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Today I went to my kid’s middle school heritage fair, which featured a project on the history of drag in Canada, a Lego reproduction of the Oka Crisis, a display about the history of abortion rights, and two children dressed as different versions of Trotsky. A+, no notes, the kids are alright.

submitted 15 hours ago • 7 comments

I had so much fun hosting a discussion with @scaachi.bsky.social at Ottawa Writers Fest on Wednesday. I love WritersFest and all of the bold ideas it brings to our city.

submitted 19 hours ago • 2 comments

Great piece about how Renfrew County eliminated homelessness. We are doing many of the same things in Ottawa, the scale is just so much more daunting. They housed 80 people. We house hundreds every year and still have 3,000 people experiencing homelessness. ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...

submitted 21 hours ago • 1 comment

A freezing rain warning is in effect for Ottawa. Expect a wintry mix this evening that will transition to rain overnight. Crews are prepared & ready to respond. No power? Report it online, via our app, by texting “OUT” to PWROUT (797688) or call 613-738-0188 Be prepared hydroottawa.com/beprepared

submitted 2 days ago • 1 comment

Look, @lainejohnson.bsky.social and I may be politically aligned, but I swear we didn’t plan this. Apparently there is a council-sponsored uniform and only we got the memo.

submitted 2 days ago • 3 comments

I had such a great time at HUBBUB at Algonquin College today, the culmination of this year’s City Studio Ottawa program. I got to see the projects that students from all of Ottawa’s and universities did in collaboration with the city.

submitted 2 days ago • 1 comment

It's time to Drag The Vote! We've got all the info you need to vote, cross-checked with Elections Canada - check out www.dragthevote.ca/voterinfo to ensure you know everything you need to get out there and vote vote vote!

submitted 2 days ago • 3 comments

A few people have asked me why Gladstone bike lanes are not in the updated Transportation Master Plan. The good news is that thanks to a motion I had passed after a terrible accident at Gladstone and Rochester in 2023, bike lanes are coming to Gladstone even sooner. Funded under the old TMP.

submitted 2 days ago • 4 comments

Appalling. @rachelgilmore.bsky.social is a gem and the exact kind of journalist we need to hear more from now.

submitted 3 days ago • 2 comments

The more land we exclusively dedicate to parking, the less land there is for housing. It's that simple.

submitted 3 days ago • 3 comments

tomorrow!

submitted 3 days ago • 1 comment

Lots of talk yesterday at council about parking minimums in the new zoning by-law review. Really think this point from Councillor @arieltroster.com hits the nail on the head. Let the market decide how much parking is needed, we don't need govt. red tape for this. www.youtube.com/live/6QzInQh...

submitted 3 days ago • 1 comment

Join us on Wednesday at 6pm for a virtual public meeting to discuss the proposed landmark development at 267 O’Connor Street. Sign up at: www.arieltroster.com/267_o_connor.

submitted 4 days ago • 0 comments

It always frustrates me how much of the conversation about zoning for housing always turns into a discussion about parking. We are in the midst of a housing crisis and a climate emergency. There is no parking crisis.

submitted 4 days ago • 3 comments

About to start a long committee meeting to discuss amendments to the proposed new zoning bylaw. Happy to see Nicole Christy here, the CEO of the Ottawa Real Estate Board and my former co-worker at @fcm.ca.

submitted 4 days ago • 0 comments

Ten days of CPAP therapy, and I am sleeping 8-9 hours a night with no interruptions. My afternoon migraines have gone away. I have already stopped taking one medication, and I am no longer sleepy by 2pm and comatose on the couch by 8pm.

submitted 4 days ago • 16 comments

Interesting perspective from a US visitor/transit advocate

submitted 6 days ago • 2 comments

Everyone believes they will be the exception. That chronic illness, homelessness or tragedy won’t befall them. We can’t all be the exception. Life can change in an instant, and most will experience tragedy at some point in their lives. We should all fight for better social supports & safety nets

submitted 7 days ago • 22 comments

#OttCity has launched consultation for the Transportation Master Plan. It identifies the recommended transit and road projects needed to support expected population growth. Complete the surveys and share your feedback on the proposed transportation projects. engage.ottawa.ca/transportati...

submitted 6 days ago • 3 comments

I dropped by the Dress for Success Ottawa’s SupportHER vintage sale at 1620 Scott Street. Lots of great deals on gently used women’s clothing, with all proceeds going to Dress for Success!