sidney weiss (she/her)

CU journalism grad / GBC community worker student, bitter & hopeful

[serènity @cultureartislam]

First Ramadan Iftar in Gaza, Palestine.

[Rohan Talbot @rohantalbot]

Imagine tweeting out evidence of your crimes like this.

Children, the elderly, people with disabilities - all forced to march on foot from their homes to escape Israel's indiscriminate bombardment. Marching to overcrowded shelters in areas still being bombed. No water, no food.

[Aaron Hemens @aaron_hemens]

The McDougall Creek wildfire burning above West Kelowna, B.C., last night, as seen from the shores of downtown Kelowna, 📸 for @globeandmail .

As of Friday morning, the fire is measured at 6,800 Hectares. Thousands are on evacuation alert with hundreds more on evac order.

[RenovictionsTO @renovictions]

Earlier today, tenants from Thorncliffe Park and Gowan Avenue interrupted a panel @InvestPSP was participating in at a conference about responsible investing. Tenants pressed their demand that PSP withdraw the above guideline rent increases at their buildings.

[Jordan Omstead @jordanomstead]

Do you get monitored electronically at work? Tell me about the keyloggers, the GPS on the company truck, the time-tracking software at the fast-food restaurant. If you're getting tracked, I want to hear from you! Email or DM in confidence.

[sidney weiss (she/her) @sidweisss]

bye!

[Ana Bailão @anabailaoTO]

After 12 years, and three terms, I will not be seeking re-election.

It's been the honour of a lifetime serve as City Councillor & Deputy Mayor. While I have not yet decided what is next for me, I remain committed to continuing to contribute to our city.

https://t.co/Vg1poTH62H

[Jordan Omstead @jordanomstead]

On April 28, @SikhakhaneJ will deliver a talk drawing on his work with @TC_Africa, as well as his years as a columnist and editor at some of South Africa's leading business and finance publications. Hosted by @riedlinm. Register here: https://t.co/XuKIDaYldd

[Jordan Omstead @jordanomstead]

THIS THURSDAY! Join former BBC environmental correspondent @_richardblack and host @lizdubois as they talk journalism and the climate emergency for the Global Journalism Innovation Lab’s Spring Speaker Series. Register now (it's free!): https://t.co/Ipeks08mZj

[sidney weiss (she/her) @sidweisss]

lmao

[CBC News @CBCNews]

Franchesca Ranger is one of many small landlords in Ontario who became homeless during the pandemic.
Legal experts say they haven't seen this happen before. https://t.co/8rEQQYUr4n

[CUPE 3261 @cupe3261]

Our leaders just delivered a petition signed by a majority of front line service workers across three campuses asking @UofT to stop contracting out cleaning work to for-profit companies! #DecentWorkForAll #PeopleBeforeProfits @CUPEOntario @fairwagesnow

[sidney weiss (she/her) @sidweisss]

@colefwebber If my suspicions are correct, said politician is also a landlord lol

[RenovictionsTO @renovictions]

⚡TODAY: Support tenants fighting renoviction at 299 Forman by calling and emailing their landlords. Tell Sarah and Louis Deyong to withdraw all the eviction notices!

More info here: https://t.co/FgwwrCxzrj
Contact info and sample script ⬇️

[RenovictionsTO @renovictions]

Last week, tenants from 299 Forman Avenue delivered a letter to their landlords demanding the eviction notices issued to tenants be withdrawn and a stop to all eviction threats.

Louis Deyong and @UNLarchitecture prof Sarah Deyong have issued N13 eviction notices to 2 tenants.

[sidney weiss (she/her) @sidweisss]

PSP, a Crown corporation responsible for public sector pensions, has acquired a 6,000-unit portfolio in the GTA. Now, they are trying to force working class tenants out of their homes with a 4.2% rent increase this year. Call and email PSP to withdraw this application!

[RenovictionsTO @renovictions]

Tell PSP to withdraw the above guideline rent increase at 130 Gowan!

The Public Sector Pension is a major investor in Starlight and owns 130 Gowan, where tenants are fighting an AGI that will price ppl out of their homes.

Visit https://t.co/XB49dwzZYU to email PSP & learn more

[Emina @EminaKosjenka]

Why is Canada’s pension plan for public sector workers investing in displacing tenants? Please email/call today!

[Moonlight @kimdraskovic]

@JohnTory
Akelius our landlord intends to turn off the power at 150 The Donway West tomorrow from 9am -1 pm during the coldest winter in three decades. @TorontoHydro has said this is not an emergency and was requested by Akelius. Akelius told tenants it is because of T.O. Hydro.

[sidney weiss (she/her) @sidweisss]

Up next: how far will your landlord go to evict you?

[Larry @2xpong]

@dsherwoodb Share my LTB zoom exp: waited 4.5 hrs before cam, surprisingly rescheduled. On the new hearing: 1) Connected thru cell, bc my internet down. 2) after 2hrs 32' 01", phone was suddenly disconnected; reconnecting took 1'05", 3) 50'15" later, I was told the trial was over!

[sidney weiss (she/her) @sidweisss]

@moldenequity Adjudicator has said this is his only contested hearing today and he should get back to everyone quickly!

[Golden Equity Tenants @moldenequity]

We are in Hearing Room 1 to hear Alicia’s case on landlord harassment and interference in tenant organizing. Vice Chair Kevin Lundy adjudicating. Golden Equity repped by Greg Ross with managers Roger Steele and Hana Krischke present.