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And the alternative to this work is? #ottcity

07.03.2026 07:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you hear a politician claim there really IS a β€œwar on cars” in your city hall (and we don’t mean in an ironic way, like @thewaroncars.bsky.social does it), you have full and enthusiastic permission to steal @brenttoderian.bsky.social’s reply below. #UrbanTruth

05.03.2026 23:28 β€” πŸ‘ 165    πŸ” 38    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

Absolutely fascinating information about better city development.

05.03.2026 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 49    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Please enjoy my cartoon in today's Toronto Star

05.03.2026 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 104    πŸ” 34    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 4
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Trilingual anthem tonight sung by the Anishinabek Police Service’s Chantal Larocque was very moving. Now - go Charge!

05.03.2026 00:19 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Sounds very familiar #1984

04.03.2026 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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OCDSB looking to cut $15 million to $20 million as deficit piles up Central administration is on the chopping block, special education is not, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board audit committee hears.

What we saw from the supervisor was not transparency, it was an exercise in political communication. Ontario's edu funding doesn't cover the real costs schools face. We need honest and transparent communication and a real plan to make up for the funding shortfalls.

ottawacitizen.com/news/ocdsb-c...

04.03.2026 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I served on this board a number of years ago and it was a very good experience. A strong organization involved in a wide range of community services in the west end. A great place to volunteer.

04.03.2026 12:54 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ontario's Financial Accountability Office says over 800,000 households in Ontario need subsidized housing. Municipalities pay 56% of the costs of subsidized housing, followed by the federal government at 30%,with the Province contributing only 13%. #onpoli

04.03.2026 13:31 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ByWard Market: Lipstick On A Pig: PATTON - THE BULLDOG The city's plans for the ByWard Market don't get down to the basics such dealing with the filth and addressing homelessness, Bulldog commentator Mike Patton

ByWard Market: Lipstick On A Pig: PATTON bulldogottawa.com/byward-marke... #ottnews #ottcity

03.03.2026 11:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump says β€˜special relationship is obviously not what it was’ after Starmer’s refusal to back Iran strikes – UK politics live Defence secretary has not made a final decision but multiple sources say the deployment of HMS Duncan is under consideration Ellie Chowns, the Green party’s foreign affairs spokesperson, has said she has tabled an β€œarmed conflict (requirements) bill’” which would require any UK military intervention to have a lawful basis, viable objective and approval from MPs. In a letter addressed to the prime minister, which she shared to X, Chowns, who is the Green’s MP for North Herefordshire, wrote: In recent days we have seen a deeply concerning escalation in conflict in the Middle East following a series of illegal and dangerously irresponsible airstrikes on Iran by the United States and Israel. You have now confirmed that UK bases will be used by the US for their operations in the area. This is a significant concession to President Donald Trump and one which risks drawing the UK into a dangerous conflict. Continue reading...

Trump says β€˜special relationship is obviously not what it was’ after Starmer’s refusal to back Iran strikes – UK politics live

03.03.2026 11:52 β€” πŸ‘ 81    πŸ” 28    πŸ’¬ 54    πŸ“Œ 15

Apparently the Ottawa Police Services has other "priorities". #ottpolice #ottcity

03.03.2026 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Please enjoy my cartoon in today's Toronto Star

03.03.2026 13:05 β€” πŸ‘ 187    πŸ” 81    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 3
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I'm disappointed and saddened tonight by the Algonquin College Board of Governors' decision to cut 30 critically important programs. Programs that led to employment, that built our community, that made our economy stronger. This goes way beyond Mr. Ford's "basket weaving" quip.

03.03.2026 00:27 β€” πŸ‘ 54    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0

Refusing to building supportive housing for those who would otherwise be homeless means more people homeless in our streets and parks, AND higher public costs for all of us. It’s as simple as that.

03.03.2026 00:39 β€” πŸ‘ 71    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Please enjoy my cartoon for Tuesday's Toronto Star

02.03.2026 21:05 β€” πŸ‘ 171    πŸ” 53    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 8
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Saravanamuttoo Condemns Ottawa Transit - THE BULLDOG This is an edited campaign document from mayoral candidate Neil Saravanamuttoo.

Saravanamuttoo Condemns Ottawa Transit bulldogottawa.com/saravanamutt... #ottnews #ottcity #ottawalrt

02.03.2026 16:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The support of local union leaders like Adrian means a lot.

The workers he represents know that when we stand together, we win a better deal. That’s the spirit we need to deliver for the people counting on us.

02.03.2026 16:24 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ottawa public school board projecting $11.5 million deficit this school year Ottawa’s public school board is projecting a multi-million-dollar budget deficit this school year, in part due to declining enrolment.

Ottawa public school board projecting $11.5 million deficit this school year

02.03.2026 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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If you're in the area, join me on Wednesday, March 4th, for an in-person townhall to talk about the challenges facing our schools and what we can do together to protect public education.

πŸ—“οΈ March 4, 2026
⏱️ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
πŸ“ 50 Ube Dr, Sarnia, ON N7W 1B6
πŸ”— www.ontariondp.ca/education-em...

02.03.2026 17:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kavanagh 'Angry' About 2nd Full Woodroffe Closing - THE BULLDOG I want to address an update from the Stage 2 construction team that was shared directly with the residents of Woodroffe North earlier this week.

Kavanagh β€˜Angry’ About 2nd Full Woodroffe Closing bulldogottawa.com/kavanagh-ang... #ottnews #ottcity

02.03.2026 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Leiper Condemns Too Small Lansdowne Rink - THE BULLDOG Mayoral candidate Jeff Leiper's campaign is gearing up after a slow start.

Leiper Condemns Too Small Lansdowne Rink bulldogottawa.com/leiper-conde... #ottnews #ottcity

02.03.2026 10:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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These activities could help postpone Alzheimer’s by 5 years, study suggests The survey, one of the largest of its kind, promotes the idea that the texture of daily life can leave a measurable imprint on the aging brain.

The hours you spend tracing countries on a globe or puzzling over a chessboard may add up to more than idle time. According to a new study, such mentally stimulating pursuits are linked to years-long delays in Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment.

02.03.2026 11:00 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 2
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Eisenhower

02.03.2026 00:12 β€” πŸ‘ 15621    πŸ” 5845    πŸ’¬ 374    πŸ“Œ 336

The precedent that the United States of American can kill or kidnap a rival world leader, at any moment and with no regard for a plan for what comes next, will be used again in less moral situations than this.

02.03.2026 13:31 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

This video has gone viral on Insta, with more than 200,000 views in two days. I guess people really like drain clearing?!?

02.03.2026 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 0
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Working people are falling further behind. Instead of helping families, the government is giving out tax breaks for yachts and private jets.

We need to fight back, and put people before profits.

Read the report from Canadians for Tax Fairness and BC Policy: www.taxfairness.ca/en/resources...

02.03.2026 02:09 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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It was a pleasure to serve breakfast & spend time with many outdoor ice rink volunteers across Bay Ward & the city at the annual Thank You Breakfast. I am sitting with Al Arsenault and his mighty Lakeview team. So many Bay Ward volunteers made it out. A big thank you to them all! @en.ottawa.ca

01.03.2026 21:22 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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There will be some nasty wind chill values tonight into Monday morning for Ottawa.

01.03.2026 20:28 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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in 2023, Renfrew County had one of highest rates of overdose deaths Canada. Since then, opioid deaths have dropped by half, thanks to a community care model led by paramedics. Here's how it works. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-... via @cbcnews.ca @rebeccazandbergen.bsky.social

01.03.2026 22:39 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0