Kent Buchanan

Dad, GIS Specialist, Cartophile, Organ Grinder, Transit Enthusiast.

[Scott Reid @_scottreid]

The casual way in which the Notwithstanding Clause is being normalized by provinces like ON and QC is a horrifying development. Its use was always imagined to be rare and accompanied by great stigma. Overriding people's rights should never become a routine political practice.

[Mr. T @MrT]

I just received my 2nd Moderna booster vaccine, and I feel good! I am still going to wear my mask and keep my distance because the virus ain’t over, Fool! Grrr

[Kent Buchanan @KentBuchanan1]

#Heardle #35

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https://t.co/Tut6Trjjrc

[The Globe and Mail @globeandmail]

The Christchurch massacre may have had a Canadian connection – but there’s a reason you may not know about it https://t.co/HZqlKXXZZd

[Michelle Rempel Garner @MichelleRempel]

New from me on @the_lineca:

"The WEF portrays itself as a highly influential elite organization. In reality, it's an overpriced sales conference."
https://t.co/9A6CkfBbPP

[Daniel Moser @_dmoser]

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The Netherlands 🇳🇱 succeeded in making Traffic Intersections much safer for Walking🚶🏽& Cycling 🚲.

This👇👇 is how to build them.

➡️ Ask your government to
Go Dutch on Intersections and you’ll get a safer & more liveable city.

🎥 @BicycleDutch
https://t.co/zg1E72D9oV

[Prof. Christina Pagel - @chrischirp.bsky.social @chrischirp]

THREAD: I keep being asked when we can go "back to normal" or "like it was before". My personal thoughts:

We've added a new disease to our population, more infectious and more severe than flu.

The world pre 2020 no longer exists - we may want it to, but it just doesn't. 1/13

[Ottawa Police @OttawaPolice]

It is a crime to unnecessarily call 911 or our non-emergency number (613-236-1222). We track calls and will charge anyone deliberately interfering with emergencies. (2/2)

[Ottawa Police @OttawaPolice]

We are aware of a concerted effort to flood our 911 and non-emergency policing reporting line. This endangers lives and is completely unacceptable. (1/2)

[Jon Woodward @ctv_jon]

But dwarfing them all were donations from those who said they were in the United States -- about 52 per cent of identifiable donations.

[Dr. Brian Goldman @NightShiftMD]

Boosters save lives. PERIOD. Get your boosters. And get your kids vaccinated.

[Abdu Sharkawy @SharkawyMD]

@ONgov Huge data registry from @CDCgov here. Compelling enough to show overwhelming benefits to kids. Also no precedent in vaccine history (mRNA or not) for a vaccine safe for adults & not for kids for the same disease. Never.
https://t.co/qRg6J1GBqP

[Kate @DrKateTO]

Better air.
The MoE says they have purchased 70,000 HEPA units for Ontario schools, roughly 14 units/school. The most recent buy of 3,000 HEPA units is 0.6 unit/school. There is no ongoing monitoring of air quality as done in Quebec.
https://t.co/tDeMYHmfRt

[Richard Kiplagat @rkiplagat]

Africa’s perception war

[Brent Toderian @BrentToderian]

Tell me this isn’t the best “traffic” you’ve ever seen. A school “bike bus” in Barcelona, happens each Friday & has been growing from an initial 5 kids when it started. Safety in numbers — do you really think you couldn’t do this in your city? Via @lljunca

[Kent Buchanan @KentBuchanan1]

@A_noble_theme @jborthwik https://t.co/yW38SREPnB shows what's up for debate/discussion

[Glen Peters @Peters_Glen]

How big is the CO₂ bucket for 1.5°C?

Well, the bucket is about to overflow in a few short years, unless we:
1. Turn off the tap (urgently)
2. Put a hole in the bottom to remove CO₂ (negative emissions)

#COP25 #CarbonBudget @FutureEarth @gcarbonproject
https://t.co/ycYcuFSPdF

[Kent Buchanan @KentBuchanan1]

Hoping #WeWork is as generous with the 4,500 employees it lays off this week as it was with the CEO. For his $1.7B exit package, they could have kept everyone working for five years without losing an extra dime.

[City of London @CityofLdnOnt]

Residents who have been displaced or evacuated as a result of the fire in OEV will be welcomed at a reception centre that has been established at Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre, 656 Elizabeth Street. #LdnOnt