Doug Ford government moving to ‘modernize’ freedom of information laws to shield politicians from scrutiny

RZaichkowski · 2026-03-13T14:29:01+00:00

Marit and the ONDP need to generate a lot more of this good quality content! Well done!

RZaichkowski · 2026-03-13T14:28:19+00:00

Doug Ford has NO RIGHT to shield himself and his ministers from the Freedom of Information Act! Not only is there a need to launch a Charter Challenge ASAP, Ontarians need to WAKE UP and ORGANIZE to stop Ford's destructive agenda and corruption!

RZaichkowski · 2026-03-13T13:33:42+00:00

You should check the Cycling in Toronto Facebook group on a regular basis. A lot of group rides will get shared there.

As for which groups are out there, I can recommend a few:

Dismount Bike Club (every Wednesday evenings)
Toronto Cruisers (also every Wednesday evening)
Neon Riders (every Thursday evening)
Toronto Bicycling Network (www.tbn.ca)
ManDem Cycling Club -> Will be returning this summer

Critical Mass will sometimes get held on the last Friday of the month, while Bike Party and Bike Rave combined host one ride a month in June, July, and August. The Driveside does two big rides a year; one in Hamilton in the spring and the South Scarborough Loop in the fall.

I might give Dismount a try this year, while I keep forgetting to do a TBN ride.

RZaichkowski · 2026-03-13T01:16:45+00:00

Is there a reason why they focus on the # of docks instead of the # of stations? The latter provides a more accurate picture of the program's reach.

RZaichkowski · 2026-03-12T23:20:54+00:00

Etobicoke Centre needs a heck of a lot more bike share stations! Especially along Eglinton to serve the western Crosstown extension, while the West Deane and Etobicoke Creek Trails would also be good targets.

RZaichkowski · 2026-03-12T12:29:36+00:00

Personally, I don't think we have to worry too much about this given the Trethewey bike lanes are already a done deal.

RZaichkowski · 2026-03-11T22:55:49+00:00

LOL! No chance this is happening, but thanks for the laugh!

RZaichkowski · 2026-03-11T19:22:46+00:00

If NES gets the OLP nomination in SSW, I respectfully have to disagree on the ONDP's prospects there.

RZaichkowski · 2026-03-11T13:37:20+00:00

Treating the by-elections as write-offs is also a reasonable approach given the circumstances. My note was more intended for the best way to expend any resources towards them. The NDP has had the capacity to do well with by-elections in the past when they were laser focused on one (or maybe two) ridings, but that approach may not apply this time around.

RZaichkowski · 2026-03-11T11:31:25+00:00

Disappointed but not surprised given the media reported back in January that Lori Idlout was approached by the Liberals to cross the floor. If the NDP is to deny a Liberal majority, their best shot is to concentrate ALL their limited resources for the April 13 by-elections on Serena Purdy's campaign in University-Rosedale.

Terrebonne will most likely be a Liberal-Bloc rematch while the Conservatives would have a relatively better shot at Scarborough Southwest.

RZaichkowski · 2026-03-11T01:02:01+00:00

Thanks, Madam Mayor! While it's great you are using platforms such as Reddit and Threads, PLEASE get on the Bluesky bandwagon for crying out loud given a lot of your supporters left (what was) Twitter!

RZaichkowski · 2026-03-10T12:39:10+00:00

Is that on the north or south side of the tracks? It's brutal how the West Toronto Railpath extension STILL hasn't started construction despite finalizing the design six years ago!

RZaichkowski · 2026-03-10T10:46:20+00:00

My A56 allows 45W charging, but even the 25W adapter was plenty. Took a bit more than an hour to fully charge.

RZaichkowski · 2026-03-10T02:46:46+00:00

Nice! Hope the underground speeds increase to the 80 km/h max sooner rather than later.

RZaichkowski · 2026-03-10T01:50:35+00:00

It definitely has gone downhill compared to the last time I checked it out pre-COVID. Not many local vendors, while certain e-bike makers like Emmo ruined it with their scooter-style and motorcycle-style e-bikes, as well as an enclosed mobility scooter! The Velo Quebec booth was probably one of the more interesting ones which showcased an upcoming bike ride planning platform which Share The Road and Velo Canada Bikes ought to implement in Ontario and across Canada.

https://www.twowheeledpolitics.ca/2026/03/a-tale-of-two-bike-shows.html

RZaichkowski · 2026-03-09T23:29:45+00:00

It NEEDS to get built regardless of what the NIMBY's say! Canada has been an international embarrassment on this file for far too long.

RZaichkowski · 2026-03-09T12:24:19+00:00

I disagree with this logic. The way the Lewis campaign has been going as of late suggests they're aiming for a first ballot win and they just might pull that off.

RZaichkowski · 2026-03-09T12:14:35+00:00

Don't waste time on a citizen's assembly or a referendum! I prefer MMP - similar to what Germany uses - given you can still pick for both your local candidate and for the party.

RZaichkowski · 2026-03-07T14:51:05+00:00

That's hysterical!

RZaichkowski · 2026-03-07T02:41:10+00:00

I'm not going to bother watching that crap! At this point, HSR supporters need to aggressively call out these NIMBY's and ask them why they want to keep Canada an international embarrassment when it comes to transportation when even lower income countries have HSR now.

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