Colin Fast
@policyfrog
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Mayor’s Office. I used to be interesting here, but now I’m not. Then again, this used to be an interesting place, and now…(gestures wildly with his hands)
Winnipeg, MB
Joined November 2009
I wonder how Scheifele feels about Buffalo...
Update: It’s believed St Louis/Buffalo went the distance on Thomas trade talks. Sounds like the Sabres aren’t willing to part with the necessary pieces. (Prospects, Player, 1st). Still teams nibbling, but the Blues are firm in what the return needs to be for the young center.
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Reminder #6,732,691,789 to not believe everything you see posted by some random account online.
We’re entering the age of AI slop that people believe en masse. This post is 100% fake and probably AI generated. All made up. Yet massive number of upvotes, views and shares. Journalist @CaseyNewton got in touch with the “whistleblower.” The guy faked all “evidence” with AI…
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"With an average home price of $381,500 and a happiness score of 65.9 according to Leger’s Happiness Index for 2025, Winnipeg has the distinction of being the most balanced Canadian city." https://t.co/IUoaOVUCuZ
financialpost.com
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I feel seen.
correlation i have observed: the most talented people i know (who also happen to be high agency) have the shittiest workflow organization - no notion organization hell, usually messy apple notes and google docs - regular users of pen and paper - no superhuman or fancy email
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@michael_wiebe For anyone curious, there is actual data on this. For every 100 new market rate units, nearly 70 units become available to below median income households, 31 of which are in the bottom quintile (!). https://t.co/HqbTZa4P5M
tandfonline.com
Although “supply skeptics” claim that new housing supply does not slow growth in rents, our review of rigorous recent studies finds that: (a) increases in housing supply reduce rents or slow the gr...
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New housing is expensive and not affordable to the poor. But the people who can afford to live in the new building vacate their old home, which is affordable. The affordability benefits of new housing are indirect.
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Based on sketches and info I’ve seen, Graham Avenue is going to look super cool in just a few weeks. And the city managed to roughly 3x its initial contribution by partnering with other organizations & funders. ✅ Graham Ave ✅ Portage & Main ✅ New transit network BIG week.
Graham Avenue is getting a glow up: 🎨 Street murals 💡 New lighting and artwork ➡️ New street furniture 🏓 Ping pong and picnic tables 🚲 Protected bike lanes https://t.co/B7ALLr2hCg
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The future of youth soccer in Manitoba/Canada: 👎 No tryouts 👎 No teams 👎 No leagues 👎 No referees 👎 No scores No good.
GRASSROOTS PROGRAMMING 2026!!! We’re excited to share a series of important updates to Manitoba’s grassroots soccer programming. These enhancements are aligned with Canada Soccer's Grassroots Standards, which require implementation by 2026. See link: https://t.co/tpp5vE7xCI
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That might be the best group singing I’ve ever heard from a #GoJetsGo crowd.
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We have reached joint provincial-city agreement that you’re all allowed to be late for work tomorrow.
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Burgers. 🍔
hi @NHLJets fans👋 quote this with what you're ordering for dinner tonight and we will randomly select 2 of you to win a Skip Gift Card. why? so you can order your faves while you watch tonight's game 🏒 winners will be randomly selected in 2 hours 🧡
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Winnipeg’s new transit network launches June 29! It’s the biggest service change in city history, bringing more frequent, direct, and reliable service to more Winnipeggers. Preview schedules and plan your trip now at https://t.co/PPZkgzuGP5.
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This might be the first time Brayden Schenn's feet have been on the ground the entire series.
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I have to wonder how awkward that dressing room was last night for Luke Schenn when your coach and teammates are pointing out how your little brother is a dirtbag.
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Dear pollsters: Please stop lumping Manitoba in with Saskatchewan. British Manitobia and Saskaberta have very different politics.
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What’s the point of video replay if you’re going to screw up a review that badly?
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Let’s give a hand to @RMcElhenney for this post.
I cannot comment on the substance of the headline but I have LOTS of comments on the editorial choices made here. LOTS.
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