Murdered by ICE. Let her beautiful words live on. poets.org/2020-on-lear...

A tale of two neighbours.

Canada’s response has shown why we need the NDP: Poilievre applauds Trump. Carney's government cannot muster a single world of criticism. Whatever you think about Maduro, Canada cannot be an accessory to this blatant violation of international law.

They couldn't even be bothered to pretend to consider City Council's ask.

That motion - for the police services board to be asked to rethink their request for operating money - carries 6-5. Voting in favour of this motion were @joylachica.bsky.social, @alexbierk.bsky.social, @mattcrowley.bsky.social , Coun. Don Vassiliadis, Coun. Dave Haacke and Coun. Keith Riel.

I hope this man's political career is over because this is the most disqualifying thing I have heard in a long time.

Yet the library fights for scraps while Mayor Jeff Leal hands the police carte blanche.

A 2023 report found that for every $1 invested in Canada’s urban libraries, $6 is generated in community economic impact (a 600%+ return). These are direct economic benefits to the community in addition to the social value the library provides, especially our downtown branch.

The fact that the library has to make cuts at all is unfortunate. The underfunding of our library system by City Council is shortsighted when study after study shows the (quantifiable) return on investment to be significantly high, let alone the intangible benefits of investing in public libraries.

At city hall in Peterborough, Ontario, ready to live-post the details of a general committee meeting (where council will receive the 2026 draft budget document) plus a city council meeting (where council will ratify plans such as moving forward toward a Community Planning Permit System).

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

This Fidelity Investments ad is killing me -- I hope Paula Cole is getting paid!

Canada's team got an Electric Circus after party

Pour one out for a real one.

Peterborough librarian jobs may be saved www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/peterbo... The three full-time specialist librarian jobs that were to be cut at the Peterborough Public Library – including the only full-time children’s librarian position – might be saved after all.

Peterborough librarian jobs may be saved

Wouldn't it be more efficient to just cut the democratic pretense and hand them a blank cheque?

This is wild

Edmonton Public Schools has decided that Margaret Atwood is too dangerous for youth to read. As is Brave New World. 1984 is banned by Grade 9s and younger. This is the MAGA machine of Danielle Smith in action. Perhaps a public book burning will reassure the base. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

these shirts and a few others are coming soon via @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social

easily my favorite part of And Just Like That this season is how bad Carrie’s novel sounds

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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Sheila Colla – brilliant conservation scientist, tireless native pollinator advocate, and environmental justice champion. Her legacy will continue to guide Ontario Nature’s pollinator work. bumblebeewatch.org @savewildbees.bsky.social

No level of enforcement will get us out of a crisis of human security. Meeting human needs creates community safety.

democratic socialist crush summer! 😎🔥🌹

Garage Mahal ☠️

OINY

Utter poppycock. Where's MPP Dave Smith on this as students and education workers swelter? Sitting in a climate controlled environment, I'm sure.

We have gone from the margin of error to the margin of effort. On the day before the election, we stand on the verge of toppling a political dynasty and winning a city we can afford. But we can only do it with you. zohranfornyc.com/gotv

Today I am thinking of Indigenous peoples worldwide who have always been at the forefront of community & environmental protection, even in the face of overwhelming European colonial brutality. In Canada the fight continues against legislation to further exploit FN’s land. #sevengenerations

Come out to support the library tomorrow evening ahead of the 2026 budget consultation meeting!

Strikes me if Mayor Leal is tired of politics and the political process of decision making as a member of an elected body accountable to his constituents –– there's an easy solution.

The Peterborough Public Library has temporarily halted its controversial decision to eliminate three unionized librarian positions, including the children’s librarian. The proposed downsizing was part of an effort to reduce the library’s operating budget by $120,000 in the wake of budget cuts.

The City of Peterborough has temporarily halted cuts to library staff — including plans to eliminate the children's librarian — following immense community backlash. “We are glad that the city came to their senses,” an organizer told me. www.thestar.com/entertainmen...

City of #Ptbo 'pauses' planned staff cuts at the Peterborough Public Library. City states it will 'consider other options for meeting budgetary constraints' through meetings with library staff. kawarthanow.com/2025/06/16/c...

They heard us! A ‘pause’ on the staff reorganization is a good first step, but the city needs to think beyond budget cuts. Don’t let them hit ‘play’ on more cuts! Come out and show your support this Thursday June 19th at 6pm at Healthy Planet for the 2026 community budget consultation meeting.

"The open letter, released this week by local advocacy group Our Future Peterborough, warns the decision would damage a vital community institution. It’s signed by some of Canada’s most prominent literary voices, such as Esi Edugyan, Gordon Korman, and former Governor General Adrienne Clarkson."

Economic investment in libraries has a 6:1 return - that’s right 600% return. Show me one other free space in Ptbo that has that ability to raise the economic base in our community and raise families out of poverty!

This is an incredibly powerful piece by Michele Landsberg [gift link] www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

Come to the rally at Healthy Planet this Thursday June 19th at 6pm. The decision to cut librarians from the library has NOT been implemented. This is a 2026 budget issue. Libraries need librarians!

Neil Young, Sarah Harmer, Jill Barber Sign Open Letter Opposing Peterborough Library Staff Cuts

Hey Mayor Jeff, our little home town made the news! How's that strong mayor powers for the police budget boost looking now?

Margaret Atwood and Neil Young sign open letter urging Peterborough library to reverse staff cuts

Ridiculous

I signed this open letter opposing library staffing cuts (including a children's librarian) at Peterborough Public Library. See article below by @meggallant.bsky.social for why. #LibrariesMatter #LibrariansMatter #LibrarySky

As a dad I love our library and librarians. As a public health doc, I know the library also plays an important social function in our community. Librarians = Heart of Gold.

Holy crap! Remind me to never piss off #Ptbo moms! They are fierce when it comes to defending their #library and #librarians! ourfutureptbo.org/open-letter

Margaret Atwood and Neil Young among signatories of open letter opposing #Ptbo Public Library staffing cuts. Open letter from Our Future Peterborough has been signed by more than 100 celebrated writers, artists, educators, and performers. kawarthanow.com/2025/06/10/m...