An oldie but goodie. Came across this at a used book store. First published in 1972, Up Against City Hall is an inside look at a period of remarkable change in Canadian municipal politics penned by John Sewell one of the nation's most effective reformers. #CityofTO #TorontoCityHall #tocouncil

Would you like to give back to your community and get involved with local government? Apply for a City board, committee, or tribunal today & make your voice heard. @toronto.ca #CityofTO #ShapeYourCity

It would be nice to see more @toronto.ca Councillors and Mayor @mayoroliviachow.ca posting on @bsky.app.

Tonight. Join Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin for a Ward 15 Town Hall. Senior City staff will be giving presentations on RentSafe TO, crime and safety, as well as parks and permits. 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Thorncliffe Park Community. Hub 45 Overlea Boulevard. #CityofTO #TOCouncil #DonValleyWest

Interested in local issues, upcoming projects, or community improvements? Your input helps shape the future of Scarborough Southwest. Councillor Parthi Kandavel invites you to a community coffee chat Wednesday, October 29th 10am-12pm. #CityofToronto #ScarboroughSouthwest

The inaugural @nsl.ca Final presented by Toyota is coming to BMO Field Nov 15th and tickets are on sale now! @afctoronto.bsky.social @ottrapidfc.bsky.social @rosesmtl.ca @vancouverrisefc.bsky.social Here’s where to get them👇🏼 www.ticketmaster.ca/event/100063...

If you haven’t been following @afctoronto.bsky.social this season you’ve missed an outstanding performance from Kaylee Hunter. The 17year old scored her 14th goal of the season and was Player of the Match in their win over Calgary FC. @nsl.ca #AFCToronto

Coming to Toronto! University of Chicago associate professor @agcallard.bsky.social to explore Socrates’ #philosophy, and why it is still the way to a good life. In conversation with host @ellastreet.bsky.social Question and answer session and book signing to follow. #Socrates @wwnorton.com

He’s back and Fighting Back. @danhausen.bsky.social @c4wrestling.bsky.social Wrestling with Cancer. 14th annual fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of Phrank Morin. Friday Aug. 15th Preston Event Centre. Bell 7:30. Details here. www.eventbrite.ca/e/c4-wrestli...

Watching @toronto.ca Council it’s not hard to see why municipal government is the most important. Council makes the decisions that affect your everyday life from garbage collection, road maintenance, schools, public safety and so much more. Next election please vote. #CityofTO #tocouncil

What Roller Derby’s all about. @albanyallstars.bsky.social Team unites skaters of all backgrounds. @timesunion.com #Rollerderby

Huge weekend of great Roller Derby as Capital City Chaos is back! Bringing you three jammer packed days of #Rollerderby @eodrollerderby.bsky.social and 10 teams from across North America. #capitalcitychaos #flatteackrollerderby

Ontario Elite Hockey League @sswinterhawks.bsky.social have announced Jeff Barfoot as their new Head Coach. Jeff joined the Saugeen Shores coaching staff in 2018 and is the 7th Head Coach in Winterhawks history. #oehlhockey #ohahockey

Wentworth Gryphins won @theachl1890.bsky.social Challenge Tournament wrapping up another successful Senior hockey season. The Minto 81's, Ontario Elite Hockey League champions made history as the first AA team to play for the prestigious Allan Cup and making it to the Semifinals! #allancuphockey

Congratulations to the Senior AAA Allan Cup champion Wentworth Gryphins who defeated Clarenville Caribous 9-5 this afternoon at the Harry Howell Arena in Waterdown @theachl1890.bsky.social #allancuphockey #hockeycanada

It’s on! Friday April 25th @c4wrestling.bsky.social Collateral Damage! They know each other well and now they battle it out. @fuerzalives.bsky.social @thealexianicole.bsky.social @vaughnvertigo.bsky.social Preston Event Centre Ottawa. Bell 7pm.

They’re back. March 28th @c4wrestling.bsky.social presents Point of No Return. Here’s a great match! @fuerzalives.bsky.social @thealexianicole.bsky.social @vaughnvertigo.bsky.social Preston Event Centre, Ottawa. Bell 7:30.

When your having one of those late night discussions what’s better wine or coffee? Great article from @nigelwarburton.bsky.social 🍷 ☕️ 🤔 www.theneweuropean.co.uk/nigel-warbur...

Thursday March 13th @c4wrestling.bsky.social Presents their first all female event- A League Of Their Own. Kristara vs Ashley Vox, Gabby Forza takes on @thealexianicole.bsky.social + much more. Algonquin Commons Theatre, Ottawa Campus. Bell 7:30.

Saturday March 8th. @barriewrestling.bsky.social presents WrestleEpic2. @fuerzalives.bsky.social will defend his Barrie title and Women’s Champ Shilo faces Zoe Sager. 49 Ferris Lane. Bell 5pm. #barriewrestling

The world No. 1 skipper Rachel Homan curled 100 per cent in the Scotties final, becoming the first player ever to achieve that leading her Team Canada to a 6-1 victory. Amazing! @teamhoman.bsky.social @grandslamofcurling.bsky.social #scotties #curling.

The @wftda.bsky.social Roller Derby season is right around corner. Guelph’s @royalcityroller.bsky.social home schedule is out. May 3, June 14, July 19 and August 23. If you’ve never been to a game check them out. It’s a lot of fun! #rollerderby #wftda

Philosophy can look challenging but like most things it can be easier to digest In Bite-Sized Chunks. In this book Lesley Levene introduces us to great thinkers like Socrates, Seneca, St. Augustine, Descartes, Marx, Nietzsche + many more. A fun read. @omarabooks.bsky.social

Lefty Gomez, a New York Yankees pitcher in the 1930s, is credited with saying the phrase. Some say that luck can make or break a career. Others say that preparation and hard work can help luck work in one's favour.

Big Pro Wrestling match coming up January 17th for Toronto’s @thealexianicole.bsky.social as she takes on @c4wrestling.bsky.social Champion @eviluno.bsky.social. Fire & Ice. Preston Event Centre, Ottawa. Bell 7:30.

Love this quote from Maya Angelou.

Brilliant! One camera and a fireplace.

Feels like the world has gone crazy. Good time for this. Frederic Lenoir's Happiness-A Philosophers Guide, how history's greatest philosophers and religious figures have answered life's most fundamental question: What is happiness? Could use some right about now. @melvillehouse.bsky.social

Really sad news. Jim Waters, the former head of the CHUM empire, has passed away unexpectedly at age 73. Waters’ Ontario Hockey League team, the Erie Otters, announced the news on the team’s website Friday. Tonight they play for Jim.

⚾️ The Intercounty Baseball League released the 2025 schedule today and the Maple Leafs will open the season at home Sunday May 11th against the Kitchener Panthers. 2pm at Christie Pits. Full schedule here. www.theibl.ca/stats#/596/s...

How cool is this!

If you’re a @ttcriders.bsky.social you’re going to like this. Stuck in a delay and left in the dark. You’re not alone @cityoftoronto.bsky.social Councillor Josh Mattlow is bringing a motion to the next TTC board meeting to support people impacted by these delays.

Congestion! A Toronto nightmare. While Doug Ford targets bike lanes he might be missing the obvious. If you get a chance check out a great article in today’s @thestar.com by David Ryder and Kate Allen.

Happening today! Removing bike lanes, putting cyclists in cars. This will make traffic worse. Urban planners know what actually works: building more transit, and cycling infrastructure. Join fridaysforfutureto.bsky.social protest. Details here. www.fridaysforfutureto.org

Interested in getting involved? @cityoftoronto.bsky.social are seeking qualified individuals to fill openings on multiple boards, committees, & tribunals. Whether you're passionate about transit or housing, there's something for everyone! 👇🏼 www.toronto.ca/community-pe...

I can’t imagine how difficult it would be to plan street corner let alone a city. That’s a job that would keep me up at night. Toronto has a new Chief Planner @jasonthorne.bsky.social is a former Hamilton planning manager, will take over the role on Dec. 30. All the best.

Winters here. Time for some reminders and cycling tips. ❄️ 🚴🏻‍♂️ www.thebikinglawyer.ca/post/hot-win...