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Robert Benzie @robertbenzie.bsky.social · 3h

Joining @RebeccaZandberg on @CBCOttawaMorning at 6:45 am.
#onpoli

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Doug Ford says he threatened Home Depot shoplifter with ‘a beating’

Premier claimed he personally warned a shoplifter that he would "kick your ass all over the parking lot" if he tried to flee.

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Dan Mangan @danmanganmusic.com · 15h

My chat with best-in-class @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social Alan Neal pre Ottawa show :)

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A @millvsspqr.bsky.social · 1d

This is an obviously triggering and upsetting read on a high school shooting in Ottawa 50 years ago that changed gun control in this country. It's really informative - the things the changed, things they left uncovered, the things they didn't realize were also a problem. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

50 years later, an Ottawa high schooler’s violent unravelling still leaves deep scars | CBC News

Fifty years ago, two Ottawa high schools were rocked by the murders committed by a troubled student who then took his own life. As the anniversary approaches, CBC is looking back at the changes, both ...

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Gabrielle Huston @talktogabrielle.bsky.social · 3d

Better late than never! I was definitely glad that the reach DA:I got was able to expose so many new people to the franchise.

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Gabrielle Huston @talktogabrielle.bsky.social · 4d

Ah, this brings back memories! All leading up to the release of the Dragon Age 2 expansion...

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Gabrielle Huston @talktogabrielle.bsky.social · 4d

Saw #D(e)ad tonight at the Mayfair in Ottawa! A really excellent independent film, from one of my favourite comedians, Isabella Rolland. The passion of everyone involved truly comes out in every scene.

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ΜΑΝΟΣ ΤΡΑΧΙΑΣ™ @trahias.bsky.social · 6d

Franklin Carmichael (Canadian, 1890–1945)
"October Gold", 1922.
Oil on Canvas, 119.5 × 98 cm.
National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa.
#art #painting #painters #BlueSkyArt

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Chris Sinclair @chrissinclairrr.bsky.social · 11d

If you’re in Ottawa and looking for a junior women’s hockey game to check out, head on over to the Tony Graham Rec Complex.

The Ottawa Jr Sens take on the Bluewater Hawks for their Breast Cancer Awareness day. You can make signs, there are bracelets available, a 50/50, and more.

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Gabrielle Huston @talktogabrielle.bsky.social · 11d

In addition, this caps off an exceptionally dry September, the third month in a row to be dryer than normal, which has had effects across eastern Ontario, as my colleagues and I have been reporting on this summer.

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Eastern Ontario watersheds still running dry as fall approaches | CBC News

Five of eastern Ontario’s six conservation authorities say the water supply is failing to meet demand in some areas, with no relief on the horizon.

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Gabrielle Huston @talktogabrielle.bsky.social · 11d

This weekend is going to be exceptionally warm, with highs approaching 30 C.

Environment Canada says it'll cool off by the middle of next week, but October (and probably November too) will still be warmer than usual.

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Ottawa's in for another glorious weekend of weather | CBC News

This weekend may be Ottawa's last opportunity to get outside and enjoy unseasonably warm weather before the creeping chill of fall sets in.

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Jeff Leiper 🛴🚲🚇♻️🚌📊 @jleiper.bsky.social · 15d

10 years ago, the TRC released its 94 calls to action. Most are unfulfilled today. Read the calls to action here: ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com/wp-content/u.... Review Indigenous Watchdog's status report on fulfilling those here: www.indigenouswatchdog.org/2025/03/05/t....

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David Gilbert @davidgilbert.bsky.social · 20d

NEW

WIRED led the way in reporting on Elon Musk's efforts to dismantle the US government. My colleagues and I spoke to 100s of employees at dozens of agencies to understand what happened.

This is the definitive story of DOGE as told by those who experienced it

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The Story of DOGE, as Told by Federal Workers

WIRED spoke with more than 200 federal workers in dozens of agencies to learn what happened as the Department of Government Efficiency tore through their offices.

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The Verge @theverge.com · 20d

Google reveals its Android for PC is coming next year

It was the last word at Snapdragon Summit.

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Gabrielle Huston @talktogabrielle.bsky.social · 29d

How the car ended up in Ottawa is a pretty cool story!

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Andy @andyleblanc83.bsky.social · Sep 15

#NorthernLights. Went to Petrie Island park in #Ottawa for a few shots tonight just after 10pm.
#photography

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Gabrielle Huston @talktogabrielle.bsky.social · Sep 14

A wonderful personal story about why and how important it is to use the right name.

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FIRST PERSON | The first gift I gave my daughter was her name. I want her to cherish it | CBC News

For years, Onome Ako has gently corrected people who misspell or mispronounce the name of her daughter, Morenike. But by doing that, she hopes her child will know that it’s OK to insist that others ge...

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Gabrielle Huston @talktogabrielle.bsky.social · Sep 11

And on how knitting was used as a secret code during wars:

www.wits.ac.za/future/stori...

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Stories - How knitting won the war? - Wits University

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Gabrielle Huston @talktogabrielle.bsky.social · Sep 11

For a little more on how the textile arts were the precursor to the first computer:
blog.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk/jacquard-loom/

Jacquard loom | Science and Industry Museum

Textile production and computing—two of Manchester’s most important historic industries—are brought together in the Jacquard loom.

blog.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk

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Gabrielle Huston @talktogabrielle.bsky.social · Sep 11

To give you a peak into my corner of the internet, knitters are pretty mad at Hank Green/SciShow. They made a YouTube video with mistakes about how knitting works and many are arguing the video unfairly frames knitting as boring, but cool when scientists do it.

www.vulture.com/article/hank...

Unraveling the Drama Between Hank Green and the Knitting Community

SciShow may want to turn heel.

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Gabrielle Huston @talktogabrielle.bsky.social · Sep 7

Tree equity means that all neighbourhoods — regardless of the race, health or socio-economic class of its residents — should get the benefits of trees.

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8 Ottawa neighbourhoods urgently need more trees. Here's where they are | CBC News

As part of the inaugural 'tree equity' analysis, city staff have identified eight priority areas across the city where more trees are badly needed.

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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · Sep 7

From Reddit - Comicon weekend on @octranspo.com

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Gabrielle Huston @talktogabrielle.bsky.social · Sep 6

Aw nice to see Smile among the list, hope someone enjoys that. I certainly did as a teen!

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Investigative Journalism Foundation @theijf.org · Sep 4

Deloitte warned Ottawa the temporary foreign worker program was badly misused and suggested AI could help fix it. Their report was never released, but our IJF reporter obtained a copy.

#cdnpoli

Deloitte report urged feds to increase oversight of temporary foreign worker program

Report urged the Canadian government to take steps to prevent employers from abusing federal programs that let them hire temporary foreign workers

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Richard 塚正ー緑 @rhtebooks.bsky.social · Aug 29

Golden BBQ Ottawa. I inked this months ago and in the meantime I forgot if I, um, went to sleep or something because I turned the door into a fence or something? There's no entrance to this shop. ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

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Laine Johnson @lainejohnson.bsky.social · Aug 28

City staff are considering a "bubble bylaw" aimed at preventing protests outside of schools, places of worship, etc. The City now has an online survey on the issue, open until Sept 29.

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Vulnerable Social Infrastructure By-law Review

The City of Ottawa is considering regulations to provide for safe access to vulnerable social infrastructure like places of worship and religious centres, community centres, schools, daycares, and…

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