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Doug van den Ham

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Sometimes you win. Other times you eat dirt. Migrating from Twitter as @dvdham #ottbike. Also on Mastodon.

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Yeah, until two weeks ago, the problem was avocado toast.

13.03.2026 10:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

But with camels, not trucks!

13.03.2026 10:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I did that with my bike, my kids bikes. And my whole key chain. Outside the National War Museum in Ottawa. Thought I lost my keys somewhere in the museum. But, nope, left them hanging off my lock.

13.03.2026 08:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Am I understanding correctly that this does not include all PILT? Just noting that Montreal Road NRC doesn't show anything, but some greenbelt areas do.

13.03.2026 06:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Their business isn't about keeping people alive . . .

12.03.2026 14:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Allowing for faster drivers is how this cemetery celebrates death.

12.03.2026 14:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is perfect for riding home from the pub too!

12.03.2026 07:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Okay, fine, but he spent all of 2024 trying to convince Canadians that he was the next Prime Minister (and by all accounts nearly succeeded). He should have got his clearance.

11.03.2026 19:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

In the past they've just done it. No need to make it a requirement.

But those who don't, they need to provide a more compelling rationale to the public than PP ever has.

11.03.2026 19:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

He could easily resolve this issue.

Unless, of course, it's not possible for him.

11.03.2026 18:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Nice. I've got a Nature Boy. It's been a great commuter setup for the last 6 years.

11.03.2026 14:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

They're all low level data breaches. Until they admit they're actually massive breaches.

10.03.2026 22:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Didn't Ferdinand's assassination *start* WW2? Trump has done his best to start WW3 while alive.

10.03.2026 22:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

And crashing during take off isn't a big concern.

10.03.2026 22:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Must have sold air rights, judging by those windows on the property line.

10.03.2026 22:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yeah, those look just fine function wise.

10.03.2026 21:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You can see the NA auto lobby's finger prints all over that. There's a lot of money spent ensuring transportation dollars go to highways.

10.03.2026 19:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Cars aren't a lazy option. On average, they require 12 hrs of work a week just to cover the costs.

10.03.2026 16:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Crazy part is the Gideons had very effective charity that did this (bibles in prisons, schools, hotels) for decades without trying to squeeze out a profit.

10.03.2026 12:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

FYI #ottbike ppl. Good chance the Rideau River underpasses will start flooding today. Particularly the Hurdman Bridge. Likely Bank Street is already flooded. 417 (east and west) are probably okay.

10.03.2026 12:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

There's should be bulletin boards at the entrances to parks where their pictures can be posted.

09.03.2026 19:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wait, I thought you were watching the gay hockey show?

09.03.2026 01:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I think mistrust is core to 'fear' based decision making.

08.03.2026 21:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I've been thinking a bit lately about the differences between people who make decisions based on hope or on fear. I think maybe the same is true of societies.

08.03.2026 21:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

More melting dog shit than fresh. At least until you get away from the parks and pathways.

08.03.2026 21:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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When alphas collide: how Trudeau and Macron handle Trump's displays of dominance | CBC News It was clear, watching both Justin Trudeau and Emmanuel Macron shake hands for the first time with Donald Trump, that each had prepared for the moment.

He probably watched the Trudeau and Macron hand shakes from the first term to avoid getting caught out by Trump. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

08.03.2026 21:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm waiting for Fun Gus to go on tour.

08.03.2026 19:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I like booking the compact and getting upgraded to small. But if it goes beyond that, I push for a discount to cover gas.

08.03.2026 18:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh, we're struggling too. Short of buses at the moment because of a delayed /problematic launch of the next phase of our LRT. That has hurt service, which in turn has taken a hit on the ridership. But the future (12-24 months from now) is still looking decent.

08.03.2026 18:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The plan is for around 350 E-buses by beginning of 2028. There's also some NOVA E-buses in the fleet.

08.03.2026 18:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0