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More accessible public toilets / Plus de toilettes publiques accessibles. Campaigning for a network of free, clean, safe, and accessible public toilets in Ottawa, Canada's National Capital. #Ottcity

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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐭𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 (𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞!) 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝, and then urge your councillor to follow this example! 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall... #ottawa #ottcity #publictoilets #advocacy
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Councillor Shawn Menard proudly accepts GottaGo! Campaign’s Golden Plunger Award! He emphasizes that public toilets are one of many low-cost, high-quality-of-life issues needing change. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲? #ottcity #publictoilets #advocacy #gottagocampaign
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Ottawa's Ward 17 Councillor Shawn Menard believes in PUBLIC TOILET accessibility👀 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀?
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
MORE coverage on the Golden Plunger Awards! Hopefully other councillors will be inspired to follow Councillor Shawn Menard's example? #OttCity
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
We're honoured to have Councillor Shawn Menard as such an avid supporter of GottaGo! Campaign, and thank you to all who came to support us! Check out footage of the Golden Plunger Award ceremony on our Facebook! www.facebook.com/share/v/1Cz6... #ottcity
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
For anyone interested in advocating for public toilets in Ottawa, join us for the Golden Plunger Award on Sunday, July 12 at 11 AM! Check out Councillor Shawn Menard's facebook page below! 𝙋𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝙏𝙤𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙬𝙣 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙙'𝙨 𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙: www.facebook.com/shawnmmenard...
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Carly Goodman @carlygoodman.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
The great @jblumgart.bsky.social interviews the great Bryant Simon in today’s @inquirer.com www.inquirer.com/real-estate/...
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Temple professor delves into America’s long and troubled history with public bathrooms
This Temple University professor argues that public bathroom policy has contributed to inequality.
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
As we experience more HEAT WAVES, we need public spaces that are cool, have drinking water, and public toilets. Having a "place to go" is a public health issue that concerns everyone. Does Ottawa have a plan? @otttransitriders.bsky.social @horizonottawa.bsky.social @en.ottawa.ca @ottawacitizen.com
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Lloyd Alter @lloydalter.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
We need more public toilets. The demographic reality points to a serious problem for aging baby boomers- we need to pee a lot, and we are not drinking enough water because we are often worried about finding a place to do it. This will be a problem with 71 million of us over 65 in the US.
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Another reason we need more public washrooms: Aging baby boomers
Over half of older people are consciously dehydrating themselves so that they won't have to pee. This can have serious health consequences
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London Loo Alliance @londonlooalliance.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Introducing The Places We Go. The 1st guidance for councils about developing & running a Community Toilet Scheme for nearly 20 years. This has been created by @gaillyk.bsky.social @royalcollegeofart.bsky.social. We are pleased to support this important project. 👉 www.rca.ac.uk/research-inn...
In blue text The Places We Go is written. Underneath in purple Community Toilet Schemes in London is written.
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
GottaGo! is honoured to present its Golden Plunger Award to Councillor Shawn Menard @shawnmenard.bsky.social in recognition of his efforts to provide publicly available washrooms in every park in his ward. Join us on 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 for a celebration you won't soon forget! www.gottago-ottawa.ca #ottCity
A promotional poster congratulating Councillor Shawn Menard for receiving the “Golden Plunger Award.”

Images: A headshot of Councillor Shawn Menard; smiling white man with short brown hair and glasses, a golden plunger next to event information, and a GottaGo! Campaign logo in the top and bottom poster corners.
Poster says: “Congratulations Councillor Shawn Menard — Golden Plunger Award!” In recognition of his work to make publicly available washrooms in all the parks in his ward. Everyone has to "go" at some point - now Capital Ward residents have a place to "go" all summer long!
GottaGo Campaign is a grassroots volunteer organization advocating for free, clean, safe, and accessible washrooms throughout Ottawa.
Then it lists event details: “Join Us! When: Sunday, July 12 at 11 AM, Where: 1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa, East entrance to Aberdeen Pavilion at the Lansdowne Farmers Market.”
Links:

Councillor Shawn Menard’s Facebook page where he described the work he’s done: https://www.facebook.com/shawnmmenard/videos/public-parks-should-be-a-place-for-people-and-everybodys-gotta-go-thats-why-our-/999669005768712/
His website: https://www.shawnmenard.ca

GottaGo Campaign’s website: https://www.gottago-ottawa.ca
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Did you know Tokyo’s public toilets have become tourist attractions? 🚻✨ Kaori Suzuki shares how design, art, mobile toilets, and technology can make public washrooms cleaner, safer, and more welcoming. What can Ottawa learn? Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZrX... #GottaGoOttawa #PublicToilets
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What Ottawa Can Learn from Tokyo’s Public Toilets | GottaGo
In this GottaGo presentation, Kaori Suzuki shares examples of public toilet successes from Tokyo and what Ottawa can learn from them. Tokyo shows that public toilets can be more than basic…
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
An Ottawa baseball team pays $350/m for a portable toilet because its park has no city-funded washroom. Each ward gets just $4,500/yr for portable washrooms - about 3 units. We don’t ask community groups to fund roads or streetlights. Why washrooms? Link follows.
Text: Ottawa's Toilet Turf War. A local baseball team is paying for a portable toilet because their city park has no public washroom. ❓If a park serves hundreds of people, why are volunteers and sports clubs paying for basic sanitation?
Public washrooms are infrastructure.
Read the full Article .
Link in the Description
Image: Image of a playground with portable toilet
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Shouldn’t public spaces work fairly for everyone? For 110 years, men in Saskatchewan’s legislature had a dedicated washroom, while women MLAs did not. This is a reminder that equitable washroom access matters. #GottaGoOttawa #EquitableAccess globalnews.ca/news/1187082...
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110 years later, female politicians in Saskatchewan will get a designated washroom | Globalnews.ca
Female politicians in Saskatchewan's legislature will soon have their own designated washroom after going without one for over 110 years.
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Comment Below 👇
Image: Beautiful Silvia López Chavez's latest public artwork on public toilet
Text: Who says Public Toilets have to be grey & ugly? If we had more public toilets, what should they look like?
A. Covered in local murals?
B. Art by local artists?
C. Inspired by Tulips?
D. Canal-inspired design?
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
💬 What’s the most unexpected place you’ve had to change a diaper? Comment Below 👇 #GottaGoOttawa #PublicToilets #AccessibleWashrooms
Image : A Kid wearing a diaper,  Ottawa City Image
Text: Diaper emergencies happen anywhere: parks, malls, transit, or mid-errand. Clean, safe changing spaces matter for babies, caregivers supporting older children, adults with disabilities, seniors, as well as people with medical or mobility needs. Public toilets should support dignity, accessibility, and public life for everyone. 💬 What’s the most unexpected place you’ve had to change a diaper?
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Guess where this Public Toilet is! Comment Below 👇
Image: Beautiful Pink and Green patterned public toilet
Text: Guess where this beautiful Public Toilet is?
A. Florida,USA B. Hokkaido,Japan  C. California,USA       D. Auckland, New   Zealand
Answer will be posted on Monday
Comment Below
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh0S... "Do you have any potty-training tips that worked for your family?” 👀 Comment Below 👇
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Some public toilets are so pretty, you forget why you came in !! 🚻✨ Here’s another post from our Pretty Friday Series 👀✨ Comment below the location or share a picture of any such beautiful public toilet you know 📍👇
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Read more about the plan using this link : www.arieltroster.com/swm_69 📲 Follow @arieltroster.com on Bsky to stay updated 📰 And Sign up for the newsletter using this link : www.arieltroster.com
Councillor Ariel Troster is pushing a 4-point plan
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Let’s reimagine public spaces in Ottawa Comment your Choice Of Option Below
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Excited to share the Article by Councillor Ariel Troster Link to the article: www.arieltroster.com/swm_69 @en.ottawa.ca @brenttoderian.bsky.social @graphicmatt.com @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social @theneworleans.bsky.social @arieltroster.com @canurbanism.bsky.social
INFOGRAPHIC including the image of A preliminary design showing what a public washroom in Centretown could look like
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
🌍 Cities we can learn from: Japan is using AI-powered Public Toilets that detect: ⚠️ Falls & emergencies ⚠️ Vandalism or misuse ⚠️ Unusually long stays! Link is here : www.sat.co.jp/product/othe... @en.ottawa.ca @brenttoderian.bsky.social
Smart public toilets in Japan detect unusual restroom behavior. Image depicting how this AI technology worksThis AI System uses skeletal tracking ( not real video) to detect emergencies, vandalism, misuse, and long stays. Image of how tracking works.
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Can Ottawa have this Smart Toilet System—offering safer spaces, reduced wait times, faster emergency response, and preventing vandalism and misuse? @graphicmatt.com @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social @en.ottawa.ca
IN JAPAN*, Smart toilet systems detect long stall usage, send alerts, and even allow staff to communicate via speaker & mic.
💡 Safer spaces
⏱️ Reduced wait times
🚨 Faster emergency response
🚫 Helps prevent vandalism & misuse
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Link is here : omny.fm/shows/580-cf...
GottaGo! shared their perspective on CFRA 580 regarding the planned public washrooms in Centretown, which has now been put on hold due to budget concerns. link below
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
New York is investing in public toilets NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani just announced plans to add new modular, self-cleaning public toilets across the city. Other WORLD-CLASS Cities make public toilets a priority Can Ottawa get this Right? Link is here 👇 www.nyc.gov/mayors-offic...
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Mayor Mamdani Announces New Commitment to Expand Access to Public Bathrooms
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
With cities struggling to maintain clean public washrooms, solutions like Urben Blu show how design + technology can improve everyday experiences. Link is here.... www.urbenblu.com/en/company/ @en.ottawa.ca
GottaGo has been looking at options for more public toilets in OTTAWA. Here's a great Montreal company URBEN BLU TOILER that cleans itself . Its modern, self cleaning units, vandal resistant, hygienic and easy to maintain
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
CFRA and CTV brought GottaGo! into an important conversation 🚻 Our fearless leader, Bessa Whitmore, shared insights on solutions for the closed O-Train washrooms. @graphicmatt.com @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social Link is here👇 www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
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Vandalism, unsafe needles lead to closure of washrooms at O-Train Line 1 stations
OC Transpo says it is undertaking a risk assessment for all washrooms along O-Train Line 1, which have been closed for weeks because of vandalism and drug use.
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
As the LRT Washrooms closed, see this thoughtful Ottawa Lookout News article highlighting why long-term investment matters. Link is here 👇 www.ottawalookout.com/p/growing-pr...
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Growing pricetag, LRT washroom closures raise questions about proposed downtown public toilet
Long-awaited plans to install a stand-alone public washroom in Centretown are set to come to fruition this year, but as the city’s other public restrooms face vandalism and safety hazards, the Centret...
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
GottaGo! spoke with CBC about public washroom access in Ottawa, where Bessa shared why Public washrooms are essential, how Technology isn’t enough, and why People-centered solutions matter. @graphicmatt.com @octranspo.com Link is here👇 www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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© CBC/Radio-Canada 2026. All rights reserved.
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Infographic titled "Ottawa Needs more Public Toilets". 

Subheadline Text on graphic:
Clean. Accessible. Essential for Everyone.

First section of the graphic reads
Ottawa has ~190 public toilets
Only 170 are mapped
Many are seasonal or hard to find
Not enough for a growing city.

Next to this text block is a photo of a sign in a window that reads "No Public Washroom. Restroom facilities are for customers only. Thank you for your understanding."

Next block reads
What other cities are doing
Global: 
Tokyo: 1000+ toilets, 24/7
Seoul: Clean & Modern
Singapore: High Hygiene Standards
Canada:
Toronto: "To the Loo!" innovation
Vancouver•Montreal•Edmonton: Improving access

This section is supported by a google map of Ottawa showing toilet locations with the caption "Ottawa is falling behind".

Last section is all text
headline: benefits of more public toilets
- better public health
- Cleaner streets and parks
- More inclusive city
- Boosts tourism and local business
- Creates maintenance jobs

headline: why it matters
sub headline: Health Risks
- can lead to infections & health issues
- Creates stress and discomfort
- Impacts elderly, kids & pregnant individuals most
sub headline: Public Hygiene
- Leads to unsanitary streets and parks
- increases risk of disease
- Attracts pests
sub headline: Accessibility
- hard for elderly and people with disabilities
- lack of inclusive facilities (ramps, baby stations)
headline: Let's build a better Ottawa
- Support better public washrooms
- Raise awareness
- Be part of the change
Footer: A city that cares starts with basic dignity for all.
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Chicago experimenting with self-cleaning toilets: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jD3L...
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Self-cleaning public restroom coming to 1st Ward
YouTube video by FOX 32 Chicago
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Sneak peak of the inside of OC Transpo Trim LRT Station. Looks like transit riders and the general public will have access to public toilets here!
Photo of the ground floor of an empty LRT station, the yet-to-be opened Trim Station circa March 2026. It's spotless, and in the left side of the photo you can see signs for Washrooms | Toilettes and these appear to be in the non-fare zone of the station, meaning they are truly public toilets.
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Did you get the answer to yesterday's pop quiz?
Slide with a map of Ottawa's public transit system. Text reads "Answer....Out of 27 Park N Rides; How many have public toilets? C)0."
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Do you know the answer, Ottawa? We'll post it tomorrow!
Slide with a map of Ottawa's transit system. Text reads "Pop Quiz! Out of 27 Park N Rides, how many have public toilets? A)5 B)15 C)0 D)27"
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Retail outlet B&Q in the UKhas launched toilets in its stores designed for people living with a stoma. "Not all disabilities are visible". www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2026/02...
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B&Q launches stoma-friendly toilets in stores - Retail Gazette
B&Q has rolled out stoma-friendly toilets across its stores, ensuring that its facilities better meet the needs of people living with a stoma.
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
New #publictoilets arriving on the Tube. Would love to see a similar announcement for the LRT! tfl.gov.uk/info-for/med...
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
1 in 5 Dutch residents avoid going out due to lack of public toilets. That's not just a social impact, that's an economic impact! www.iamexpat.nl/expat-info/d...
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1 in 5 Dutch residents avoid going out due to lack of public toilets
Research by MDL Fonds has revealed that 21 percent of people in the Netherlands avoid activities outside of their homes due to a lack of public toilets.
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Remember when the Diefenbunker issued an SOS because of the state of its public toilets? We do! nationalpost.com/news/canada/...
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'Our system is pooped': Diefenbunker appeals for help to deal with plumbing crisis
It was built to withstand a nuclear bomb, but the Diefenbunker is experiencing a more mundane problem. To be specific, its toilets are busted
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
In Northern Ireland, local government is paying local businesses to open their toilet facilities to the general public. www.loveballymena.online/post/communi...
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Community toilet plan agreed for Portglenone following public loo closure
Mid and East Antrim Council has approved a community toilet scheme in Portglenone, paying local businesses to provide free public access after the closure of Main Street toilets.
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
New York considers public toilets 'basic infrastructure', does @en.ottawa.ca? www.nyc.gov/.../mayor-ma.... www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-SO... "In the biggest city in the country, access to public bathrooms is basic infrastructure, not a luxury." -- Speaker Julie Menin
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
The City of Vancouver's Washroom Strategic Framework is a model for City of Ottawa to follow. Recommendation CW 2026-3 is something we care deeply about. Read it all at council.vancouver.ca/20260120/doc... and share it with your city councillor!
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Bessa Whitmore on the aesthetics of public toilets: "There's no reason they need to be ugly". source:https://www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article/downtown-ottawa-getting-a-new-place-to-go-when-you-gotta-go/
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
A simple graphic with icons of toilets and calenders. A QR code is in the center that links to linktr.ee/gottagoottawa. The text of the graphic reads "A more accessible Ottawa starts with basic needs. Join the movement. GottaGo! Ottawa"
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
📷 Public toilets are essential to healthy, inclusive cities. Ottawa's limited access to public toilets affects seniors, families, people with disabilities and those with health conditions. Follow us to support better public infrastructure for everyone. #Ottawa #PublicHealth #Accessibility
An image of a streetscape in downtown Ottawa in the summertime. An OC Transpo bus is visible in front of some buildings in the background and a few park benches are on the wide sidewalk in the foreground. The image is overlaid with the text "Gotta Go Ottawa: Public toilets are not a luxury. They are a public health necessity. Join the movement" there is a QR code that points to linktr.ee/gottagoottawa.
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Great news! Downtown is getting a new public toilet -- not immediately, though: www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
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Downtown Ottawa getting a new place to go when you ‘gotta go’
The City of Ottawa will be building a stand-alone public washroom facility at the corner of Somerset Street and Bank Street.
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Good news: your park has a porta-potty Bad news: it seems to be locked all the time
A picture of two guys behind the counter at a pawn shop. They both have the City of Ottawa logo covering their faces. Text on the image reads: "I hear you guys want washrooms... Best I can do is a locked porta-potty.
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
If Ottawa has a 24h public toilet, we haven't spotted it. Did we miss it? Let us know!
Pictures from a cartoon of a man gesturing to an empty pedestal and yelling at the camera. The man says: "This is where Ottawa could put our 24/7 public toilet... IF WE HAD ONE!" [Paris has over 400 freestanding toilets and 100 open 24/7. If Ottawa has a single one, I haven't been able to find it-- even the ones in the Byward and on Parliament Hill close late at night.]
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Bernie agrees: Ottawa needs more signs showing where public toilets are!
A picture of Bernie Sanders speaking to the camera on a snowy winter day. Text at the bottom reads "I am once again asking... for the City of Ottawa to put up signs showing where the public toilets are." [GottaGo has been campaigning for this for 10 years!]
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GottaGoCampaign @gottagocampaign.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Public toilets in City of Ottawa need publicly-visible signs!
Pictures showing a scene from Lord of the Rings, with Frodo and Gandalf riding in a horse cart. The logo of the City of Ottawa is superimposed on Gandalf's face. Frodo asks: "Where are the public toilets?" Gandalf replies: "Wouldn't you like to know." Frodo retorts: "Yes I really would actually."
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