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Toronto Cyclists Union thanks drivers
In light of all the recent hostility between cyclists and drivers, the Toronto Cyclists Union says it is paving the way with a positive approach on the issue.
Something as small as a simple "thank you" can sometimes make the biggest difference, says the Union, so members of the Toronto Cyclists Union are setting out to thank conscientious drivers on the streets of Toronto.
"The city works better when we all work together."
-Yvonne Bambrick, Executive Director, Toronto Cyclists Union
Visit http://bikeunion.to for more information on the campaign!
The problem with PR: Let's speak for ourselves
In general, I think media coverage of the Michael Bryant affair and the death of bicycle courier Darcy Allan Sheppard has served us well. Each day, new events and aspects have come into view. It's true that the early reactions from public figures focused on Mr. Bryant and largely depersonalized the man who died. The "tragedy," seen by people with careers like Michael Bryant, was mainly his.
Indie Inside: The Bicycles
The four piece pop perfectors from Toronto, The Bicycles, are known for their sparkly live shows filled with catchy two minute tunes that’ll get your heart racing. The Bicycles want their music to reflect who they are as people, as a band, and their outlook on the world, which sounds really boring, but think of all that set to a crisp bit of tambourine. Snappy! Basically, the Bicycles like to have fun. Check them out on myspace.
Quick Change - Toronto Cyclists Union
In this episode host Wayne MacPhail interviews Yvonne Bambrick, the executive director of the Toronto Cyclists Union. http://bikeunion.to Quick Change is a vidcast that focusses on the social change tenants in the Centre for Social Innovation at 215 Spadina Avenue in Toronto.