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Housing/bikes/climate change. My posts are mostly about Edmonton, Alberta. https://growtogetheryeg.com https://www.connect76.ca Aspiring low-information voter.

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Never to be mentioned again.

But $0.1B for bike lanes in Edmonton that you can *see with your eyes are actually there* was harped on for years.

11.03.2026 17:38 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Jim Cramer suggests on CNBC that Trump could β€œbomb Tehran into the Stone Age” until Iran reopens the strait, citing U.S. bombings of North Vietnam in the 1970s. Carl Quintanilla points out to him that Hanoi won that war.

11.03.2026 13:09 πŸ‘ 7469 πŸ” 1505 πŸ’¬ 269 πŸ“Œ 329
Real rental competition in Edmonton... says landlords!
Real rental competition in Edmonton... says landlords! YouTube video by Michael Janz | Ward papastew | Edmonton

More housing is helping to make renting more affordable in Edmonton… don’t take my word for it. Listen to the landlords talking about incentives for tenants! youtube.com/shorts/udD7J...

11.03.2026 03:10 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If you are wondering how upzoning in Edmonton is going; when I moved into my place last year it was $1300 for a 1 bed. Now my landlord is offering a slightly larger unit for $1200. Its crazy! If I wasn't moving cities I'd be down there renegotiating my lease as we speak @growtogetheryeg.bsky.social

09.03.2026 18:20 πŸ‘ 44 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Agreed. (I left the /s out of my original post)

10.03.2026 18:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A hard fall a couple of years ago did it for me. (Yes I was riding on studded tires.).

No more falls for me. Ever. Which means I've been off my bike for two months.

10.03.2026 17:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

At least Calgary is repealing 4-plexes though, that should help them pay for stuff!

10.03.2026 17:46 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

If you ride every winter, you fall. Period. Some people don't like to fall. (or can't afford it, physically-speaking)

10.03.2026 01:07 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

nice beefy system there!

09.03.2026 14:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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New Dark Ages by Bad Religion on AppleΒ Music Song Β· 2007 Β· Duration 2:47

Bad Religion knew way back in 2008.

music.apple.com/ca/album/new...

09.03.2026 02:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is what success looks like. Landlords having to provide a good service at a fair rate or face not being landlords anymore.

More of this forever.

07.03.2026 16:25 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Agreed. It's mostly the trajectory that I think is important. There is no end in sight for improvements, whereas ICE cars are stuck in the ditch.

(e-bikes and transit are better than EVs, etc. etc.)

07.03.2026 18:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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BYD just killed your EV argument with a battery that competes with gas engines The Chinese carmaker's new batteries feature a 5-minute charge and 621-mile range, plus a 620,000-mile lifespan and lower prices.

Early EVs were like early iPhones.

This one:
- 1000 km range
- 5-10 minute fill up
- 80% range at -20 degrees

Just incredible innovation that has left fossil fuel tech in the dust.

www.fastcompany.com/91503415/byd...

07.03.2026 16:35 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Farkas says it's an unfair equalization that Calgary pays more education property taxes than Edmonton

He didn't do the math.

Calgary has $457B of assessment to Edmonton's $220B.

The Leg will get $1.2B in YYC prop taxes this year, then return $2.2B in funding YYC school boards.

07.03.2026 01:20 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Did anyone else notice that when they cancelled the carbon tax the price of exactly nothing went down?
#abpoli #Cdnpoli

07.03.2026 00:44 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Not only is February brutal in Edmonton... the leasing market feels like this snowstorm too. The absorption rate has completely shifted.

Many of us predicted that Spring 2026 leasing would be different, but I don't think anyone expected this many units to hit the market at the same time.

Right now, tenants have options - lots of them.

They walk into a showing, and if the unit isn't exactly what they want...there is similar one just across a street.

What we're seeing right now is something we haven't seen in a while - a real competition between landlords.

free months of rent

gift cards

parking incentives

flexible move-in dates

upgraded appliances

utility credits

Everyone is trying to lease asap as the lender is coming at you and if you don't achieve proforma - you get to buy the rate down ouch!

For investors this means a few things: You need to be strategic, flexible, and realistic (!!!) with pricing and incentives.

Not only is February brutal in Edmonton... the leasing market feels like this snowstorm too. The absorption rate has completely shifted. Many of us predicted that Spring 2026 leasing would be different, but I don't think anyone expected this many units to hit the market at the same time. Right now, tenants have options - lots of them. They walk into a showing, and if the unit isn't exactly what they want...there is similar one just across a street. What we're seeing right now is something we haven't seen in a while - a real competition between landlords. free months of rent gift cards parking incentives flexible move-in dates upgraded appliances utility credits Everyone is trying to lease asap as the lender is coming at you and if you don't achieve proforma - you get to buy the rate down ouch! For investors this means a few things: You need to be strategic, flexible, and realistic (!!!) with pricing and incentives.

Turns out building more homes makes housing more affordable.

Edmonton real estate investors are realizing that because so many options are on the market for tenants, they need to be sweetening the pot with incentives - and being "realistic" with rent.

#yeg #yegcc

06.03.2026 21:18 πŸ‘ 57 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 4
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How a White Nationalist Club Thought It Found Safe Haven in a Montreal Gym | The Tyee The owners say they were unaware Frontenac Active Club met at their facility.

This is very brave journalism. thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...

06.03.2026 17:45 πŸ‘ 152 πŸ” 46 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 3

wow that’s pretty dark

06.03.2026 15:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It's the third time in my life I've witnessed US aggression in the Middle East. The difference this time? EVs, batteries and renewables are ready for the big time.

May the silver lining around these horrors be a faster transition from the insanity of fossil fuels.

06.03.2026 15:21 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I never for one second believed that Farkas had changed. I'm old enough to remember Nickel's half-hearted transformation story after all.

06.03.2026 03:44 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Two white nationalists I exposed in a recent article showed up to try to intimidate me in person last night.

This is a press freedom issue.

Here’s what happened:

06.03.2026 00:01 πŸ‘ 2321 πŸ” 796 πŸ’¬ 120 πŸ“Œ 89

was fun to hear them mention @shastingssimon.bsky.social !

05.03.2026 19:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Think of the lives of people who chose to to centre their identity around $80,000 trucks though. 😌

05.03.2026 15:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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NEW: Reporting from Postmedia and newly disclosed briefing materials at today’s special Council meeting outline the scope of the provincial property tax increase. Cities like Chestermere will see increases as high as 32%, making this the largest property tax increase in Southern Alberta’s history.

05.03.2026 02:07 πŸ‘ 38 πŸ” 25 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0
Bernie Sander’s 2028 litmus test would strangle America’s golden goose

Bernie Sander’s 2028 litmus test would strangle America’s golden goose

Surprise! The Jeff Bezos-owned Washington Post is against my 5% billionaire wealth tax. I wonder why?

If enacted, Bezos would owe $12 billion in taxes, and an average family of 4 would receive a $12,000 direct payment.

Poor Jeff would be left with just $224 billion to survive.

03.03.2026 17:09 πŸ‘ 6952 πŸ” 2027 πŸ’¬ 194 πŸ“Œ 114
rendering of a proposed pedestrian bridge in downtown Edmonton

rendering of a proposed pedestrian bridge in downtown Edmonton

This Taproot story about the ATB Place renewal reminded me how great it would be for us build the pedestrian bridge pictured below.

As it stands, 100 Street near Hotel MacDonald is downtown's biggest chasm.

edmonton.taproot.news/news/2026/03...

03.03.2026 15:11 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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U.S. Troops Were Told Iran War Is for β€œArmageddon,” Return of Jesus Advocacy group reports commanders giving similar messages at more than 30 installations in every branch of the military

EXCLUSIVE: At more than 30 installations, U.S. commanders told troops the war on Iran is a Christian war.

The Military Religious Freedom Foundation has been β€œinundated” with more than 110 complaints.

One NCO said they were told the U.S. war is to bring about Armageddon and the return of Jesus…

03.03.2026 01:54 πŸ‘ 12839 πŸ” 6394 πŸ’¬ 1319 πŸ“Œ 4135

you missed raconteur

02.03.2026 21:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Those three downed jets run around $90 million each.

It cost $20 million a year to operate the food kitchens serving 816,000 people in Sudan.

02.03.2026 12:50 πŸ‘ 2913 πŸ” 961 πŸ’¬ 49 πŸ“Œ 30
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One of my favourite sides of politics/media.

02.03.2026 10:20 πŸ‘ 13567 πŸ” 4302 πŸ’¬ 132 πŸ“Œ 177