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I’ve had a few people tell me to message them with who to vote for. On the one hand I’m glad they trust me & see our values aligning; on the other hand, is this encouraging disengagement? #MunicipalElections #ONpoli

Today, I was out canvassing for David Alton for Kitchener mayor & Anna Meksavanh for Region Councillor. Usually it’s the younger folks who are apathetic but I found on today’s route the older folks were the ones saying they wouldn’t bother. They definitely felt defeated. #WRpoli #WatReg

Thunder Bay Library workers are on strike Urge the Board to stop the clawbacks! #ONpoli #CUPE #libraries cupe.ca/campaign/thu...

Sharing Olivia’s message: “Brad Bradford wants to hand over control of our water system to Doug Ford and open the door to privatization. Toronto's drinking water isn't up for grabs, Brad. Hands off!” #ONpoli

I’ve fallen down a rabbit hole. Reading up on the Ontario Water Corporations bill so I can answer questions for others. Extremely disappointed to see City of Kitchener submitted comment in FAVOUR of it during consultation. #ONpoli

I’m looking at my LinkedIn profile. Something I do once or twice a year when I go to the site. There’s an entire job (TA) when I was in grad school that I can’t bring up any memories of. I know I did it but not a single memory…

I went doorknocking for a candidate today. A lot of “no answer” (even when I could see them). I get it - people keep to themselves a lot more these days. Had a couple interesting conversations. I still don’t understand people who vehemently say they won’t vote in municipal elections.

Went to city hall today to see election financials from 2022. Woowee big developers really do like to donate to municipal candidates. Even if they live an hour or more away. (Note donation cap is $1200 but sometimes 2-3 members of a family donate the limit)

This is not an endorsement but check out Kitchener Ward 1 Scott Davey’s website. He includes little animations for fire, roadworks, snowplows. Sdavey.ca

I was looking for the 2022 municipal election candidate financials today. Some municipalities in the Region of Waterloo make it really easy. Some do not. Also learned City of Waterloo doesn’t have a general email.

If you are voting in the city of #waterloo, please do your research on all the candidates. You will find that mayoral candidate Shannon Weber and her husband, Dan Weber, who ran for the PC's in 2018, are both long term, faithful members of Doug Ford's corrupt party.

With all the municipal election stuff in Ontario, I forgot Quebec has one tomorrow. Saw this video on IG featuring students (1st, 2nd Gen) talking about their principal running for the PQ, essentially an anti-immigrant party. www.instagram.com/reel/DeF8KYx...

Yikes. When I volunteered for local candidates this never would have crossed my mind. www.thestar.com/news/gta/vau...

I’m going through mayoral candidate sites and one promises a pet-friendly city with more dog parks. Trying hard to not let this one promise bias me 🐕🐕🐕🐶

I’m trying to get fellow unionists to assist canvassing for a candidate. I sent my email in late afternoon and only 1 person has signed up (& she was working with me on it already). Hoping everyone is a morning email reader.

About 2.5 hrs to go. No word yet on progress this evening.

CUPE will defy Bill C-39’s unconstitutional limits on the right to strike if passed cupe.ca/news/cupe-wi...

NEW: Shortlist announced for the 2026 edition of CBC Kids Reads https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/shortlist-announced-for-the-2026-edition-of-cbc-kids-reads

“Signing up your kids for swimming should not be like the hunger games”, Scott Hamilton talking about recreation opportunity in Cambridge.

👋🏼 Hey, Kitchener! Our team has been knocking on doors all summer, hearing your priorities and ambitions for our community. On October 26, #VoteMatt for Regional Council so we can continue working together to build a responsive and affordable Kitchener!

“Cambridge has never bulldozed encampments” (gasps&scoffs from audience ) “if you’re going to heckle me come up front” - Jan Liggett, talking how support for addiction & mental health support is needed, not shelter beds. #WRvotes

Something I’ve heard before - Cambridge is the second largest municipality in the Region of Waterloo so why don’t they get the 2nd most representation on council? #WRvotes

Tony Chaves says Cambridge needs less politics, more community. And aims to more affordable living for all. #WRvotes

Doug Craig said WRPS is underfunded (per 1000 residents) when compared to comparable sized cities. Pam Wolf calls for police to work with social services given 8000+ calls are for intimate partner violence. #WRvotes #CambridgeON

At another town hall, this time for Cambridge Regional Councillors. I may have to leave and watch online as there is a strong scent here - maybe cologne, maybe floor cleaner.

At the all candidate meeting for Kitchener regional councillors (11 for 4 spots). Certainly a variety of opinions and views. I think the question i submitted was edited so it didn’t quite get at what I was trying to understand but that’s okay, still insightful. #WRpoli #watreg

Register here to join us on October 1st to discuss the challenges facing #OntEd: www.eventbrite.com/e/state-of-e...

I visited the St Jacobs library today. It is so quaint and the librarian there is a real cool guy. Had to pick up a hold since I’m not at library admin for the next 6 weeks.

Sharing as Ontario municipal elections are just over 5 weeks away & we’ve had some recent close calls. I want to see all you Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge folks out at the polls! #WRvotes #watpoli

What have five years of relentless book bans and attacks on libraries looked like? This report is from those on the ground doing the work, sharing their challenges, wins, and the opportunities ahead in protecting the right to read. bookriot.com/book-censors...

You can enter to win the full set of the Howard Wallace, P.I. trilogy (in hardcover) and there will also be a grand prize that includes a custom-made Howard Wallace, P.I. bag (created by Random Fandom Apparel) and a notebook. (2/5)

I’ve been busy tying up things at work and training coworker to do my role. Taking a two month “leave” to work for my union as municipal election support. I start that next Tuesday! #wrpoli #WRvotes2026 #WatReg

It's municipal election season and one of the most common inquiries I hear is "Who does what in Waterloo Region?" This week's Citified tries to add some clarity to that question. citified.substack.com/p/who-does-w...

Today was my one afternoon every 2 months that I work in a branch. Randomly & surprisingly, a former coworker and friend from Toronto walked into the library. She was on her way to Stratford theatre and detoured to see a Carnegie library. Haven’t seen her in years!

I know plain language is ideal but it still annoys me that I have to write out “an example” rather than use e.g.

I rarely remember the word “carabiner” and only come up with “harbinger” when searching my mind. The ‘bin’ syllables aren’t even pronounced the same.