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Reader to Reader: May 31, 2025
Pay tribute, give thanks, look for an out-of-print book, or search for a long-lost friend or family member. Email lfp.letters@sunmedia.ca
How to Get Wonky in Your Local Bike Advocacy (and Why You Should)
Wonk (noun): a person who takes an enthusiastic or excessive interest in the specialized details of a particular subject or field, especially political policy. As we roll closer to the end of Bike Month, we wanted to demystify the behind-the-scenes local work that makes biking better — and show how you can … [continued]
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Reporter’s notebook: How to learn more about the Gelman plume without getting overwhelmed
There’s tons of documentation on the plume’s legal, technical and local history, but finding answers to big-picture questions can be difficult. Here’s what I’ve learned after 18 months of research.
Saskatoon Transit at Crossroads: Grid Emissions vs. Electric Buses
Saskatoon recently faced a critical decision regarding its transit strategy, specifically around the adoption of zero-emission buses (ZEBs). This decision arose from an evaluation conducted by the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), aimed at guiding Saskatoon Transit’s 10-year fleet renewal strategy. The evaluation highlighted a challenging dilemma: … [continued]
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Halifax’s Misguided Hydrogen Bus Effort: The Data Tells the Story
Halifax’s just announced hydrogen-diesel hybrid bus trial is intended to be an ambitious stride forward in the city’s climate action plan and a trial that transit operators globally will gain insights from. Yet, scratching just below the surface reveals a problematic disconnect between optimistic projections and operational realities. The trial, … [continued]
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