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Exciting News, #OttCity! We have been listening to your feedback on how you prefer to hear from us, and we are happy to announce that we are now on Bluesky! Follow us at @CityOttawa to stay updated with the latest! For service-related requests: bit.ly/3DlcsS0 or call 311.

Here's a short list of communicable diseases that were once devastating but we rarely think of anymore in Canada, thanks to public health victories of the past. ⚠️ Warning: Some gross images in the thread below.⚠️ Thread ⤵️

Unvaccinated Child Dies of #Measles in Texas. It is the first known death from an outbreak in West Texas and New Mexico, where at least 124 cases have been identified since late January, by Michael Levenson www.nytimes.com/2025/02/26/u... via @nytimes.com #vaccination #pediatrics

This is really important! You don't need a voter card to vote, and you don't need a driver's license either. Check www.elections.on.ca/en/voting-in... for a list of acceptable IDs, and bring a piece of mail with your name & address (bill, report card, etc.).

Hey, when random guys with no badges and no authority try to grab a protester and drag her away, that's when you put down the phone, get out of your seat, and fucking help her.

Murder bird www.ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/ar...

Texas #measles outbreak grows to 90 cases, worst level in 30 years. Epicenter of latest outbreak had one of state’s highest immunization exemption rates for 2023-24 school year, by Gloria Oladipo www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... via @us.theguardian.com

TIL learned a group of hippos is called a "bloat"........

Judith Butler looking on as the concept of Gender outlives another Pope:

WYOMING: “Thank you, Madam chairman.” “I prefer ‘Mister’ chairman.” “Well you all voted preferred pronouns cannot be compelled speech.”

👌 www.canada.ca/en/public-he...

"working to swiftly rectify the situation..." www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...

If you're considering biking the Queen Elizabeth MUP, I'd recommend reconsidering.... Snow drifts galore....

Austin, Texas. #fiftyfiftyone #50501

With a 4-day snowfall of 64.2cm, Feb 13th➞Feb 16th were #Ottawa's snowiest 4 days in almost 17 years, since Mar 8th, 2008. #YowWx #OttWeather

This is...absolutely wild stuff. www.therunningweek.com/post/new-hal...

english.elpais.com/science-tech...

BREAKING: on the same fucking front page