AdventuresOnTransit

Every day I take transit, and sometimes things get interesting. Funny stories and news. They/Them

[Naheed Nenshi @nenshi]

Today is a heavy day.  We’re concerned with the anti-trans bills that were tabled today.  

As a politician I will tell you that I have been in every corner of this province these last four months. We’ve talked to Albertans of every background and I will tell you that punching down on trans kids does not appear in the Top 50 of the things Albertans are concerned about. 

We knew today’s bills would be about punching down on vulnerable youth.  We were surprised that, on Halloween, they also resurrected the COVID bogeyman of the past, weighing these bills down with all kinds of anti-health conspiracy theories. 

Yet, a quarter of this government's legislative agenda this fall is anti-trans legislation, something no one is asking for. The only bills about education and health care this session are bills to satisfy people who may or may not vote for the Premier this Saturday. There is nothing about hiring more education assistants or putting more money to the lowest funded per student education system in the country. There is nothing about improving access to emergency rooms or hiring more family doctors. 

As an uncle, and as a teacher, I know today is a rough day for young people. Albertans from across the province will be asking themselves, “Is there is a place for me here? Is this a place where I can grow up and have a decent life and live an authentic life with dignity and opportunity?”

And I'm not just talking about trans kids. 

Every single kid who maybe thinks they are different in some way, in other words, every kid, is asking themselves one question today: “Am I next?”

This Premier doesn’t act like a Premier. She has no interest in governance. She’s acting like the Premier of a party, not of a province. This callous and cruel act that they are bringing forward today doesn't help anyone, except perhaps Danielle Smith at her leadership review. 

To the kids being targeted by this hate and misinformation, know that you are not alone. You are loved, and Alberta’s New Democrats will always stand with you. 

To the families, friends and allies of everyone in Danielle Smith’s crosshairs, please hold your loved ones tight. Let them know that no matter what this government does, they belong here and will fight for them and with them. 

Albertans deserve so much better.

[AdventuresOnTransit @TransitVenture]

@cmcalgary Bluesky is awesome.
It's a great Twitter alternative, and the folks there are great, too.
The feeds feature is my favorite feature because I can follow people without having to actually follow them. You could make a cool Calgary feed if you wanted.

[AdventuresOnTransit @TransitVenture]

There is a nice hole in the seat.

I guess someone farted too hard.
#yyc #transit

[AdventuresOnTransit @TransitVenture]

There is a nice hole in the seat.

I guess someone farted too hard.
#yyc #transit

[AdventuresOnTransit @TransitVenture]

Dude, it's 5 degrees outside, not -40.
My bus driver has the heat cranked as if it is and myself and the other passengers are cooking.
#yyc #transit

[AdventuresOnTransit @TransitVenture]

I got on a bus that had a back window.
I feel it's pretty rare to see buses like this now a days.
#yyc #transit

[AdventuresOnTransit @TransitVenture]

How much longer is Elbow drive going to be blocked for?
I can't take the shitty detours for much longer.

[Calgary Flames @NHLFlames]

It’s with great sadness, we mourn the tragic deaths of our friend Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau.

Our hearts are broken by this devastating loss. Johnny was and always will be a member of the Flames family and loved by all of Calgary.

[AdventuresOnTransit @TransitVenture]

@wildrose76 Wtf!?
I would have called that guys out so fast or had the driver boot him off.
That's gross. lol

[AdventuresOnTransit @TransitVenture]

The most annoying people on the bus at 6 am are the ones who watch videos on thier phone at full volume. =_=
#yyc

[AdventuresOnTransit @TransitVenture]

Watching the storm from my balcony.
No action over here, yet.
Cool storm shelf, though.
#yyc #abstorm

[AdventuresOnTransit @TransitVenture]

Some asshole just pushed a shopping cart onto the train tracks. 😒
This is why we can't have nice things.

[AdventuresOnTransit @TransitVenture]

Saw this chalk drawing at the train station today.
What do you suppose it's meant to be? 🤔
#yyc #transit

[AdventuresOnTransit @TransitVenture]

@CTVCalgary Free block list in the comments! 😋
People are sooo butt hurt that someone chose a different name for themselves.
And they call other people snowflakes!? 🤣

[AdventuresOnTransit @TransitVenture]

@cmcalgary Wonder what exciting stuff I'll see. 😂 Never a dull ride this time of yesr, that's for sure.

[cm @cmcalgary]

24-hour CTrain service begins the evening of Thursday, July 4 and ends the morning of Monday, July 15.

https://t.co/fakolWT9az

#CalgaryStampede #CalgaryTransit #yyc

[AdventuresOnTransit @TransitVenture]

Sweet!
A shopping cart of National Geographic magazines!
Just what I always wanted!
#yyc #transit

[AdventuresOnTransit @TransitVenture]

My favorite thing to do lately is look at 311 app and have a laugh at all the passive-aggressive submissions. lol

[AdventuresOnTransit @TransitVenture]

@DerrickFoster__ Yeah, that's what I thought, as well.
Good way to freak out the neighborhood. lol

[AdventuresOnTransit @TransitVenture]

Why am I hearing what sounds like an air raid siren going off outside? 🤔
Spooky.
#yyc #calgary

[AdventuresOnTransit @TransitVenture]

@DerrickFoster__ Yep, near Heritage.