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Scott McAnsh

@scottmcansh.bsky.social
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Lawyer in Ottawa, Dad, care about urban issues.

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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
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I'm supporting MS Canada!
Our mission is to connect and empower the MS community to create positive change. MS Canada strives to fund innovative and ground-breaking research that will discover the cause and cure for this disea...
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danabrahamsmusic.bsky.social @danabrahamsmusic.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
🚲 Happy World Bicycle Day! 🚲 This is my ode to the cycling paradise that is AMSTERDAM! Let’s get more cities to make cycling easier and safer, just like they have. Enjoy! And please share with others who love cycling in their city! #cycling #worldbicycleday #amsterdam
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
This is how city streets should be used!
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Dedicated bus lanes make so much sense! Let's convert curb lanes and every major road and watch transit get way better. Leading to more users. Just need a council that can see that. Get out and vote this October!
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Planning to join @horizonottawa.bsky.social near City Hall this afternoon to march for May Day! Join us at 5:00 PM if you can, and show your support for labour in this find country!
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Looking forward to seeing the @greatlakeswimmers.bsky.social at Bronson tonight!
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Great Lake Swimmers (@greatlakeswimmers.bsky.social)
Folks from the Great Lakes of Ontario, Canada. New album “Caught Light” out now!
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Strong Towns Ottawa @strongtownsottawa.ca · 15/04/2026
This was entirely predictable and to be expected. Despite that, there are things we can still do as a city to ensure the safety of not just our children, but all of our road users. We need to build our roads so that safe speeds are what people naturally drive at. www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
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More drivers speeding in school zones since photo radar cameras turned off: City of Ottawa data
Ottawa drivers are speeding up in school zones since photo radar cameras were turned off by the Ontario government five months ago, with more than half of drivers not following the speed limit, accord...
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Strong Towns Ottawa @strongtownsottawa.ca · 15/04/2026
Cassie from @envirocentre.bsky.social does a great job discussing the benefits of a bikeshare program. We're very excited to see the positive results from the study. For a tiny cost we're able to provide a great service that increases our transportation connecitvity. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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© CBC/Radio-Canada 2026. All rights reserved.
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
look at this pretty quiche I made myself!
A broccoli and cheddar quiche
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Ben Horrigan @ben.s91.media · 12/04/2026
Don't be put off by the clickbaity title – this is a great film from GCN. An honest, balanced and well researched response to some of the awkward questions about bike infrastructure.
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Are Bike Lanes Actually Ruining Our Cities?
YouTube video by Global Cycling Network
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
A very underhanded way to introduce that motion in my view.
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Strong Towns Ottawa @strongtownsottawa.ca · 09/04/2026
Yesterday a last minute walk-on motion undid years of planning from city staff, which sought feedback from thousands of residents from all across the city. This makes people lose trust in our system. If you want to help plan to fix this, join us tonight at our monthly meeting. luma.com/u9c357ol
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
I do like bus lanes going on but am not satisfied with baby steps toward a more livable city!
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
I’m disappointed the underwhelming pilot that came out of committee was made weaker though a poorly worded walk on motion that had no debate. Underhanded! Not how I want my councillor to work.
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Totally slimy move!
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Disappointment is an understatement! From my own councillor @shawnmenard.bsky.social
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
I cannot believe that @shawnmenard.bsky.social put forward a motion to make the pilot even weaker than as proposed! The extra hour was where the impacts could be really tested. You ripped that out! Shame on you!!!
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
I do hope staff have a good proposal on medium sized events. But I think the fact that there are so many such events leans towards a full 24/7 pilot.
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
I really hope @shawnmenard.bsky.social and team do the right thing and make the bus lane pilot include special events. Even better would be a 24/7 in each direction amendment, but you can you hope for so much....
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
Made myself a delicious holiday shepherd’s pie! Happy Easter everyone!!
A beautiful shepherd’s pie!
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
I had to say goodbye to my sweet Stella last night. Feeling her absence this morning.
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Strong Towns Ottawa @strongtownsottawa.ca · 02/04/2026
Please check out the campaign for bikeshare in Ottawa and sign on to their petition! It's a no brainer especially after seeing how successful bikeshare has been around the world. Having easy, reliable, and cheap access to a bike would be a huge quality of life improvement for residents!
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Just left my beautiful cat at the emergency clinic. Feel like I may need to say goodbye soon.
Sick cat at emergency clinic
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Ecology Ottawa @ecologyottawa.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
All the buzz around proposed sidewalks in Manor Park raises an important question: Are sidewalks ecological? Our Council Watcher Harry Hitsman dug into the question: www.ecologyottawa.ca/ecological_c... #OttWalk #OttRoll #Ecology #OttCity
ecologyottawa.ca
The Ecological Case for Sidewalks
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Strong Towns Ottawa @strongtownsottawa.ca · 23/03/2026
It is unfortunate that even though the city staff running the study for Bank Street Bus Lanes agrees with us that bus lanes should be in effect longer, on weekends, should operate in both directions, and that they should be running on events is being stifled by a small minority of very loud voices.
Section of the city staff report for Bus Lanes on Bank Street that says "Ultimately, bus lane hours extending beyond these peak periods, and in the off-peak direction, are recommended, including during a greater number of Lansdowne events and on weekends."
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Insane results out of Miami today! Alcaraz gone! Fils on fire! Baptist killing it! Excellent afternoon of tennis!!!
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
I have a law joke but it's a bit technical.
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
I do not understand people who say that building more housing will not solve the housing shortage. How else do you solve not having enough of something than by creating more of it?
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Played two original songs at Red Bird's open mic last night. It was scary and beautiful.
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Welcome all to DST!
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Just ordered a new bike! Very excited to replace my go to city bike with something spiffier! $1,300 all in for a great commuter bike. No ongoing financial obligations. Car free life rules!
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Played a song I wrote at open mic for the first time tonight. Nerve wracking, but I think it went well!
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
I recently bought this beautiful painting from the Wallspace Gallery in Ottawa. It’s called Rose Gold III by Stephanie Taylor. I love it!!!
Painting Rose Gold III by Stephanie Taylor.
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Walkable neighbourhoods as luxury items is so unacceptable. We need way more density in this city!
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
A tuna melt is the best lunch known to man.
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
I really hope Ottawa does the right thing on right on red!
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
I am loving these increasingly longer days
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Beautiful New Years Eve morning on the Rideau Canal!!
Me on iceThe beautiful Rideau Canal
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
Hopefully this inning!
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
I really hope outhitting the Dodgers tonight results in more runs!!!
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
What a win for Amanda! To do that after the double bagel shows incredible mental toughness!
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
At the NBO final in Montreal! Ready to cheer Mboko to victory!!!
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
New Blog bragging about our big win at the Ontario Court of Appeal: nextgenlaw.ca/blog/properl...
nextgenlaw.ca
Court of Appeal Changes the Law on Tax Relief
Court of Appeal Changes the Law on Tax Relief
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Big win for the firm in the Ontario Court of Appeal this morning!! coadecisions.ontariocourts.ca/coa/coa/en/i...
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Stamford Kiwanis Non-Profit Homes Inc. v. Municipal Property Assessment Corporation - Court of Appeal for Ontario
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
Happy #caturday
Cat on my lap on a lazy Saturday afternoon
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
At the Charge game!
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
The firm has a new blog. Check it out: nextgenlaw.ca/blog/properl...
nextgenlaw.ca
Equity – One Property Can be Enough
Equity – One Property Can be Enough
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
So excited to see @thebetaband.com in Detroit this Fall!!!
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The Beta Band
The Beta Band – Official website
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
Here we are entering the Ontario Court of Appeal for a big case earlier this month.
NextGenLaw entering Osgoode Hall to fight for a client at the Ontario Court of Appeal
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Scott McAnsh @scottmcansh.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
The law firm has a new post on a recent win! nextgenlaw.ca/blog/properl...
nextgenlaw.ca
Consent Settlements Require the Consent of All Parties
Consent Settlements Require the Consent of All Parties
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