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BZ @bzarb8n1.bsky.social · 2d

I think these folks are saying the right things.
We need new ideas. The Carney liberals, although better than the Poilievre conspiracy cooks, are showing they only have tired, 1980s neo-liberal ideas.

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BZ @bzarb8n1.bsky.social · 2d

Oh thank God. We did it. It's Friday.

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Shawn Menard @shawnmenard.bsky.social · 3d

This story doesn’t mention that all 3 of these minor error audits were brought by a former Taggart Development executive who cost the city a lot of time and money by going after people critical of his developments and Tewin in particular. ottawacitizen.com/news/2022-ca...

2022 election campaign audits cost City of Ottawa over $450,000

Independent prosecutors have also declined to continue legal proceedings against the advocacy group Horizon Ottawa.

ottawacitizen.com

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BZ @bzarb8n1.bsky.social · 6d

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 🦃🍁🍂🥧

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Laura Babcock 🇨🇦 @laura-babcock.bsky.social · 7d

Here’s my new op ed in @thespec1846.bsky.social
about the insanity in America and why we have much to be thankful for in Canada 🇨🇦 Happy Thanksgiving 🍁

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Eric Wickham @ericwickham.ca · 8d

A Pickering councillor has been suspended without pay seven times. I went through the integrity commissioner reports each time she was suspended.

Here's what I found:

PressProgress @pressprogress.ca · 8d

This city councillor in Pickering, Ontario has now been suspended seven times. Here are the reasons why:

Lisa Robinson has a history of disruptive behaviour and associating with far-right media personalities

This City Councillor in Pickering, Ontario Has Now Been Suspended Seven Times. Here Are the Reasons Why.

Pickering city councillor Lisa Robinson has a history of disruptive behaviour and associating with far-right media personalities

pressprogress.ca

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BZ @bzarb8n1.bsky.social · 8d

Anyone else feel like we're just waiting for bullets to start flying south of the border?

BZ @bzarb8n1.bsky.social · 15d

Woke up this morning, and it's still Biff's 1985 out there.

BZ @bzarb8n1.bsky.social · 17d

Never stop being Autowah

Jag Villani @jagvillani.bsky.social · 17d

Ottcity did the Spiderman meme with an attempt at a pedestrian detour!

A picture of detour signs indicating that one should walk in three different directions layered on top of the Spiderman meme showing several Spidermen pointing in different directions.

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BZ @bzarb8n1.bsky.social · 17d

www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Hey! Finally something from this government I can get behind!

Should Canada stop changing the clocks twice a year? MP says it's time | CBC News

An MP says all of Canada should end the practice of changing the clocks twice a year — and is planning on introducing legislation she hopes will ensure the custom is lost to time.

www.cbc.ca

BZ @bzarb8n1.bsky.social · 18d

Yes!! Please do this.

What a colossal waste of resources in a city already stretched thin.

Would LOVE to hear how this really got approved.
Speaking of which, where's ol' Jimbo at? Enjoying a lush retirement somewhere I bet!

Toon Dreessen @toondreessen.bsky.social · 18d

Yes! Thank you @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social !

"Tewin's just way out there, and that is a problem," she said. "We're talking about water mains and infrastructure…[t]hat is very, very expensive, not including the transit system that we would need." 1/

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Councillor moves to reverse city's approval for Tewin development | CBC News

Coun. Teresa Kavanagh says the sprawling housing project didn't go through proper consultation and will cost the city a fortune in infrastructure.

www.cbc.ca

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Robert Evans (the Only Robert Evans) @iwriteok.bsky.social · 18d

just heard about Jane Goodall's passing. whenever someone this young dies suddenly i know it can be temping to yield to conspiracy theories, but i think we all owe it to her to do better here.

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The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 18d

New Tron movie looks pretty co - aw, shit is Jared Leto in this?

Saint John, New Brunswick - Initial excitement over the latest entry in Disney’s sci-fi Tron franchise was ruined when it was discovered it also stars Jared Leto. During a recent family movie night, a...

www.thebeaverton.com

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Clare Blackwood @clareblackwood.bsky.social · 18d

Every Karoline Leavitt interview is like

Reporter: Why is The Joker in charge of Middle East affairs?

Karoline: First off, how dare you suggest he shouldn't be, you disgusting piece of woke trash

Reporter: Is there a second part to that statement, or

Karoline: Yes, and it's go fuck yourself

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BZ @bzarb8n1.bsky.social · 20d

Would love to see cars removed from Wellington.

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BZ @bzarb8n1.bsky.social · 25d

So much for the climate emergency the city itself declared... also the traffic problem compounded by the unreliable transit.

Goddamit

BZ @bzarb8n1.bsky.social · 25d

Another #ottawa city council up to shenanigans, and defying the popular opinion. I'm so disappointed in council, but more specifically in people who vote for these dinosaurs of the past.

#ottpoli

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Council stands by city manager on 5-day office policy | CBC News

City council has voted to leave a controversial return-to-office policy for municipal employees in place, brushing aside a motion that would have reversed it.

www.cbc.ca

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · Sep 18

After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like.

Let’s be clear about what happened to Jimmy Kimmel

Trump’s most brazen attack on free speech yet.

www.yahoo.com

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BZ @bzarb8n1.bsky.social · Sep 18

I don't need Disney+ enough that I will support it placating a would-be dictator.

Goodbye!

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Dave Robertson @davebikeski.bsky.social · Sep 16

The fine for parking on the sidewalk is $55 and in a bike lane $120.

The fine for parking in an accessible parking space with no permit is $500.

As they all impact #accessibility, why are they not all $500 fines? 🧐
#Ottawa #Ottbike #Ottwalk

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BZ @bzarb8n1.bsky.social · Sep 15

Absolutely incredible: You would think the Liberal party would've learned its lesson after giving a standing ovation to that other Nazi.

Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · Sep 15

Jesus Christ.

A standing ovation — from Liberals too — for Charlie Kirk in the Canadian House of Commons.

You can (and should) oppose political violence without doing all this, you know.

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BZ @bzarb8n1.bsky.social · Sep 10

I really don't know what it will take for Ontarians to figure out that "Uncle" Doug is a major dud.

Jenny Lee Shee @jennyleeshee.bsky.social · Sep 10

Area man who dropped out of college and worked at his dad’s business before becoming premier and only showing up for work 50% of the time stands on the lawn of the home he inherited from his mom to tell young people that if they can’t find a job it’s because they’re not looking hard enough.

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The Biking Lawyer LLP @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social · Sep 8

Friendly reminder.

Road safety campaigns must speak directly to and target those that perpetrate the greatest harm.

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BZ @bzarb8n1.bsky.social · Sep 7

#Ottawa #dowslake

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BZ @bzarb8n1.bsky.social · Sep 1

Today's a good reminder to not forget that many of the privileges we, as working people, take for granted, were paid for in blood.

Ottawa Street by Street @heartofottawa.bsky.social · Sep 1

#LabourDay in Vincent Massey Park. 👷‍♂️🦺👷‍♀️ #Ottawa
@ncc-ccn.gc.ca

Bilingual stone inscription in Vincent Massey Park:
“DAY OF MOURNING,
APRIL 28
ERECTED BY THE CANADIAN LABOUR
CONGRESS ON ABRIL 28. 1987 IN
RECOGNITION OF AEL MEN AND WOMEN KILLED OR DISABLED BY
INJURY OR DISEASE AT WORK

JOUR DE DEUIL
28 AVRIL
ERIGE LE 28 AVRIL 1987 PAR LE CONGRES DU TRAVAIL DU CANADA EN L'HONNEUR DES TRAVAILLEURS ET DES TRAVAILLEUSES VICTIMES
D'ACCIDENTS OU DE MALADIES
ATTRIBUABLES AUX LIEUX DE TRAVAIL.”

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