Thomas Peace

A challenge for this week’s #HiddenHistory of #swont: is there a municipal politician more influential in our region’s history than Adam Beck? I say no, but am looking to be challenged: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-... #onpoli #onhist #cdnpoli #cdnhist

Congratulations to Toronto @mayoroliviachow.ca on her re-election tonight. Given Doug Ford’s constant interference & distractions, Toronto is arguably the hardest city in Canada to be the mayor of. I’m hopeful that in her first FULL term, Mayor Chow will lean in on more bold, creative city-building.

This is 100% right. We need nation building that doesn’t focus on enriching the oligarchy, but rather targets meaningful sustainability in terms of climate, biodiversity, & fulfilling jobs for people of all abilities. We must stop subsidizing dairy & beef, & start investing in transit & cycling.

In January, ActiveHistory.ca launched a special series examining the Indian Act and it history. I wrote a short piece, as an introduction, that lays out some of the basics and included a selected reference list: activehistory.ca/blog/2026/01...

It feels like such a long time since I’ve been excited for election results, but tonight’s returns are encouraging for a council that can continue making #ldnont a great place to live! #onpoli.

I’ve cast my ballot in #onpoli #municipalelection2026 & I hope you do too. In #ldnont, our results will be worse than they should be b/c #QueensPark axed our #RankedBallot system in 2020. We cannot forget this & must bring it back! The media should report on the results, & what they might have been.

Thunder Being Alan Syliboy ~ Mi'kmaq n.d.

You should snag both of them, if you have any interest in early North American History. #cdnhist #VastEarlyAmerica

For this week’s #HiddenHistory of #swont, Matt & I talked about the history of voting in the region & some of our first women city councillors & mayors. You can listen here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-... #onhist #cdnhist #onpoli #cdnpoli

“It illustrates that Canada is not insulated from inflammatory and misleading rhetoric targeting equity, diversity, and inclusion.”

Bike lanes are a major part of the solution to #Ontario’s traffic woes. The fact that they are being fought is a move in the wrong direction & reflects the power of cronyism & corruption in the current government. #onpoli #cdnpoli

As a member of the #AHA, I have been shocked by the allegations in the Chronicle of Higher Ed & even more surprised that they have not come out publicly & addressed the situation. The #historians in leadership seem to poorly understand the organization’s history. www.chronicle.com/article/the-...

They weren’t just well represented, they presented some wonderful papers. #Undergraduate research matters & these students knocked it out of the park! #cdnhist #histed

A portrait of the Ontario Minister of Transport

Celebrate #LdnOnt's Bicentennial by joining a guided tour of the Old Courthouse at 399 Ridout St. North this Sunday from 11:30AM to 1PM Delve into stories of the building's evolution, the infamous Donnelly Trials, & explore original jail cells Learn more: www.londontourism.ca/events/bicen...

One of the reasons I get so worked up about all this, apart from the clear-and-present danger, is it's a symptom of something bigger that's rotten. Many smart & serious establishment people still think it's silly to talk about though.

Really sorry to see this sad news. Irene Mathyssen was a wonderful Queen of #FanshawePioneerVillage & represented the people of east #ldnont well. May she rest in peace.

This is a great thread about some positive #CivilDisobedience in #Toronto tonight. We need more of this, fighting back against laws that make this world more, rather than less, dangerous. #onpoli #cdnpoli

Glad to see some #CivilDisobedience fighting back against #BikeLane removal. This is a dumb policy that allocates resources & money away from things that matter for cheap political points. #onpoli #cdnpoli

Forecasted 27 degrees today in #ldnont - 11 degrees above normal - but g/d forbid that you & I change our behaviour to reduce our use of greenhouse gas emitting fossil fuels. Aside for the oil & gas industry, & auto manufacturers, I don’t understand our reluctance to change. #ClimateMatters

A bang-up job of translating my research into sharp, clear, accessible writing. Kudos to Vern Ramesar at CBC Halifax share.google/kqt8OfOxNuHv...

Sums up my view. Everyone wins with #BikeLanes. They make it easier for drivers to leave the car at home, reducing traffic on already clogged roads. They also provide more structure (& rules) for cyclists, some of whom behave just as badly as the drivers we complain about. #ldnont #onpoli #cdnpoli

Wesleyan’s Michael Roth champions the university. In a sector filled with managers, rather than leaders, this is a refreshing perspective. We could use several more #university presidents & senior leaders who take a similar approach to their role. www.chronicle.com/article/the-... #pse #cdnpse

Another real loss for #cdnhist. Steele’s work was pivotal & profound.

One of the #cdnhist folks who made a real impact on the field. May he rest in peace.

This week Stu Mills and I talked about mayors who #bike for our #HiddenHistory of #swont, as well as cycling policy more generally. This was a fun one to put together. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-... #ldnont #cdnhist #onhist #ActiveTransportation.

In addition to breaking the rules, this candidate sent a clear message about her values by pulling this stunt on #NDTR. As a councillor, this candidate has behaved in repulsive ways & will almost certainly embarrass our city, if elected mayor. #ldnont www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

This week for my #HiddenHistory of #swont column Josiah & I talked about the New England Company & its role in the early development of #ResidentialSchools, the colonial perversion of British Benevolence. #cdnhist #HistoryEd - www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

Our new School is happy to announce our very first tenure-track hiring opportunity. We're hiring a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in International Relations beginning 1 July 2027. Please share with your networks. universityaffairs.ca/search-jobs/...

This piece is somewhat nuanced, but the Chronicle of Higher Education’s infatuation with “leftist” political thought in universities is tiring. The US has an acute problem with Moral Majorityesque Colleges & Unis, that actively damage democracy. Instead, this: www.chronicle.com/article/neil...

“Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There's something wrong with a society that drives a car to work out in a gym." —Bill Nye, Science Guy.

Every patch represents a devastating tragedy that will stain the history of the United States for decades to come. The last two years will be set beside the Trail of Tears as one of the US’s darkest moments.

Reminder: Liberals reduced university and college income by $10 billion/year.

This is 100% correct. We see this in how the political elite & - sadly - too many leaders in #cdnpse talk about the university. Their words don’t align with what is actually happening on the ground. We should be weary about politicians who are comfortable with this practice. #cdnpoli

This is a good summary of @alexusherhesa.bsky.social ‘s post on the “Concordia Revolution.” It contrasts with what I posted yesterday, & reminds me of Ray Ivany’s time at Acadia in the early-2010s, where he had to fix a decade plus of bad Presidential leadership. #cdnpse bsky.app/profile/ianm...

Just spent an hour trying to book one night’s room at #Delta Armories for a colleague visiting campus. Online has no ability to book for someone else, phone requires #AI, which does not understand my needs, & phoning locally left me perpetually on hold. If this is the future, it stinks. #ldnont

Turns out I forgot to link to this piece. In sum, it is everyone else’s problem that university presidents cannot build followers. The way Stoicheff depicts the community, & the role of the President, is simplistic & part of the problem. #university #cdnpse - universityaffairs.ca/opinion/it-t...