transport, climate, wealth redistribution. former dir. of transport @Pembina. based in dish w/ one spoon wampum territory. opinions are mine. She/her
Toronto, Ontario
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Lindsay Wiginton retweeted
📣Introducing THE SICK TIMES: A new nonprofit publication dedicated to #LongCovid, the continued COVID-19 pandemic, and infection-associated illnesses. From me and @mileswgriffis. (1/11)
thesicktimes.org/
ALT The logo of The Sick Times: White text saying "The Sick Times, Chronicling the Long Covid Crisis" over a purple background.
This article makes the most important point last: "They are a public good operated by a private-sector company that, under investor pressure, has rapidly lost interest." We need to stop expecting moving people to be profitable and hand it back to public agencies where it belongs.
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Lindsay Wiginton retweeted
BREAKING: Ottawa to require big retailers to unwrap fruit and veg, introduce reusable packaging. This is a crucial step to end #PlasticPollution and stop the single-use plastic takeover of our grocery stores. 🥒 🍇 🎉 Thanks, @s_guilbeault!
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Thank you for having me! I was particularly inspired to learn more about @SenRosaGalvez's proposed Climate-Aligned Finance Act (CAFA) to ensure that the financial sector and businesseses are accountable to their climate targets rosagalvez.ca/en/initiatives…
Thank you to all of our amazing panelists for contributing to an insightful and thought provoking evening on how we can #breakupwithfossilfuels and move towards a sustainable future.
@SenRosaGalvez @L_wig @AfterTheSands @OllieSheldrick
Lindsay Wiginton retweeted
An encampment community has formed at Lamport Stadium again.
This happened in spite of 2021's violent, militarized evictions, and the City's round-the-clock surveillance of parks. This development, and the City's response to it, shows just how little has changed since then.
ALT A daylight photo of four tents in the park by Lamport Stadium
+1! Every time I use this station I redirect at least one sad person to the right platform. Usually more.
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.@progresstoronto is doing some awesome organizing around the upcoming city election. I'm excited to attend the day of action outside the core this sat! progresstoronto.ca/election-…
Today i attended Toronto's rally to call on @JustinTrudeau & @SeanFraserMP to ensure equal rights and #StatusForAll 1.7 million migrants including undocumented people. Petition here nwmd.io/s/twitter/ZxY9ADnEHP…
Lindsay Wiginton retweeted
Very proud to be able to finally announce this project. The Grind is a street level commuter magazine for working class people in the GTA
Toronto has a new alternative print magazine available at TTC subway stations bit.ly/3D3xnvy #Toronto
Lindsay Wiginton retweeted
TO THOSE WHO STILL WANT TO AVOID COVID:
We’re in a one-way masking world now. Therefore, it’s time to upgrade your respirators. Cloth and surgical masks (and even some KN95s and N95) simply won’t suffice.
Here’s a 🧵 on some of the best masks you can get:
.@TransportAction is conducting a survey on Rebuilding Canada's motorcoach network. A really important issue! conta.cc/3oWI1MK
Lindsay Wiginton retweeted
🚨🗞️ New issue alert! This week we're launching "Toronto's Climate Right Now," a series about vulnerability and adaptation in Canada's largest city and a collaboration with our friends @thenarwhalca. Watch for the first stories tomorrow!
Lindsay Wiginton retweeted
On May 14th, we're co-hosting a rally at Queen's Park in #Toronto in support of climate, communities and nature. Here are the top 5 reasons you should come out! RSVP here: bit.ly/38Nk5GU #onpoli
want to get involved in supporting a campaign but not sure how? training sessions 👇
Toronto's city elections have begun & this is our chance to change who holds power. We've got big plans to train hundreds of people across Toronto. That's why we're unrolling our free Training Series below -spread the word & help get people ready to win 🧵 progresstoronto.ca/spring-tr…
filing this in my collection of unforgettable public outreach campaigns about transportation, a surprising number of which are about winter maintenance duchetridao.com/city-of-toro…