I'm tired. It doesn't matter if Max is right or not. "4D chess guys" are among the worst fucking leaders I've encountered. Special boys in the boardroom who prioritize the game over, you know, leading. Especially egregious for political leaders - this shit alienates voters and drives apathy.

I firmly believe any type of video review should be abolished for things like offside here, hockey, everywhere. The drama of sport is drawn as much from the human fallibility of officials as the plays made on the field. This is just pixel fucking.

Where’s Max Fawcett to tell us this is all brilliant 4D chess, actually?

Clear evidence of the fiscal advantages of building infill. We need this research for Canada.

Late stage capitalism sure is turning out to be a bitch, huh?

This is fantastic news.

Hey River Heights! With John Orlikow's retirement, this is the first confirmed candidate that I'm aware of to replace him on council. I'll be looking forward to Sara's platform and speaking to her in the neighbourhood. www.linkedin.com/posts/sara-m...

I can’t fathom why Winnipeg’s public transportation system insists on shooting itself in the foot. MB Marathon this morning - maybe increased service to the university? Nope. One blue line every half hour. Did our bus show up at Osborne Station? Nope. My kids are learning that the bus just sucks.

"When I started my practice, I wanted to challenge myself...If architecture operates within political, social, and development structures, how can we be a critical component of that?" Lorcan's work is a frequent reference point for me. Fuck cancer. www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/181...

Jerry lives at the intersection of architecture, art and games. The professional, creative and existential questions this story dragged from my depths reflected in my tears as he was revealed standing at the centre of his life's work. PMG has made something that will stay with me forever.

Carter Hart with a historically dogshit cup final. There is no justice in this world but sometimes we get a little treat. Congrats to Jarvy and Fly.

The labour crisis in global game development hits Winnipeg. 65 jobs gone and a 17,000 square foot crater in our downtown. Shoutout to Debbie and her team at Design Shop who led the design of their space. www.design--shop.com/commercial/u...

Happy Pride to this Caravaggio self-portrait that made one man so gay he had to go to the hospital

Here's some data on lowering speed limits for those in search of some.

I encourage the Free Press to continue publishing opinion pieces from entitled boomers with long suffering wives like this so we have more evidence that reduced speed limits and redesigned streets are necessary to save lives. www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/anal...

I attended the virtual consultation on Winnipeg's zoning rewrite last night. We're early in the process, so not much to comment on yet, but some things did make me tilt my head and squint. For those interested but unable to attend, a short thread on first thoughts and...concerns? 1/9

I attended the virtual consultation on Winnipeg's zoning rewrite last night. We're early in the process, so not much to comment on yet, but some things did make me tilt my head and squint. For those interested but unable to attend, a short thread on first thoughts and...concerns? 1/9

The @cityofwinnipeg.bsky.social is in the process of updating Winnipeg's zoning by-laws. I can not stress how important it is for us to get this right. There is a virtual event tomorrow and you have until June 5th to provide your input. Speak up planning nerds. engage.winnipeg.ca/zoning-rewrite

Winnipeg civic election: At this stage, incumbent Scott Gillingham is opposed by a group of candidates who collectively have the municipal experience of a folding chair :

We have a cultural obsession with innovation over maintenance, not just because of the capitalism, but we should worry more about taking better care of, and making better use of, what we have.

Decisions are now non-binding (good!), what’s the point of the MMB? This is a relic of Pallister’s group chat with a certain group of developers that had his ear. Literally. Shut it down.

26 of the 27 EU member states use proportional systems, as well as the EU Parliament. If Mark Carney believes this is where the international order will be rebuilt, let's join them and embrace the same democratic standard.

It was me. I did it.

Planners only want one thing and it's disgusting.

Dad gaming update: I think I just finished the best game I’ve ever played. youtu.be/H-yTZFi-_eY?...

There are legitimately wonderful aspects of Kinew’s premiership, but man his populist instincts are dogshit.

This objectively intelligent man has a unique ability to every once in a while sound like the dumbest motherfucker alive.

If it's truly all hands on deck to provide housing of all types and tenure, I'd hope to be seeing @cityofwinnipeg.bsky.social on this list of municipalities pre-reviewing the CMHC Housing Design Catalogue very soon. www.housingcatalogue.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/how-it-works...

But seriously though, keep building your processes around these companies and their forever-tech.

Waiting on the preorder of the premium bundle is burning a tiny hole in my brain.

That hour where I thought he might have a shred of integrity sure was nice.

Having spent half my life in dressing rooms I must remind everyone that a lot of hockey players are very, very dumb.

Hundred bucks to the local journalist who asks Hellebuyck and Connor about this.

Nothing hits quite like an utterly professional “what the fuck are we doing here boys?”

Mayor’s public safety policy file: status update. Don’t stand down speak-up Winnipeg about this & contact me with questions or concerns [email protected]

If you’re looking for ways to help people in Minneapolis, this @minnmax.com charity stream will go directly to rent assistance for those who are afraid to leave their homes. www.youtube.com/live/SMcO71c...

Reminder: journalists get arrested in Canada too. In fact, The Narwhal is in court right now challenging the RCMP for arresting photojournalist Amber Bracken. Our editor-in-chief,Carol Linnitt, testifies today and Monday, and court is open to the public if you're in Vancouver.

New Boots Riley dropping in May. Hell. Yes. youtu.be/rnfTmSAnS3c?...

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free

After the world juniors this year there were some in the hockey world lamenting many kids getting priced out of the game early resulting in soft, spoiled rich kids over represented in elite North American players. The other result is a political monoculture in the game that looks like this.

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” - Martin Luther King Jr.

I finished Immortality and my first thought was "dear lord I hope @jacobgeller.com has talked about this game." He has! This scene made my jaw drop to the floor. The start of 2026 has been a lot, it's been refreshing to shed a tear reflecting on the necessity of art. youtu.be/DKiHSRYawIM?...

Banger quote. It's going in my saved library.

In 1936, when Nazi Germany hosted the Olympics, a counter-Olympics, the People’s Olympiad, was supposed to be held in Barcelona as a protest against fascism. It had to be cancelled when the Spanish Civil War broke out.

This. Justin's whole thread on Carney's speech is worth reading, but this hits the nail on the head.

FAFO

I really hate the game I love.

and Roger is one of those specific narrative experiences that could only be a video game. This one hits and sticks, man. youtu.be/R5Ink1cIvpo?...