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Bus crisis spin
As transit riders know, over the course of the past week or so, our bus service has deteriorated rapidly. Buses aren’t showing up and certainly not coming on time. Now, yesterday, OC Transpo put out a memo that was actually very helpful describing their response to the immediate crisis. I’ve posted that memo here. What’s
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Freezing rain coming / Pluie verglaçante à venir
Good morning, Kitchissippi. It looks like we’re in for some significant freezing rain accumulation beginning late evening today (Sunday) continuing through tomorrow morning. Most frequently due to branches falling, freezing rain storms can cause power outages. Visit Hydro Ottawa’s outage safety at https://hydroottawa.com/…/outage-centre/outage-safety for tips on getting prepared. Report outages using any of the following:
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Sidewalks and street re-builds
Residents may have seen recent media about the proposal to add a second sidewalk when Athlone is re-built and the opposition that has sparked among some neighbours. I’ve also heard objections recently with respect to other renewal projects in the ward that are currently in their planning phase. Sidewalks have unexpectedly emerged as a flashpoint
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Seniors safety event November 14
Our office will be hosting a seniors safety event at the Churchill Seniors Centre on Friday, November 14 from 1-2:30 pm. Speakers will include John Wambombo from Safer Roads Ottawa on pedestrian safety, Ottawa Police on community safety, OC Transpo on safety while riding transit, as well as by-stander safety expert Julie Lalonde on how to be
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Lansdowne discussion off to a bad start
This morning, Mayor Sutcliffe held a press conference to outline the modified Lansdowne 2.0 project recommendations in advance of city councillors or the general public having access to those documents. I am writing this afternoon to express my profound disappointment at the way in which this process has unfolded and the disrespect with which Mayor
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Developer benefits holiday should be rejected
Mayor Sutcliffe’s Housing Acceleration Task Force is suggesting a five-year break for developers from paying community benefits charges (CBCs). These charges are often used to support affordable housing and public amenities in our neighbourhoods. The proposal would remove millions of dollars we could spend in ways residents need. Council should reject this recommendation. The proposal