Pink Helmet TO

Cyclist- Feminist- Interested in all things Toronto- Love my #Brompton
#VisionZeroTO #todeadlystreets #CompleteStreets #ZeroWasteTO #StLawrenceReduces

[Colin D'Mello | Global News @ColinDMello]

A new report is renewing calls for stronger rail safety measures after more than 400 GO Transit passengers narrowly avoided a catastrophic train collision in Burlington, Ont., in 2024.

https://t.co/SVLwctsz4f

#onpoli

[cedric @treebeing]

#TheFeds could and should stop this madness. Except they just released a concerning proposal for how “nation-building” projects can be fast-tracked aiming to weaken the guardrails that uphold #environmentalintegrity Canadians need to push back along all levels of the governments.

[How-Sen @HowSenChong]

Give any thought past “Toronto could use a second airport” and it becomes clear that Billy Bishop cannot be that airport.

There’s simply no space.

Compare it to Pearson, which is served by a train, two major highways, and several square kilometres of parking.

#topoli

[Kristyn Wong-Tam 🇨🇦 @kristynwongtam]

Usually, if someone doesn’t show up to work, they get fired.

[Pink Helmet TO @PinkHelmetTO]

@MoveBravely @Mechani_Kong Many cell companies are offering affordable travel plans, at prices same or less than SIM cards. Then we keep our own phone numbers when away. Seamless... We are using these now. Much better than SIMs.

[Thrilla the Gorilla @ThrillaRilla369]

We’re obsessed with the idea that poor people might take more than they need, but we never question why the super rich are never satisfied with what they already have.

[Joy Henderson (she/her) 🇵🇸 @Joyhenderson78]

For an airport already losing money.

[Marit Stiles @MaritStiles]

I wrote to Prime Minister Carney today.

Doug Ford said Canada wasn't for sale. Then he rammed through the Billy Bishop expansion – pushed by an American company tied to JP Morgan.

Toronto's waterfront is being handed to Wall Street.

The expansion can't proceed without federal approval. Prime Minister, don't approve it.

[Josh Matlow @JoshMatlow]

The Toronto Port Authority is holding their AGM on June 11th. I read their Financial Statements - and they raise big red flags about their hasty support of Doug Ford’s plan to bring jets to Billy Bishop Airport:

1) Ridership is down at Billy Bishop
2) Billy Bishop is relying on higher operating fees to prop up revenue
3) Based on current revenue, they’d have to forego any profit for between 80-300 years to pay for the expansion
4) Based on their 2017 Environmental Assessment, the decision was made against introducing jets, and those conditions have gotten worse - not better

Here’s my letter to the Toronto Port Authority. The public deserves answers to the following questions:

[Colin D'Mello | Global News @ColinDMello]

Premier Doug Ford says he's "never talked to JP Morgan in my life," responding to @richardwarnica's story about the Toronto Island airport's lobbying efforts and where that rabbit hole leads.

#onpoli

[Phil Pothen 🇨🇦 he/him @pothen]

The jet runway scheme would take a wrecking ball to plans for housing, walkability in Toronto, and likely make the harbourfront a polluted cesspit. That's why my @EnviroDefence team is funding @NoJetsTO & @normsworld to ramp up their important work!

https://t.co/juzEdVMWDO

[NoJetsTO @NoJetsTO]

Grassroots opposition to JP Morgan’s attack on our waterfront is growing! This is our waterfront, not for sale to the USA! #topoli #onpoli #cdnpoli

[Pink Helmet TO @PinkHelmetTO]

@MarkJCarney - this is a deal breaker for me too. We are counting on you. @NoJetsTO

[Petrichor ❤🇨🇦❤ 💙💛 @Chasingharmony1]

The ruination of Toronto waterfront is a deal breaker for me. I live in the GTA & Toronto holds a very special place in my heart. I will oppose anyone allowing this horrific city-skyline killing move to go forward. Support this US funded mess & lose my vote forever. @MarkJCarney

[Anthony Smith @SafeStreetsTO]

⏱️ Rooftop View for 5 minutes Today at Portland & Wellington Diverter:
~🚶‍♀️100 pedestrians
~ 🚲 35 people on bikes
~ 🚗 30 cars

Only 3-days after installation of the new Bikeway 82% of trips are now much safer! #toPoli #bikeTO #visionZeroTO

[NoJetsTO @NoJetsTO]

We have a message for politicians taking marching orders from JP Morgan instead of listening to the people: Hands off our waterfront! #topoli #onpoli #cdnpoli

[NoJetsTO @NoJetsTO]

Great turnout at the Fight Ford protest today at Queens Park! Saw dozens of NoJetsTO signs, and encouraged the crowd to chant “Hands Off Our Waterfront!” #topoli #onpoli

[Kristyn Wong-Tam 🇨🇦 @kristynwongtam]

Breaking news today from the Toronto Star: American private wealth firm JP Morgan is behind Ford's waterfront takeover. Is it an American land grab? The more you dig the worse it looks for Ford — and Mark Carney, who needs to take a side. Add your name to oppose Ford's plan! https://t.co/jLrFWqhpH1

[Anthony Smith @SafeStreetsTO]

At 4:30 pm today: Traffic, bikes & people are flowing with minimal issues at Portland & Wellington. It’s really simple and intuitive - if you are driver needing directions use Google Maps, it is updated with new traffic routing. #bikeTO #ToPoli

[Edward Row 𓃡 @edwardrow]

reminder: Chloe Brown received more than double the votes of Brad Bradford in the 2023 mayoral by-election despite having been almost entirely shut out of polls, most media, and, subsequently, major debates - something Bradford had access to https://t.co/S2O9efJuva

[Krissan Veerasingam @Krissan4Scarb]

First official canvass of our campaign was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who came out, from local teachers, to community service providers, to neighbours who care deeply about our community. Volunteer with us at https://t.co/ve8HKTKIWv