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City Councillors are getting feedback on the #OCDSB Elementary Program Review which is re-writing school boundaries: people aren't happy! #ottcity #ottnews

Centretown, I have some amazing news. The YMCA on Argyle is no longer for sale and the Y is committed to staying in our neighbourhood!

Forty years ago, #OttCity’s Public Art Program was born, creating a vibrant cultural landscape. It has grown significantly, showcasing artworks by local, regional, national, and international artists. Celebrate with us and learn more about the program: bit.ly/4bnEpej

Ottawa files notice to intervene in Supreme Court hearing on Quebec secularism law https://www.montrealgazette.com/news/provincial-news/article792863.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky

Ontario is in the midst of its worst #measles outbreak in 30 years. So is Texas. Children are being sickened and dying of a vaccine-preventable illness. This is a tragedy, by @picardonhealth.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com #vaccination

Thanks to the Snow Moles from the Council on Aging for leading a walk through Centretown to identify ways that improper snow clearing serves as a barrier to pedestrians in our city. Bryden Denyes, the Area Manager for Roads Services, joined us.

A reminder that the City's Vacant Unit Tax is a form of negative option billing. If you don't declare the ownership of your home you will be taxed. This (negative option billing) is a practice banned for businesses in Canada.

Problem: ignoring current transit deficit brought about by falling ridership due to fare increases & service cuts; ignoring the $3.2 billion infrastructure deficit in our arenas, pools, community facilities etc. Best to be upfront on these challenges than to crow about what is making it worse.