saving Toronto - Spacing Toronto
First: a little rant about Doug Ford’s island airport expansion plans, which have (at least for now) been grounded. Next, the book Saving Toronto: 10 City Builders Tell Us How is available now. It’s a...
spacing.ca
August 19, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Sharing a new @spacingradio.bsky.social episode like our 95th (!) below is one of my favourite things in the world.
But I have something kind of serious to say, and I hope you’ll bear with me and maybe spread it around.
spacing.ca/toronto/2026...
But I have something kind of serious to say, and I hope you’ll bear with me and maybe spread it around.
spacing.ca/toronto/2026...
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We’re back with a new @spacingradio.bsky.social podcast! We have the co-editors of the book “Saving Toronto,” Anne Golden and Ken Greenberg. Plus, @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social tells us about the double standard cops apply to cyclists vs. motorists: spacing.ca/toronto/2026...
PODCAST: Spacing Radio 95, Saving Toronto - Spacing Toronto
First: a little rant about Doug Ford’s island airport expansion plans, which have (at least for now) been grounded. Next, the book Saving Toronto: 10 City Builders Tell Us How is available now. It’s a...
spacing.ca
August 17, 2026 at 1:27 PM
We’re back with a new @spacingradio.bsky.social podcast! We have the co-editors of the book “Saving Toronto,” Anne Golden and Ken Greenberg. Plus, @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social tells us about the double standard cops apply to cyclists vs. motorists: spacing.ca/toronto/2026...
This used to take forever in Fortran
AI was just used to design 16 new viruses.
While some laud this as progress, it can also be a massive biosecurity risk.
In the wrong hands, this could have catastrophic consequences.
tinyurl.com/mw8jnnkz
While some laud this as progress, it can also be a massive biosecurity risk.
In the wrong hands, this could have catastrophic consequences.
tinyurl.com/mw8jnnkz
Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses
Scientists made 16 successful viruses that had their genetic code designed by artificial intelligence.
tinyurl.com
August 6, 2026 at 10:50 PM
This used to take forever in Fortran
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‘Aging out’ shows disability support system needs rebuilding.
People with disabilities, both young and old, deserve to live equitably as full citizens, by @picardonhealth.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com
People with disabilities, both young and old, deserve to live equitably as full citizens, by @picardonhealth.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com
Opinion: ‘Aging out’ shows disability support system needs rebuilding
People with disabilities, both young and old, deserve to live equitably as full citizens
www.theglobeandmail.com
July 30, 2026 at 2:55 PM
‘Aging out’ shows disability support system needs rebuilding.
People with disabilities, both young and old, deserve to live equitably as full citizens, by @picardonhealth.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com
People with disabilities, both young and old, deserve to live equitably as full citizens, by @picardonhealth.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com
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That is an EXCELLENT (as in, ALL-CAPS-WORTHY) decision.
The federal government has rejected Doug Ford’s plans to allow jets at Billy Bishop airport on the downtown Toronto waterfront
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
The federal government has rejected Doug Ford’s plans to allow jets at Billy Bishop airport on the downtown Toronto waterfront
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Federal government declines to allow jets at Billy Bishop airport ‘at this stage’
Ottawa’s rejection delivers a major blow to Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s agenda
www.theglobeandmail.com
July 25, 2026 at 1:51 AM
That is an EXCELLENT (as in, ALL-CAPS-WORTHY) decision.
The federal government has rejected Doug Ford’s plans to allow jets at Billy Bishop airport on the downtown Toronto waterfront
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
The federal government has rejected Doug Ford’s plans to allow jets at Billy Bishop airport on the downtown Toronto waterfront
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Pipelines and Chinese EVs for everyone!
July 20, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Pipelines and Chinese EVs for everyone!
My hot take is this is not a good hot take re #AltoTrain
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
Saying airports are not subsidised. Well maybe not now. Keller doesn't think government was involved in developing airports?
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
Saying airports are not subsidised. Well maybe not now. Keller doesn't think government was involved in developing airports?
Opinion: Is high-speed rail the best way to spend $90-billion?
If we want to deliver the greatest benefits to the greatest number of people, wouldn’t urban public transit be a better place to invest $90-billion?
www.theglobeandmail.com
June 26, 2026 at 6:26 PM
My hot take is this is not a good hot take re #AltoTrain
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
Saying airports are not subsidised. Well maybe not now. Keller doesn't think government was involved in developing airports?
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
Saying airports are not subsidised. Well maybe not now. Keller doesn't think government was involved in developing airports?
Ephemeral retail.
Perhaps because these are both fundamentally e-commerce outfits, they truly have no clue about animating a retail streetscape
June 11, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Ephemeral retail.
Today is already too dumb to be on social media. Back Monday - maybe.
May 22, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Today is already too dumb to be on social media. Back Monday - maybe.
What a sentence to write! Impressive. 🙌
Danielle Smith's craven, self-serving referendum about a referendum would laughable, if it wasn't so dangerous.
www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
May 22, 2026 at 12:25 PM
What a sentence to write! Impressive. 🙌
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I will forever disagree that a politician blocking someone on X is a Charter violation, so I can't agree that their being on it is one either. But, what it is, is morally repugnant, and I'm sad that we don't live in a society that punishes politicians for being morally repugnant.
May 20, 2026 at 5:12 PM
I will forever disagree that a politician blocking someone on X is a Charter violation, so I can't agree that their being on it is one either. But, what it is, is morally repugnant, and I'm sad that we don't live in a society that punishes politicians for being morally repugnant.
Any statement that says "could" also means "could not". Now try reading that headline
May 13, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Any statement that says "could" also means "could not". Now try reading that headline
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The Port Authority has submitted a letter to the Planning & Housing Committee re: Ookwemin Minising requesting that future residents agree to “warning clauses” about noise from the airport. Also suggests buildings be designed so windows can stay closed. www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis...
May 7, 2026 at 9:30 AM
The Port Authority has submitted a letter to the Planning & Housing Committee re: Ookwemin Minising requesting that future residents agree to “warning clauses” about noise from the airport. Also suggests buildings be designed so windows can stay closed. www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis...
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As for those who say the scale is not the same: Canada's population is highly concentrated. 20 million people live in the Quebec City-Windsor corridor, equivalent to Morocco's Atlantic coast mainline.
May 6, 2026 at 3:49 PM
As for those who say the scale is not the same: Canada's population is highly concentrated. 20 million people live in the Quebec City-Windsor corridor, equivalent to Morocco's Atlantic coast mainline.
Since reading Globe and Mail #Alto editorial.... May as well chime in on station locations. GTA should have 3. Pearson Transit Hub, Summerhill, 407/Reesor Rd.
April 26, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Since reading Globe and Mail #Alto editorial.... May as well chime in on station locations. GTA should have 3. Pearson Transit Hub, Summerhill, 407/Reesor Rd.
A disappointing G&M editorial about #Alto project.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...
I'm normally an incrementalist, but the sustained will to get better intercity rail has never existed as evidenced by 50 yrs of no improvement.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...
I'm normally an incrementalist, but the sustained will to get better intercity rail has never existed as evidenced by 50 yrs of no improvement.
www.theglobeandmail.com
April 26, 2026 at 3:29 PM
A disappointing G&M editorial about #Alto project.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...
I'm normally an incrementalist, but the sustained will to get better intercity rail has never existed as evidenced by 50 yrs of no improvement.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...
I'm normally an incrementalist, but the sustained will to get better intercity rail has never existed as evidenced by 50 yrs of no improvement.
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Attacks on #Canada's Alto high-speed rail project all seem to start with the declaration:
"Now, I've ridden bullet trains in Asia or Europe"—the editorialist doesn't want you to think he's an unworldly hick—"and sure, those ones are great, but...
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"Now, I've ridden bullet trains in Asia or Europe"—the editorialist doesn't want you to think he's an unworldly hick—"and sure, those ones are great, but...
🧵
April 17, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Attacks on #Canada's Alto high-speed rail project all seem to start with the declaration:
"Now, I've ridden bullet trains in Asia or Europe"—the editorialist doesn't want you to think he's an unworldly hick—"and sure, those ones are great, but...
🧵
"Now, I've ridden bullet trains in Asia or Europe"—the editorialist doesn't want you to think he's an unworldly hick—"and sure, those ones are great, but...
🧵
Such stupid news.
Well, off to run some errands now. First up is to blockade a grocery store aisle. Should be a productive day today.
Well, off to run some errands now. First up is to blockade a grocery store aisle. Should be a productive day today.
April 12, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Such stupid news.
Well, off to run some errands now. First up is to blockade a grocery store aisle. Should be a productive day today.
Well, off to run some errands now. First up is to blockade a grocery store aisle. Should be a productive day today.