Active Elders

Thank you for putting your trust in me, Ward 10. I don’t take this responsibility lightly, and none of us can do this alone.

On this day in 1980, Judy LaMarsh died. One of the most important politicians in Canada in the 1960s, she played a major role in Universal Healthcare and the Canada Pension Plan. Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇 canadaehx.com/2024/10/08/j...

So true in any election. Make your voice heard. This is a great example of the result of complacency!

This is voting day in KW. Get out and vote 👍

Last sign delivery before election day. If there’s anything I’ve learned from reaching 12,000 of my neighbours, it’s that you want urgency and action that you can see in your neighbourhoods. I ask that you trust me with your vote, and that you hold me accountable to this vision. Go vote!

"We need to stop treating shovelled walkways as a private chore and instead view them as a core part of our public transit network by having the municipality take direct responsibility for clearing all sidewalks,” said John Massimi. #SnowbilityWR buff.ly/i3k87Q2

Ask municipal candidates where they stand on tighter regulation of e-scooters. In Ward 7 they are becoming a constant hazard. No helmets, too young, too fast and always on the sidewalks. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

As a long-time community organizer, I pride myself on collaborating effectively across groups that don’t typically work together. I’ll be an effective representative for Ward 10, translating city processes into meaningful action. #kitchener #watreg #wrpoli

I agree, the real issue isn't that it is too difficult to renew your license after 80. It's that it is too easy under 80.

It's clear top me that @samnabi.bsky.social has been making our community a better place for a long time! If I lived in #Ward10, he'd have my vote. #WRvotes2026 www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

My experience as an urban planner taught me how to welcome new neighbours while protecting mature trees, enhancing walkability, and making streets safer. I am a founding member of Waterloo Region ACORN and have successfully advocated for local policies to protect renters from displacement.

"Harm reduction and treatment aren’t opposites. They’re complementary, and we need both." buff.ly/IFiGafg

🚨 WARNING: YOUR MUSCLES NEED REST! 💀 More Exercise Doesn't Always Mean More Strength! Your muscles don't just need workouts—they need recovery! ⚠️ Too much exercise without enough rest can lead to fatigue, poor performance, and injuries. 🛌 Prioritize adequate rest and sleep alongside exercise.

"Ripping out these protected bike lanes against the will of Toronto city council is a colossal waste of $48 million. The province’s own experts know it will not ease traffic congestion, it will put people’s lives at risk, and there is no network of side streets that could replace these lanes."

I’m proud to be supported as a labour-friendly candidate by the WR Labour Council! As co-owner of Full Circle Foods, I choose to uphold a certified living wage. As a member of the Better Way Alliance, we commit to fair scheduling practices and paid sick leave.

Between October 5 and October 31, you can request to exchange your black garbage cart from the Region of Waterloo. #WatReg www.regionofwaterloo.ca/programs-and...

Trump admin demands Canada not meddle in midterms so they can meddle in separatist referendums

I’m grateful to have the support of Leena Miller Cressman, owner of The Branches. Seeing how Leena and her team have created a small business rooted in community was an inspiration for Yulia and I as we brought Full Circle Foods into its next chapter on King Street. #Kitchener #WatReg #WRPoli

This is just wrong! You're in public service; learn how to serve the public.

Please enjoy my cartoon in today's Toronto Star

Lord Cockwomble strikes again, this time taking credit for a security agreement with Greenland/Denmark that is almost as old as he is. Changes to the existing agreement largely put formal wording around things that were implied in the original agreement from 1951. www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...

Getting out of your chair and moving around is the single most beneficial exercise for people of all ages, but especially for older adults. Long periods of sitting can completely negate the positive effects of scheduled exercise, no matter how strenuous!

Well, #WRPS, in my ideal world, the police budget wouldn't be almost a third of the entire Regional budget. #WRcouncil

‘Canada’s Polka King’ to play one final time at Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest

Good communication is more than just speaking—it’s about listening, respecting others, and speaking with confidence. Small changes in the way we communicate can help build stronger, healthier relationships. 🌍💙 Which communication tip do you think is most important? 👇 ❤️ Like • 💬 Comment • 🔄 Share.

Facts.

Love this! #WRvotes2026

Imagine, a potential City of Kitchener councilor that leads with action and not rhetoric! I only wish Sam was running in Ward 7. 👍

Please enjoy my cartoon for Wednesday's Toronto Star

Good morning! Terry Pratchett only wrote 400 words a day and still published over 50 books Writing at a pace that’s sustainable for you is better than trying to rush and burning yourself out

"Everyone is certainly a pedestrian at some point, as even the most dedicated driver has to get out of their vehicle, but many people regularly use multiple forms of transportation to get around. Having choice is one of the great things about living in a city: it’s freedom." buff.ly/vENtKOp

This should be King Street between Frederick and Water. Duke and Charles returned to one-way.

It seems a bit odd to me to be advocating for banning e-scooters on our streets but also to have pushed against speed cameras operating 24/7 in school zones. www.therecord.com/opinion/colu...

"Health advice can land flat when it assumes that every family has the same environment to work with. “Spend more time outside” is received differently if they live beside shaded trails compared to living in an urban heat island with limited shade and poor walkability." buff.ly/FmHhsNJ

Canadian Bacon! Who ever thought this hilarious 1995 comedy movie staring the great John Candy would have become a documentary if it were shot today 😞. All about U.S. administration distracting the American public from reality. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nk2...

Thankyou Lord Cockwomble (aka: DJT)! You have done more to solidify Canadian unity, Canadian pride, and Canadian nationalism than anyone in history. Once you are gone we will again have cordial relations with our American neighbours, but will never again be dependent on them.

Never forget!

Lift-off: Critical step begins in restoration of West Montrose ‘Kissing Bridge’