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Andy Pinsent

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City Hall reporter at News Talk 580 CFRA, sometimes CTV Ottawa contributor. Host of 'City in Review' on Saturdays on CFRA. 🇨🇦 Opinions are mine. Typos also mine.

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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Pre-testing for the LRT east extension will begin next month. It was one topic of this week’s City Issues panel with Jon Willing and Brigitte Pellerin. #ottcity #ottnews Listen:
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City In Review - Pre-testing for LRT East Extension expected to begin next month - 580 CFRA
Transit was, once again, a focal point at City Hall this week – including a slew of updates at what was the final planned Transit Committee meeting of this term of council. The most optimistic news: P...
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Our Saturday City Hall show is back! Latest on the election campaign and other issues at Council this week. Our City Issues Panel with Jon Willing and Brigitte Pellerin. That and more at 7 a.m. Online after. #ottcity #ottnews
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
A good time to support your go-to local news sources and/or purchase a subscription.
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Jennifer Kirton @jenktn.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
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Alexis Rose: Love That Journey For Me
Alt: Alexis Rose: Love That Journey For Me
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Well how about that. #BlueJays
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Shannon Proudfoot @sproudfoot.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
A giant house centipede crawled out from under a laundry basket and skittered under our bed too fast to whack it. So now we have to burn the house to the ground, salt the earth and move two area codes over.
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Jennifer Robson 🇨🇦 @jrobson.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
I will need to add in the booze/wine/beer list, but so far it's about $19.3B in imports -- which would then cost US consumers an additional $9.65B. Helluva way to address inflation as you head into the midterms....
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Looks like smoke from wildfires in northern Ontario is moving across eastern Ontario.
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Thanks to Councillor Gower. FYI: We recently soft-launched this as a weekly Saturday update for any #ottcity policy nerds interested.
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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
On this day in 1930, The Codfather, Gordon Pinsent, was born in Grand Falls, Newfoundland and Labrador. A Canadian icon, he won a Canadian Film Award, six Geminis, three Genies, two Canadian Screen Awards and received a star on Canada's Walk of Fame. 📸 Keith Beaty
Colour photograph of Gordon Pinsent smiling gently at the camera indoors. He wears a light open-collared shirt over a dark top, with large windows behind him showing a backyard deck, fencing, and outdoor greenery.
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
The most recent #ottcity edition of CFRA Weekends. Latest on the floods and the city’s response. Full Renoviction by-law clears committee and heads to council. No plans to revisit Centretown highrise after city says IT glitch meant some residents weren’t notified. omny.fm/shows/580-cf...
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PODCAST: CFRA Weekends for Sat. July 11th, 2026 - 580 CFRA
The Week In Review The latest on the response and fallout to the historic Canada Day flooding, which has impacted over 5,000 homes in Canada's Capital. Concerns from residents and city councillors abo...
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Emergency Management Coordinator Kris Haarbosch tells me emergency operations have been stretched to their limits at times. This sheer volume of rainfall is one reason. Residents are also facing complex issues with damage and insurance, among others. #ottnews #ottcity
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 11/07/2026
Council just got an update from City staff about data they've compiled from municipal rain gauges - 26 across the City. Some areas of the city experienced "a storm event close to or exceeding a 1 in 200-year event." 1/
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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 02/07/2026
Storm recovery is underway in #OttCity and we thank you for your patience as we work on cleanup operations. Please note: our 3-1-1 call centre is experiencing higher than normal call volumes. 1/2
Graphic with a grey background. A pictogram of a thundercloud with rain drops is on the right side.
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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Tomorrow, Berton and I hit the road for two months to travel across Canada, sharing the stories of our history, culture, people, and places. This is our love letter to Canada. Every bit of support helps fuel the journey. Support below👇 gofund.me/456542cf7
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
New from me: OC Transpo expects 223 bus operators to leave before end of 2026: data #ottcity #ottnews
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OC Transpo expects 223 bus operators to leave before the end of 2026: data
Data from OC Transpo shows over 200 bus operators are expected to leave before the end of the year as it launches its ambitious plan to fill critical frontline staff.
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
New from me: OC Transpo expects 223 bus operators to leave before end of 2026: data #ottcity #ottnews
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OC Transpo expects 223 bus operators to leave before the end of 2026: data
Data from OC Transpo shows over 200 bus operators are expected to leave before the end of the year as it launches its ambitious plan to fill critical frontline staff.
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
#OttCity edition of CFRA Weekends: -AG: OC Transpo’s ‘New Ways To Bus’ had flawed scheduling, cost savings that impacted reliability. -OC Transpo to lose 223 bus operators by end of 2026. -How Ottawa Police handles internal conduct against women is in the spotlight. These and more. #ottnews
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PODCAST: CFRA Weekends for Sat. June 20th, 2026 - 580 CFRA
The Week In Review Auditor General finds OC Transpo’s ‘New Ways To Bus’ initiative had flawed scheduling and a $10 million cost-saving target, leading to a series of reliability issues. OC Transpo exp...
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
A follow up here that the numbers arrived late today and I’ll have an update tomorrow when I can properly assess them in context.
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
New from me. #ottnews #ottcity
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OC Transpo moving forward with ‘ambitious’ staff plan but hasn’t released vacancy numbers
Despite General Manager’s statement vacancy numbers would be brought to Transit Committee, the figures have still not been released five days later
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
New from me. #ottnews #ottcity
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OC Transpo moving forward with ‘ambitious’ staff plan but hasn’t released vacancy numbers
Despite General Manager’s statement vacancy numbers would be brought to Transit Committee, the figures have still not been released five days later
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
On today’s city edition of CFRA Weekends: -Updates on safe consumption closures, Bill 9 and Adisoke Library -OC Transpo plans for federal workers RTO, staffing. -Councillors concerned how Ottawa will continue to pay for growth with changes to development charges. #ottcity #ottnews
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PODCAST: CFRA Weekends for Sat. June 13th, 2026 - 580 CFRA
The Week In Review Funding for safe consumption sites ends on Saturday. OC Transpo prepares for a federal return-to-office mandate, as it introduces an ambitious hiring plan. As one of Ontario’s faste...
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Re-upping my chat with Dr. Monty Ghosh on what to expect when the final two safe consumption sites close on Saturday. #ottnews #ottcity
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CFRA Weekends - Once Ottawa's safe consumption sites shutter, is our city equipped to handle the fallout? - 580 CFRA
Over the coming weeks, the Ford government will cease funding for Ottawa’s remaining safe consumption sites – the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre on Nelson Street and a trailer operated by Ottawa I...
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
The province couldn’t clarify when the rules kick in or what local powers remain for serious misconduct. Complainants against former Ottawa Councillor Rick Chiarelli say nothing has changed. #onpoli
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Also new from me. #ottnews #ottcity
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City not ruling out legal action as Ottawa’s new central library a year late and over budget
The City of Ottawa is not ruling out legal action against the contractor building the Ādisōke Library as the project’s price tag approaches $352 million — nearly double its original budget.
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
New from me: #ottcity #ottnews ‘There’s no date for when the province’s new rules for councillor conduct come into effect and its lack of clarity has raised concerns among advocates — and questions about what local powers will stay in place.’
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Lack of clarity, timeline for new councillor conduct rules draws concern
There’s no date for when the province’s new rules for councillor conduct come into effect and its lack of clarity has raised concerns among advocates — and questions about what local powers will stay ...
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
City Hall edition of CFRA weekends: No one can say when province’s bill to deal with problem Councillors comes into effect, advocates say it may be worse than before. How to address the city’s $229 million infrastructure gap may have made its way to the ballot box. #ottnews #ottcity
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PODCAST: CFRA Weekends for Sat. June 6th, 2026 - 580 CFRA
The infrastructure deficit in Canada’s Capital sits at $229 million, an issue that multiple Canadian cities are trying to grasp. Here at home, the idea of an infrastructure levy is being debated to he...
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Late here, but a link to our Saturday show on the top city issues of the week. Also: Dr. Monty Ghosh on impending impacts from safe consumption site closures. Pollster David Valentin on Mayoral race and what Ottawa residents are flagging as the issues. #ottnews #ottcity
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PODCAST: CFRA Weekends for Sat. May 30th, 2026 - 580 CFRA
Over the coming weeks, the Ford government will cease funding for Ottawa’s remaining safe consumption sites. Earlier this week, Ottawa’s top doctor issued stern warnings to decision-makers and residen...
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Tomorrow’s interviews: Addiction expert Dr. Marty Ghosh on what to expect when the final safe consumption sites close. Pollster David Valentin: Liaison’s numbers on the Mayoral race and the mood of the electorate. MPP John Fraser on Ottawa issues raised at Queens Park this week.
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
My Saturday CFRA show will now be one hour on city issues based on daily reporting on City Hall. Tune in for an in-depth look at the top local stories, analysis and interviews. 6 and 7 a.m Saturdays atm, the podcast will be out the same day.
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Covering the City Hall beat full-time for CFRA starting today. First story is up. #ottnews #ottcity
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Experts raise questions about Sutcliffe’s community newspaper ads
An advertisement paid for through Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe’s office budget has drawn criticism from municipal governance experts, who say it has the appearance of election campaign material — somet...
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Raywat Deonandan 🍁🇨🇦 @deonandan.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Here's the video of my audio interview by @andypinsent.bsky.social of CFRA radio this weekend. Yep, topic is hantavirus, of course: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufkm...
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Dr Raywat Deonandan on CFRA radio re: Hantavirus, May 16, 2026
YouTube video by Dr Raywat Deonandan - Scourge of the Ignorant
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Ottawa’s Housing Acceleration Plan can’t outrun the markets #ottnews #ottcity
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Ottawa’s Housing Acceleration Plan can’t outrun the markets
The first update on the plan to make Ottawa ‘the most housing friendly city in Canada’ delivered a reality check on current economic headwinds.
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
New from me:
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Critics describe Ontario’s school board reform bill as ‘centralizing power’ as it passes at Queen’s Park
The Ontario government’s legislation overhauling school board governance and expanding the education minister’s powers has passed at Queen’s Park, drawing sharp criticism over both its contents and th...
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
New from me:
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Critics describe Ontario’s school board reform bill as ‘centralizing power’ as it passes at Queen’s Park
The Ontario government’s legislation overhauling school board governance and expanding the education minister’s powers has passed at Queen’s Park, drawing sharp criticism over both its contents and th...
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
The Ottawa Catholic School Board has released a letter to the province on Bill 101 expressing what it calls "serious concerns" about changes to management structure and a potential loss of local autonomy and accountability.
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Brad Treliving is laugh crying somewhere.
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Re-sharing with some updated numbers: Adjusted for inflation, Ontario's FAO says municipal spending on subsidized housing has grown the last 20 years, while federal and provincial spending shrank despite it being part of their responsibilities.
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
The number of families experiencing homelessness in Ottawa has risen 67 per cent in three years. The crisis highlights dwindling provincial and federal funding and a lack of exits for those families. #ottnews #ottcity
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Ottawa's Family Homelessness Crisis: Numbers, Causes and What Comes Next
A pair of City staff reports highlight a system that is hitting a breaking point
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
High-Speed Rail in Eastern Ontario: Rural Backlash, Land Expropriation and Next Steps #ottnews
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High-Speed Rail in Eastern Ontario: Rural Backlash, Land Expropriation and Next Steps
As the first public consultation wraps, Alto’s president and CEO responds to contentious questions in a wide-ranging interview
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
‘We would destroy the neighbourhood’: Alto CEO rules out downtown Ottawa stop
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‘We would destroy the neighbourhood’: Alto CEO rules out downtown Ottawa stop
The CEO of Alto, the Crown corporation in charge of the proposed Toronto-Quebec City high-speed rail line, says a station in the heart of downtown Ottawa is simply not feasible.
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
I spoke to Alto CEO and President Martin Imbleau in an interview airing Saturday morning on CFRA. Alto just wrapped its first public consultation on the federal high-speed rail project with a full report due next month. A few news nuggets for Ottawa and rural Eastern Ontario: #ottnews #ottcity
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Jen Gerson: Elections Alberta's massive failure could have put people in danger. I tried to warn them.
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SCOOP: Jen Gerson: Elections Alberta's massive failure could have put people in danger. I tried to warn them.
The most unhinged people in the province may now have access to the personal information of everybody who lives here, and there's nothing we can do about it
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Makes you wonder what this reporter did to the layout editor to deserve this.
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Andy Pinsent @andypinsent.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
This is a White House influencer. She went viral a few years ago for an anti-feminism video rant.
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Julianne McShane @juliannemcshane.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
🔴 NEW from @kendilanian-nbc.bsky.social at @ms.now: "A senior law enforcement official confirms the attacker at the WHCA dinner was armed as he tried to breach the magnetometers near the entrance to the ballroom. This is a stunning security failure."
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Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
People here are being really shitty, including at fellow journalists who've been traumatized, and you will regret those posts. Or should. Also this does not help your political cause, whatever that might be.
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Tom Nichols @radiofreetom.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
It’s totally OK not to speculate on anything right now.
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