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Chris Taggart 🏡 ⚡️ 🔌 @christaggart.com · 2h
Sutcliffe is the school council president running a free pizza every Friday camapaign
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alexcullen.bsky.social @alexcullen.bsky.social · 3h
Yup. And who campaigned last election on making transit work? Sutcliffe. And who voted for #OCTranspo service cuts and fare increases? Sutcliffe. Just saying ...
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Jeff Leiper @jleiper.bsky.social · 6h
While my team canvassed beautiful Kitchissippi this morning, a few of us got out to Orleans to distribute literature and get me on the doors for a few hours. Absolutely perfect election weather!
Jeff and team get ready to knock doors in Orléans / Jeff et son équipe se préparent à faire du porte-à-porte à OrléansA tree explodes with vibrant red leaves / Un arbre est orné de feuilles rouge vif.Jeff’s canvass team poses for a selfie ahead of knocking doors in Champlain Park / L'équipe de campagne de Jeff prend un égoportrait avant de faire du porte-à-porte dans le parc Champlain.
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Theresa Kavanagh Bay Ward @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social · 5h
Another successful canvass with some amazing volunteers. What a beautiful day for enjoying fall colours in Bay Ward! Happy Thanksgiving weekend everyone!
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alexcullen.bsky.social @alexcullen.bsky.social · 3h
People should understand that the City doesn't have the authority or resources to end homelessness without federal/provincial support (or else it would have been done long time ago). So this is very misleading. #homelessness
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Brigitte Pellerin @brigittepellerin.bsky.social · 4h
Cynical goodies and empty promises make me angry and Evan explain why they work on so many people. I’m still angry.
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alexcullen.bsky.social @alexcullen.bsky.social · 3h
AND another promise! It's now a long list (with a little more than 2 weeks to go) and surely his 2.5% tax cap has been abandoned if he intends to follow through on the others! Phew! Don't think he is finished yet, either. #ottcity
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Toon Dreessen @toondreessen.bsky.social · 8h
How we get around is crucial to a city; years of austerity budgets by Watson, perpetuated by Sutcliffe, combined with P3 boondoggles for LRT and inept leadership have crushed the dream of transit in #OttCity; and everyone is paying the price: drivers, transit users, economy, residents/tax payers.
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alexcullen.bsky.social @alexcullen.bsky.social · 8h
Voter turnout at municipal elections hover around 40%. The question is: which 40% will turn out?
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alexcullen.bsky.social @alexcullen.bsky.social · 8h
I almost forgot: one of the leading proponents of the 18% hike in seniors bus passes last budget was Beacon Hill-Cyrville Councillor Tim Tierney. Council thought better of this. Wonder what he thinks of this now, being election year. #OCTranspo
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alexcullen.bsky.social @alexcullen.bsky.social · 8h
No surprise given Council's stop&go with service cuts & fare hikes, plus well-publicized service interruptions. Amazing that Sutcliffe now offers bus pass cuts when just a year ago he was going to hike seniors bus passes 18% (Council thought better). #OCTranspo
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CTV News Ottawa @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social · 13h
Ottawa voters overwhelmingly choose transit as top municipal election issue
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Ottawa voters overwhelmingly choose transit as top municipal election issue
OC Transpo has been in the news headlines in Ottawa a lot this year, and new exclusive polling for CTV News Ottawa shows transit is dominating the agenda for voters in the lead up to the Oct. 26 municipal election.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 21h
OP-ED: “Removing Toronto's bike lanes puts children's health at risk.” Actually, well documented evidence shows that EVERYONE is put at risk. And it costs EVERYONE. “The Ford government decision to tear up bike-lanes is bad for kids, families, cyclists, drivers, taxpayers & the planet.” And more.
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OP-ED: Removing Toronto's bike lanes puts children's health at risk
Two members of the volunteer group For Our Kids Toronto argue the Ford government's decision to tear up bike lanes is bad for kids, families, cyclists, drivers, taxpayers and the planet
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
The Feds will subsidize a $100 billion pipeline after paying $34bil for the last one. But the PM signs on with Trump to fight subsidized EV technology. This has nothing to do with jobs. It is about blocking the expansion of cheap/accessible alternatives. www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
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Canada signs on to pledge to fight subsidized overproduction of EVs, batteries, and solar panels
More than a dozen G20 countries say their domestic industries are being harmed by excess factory capacity elsewhere
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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 09/10/2026
Zelenskyy: While our teams are meeting in Florida, US President is having conversation with Kremlin leader responsible for this war. I believe they are simply using our team as a cover...clearly not acting in good faith as a partner. And this, in my view, is a weak decision from strong partners.
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CTV News Ottawa @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social · 22h
Ontario OSAP freeze leaves Ottawa career college students struggling to make ends meet
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Ontario OSAP freeze leaves Ottawa career college students struggling to make ends meet
Ontario’s decision to freeze OSAP at all private career colleges amid concerns about possible criminal activity, including fraud, is leaving thousands facing an uncertain future.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Zelenskyy says Trump has betrayed Ukraine.
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alexcullen.bsky.social @alexcullen.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Except, given your 2.5% tax hike cap, your plan perpetuates the low tax strategy that led to the $10.8 billion infrastructure funding deficit we face today regarding the City's aging facilities. This is not responsible. #ottcity
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Brigitte Pellerin @brigittepellerin.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Catching you up on MAGA deciding Americans needed a live execution for the holidays, Sutcliffe's suspiciously well-timed interest in swimming lessons, the feds' MAID cowardice, my midterms red-wall rundown, the PQ's return, and Alex Lawson's tax freeze. brigittepellerin.com/campaigns/vi...
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Festive Firing Squad
October 9, 2026
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alexcullen.bsky.social @alexcullen.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Well, it was. #NFL
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Erika Shaker @ershaker.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc... ‘British Columbians most likely don’t realize how good the public system has been in keeping a lid on rising auto insurance prices in recent years.’ @policyalternatives.ca @marclee.bsky.social
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What would happen if B.C. scrapped public auto insurance? | CCPA
In British Columbia’s election, public auto insurance is in the crosshairs. How does the system work—and compare to other provinces?
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Toon Dreessen @toondreessen.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Where will these parks be? How will they be funded if taxes are kept to 2%? How about the existing Parks and their lack of maintenance? Ditto for community centres and other social infrastructure. +50% of the population lives inside the Greenbelt; where will these parks be located?
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Brigitte Pellerin @brigittepellerin.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Friday, 7pm — I'm on Rogers TV Ottawa, interviewing Coun. Glenn Gower as he prepares for the next chapter in his life. Hope you’ll tune in! 📺
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alexcullen.bsky.social @alexcullen.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
This is so barbaric. What does it accomplish to broadcast this execution? #USPolitics
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alexcullen.bsky.social @alexcullen.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Aging infrastructure, anyone? Anyone? Seems only Leiper is answering this bell. #October26 #ottcity
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Gio Petti @giopetti.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Four Candidates. One Big Problem. Happy to announce 'WHO'S GOING TO FIX TRANSIT?' a new special where I sit down with Ottawa's Mayoral Candidates on how they plan to fix the transit system. Premiering October 16th on Rogers TV and YouTube 🚏🚍 #ottawa #cndpoli #publictransit
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alexcullen.bsky.social @alexcullen.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Given Sutcliffe's 2.5% tax cap and the City's existing $10.8 billion infrastructure funding deficit for its aging facilities, hard to see how new park spaces can be accommodated at the same time. Average age for City's arenas, pools, community centers is over 40 years(!).
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alexcullen.bsky.social @alexcullen.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Given Sutcliffe's 2.5% tax cap and the City's existing $10.8 billion infrastructure funding deficit for its aging facilities, hard to see how new park spaces can be accommodated at the same time. Average age for City's arenas, pools, community centers is over 40 years(!).
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Xela Hart @xelahart.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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alexcullen.bsky.social @alexcullen.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
And the promises just keep on coming! Think Sutcliffe's 2.5% tax cap promise (never was realistic) is lost in the campaign dust ... #ottcity
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Heather McPherson MP @heathermcpherson.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Started off my day by donating plasma at Canadian Blood Services. It’s fast, convenient, and there are yummy snacks. 😉 When the world feels like it’s on the wrong path, doing something for others is always a good feeling. If you can, drop by and donate.
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CCPA — Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives @policyalternatives.ca · 09/10/2026
In British Columbia’s election, public auto insurance is in the crosshairs. How does the system work—and compare to other provinces? By @marclee.bsky.social #bcpoli @policyalternatives.ca www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
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What would happen if B.C. scrapped public auto insurance? | CCPA
In British Columbia’s election, public auto insurance is in the crosshairs. How does the system work—and compare to other provinces?
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alexcullen.bsky.social @alexcullen.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
He lost me when he said "build on the Greenbelt". Doesn't he know that we need every hectare of greenspace in Ottawa, particularly if we take in 600,000 more people in Ottawa as forecasted? Also, Lawson's plan depends on provincial funding. #ottcity
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 09/10/2026
Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack with a refreshingly clear and strong statement yesterday on housing: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gkj7...
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Mayor Andrew Knack Response Following Provincial Housing Directive
YouTube video by Andrew Knack
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Theo Moudakis @theomoudakis.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Please enjoy my cartoon in today's Toronto Star
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
It’s hard enough for cities in Canada to do smarter things given how often bad city leaders hurt their own cities. But it’s extra infuriating watching awful provincial premiers sabotaging cities by ripping out good things they FINALLY managed to achieve. Premiers should not have that power, period.
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Theresa Kavanagh Bay Ward @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
While canvassing I had a chance to reconnect w Norine. She gave me a big hug. Last year her brother passed away due to not receiving the home care he needed. I was able to connect her to MPP Chandra Pasma & the media. Norine had the courage to speak out on the major gaps of our health care system.
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Bike Ottawa @bikeottawa.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Way to waste taxpayer money while putting at risk the lives of people who bike to get around! The Ontario government is nuts. 😡 mrf.lu/2fWFY
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Ford government to remove Etobicoke bike lanes next week
Construction will occur between a nearly 1.2-kilometre stretch of Bloor Street West in Etobicoke.
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Sean Devine @seandevine9.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
18 days to Election Day! I’ll be honest—I could use a nap. But seeing how our positive, progressive vision for Ward 9 is resonating on the doorstep keeps me energized every single day. That, and a LOT of coffee. The nap can wait; the future of our city can't. 🧵👇1/
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Erika Shaker @ershaker.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art... ‘Bruske said changes to clarify a minister’s power to scuttle a work stoppage when the “national interest” is at stake completely undermine unions’ ability to use the threat of a strike to extract gains at the bargaining table.’
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Conservatives vote with Liberals as Bill C-39 heads to committee
A key piece of the Carney government’s economic agenda, Bill C-39, passed its first vote in the House of Commons Thursday when Conservatives voted with the majority Liberals to send the bill for study...
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alexcullen.bsky.social @alexcullen.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
As election day gets closer, the promises get wilder. Where have we heard this before? Larry O'Brien, a successful businessman, couldn't do it as mayor. Neither can Lawson. Alex Lawson promises tax freeze in 2027 if he's elected mayor | CBC News share.google/2K3kAy5qrW9A...
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Alex Lawson promises tax freeze in 2027 if he's elected mayor | CBC News
Alex Lawson has become the second leading candidate to promise a tax cap if he's elected mayor of Ottawa.
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Theo Moudakis @theomoudakis.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Please enjoy my cartoon for Friday's Toronto Star
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alexcullen.bsky.social @alexcullen.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
I lived thru the Bob Chiarelli 2004 line-by-line budget review & the Larry O'Brien "O means zero" era. The 1st produced little savings because Council was loathe to cut programs. The 2nd ended badly for Larry because ... Council was loathe to cut programs. What do you think the next Council will do?
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alexcullen.bsky.social @alexcullen.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Why? Didn't you upload LRT to Metrolinx? Won't any expansion of LRT depend on federal & provincial funding? Won't these funders want to see how well LRT2 works and how many people use it before investing another dime? Beginning to sound desperate, Mark.
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alexcullen.bsky.social @alexcullen.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Why? Didn't you upload LRT to Metrolinx? Won't any expansion of LRT depend on federal & provincial funding? Won't these funders want to see how well LRT2 works and how many people use it before investing another dime? Beginning to sound desperate, Mark.
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Jeff Leiper @jleiper.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
I canvassed for a couple of hours with Cat last night after an already fairly wild day. After the canvass I declined a ride home to enjoy a “quiet bus ride home not talking to anyone.” That didn’t work out, but I’m glad someone caught this pic. This has been quite a journey.
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Canadian Labour @canadianlabour.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
The right to strike is non-negotiable. We all want strong collective agreements, stable labour relations, and reliable supply chains, and workers are ready to build the infrastructure and industries Canada needs. But you can’t build stability by weakening workers’ bargaining power. buff.ly/dhfoNnh
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Bill C-39 could create more labour unrest, union leaders warn | Canadian Labour Congress
OTTAWA — Bill C-39 could make labour disputes longer and harder to resolve, union leaders warned MPs Thursday, undermining the stability the federal government says the legislation is intended to…
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alexcullen.bsky.social @alexcullen.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
We have seen this movie before (Larry O'Brien 2006) and it did not end well. To get to 0% property tax hike means cutting services, as the City must honour contract obligations to its employees (including police, fire, paramedics, etc.). So, Alex Lawson, what services would be cut?
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Mina Harker @bellalieughosty.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
That we lost the effectiveness of the 95 before it had an equivalent replacement. Not for a few months, but for over a decade now losing cohorts of kids who now don't even consider the bus at our neck of the woods.
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Theo Moudakis @theomoudakis.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Please enjoy my cartoon in today's Toronto Star
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