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Catherine McKenney @catmckenney.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Why are we bringing a known anti-LGBTQ+ organization into our city at a time when we are faced with growing homophobia and transphobia? This is the same group that turned away queer volunteers during COVID www.nydailynews.com/2020/04/14/c... We can help residents without making many feel unsafe

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Christian charity takes heat for anti-gay work requirements at COVID-19 field hospital

The Christian charity group that erected a 68-bed field hospital in Central Park to care for coronavirus patients is under fire for requiring volunteers to sign a “statement of faith” that disqualifie...

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Catherine McKenney @catmckenney.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

A reminder that if you play in toilets you end up smelling like shit 💩

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Catherine McKenney @catmckenney.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

If you’re concerned about privatization of our water please read this and write to your MPP and the Premier

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Ariel Troster @arieltroster.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Today, the caseworkers from my office and from @catmckenney.bsky.social’s team are at Centre 507. Ann and Ty are helping people access the housing registry, free income tax clinics, mental health supports and other resources. Grateful to these two for their incredible community care.

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Ariel Troster @arieltroster.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

What a great way to start the day, at the fundraising breakfast for Harmony House— a second stage shelter for women and children fleeing intimate partner violence.

Ariel, Catherine McKenney and Stephane Giguere from Ottawa Community Housing, serving eggs at the fundraising breakfast

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Catherine McKenney @catmckenney.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Sharing a wonderful meal today with residents at 280 Rochester celebrating Lunar New Year! 🧧🐴

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Catherine McKenney @catmckenney.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Ramadan mubarak to our Muslim neighbours here in #OttawaCentre!

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Catherine McKenney @catmckenney.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Love was in the air today at 613flea 💕💕

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Jeff Leiper @jleiper.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

News from Tumbler Ridge and, this morning, from Kitigan Zibi, is horrifying. Our city's relationship with Kitigan Zibi is a close one. Gun violence involving children has resulted in overwhelming tragedy in the past 24 hours. There's immediate help available for those who want to talk (1/2).

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Catherine McKenney @catmckenney.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

A big thank you to friends at John Howard Society Ottawa for showing me around your new home in #OttawaCentre, and for filling me in on all the incredible work your team is doing!

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Stephane OCH @stephaneoch.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Chinese New Year & Valentine's Day Celebration - 865 Gladstone. It is a great event with our wonderful older adults! @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @glengower.ca @och-lco.bsky.social @arieltroster.com @catmckenney.bsky.social @yasirnaqvicdn.bsky.social

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Catherine McKenney @catmckenney.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

What a pleasure to join neighbours at 865 Gladstone for their Lunar New Year and Valentine's Day celebration today! Happy Year of The Horse 🧧🐴

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Ariel Troster @arieltroster.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

On Wednesday evening, hundreds of people packed into Knox Presbyterian Church for a conversation on homelessness, organized by the Centretown Community Association, the Centretown Community Health Centre, and dozens of community partners.

Ariel I’m a bright pink blazer and striped shirt, speaking on a panel

Overhead view of the church, filled with people

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Catherine McKenney @catmckenney.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Last summer I took a ride with the folks at ATU279 doing their best to keep Ottawa moving. A federal government cutting $5 billion for transit and a province that won't pay their fair share — transit workers are doing their best, but chronic underfunding is hurting public transit in Ottawa.

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Catherine McKenney @catmckenney.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

It was a pleasure to visit the Glebe Centre last week for a tour of their facilities and programming. Thank you for welcoming me to your space, and for all your important work!

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Chandra Pasma @chandrapasma.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

You're Invited: Stop the Takeovers, Fund Education 🗓️ Monday, Feb 9th ⏱️ 7:00 - 8:00 PM 🔗 Zoom RSVP Link: www.ontariondp.ca/fund-educati... Join us for a province-wide virtual town hall to break down what’s happening, why it matters, and what comes next.

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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Here's a visualization of how Watson and Sutcliffe's austerity impacted our bus fleet since 2010. This was never a sustainable path and now we're left with too few buses on the best of days, let alone enough to cover for an LRT service disruption.

Chart showing Ottawa's bus fleet size decline since 2010, while the population increases

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Jeff Leiper @jleiper.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

A great day to celebrate the Mechanicsville Community Association’s winter carnival on a sleigh ride with @catmckenney.bsky.social!

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Sean Devine @seandevine9.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

So glad to be at the Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa breakfast panel, hosted by @caradrianh.bsky.social, one of my favorite Ottawa journalists. The Alliance’s Katie Burkholder-Harris is a true leader on homelessness, as are my table mates @jleiper.bsky.social and @catmckenney.bsky.social.

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Jeff Leiper @jleiper.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Very happy on this cold morning to join @catmckenney.bsky.social, many of my colleagues and MPs and MPPs at a special Alliance to End Homelessness event.

Jeff and Catherine pose for a selfie / Jeff et Catherine prennent un selfie

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Catherine McKenney @catmckenney.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Knowing who to call during an extreme weather emergency could save a life. Stay vigilant, and keep an eye on your neighbours #OttawaCentre!

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Ariel Troster @arieltroster.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

It was so nice to see so many friends and neighbours at @catmckenney.bsky.social’s New Year’s Levee. Wonderful to see amazing organizations like the Carleton University Students’ Association and ANCHOR honored as well. Great to see you, @jleiper.bsky.social and @riverwardriley.bsky.social!

Ariel with Catherine McKenney and Suzanne Obiorah from the Somerset West Community Health Centre

A group of people talking to Jeff Leiper at the event

Ariel with Riley Brockington and Catharine Vandelinde

Suzanne and Robyn from ANCHOR, being honored by Catherine

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Stephane OCH @stephaneoch.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Honouring Paul Dewar legacy by renaming Van Lang Field House to Paul Dewar Field House in his memory - heartwarming . @yasirnaqvicdn.bsky.social @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social @catmckenney.bsky.social @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @arieltroster.com @jleiper.bsky.social @och-lco.bsky.social

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Catherine McKenney @catmckenney.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Join me tomorrow, January 11th, at the Ottawa South Community Centre to ring in 2026 with some community appreciation and light refreshments. Drop-in anytime between 1:00PM - 4:00PM to participate in the festivities!

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Jeff Leiper @jleiper.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Le conseil municipal votera prochainement sur un nouveau règlement de zonage qui autorise une plus grande densité et met l'accent sur les quartiers où tout est accessible en moins de 15 minutes à Ottawa.

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Growing up in Convent Glen's 15-minute community

YouTube video by Kitchissippi Ward

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Jeff Leiper @jleiper.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Besides Council colleagues and our usual seatmate friends, great to see @catmckenney.bsky.social at the @pwhlcharge.bsky.social game!

Jeff and Cat pose for a selfie at a hockey game / Jeff et Cat prennent un selfie lors d'un match de hockey

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Catherine McKenney @catmckenney.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

It was a pleasure to drop by Centre 507 today with @arieltroster.com . Thanks to Richard and the whole 507 team for all their hard work supporting our neighbours.

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Marit Stiles @maritstilesndp.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

The vile antisemitic terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach that took the lives of 11 people was an unspeakable act of hate and violence. To target people gathered in faith and joy is hate in its most violent form.

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Catherine McKenney @catmckenney.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Make your voice heard on #Budget2026! The Ontario Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs is holding a pre-budget consultation in Ottawa on January 14th - participate in the consultation process and make your voice heard on the issues that matter most to you.

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Catherine McKenney @catmckenney.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Is your councillor a chronic no-voter on city budgets? | Opinion - Ottawa Citizen Or is he a ‘Yes Man’? No mention of housing emergency, mental health crisis & poison drug epidemic. This Councillor should know better after almost 20 yrs on Council that his ward differs from inner urban areas

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Jeff Leiper @jleiper.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

The Globe and Mail has a very succinct but comprehensive editorial outlining the foolery of Lansdowne 2.0. Well worth the read. www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/416c9c5...

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The City of Ottawa’s Hail Mary plan for redevelopment

The Lansdowne 2.0 plan depends on rosy assumptions, leaving taxpayers potentially on the hook if ambitions fall short

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Catherine McKenney @catmckenney.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Today I rose at Queen's Park to congratulate Suzanne Obiorah on receiving the Order of Ottawa. I have known Suzanne for over a decade and throughout that time I've witnessed her unwavering commitment to our community. Thank you Suzanne for your service to Ottawa Centre, and the entire city.

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Catherine McKenney @catmckenney.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Jellybean and I had a blast on Saturday at the Parkdale Market tree lighting in Hintonburg! Tis the season to visit your local community craft and holiday markets ☃️🌲❄️

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Jeff Leiper @jleiper.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

The Hintonburg Craft Fair is on till 4 today! Always happy to see @catmckenney.bsky.social and @yasirnaqvicdn.bsky.social. Big thanks to association volunteers for keeping Paulette’s chili a part of the day!

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Catherine McKenney @catmckenney.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Bill 60 is a reflection of the cruel politics of this government. Tenants in Ontario deserve better.

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Catherine McKenney @catmckenney.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Today Doug Ford and his government passed Bill 60: a vindictive attack that puts renters at greater risk and deepens Ontario’s housing crisis. They also voted against my motion to strengthen tenant protections and bring back real rent control.

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Catherine McKenney @catmckenney.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Wearing #RedForEd today with ONDP colleagues as we prepare for the final debate and vote on Bill 33. There's still time for you to contact your MPP and ask them to oppose this attack on education. Send an email here: ontariondp.ca/stop-the-att...

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Catherine McKenney @catmckenney.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

This is urgent and I need your help. Doug Ford is rushing Bill 33 and Bill 60 through — they're just one vote away from becoming law. Bill 33 silences parents and cuts student services. Bill 60 makes it easier for landlords to evict tenants and raise rents, and opens the door to privatizing water.

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Catherine McKenney @catmckenney.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

A big crew out today in Little Italy and Chinatown talking to neighbours about #Bill60 and Doug Ford's attack on tenant rights. Help us send a message to Doug Ford by signing the petition in my bio 🏘️🔗

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Catherine McKenney @catmckenney.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Honoured to join community members at the Westboro Cenotaph for their Remembrance Day ceremony today. Lest we forget.

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Catherine McKenney @catmckenney.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

This is my neighborhood & it is home to a great diversity of people The consumption site was chosen based on evidence - the 2nd highest rate of overdoses in the city The closure of the site has caused chaos and destruction for residents-including those who live with addictions - and businesses

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Catherine McKenney @catmckenney.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Proud to join renters and activists as we fight back against Ford's attack on tenant rights. Bill 60 would: 🚨 Make it easier for tenants to be evicted 🚨 Make it harder to fight back against bad landlords 🚨 Limit appeals against evictions

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Jeff Leiper @jleiper.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

« Que penseriez-vous si je vous disais qu’à Ottawa, entre 2017 et 2020, 95 personnes sont mortes dans des ascenseurs ? Que ferions-nous ici à l’Assemblée législative ? » @cmckenney.bsky.social à propos de l’interdiction du contrôle automatisé de la vitesse.

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Catherine on Bill 56 and banning speed cameras

YouTube video by Catherine McKenney

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Jeff Leiper @jleiper.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

“What would you think if I told you that in Ottawa, between 2017 and 2020, 95 people died in elevators? What would we be doing here in the Legislature?” @cmckenney.bsky.social on banning automated speed enforcement.

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Catherine on Bill 56 and banning speed cameras

YouTube video by Catherine McKenney

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Catherine McKenney @catmckenney.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Bill 60 guts tenant protections and opens the door to ending rent control. We’ll fight alongside renters, housing advocates, and everyone who believes a home should be a human right—not a playground for profit. Sign the petition in my bio to fight back against Doug Ford's attack on tenants 🔗🏠

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Catherine McKenney @catmckenney.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

In 2018 Doug Ford promised he wouldn't touch rent control. He lied. Now he has the audacity to blame renters for his failure to build housing and make life affordable for the people of Ontario.

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Catherine McKenney @catmckenney.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Now more than ever, we need rent control. Sign the petition in my bio if you agree we need real rent control NOW 🔗🏡

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