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Lyra Evans (Ottawa)

@lyraevansott.bsky.social

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Ottawa born & raised. Elected Trustee & former Chair of the OCDSB. Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Ottawa. Opinions my own. Environmentalist. 🧪🏳️‍🌈🇨🇦

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Lyra Evans (Ottawa) @lyraevansott.bsky.social · Apr 16

apnews.com/article/uk-s...

UK's top court says definition of a woman is based on biological sex and excludes transgender people

The U.K. Supreme Court ruled that a woman is someone born biologically female, excluding transgender people from the legal definition in a long-running dispute between a feminist group and the Scottis...

apnews.com

Lyra Evans (Ottawa) @lyraevansott.bsky.social · Mar 16

Ok, is 33 "Mid thirties"?

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Clare Blackwood @clareblackwood.bsky.social · Feb 28

BREAKING: Ontario

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · Feb 26

Exciting News, #OttCity!
We have been listening to your feedback on how you prefer to hear from us, and we are happy to announce that we are now on Bluesky!
Follow us at @CityOttawa to stay updated with the latest!
For service-related requests: bit.ly/3DlcsS0 or call 311.

A teal background with "Hello OttCity!" in a white speech bubble.

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Lyra Evans (Ottawa) @lyraevansott.bsky.social · Feb 22

Voted in the advanced polls. Took 20 min, including the walk.

Dooooo iiiitttttt.

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Lyra Evans (Ottawa) @lyraevansott.bsky.social · Feb 9

My 200$ Government of Ontario bribery cheque arrived, and I had a great conversion with the teller about how we both wished the government had spent the 3B$ on stuff we liked. Like education and healthcare

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Lyra Evans (Ottawa) @lyraevansott.bsky.social · Jan 17

I understand; great system for one person.

If you can't buy a physical day pass on the bus, can one card pay for multiple people? Either you'd hit the day cap instantly paying for your kids or it wouldn't let you tap twice because you've just paid. Or some third thing?

Lyra Evans (Ottawa) @lyraevansott.bsky.social · Jan 17

@glengower.bsky.social

Do you know if you can buy an OC transpo daypass with a credit card when you get on the bus?

Lyra Evans (Ottawa) @lyraevansott.bsky.social · Dec 24

20 years and a STEM degree later, and my mental check for the > or < is still the shark eats the bigger school of fish.

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Lyra Evans (Ottawa) @lyraevansott.bsky.social · Dec 17

Got a link?

Lyra Evans (Ottawa) @lyraevansott.bsky.social · Dec 17

globalnews.ca/news/1092001...

The willingness to quash enshrined charter rights so nilly-willy should be troubling to everyone.

Also, if you know of any trans-positive organizing occurring, share below. I'd love positive news.

Premier Danielle Smith willing to use the notwithstanding clause on Alberta’s trans health bill | Globalnews.ca

The health bill is the first of a trio that's passed debate in the legislature that will affect transgender youth and adults in the province.

globalnews.ca

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Lyra Evans (Ottawa) @lyraevansott.bsky.social · Dec 4

ottawacitizen.com/news/school-...

School bus authority facing $4.6-million shortfall if transit fares increase

The city is "plugging the holes" in its budget by downloading expenses on education system, says trustee.

ottawacitizen.com

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Lyra Evans (Ottawa) @lyraevansott.bsky.social · Dec 3

Tonight was the OSTA (Ottawa Student Transportation) board meeting. The elimination of the @OCtranspo youth rates will cost the local school boards millions.

Public education funding shouldn't be used to fix holes in the city transportation budget, those funds are necessary for supporting students

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Lyra Evans (Ottawa) @lyraevansott.bsky.social · Nov 30

I can imagine getting someone to approve the DNS requirements would require higher approval than just making the account, but I'll keep an eye on it. Thanks for the warning

Lyra Evans (Ottawa) @lyraevansott.bsky.social · Nov 30

My gut instinct is also to build better ties. I'm hoping someone comes along with great points about why we shouldn't so I can mull them over

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Lyra Evans (Ottawa) @lyraevansott.bsky.social · Nov 30

@cbcradiocanada.bsky.social I'm glad you've decided to make the switch! I hope you post your articles here

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Lyra Evans (Ottawa) @lyraevansott.bsky.social · Nov 30

While true, I feel like we could investigate greater integration than the CETA.

I'm very fond of some of their consumer protection laws, and their personal data privacy laws.

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Lyra Evans (Ottawa) @lyraevansott.bsky.social · Nov 30

Given the increased volatility of the US as a major trading partner and the need to diversify, what do people think the pros and cons of having Canada join the European Union would be?

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Lyra Evans (Ottawa) @lyraevansott.bsky.social · Nov 29

@morgangay.bsky.social welcome to bluesky morgan!

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Lyra Evans (Ottawa) @lyraevansott.bsky.social · Nov 26

From the looks of things, you have a very small following count. I suggest finding a few lists (news, politics, science, sports, etc. Whatever your other interests are) and giving the algorithm something else to find for you.

I'm fond of the science feed.

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Lyra Evans (Ottawa) @lyraevansott.bsky.social · Nov 26

@jleiper.bsky.social Welcome to Bluesky!

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Lyra Evans (Ottawa) @lyraevansott.bsky.social · Nov 25

Uuh, yes?

Lyra Evans (Ottawa) @lyraevansott.bsky.social · Nov 21

Right now, I think it's only me and @nilikm.bsky.social from the public board.

Lyra Evans (Ottawa) @lyraevansott.bsky.social · Nov 21

Could you add me & any other trustees that make it over? The oft forgotten school board trustees could use a bit more visibility.

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Lyra Evans (Ottawa) @lyraevansott.bsky.social · Nov 20

I'm not a tech person, so I'm very proud of myself for figuring out how to get my username to match my website.