Your regular reminder that there ISN’T a “war on cars.” Any objective observation in most cities however, would conclude that for 60+ years there’s been a war on every mobility choice EXCEPT cars. And that’s been bad for EVERYONE, including drivers. Poster via @urbantruth.bsky.social. #UrbanTruth

GOOD OMENS!! This may break me. Please let it be good.

It's happening!!! Pete's Bookshop opens May 21st #yqr #booksky 📚💙

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Local woman looking forward to 23 days between harsh winter and uncontrollable wildfires

Woohoo!!! @skbooks.com reviewed HopeStreet! reviews.skbooks.com/hopestreet/ Thank-you so much!! #booksky

Happy Independent Bookstore Day!! To celebrate, here's our Big Announcement: We're opening a new bookstore in Regina!! Featuring Pete's Press books and other Saskatchewan publishers. Opening in May! #yqr #booksky

REALLY HUGE NEWS COMING TOMORROW FOR INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY!!! WATCH THIS SPACE!!! #Booksky 📚💙

One of the main reasons I ❤️ Utrecht is that I feel safe biking anywhere in the city AND the government works hard every year to make getting around by bike even better. It's a sharp contrast to biking in America (and, frankly, most places in the world). It's time to change the world.

It’s fucking bizarre how people are acting like something from 2022 is something they can’t live without. Like dudes, the emotional dependence on a sycophantic machine regurgitating nonsense to encourage you to stop engaging in critical thought and trust the slop is truly depressing to witness.

Aaargh ALL THE THOUGHTS AND IDEAS ANS DOUBTS

Latest by @daviddoel.bsky.social on GenAI and Carney's betrayal of building Canada strong and united. He's selling us out to the worst Americans. youtu.be/95KZlMa_zIY?...

Our books are available at the new Makers store, in the Cornwall Centre, #yqr! It may be mini for now, but it's the only bookseller in the mall!! 25+ titles over many different genres, and everyone local! #booksky

“The private motor vehicle is the most health-harming mode of personal transportation, both individually and societally. It is also inequitable, particularly within our cities and towns..” Truth Bombs via @sflkirk.bsky.social h/t @urbantruth.bsky.social

“In London cyclists now outnumber cars in the City by 2 to 1. Paris, where they now outnumber motorists across the whole city, is catching up with Europe’s traditional bike capitals, Amsterdam & Copenhagen…In Copenhagen, bikes account for almost half of commuter trips to work/school.” @economist.com

It's our second birthday!! Two years of #indie publishing! #booksky

guys, bluesky is dying. if we don't start getting more likes, a greedy developer will bulldoze the site to put up a parking garage. the only thing that can save it is for a ragtag crew of misfits to put on one last big concert at the community center.

When Glen Harper arrived in Toronto he came with a single purpose: to learn how people who live without shelter survive in Canada’s largest city.This is a detailed, first-hand account from a man who voluntarily became homeless to record the truth for himself. Pre-order Now! Petes-press.square.site

Turns out where I had my first serious bike crash last year is an area where the local councillor is acutely aware of the dangers but prioritizes parking over safety. Colour me surprised...

No Kings only trains

Happy to have contributed to this, even if it did once end in concussion....

Seven-word death punch

Planned shoestring-budget city breaks this year. Toronto in January: flights=$238, hostel for 3 nights, $240 Vancouver in April: flights= $348, airbnb for 3 nights= $354 Winnipeg, May: (driving+) $400 for 3 nights Calgary, August: flights$220 hostel for 3 nights:$160 Cannot figure out Montreal!

Big News: WE HAVE A (mini) STOREFRONT OPENING! (Sort of) #Makers is opening in Regina, in the Cornwall Centre in mid-April. The store focuses on indie small businesses and locally-made goods. Pete’s Press fits the bill! So, all our books will be stocked in a bricks and mortar store finally!

Perimenopausal sleep deprived urge to move to Toronto. Fortunately I then look around me and remember I actually quite like eating and owning my house.

No one asked for it, but when has that ever stopped the current gen of technosociopaths? They're coming for your children, but now the island comes to you. #Grok #Palantir #ChatGPT #AISlop #KeepAIOutOfSchool

Let’s gather for these important discussions

This Wednesday will be the final reading of the the 10% transit fair increase bylaw. This is the last opportunity for city council to reconsider. The previous reading vote passed with a split of 6-5. There's a possibility that a vote could change and the transit fare increase will not go into effect

Wrote an article (for a forthcoming @petespress.bsky.social anthology) about misogyny in AI. Called Artificial Incely-Gents. Artificial Incely-Gents medium.com/@townsendann... #booksky

tammyrobert.substack.com/p/the-cruelt... #SAID #Poverty #LegislatedPoverty

I know this has circulated with alacrity recently, so you may have already seen it, but if you haven't... WOW BOY HOWDY it's the most useful thing. Thank you cardcatalogforlife.substack.com -- this is a very very very helpful public service: cardcatalogforlife.substack.com/p/google-has...

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... This was a wonderful event and I'm glad we got some Press coverage. #fuckAI

“Air pollution fell substantially as Paris restricted car traffic and made way for parks, people-streets and bike-lanes.” Better for the climate, better for health, better for livability and quality of life. Common sense. Such a no-brainer, it’s remarkable that more cities HAVEN’T done the same.

Doing a Pete's newsletter today with all our upcoming book babies and events. Want in? Sign up now! mailchi.mp/11745e6a3d82... #booksky

Really interesting afternoon UofR's Human(e) Futures Colloquium -. The session was all about AI use in undergrad English lit classes. Depressing but definitely discussion-worthy.

Hey @jeffcliff.shitposter.world.ap.brid.gy I keep getting weird notifications saying you're looking for me (Dr. Coffee!). I am here! But I don't know what app you're messaging from, let alone what my login is I'm afraid.

c.org/mGtfYMDmJM Please sign... Artificial intelligence is fueled by Genuine Stupidity.

Perfect

Aaargh I have ALL THE IDEAS for things to write but zero time to do them.

"The evidence shows that restoring lanes for cars will not result in less congestion, as it will induce more people to use cars…”— Court decision If your local government is lying about protected bike-lanes “causing traffic congestion,” you might find this court case in Canada interesting & useful.

If you REALLY want to understand a BIG reason why riding a bike is so dangerous in North America, and why some “avid cyclists” ridiculously oppose safe biking infrastructure, WATCH THIS. This is epic detailed disinformation-busting by NOT JUST BIKES (aka @theurbanistagenda.com). Please share it.

Funny how the most fiscally hawkish councillors are also the ones demanding limitless, free parking — despite the costs parking imposes upon cities. Why, it's almost like it's the fiscal hawks driving up property taxes & not the Inefficiency Jabberwock they're forever chasing. #yqrcc

I have never been to Costco

One more time for those at the back....

Tis the day... Beware!!

We have choices. We can bankrupt our transportation system repairing car roads. We can buy giant vehicles for everyday errands. We can pay high gas prices. Or we can build reliable transit & wide, safe, connected bike lanes. It's our future. Speak up for what you need. (Amsterdam protest 1970s)

NEW STUDY: “Thanks to the influence of the road lobby, the harms of driving are underestimated & overlooked, while measures that make walking, cycling, & public transport the easiest option are viewed with suspicion. Policy responses to reducing population-level driving…can create positive change.”

Gas price hikes & shortages “fuel” controversy, especially when they’re “driven” by an illegal war. But let’s not forget one of the most important discussions that should flow from such hikes — how they spotlight the difference between places with mobility choices, and places that are car-dependent.