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City Councillor for #SomersetWard in Ottawa. Queer Jew. A better city is possible. Let’s build it together. 🏳️‍🌈
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I had a wonderful time at The Door Youth Centre’s AGM tonight. Thank you to all of the staff and volunteers who make this place so welcoming and special for teens in our community.

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During the pandemic, downtown parks were a sea of picnic blankets with people hanging out and yes, enjoying the odd beer. The sky did not fall. People in Centretown are among the least likely in Ottawa to have access to back yards or even balconies. www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...

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Huge day for the Usher of the Black Rod.

submitted 18 hours ago • 3 comments

I was quite close to the Queen of England yesterday. Anticlimactic overall, but it was a beautiful day and I was thrilled that the kids from @orkidstra.bsky.social got to play for the Royals.

submitted 19 hours ago • 2 comments

Do you know anyone who is missing a sheep?!?

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This issue comes back to council for a vote on Wednesday

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I got to slam balls AND lift heavy things at the gym this morning and the sun has made its triumphant return. Amazing how this makes me less murdery.

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Another year, another excellent Dalhousie Community Association AGM. So grateful to everyone who pitches in and does the hard work to make our community thrive.

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Across the country mid-size festivals are struggling to manage new security costs. Without help, the events that make our neighbourhoods great communities are going to disappear. There are low-cost solutions, for sure, and the City can and should own and lend equipment. But funding is needed.

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Had a wonderful time joining one of Donald Kwan’s walking tours of Chinatown. I learned so much about the history of my favourite Ottawa neighbourhood and also about Canada’s racist anti-Asian history.

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Pretty decent haul for kiddo from the Great Glebe Garage Sale. Lots of people out, despite the crap weather. And so many good dogs.

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One day we will see the sun again.

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Sometimes the failures of all of our systems make me feel like we are never going to climb out of our current crises. I just found out that people released from prison now have to wait 45 DAYS to access OHIP or Ontario Works — aka money and health care.

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For 40 years, the Exhibitions section of the City of Ottawa Public Art Program has coordinated thought-provoking, inclusive exhibitions. Woven into public spaces, their free, accessible galleries allow us to explore art as part of the everyday. Learn more: bit.ly/4mtPijJ

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What an unforgettable night at the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition’s Capital Music Awards. It was a huge honour to co-present the Best Single Award to Mia Kelly, along with @xforget.bsky.social. 📸 by Curtis Perry

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What an absolutely lovely profile of Ottawa gay hero Barry Deeprose in the @ottawacitizen.com today. Co-founder of the AIDS Committee of Ottawa and relentless activist for queer public health and human rights. So thankful for Barry and his generation of fighters. ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...

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Arguing about parking is my least favourite way to spend a committee meeting, but I do believe we are making progress. Free parking is never really free. It costs all of us. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

submitted 5 days ago • 7 comments

Had a blast at the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition’s Mayor’s Music Mixer, as part of Capital Music Week. It was great to meet so many culture-makers and city-builders who are in town for the Canada After Dark Nightlife Forum. Looking forward to the Capital Music Awards tomorrow night!

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If you come to planning committee on a regular basis, you would be convinced that this article is not satire. www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/the...

submitted 6 days ago • 4 comments

This 46. Spending my birthday at the spa and trying to ignore the inbox. Back at it, older and more refreshed tomorrow.

submitted 7 days ago • 44 comments

WWJD is not a consideration in the Heritage Act 🤷‍♀️

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Rode our bikes to the new @ncc-ccn.bsky.social Kiweki Point lookout behind the @gallery.ca and it’s a STUNNER. Those views! Such a beautiful addition to our city.

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