Weekly roundup September 27 - October 3

Articles/Columns

The Nenshi Years Alberta Views

Ready for takeoff: Porter Airlines CEO lays out plans for massive expansion and new destinations Toronto Star

Worthwhile Canadian Art

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In regards to what’s happening with the @CanadianGreens and @annamiepaul here is an infographic that breaks down the patterns of discrimination for BIPOC women in organizations. It’s all part of an established modus operandi
Source: https://t.co/OhM5QkopUh @COCoQC pic.twitter.com/LOMOpLbpBQ

— NotInMyColour (@NotInMyColour) July 19, 2021

Weekly roundup September 20-26

Articles/Columns

La crise des aéroports gérée de Montréal La Presse

What’s so great about great big? Don’t let today’s giant SUVs and pickups crowd the small car off the road Toronto Star

COVID forced restaurants to face a choice: adapt or die. What changes will stick? Maclean’s

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Harvest Moon
David Thauberger
2018 pic.twitter.com/MycauARUcm

— Canadian Paintings (@CanadaPaintings) September 20, 2021

Weekly roundup September 13-19

This was my first week back at work after my 19 weeks of parental leave. It was a pretty good week getting back into the swing of things.

Articles/Columns

What property taxes can tell us about a wealth tax The Globe and Mail

Toronto’s construction sites are a dangerous frustration for pedestrians — it’s time for tougher rules Toronto Star

L’histoire des cantines au Québec : des patateries aux casse-croûtes revisités Radio-Canada

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i have a strong plan

a cast-iron plan
well seasoned

— Sean Michaels (@swanmichaels) September 10, 2021

Weekly roundup September 6-12

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L’accent Québécois de la Famille Royale La Presse

Hong Kong-style cafés boast vast menus that reflect the steeped cultures of the region. Toronto Star

Five lessons for managing a just transition from environmentally destructive industries Policy Options

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Seven Crows
Alex Colville
1980 pic.twitter.com/yLDzLAoiHR

— Canadian Paintings (@CanadaPaintings) September 8, 2021

2021 Bike Ride 17

Doris came on a bike ride (her first since before she was pregnant!). We went up Berri to Parc La Fontaine and then up through the Plateau before getting italian sandwiches for lunch and Kem Coba soft serve.

Total trip distance: 15.93 km

Moving time: 1h 20m

Today’s ride:

Today’s ride in the context of all my Montreal rides:

2021 Bike Ride 16

My sisters sent me a lovely Cleverhood poncho for my birthday and it was raining this afternoon so I jumped on my bike to test it out. It was great and I finished the ride dry. I can’t wait to have the poncho when I need to be outside in the rain.

Total trip distance: 8.95 km

Moving time: 0h 35m

Today’s ride:

Today’s ride in the context of all my Montreal rides:

Weekly roundup August 30 - September 5

Articles/Columns

Most politicians, on most days, aspire to build a legacy like Bill Davis’s TVO

The Rise of the Cleveland Guardians Belt Magazine

The Old-School Politician Doing New Things in Argentina Americas Quarterly

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Neat. Renos in St-Henri are exposing an old-timey storefront pic.twitter.com/hL9f21XIk6

— Kate McKenna (@katemckenna8) August 20, 2021