On a shopping street in Montreal I saw these awesome overhead canopies that provide weather protection for pedestrians. I don't understand why we don't have these in rainy #Vancouver. They would be awesome along Robson Street for example!

One of the most annoying laws of all time is the EU's cookie consent law, which _could_ have mandated that people set a preference in their browser once and then all websites must respect it, but instead gave birth to endless popups that are all slightly different in how they work.

Fascists are taking over the US in real time and, unless I missed it, there hasn't been a single popular protest song about it.

A loser senator from Maine wrote to Canadian representatives asking them to commit treason, break up our country and join the United States of Trump. I had to school him in basic facts about Canadian values and our readiness to defend our nation from fascists. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Bpt...

You can now see bike racks (bike parking spots) on the #Vancouver #cycling map at www.transitopia.org/cycling?z=14... . It's the only app I know of that shows this info on modern vector-based map (and a clean visual design). Data is from OpenStreetMap and covers all of BC, but is incomplete.

#SkyTrain to #UBC must be Metro Vancouver's next public transit priority. Like a regional Town Centre, UBC is an economic and transit ridership powerhouse. Delaying it only adds to the costs of an inevitable project. #TransLink #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/ub...

Currently working on building a map of all of Vancouver's bike racks. Coming soon! github.com/transitopia/...

🚴The Transitopia Cycling Map now gets updated automatically from the latest OpenStreetMap data every day 😎 You can see the brand new Granville Connector, St. George Rainway, and more. www.transitopia.org/cycling?z=14...

when i become king of vancouver, my first act will be to build a connector between the canada line and expo line at vancouver city centre/granville my second act will be free ice cream fridays then i’ll step down, a world-class city complete

CBC video on the movement in British Columbia to allow European-style elevators (in size and technical standard), citing my work on cost and availability: youtu.be/sMYPCv6ZVJs?...

Fascinating, infuriating article. Fossil fuel-generated electricity in AB can't compete with hydro from BC so the generators lobby the govt to do protectionism. I think we'll see more and more oil propped up by friendly govts, at the consumer's expense. www.vancouverisawesome.com/highlights/f...

I've updated the cycling map at www.transitopia.org/cycling with the latest OpenStreetMap data. Now for example it shows the Seawall detour near Science World. My blog post has a tool to view the before/after versions: www.bradenmacdonald.com/articles/upd...

The median age of all homebuyers in America today is 56, up from 31 in 1981 and 40 in 2010.

Super helpful explainer here from @blakeshaffer.bsky.social on why we need an east-west power grid, how it would work, and how to overcome the historic barriers to doing so: macleans.ca/economy/forg...

BREAKING... 3 landmark towers up to 1,033 ft proposed for downtown Vancouver. Tallest is 100% hotel with 900+ hotel rooms, a conference centre, and a rooftop public observation deck. Canada's tallest building if it existed today. #vanpoli #vanre #vancre dailyhive.com/vancouver/hu...

What a crock of first-past-the-post nonsense. A fantastic representative who basically everyone likes got edged out by the unknown Conservative candidate presumably because a lot of people voted for the unknown Liberal candidate assuming that was the strategic choice

The @ndp.ca hold the balance of power. @mark-carney.bsky.social says he's open to electoral reform. And a citizens' assembly on electoral reform has been official @liberalca.bsky.social policy since their 2023 convention. What are we waiting for? Let’s end first-past-the-post now! #Election2025

A journalist goes deep undercover in UK far-right groups and discovers ... a bunch of lonely outcasts with crappy jobs who desperately crave a sense of community & belonging.

@liberalca.bsky.social how the hell is Hedy Fry running again. She is 83, retire for gods sake. I have no interest in voting for someone who will not be around to be affected by her decisions as an MP. She needs to go. She has been an MP 30+ yrs. We need new candidates with new ideas

(1/3) It needs repeating: in 1994, Ukraine was persuaded to give up its nuclear weapons to Russia in return for the US, the UK, and Russia guaranteeing Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.

The high-speed rail announcement is incredibly important. This needs to happen and it needs to be very well planned. www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...

I have been so excited since I found out this would be announced today! RIP any ability for me to concentrate: www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2...

Government of Canada has announced Alto, a $40 billion high-speed rail project between Toronto and Quebec City, reaching up to 300 km/hr. Travel times would be just 3 hours between Toronto and Montreal. Canada's first high-speed rail. dailyhive.com/vancouver/al...

I hope America is as lucky as the delta jet - everyone survives but the right wing explodes

Finally got to use the new Capstan Station in Richmond today, and it’s so nice! Enjoyed a fresh-squeezed orange juice from the vending machine while waiting for my train.

This article by Charlie Angus is the clearest eyed I've read about the present situation in the US & Canada. Too many people remain in denial. I think that is why someone minimize Trump's threats to Canada as a mere distraction. We must fight the hope that it all goes away & act. It's too important.

Don't be sorry. Get mad. Get in the streets. We'll do our part on our side of the border. We need you folks to do your best while trump does his worst.

Employment in software engineering has risen since 2013 with a steep jump in 2020. But as tech companies downsize and fewer job postings show up online, the search for work can be gruelling. @isaacphannay.bsky.social reports.

🧪 If I were Canadian PM I would immediately: 1. Create a new $15B science fund 2. Offer any credentialed US scientist funding for lab startup and replacement of NIH grants if they move to Canada 3. Immediate permanent residency 4. Citizenship after 2 years Overnight a science superpower

That really is quite the headline, from the pretty right-wing Wall Street Journal.

Red state alcohol being removed at BC Liquor stores including Tito’s and Jack Daniels. #bcpoli

Rather than “2025 US Trade War” or similar I think the media should start referring to this as the “Trump Tariff Travesty” in all headlines and articles.

Meta’s lawyer on why he quit.

Canada could make a big move into health research and health system improvement by recruiting top minds from US universities and hospitals. But this would require vision, leadership, and investment from the feds and provinces.

The NDP released their ministerial mandate letters last week. What’s missing? Any mention of overhauling the Police Act. @amandafollett.bsky.social reports.

A long-delayed Vancouver housing megaproject is closer to reality: Concord Pacific unveils a multibillion-dollar plan for towers on vacant False Creek land.

There are at least 9 potential "future" #SkyTrain stations. But odds are, some won't ever be built, especially the Canada Line subway stations of 33rd Avenue and 57th Avenue. Why "future" stations should be built from the get-go instead. #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/sk...

Team anyone but Christy Clark

This is the sort of thing more and more drivers will say if traffic continues to be reduced because of congestion pricing. It appears to have started already! Meanwhile, it's all upside for subway and bus riders, who are vastly more numerous.

Check these out — Still probably my favourite bollards/barriers I’ve seen anywhere in the world. They aren’t just cute and fun (and extra seating) — they’re REALLY heavy. Cars should NOT try messing with these sheep! I took this pic while working for Christchurch NZ years ago. #CityOfSmiles

It’s over 1,000km from Berlin to Paris There’s now a direct daytime train between them, that takes 8 hours and costs just €59. Leave at 10am, arrive 6pm. And… it’s just 1% the carbon emissions of the equivalent flight www.euronews.com/travel/2024/...

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vancouversun.com/opinion/colu... Solid of Fumano to ask this question

Now this is just sad. Somehow I think Christmas is still going to happen whether or not John Charisma scams gullible boomers into signing a petition. 🎄

Vancouver Plan / Broadway Plan vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...

Saw someone upbraiding someone else for having a hobby while the world is on fire, and, my friends: 1. The world is ever on fire, this is today's conflagration; 2. If you don't find time for rest and joy the fire will consume you; 3. Don't let people shame you for being an entire human.

Love this.

If you think about it, the very best books are really just extremely long spells that turn you into a different person for the rest of your life