This underscores the importance of collaboration in decision-making at city hall. The existing safe, structurally sound, and higher capacity facilities could have been used for much longer until a better plan, and one that was publicly supported, could be implemented.

One of the strategic failures of #OttCity Road Safety Action Plan is the lack of communications about where speed camera revenues are spent. I got the list via #ATIP. Here are some projects that were only made possible because of these revenues. Full data at tinyurl.com/4brrmh9j #Rideau-Jock

I’m happy to say that we worked with the city and OC transpo to install two new bus stops on Main St at Centennial. They are temporary now and permanent next spring. This cuts walking distance significantly and better connects up with the General Hospital. #Ottawa #Ottcity

SAVE THE DATE We’re organising a rally to protest against Bill 60. Details: Marion Dewar Plaza City Hall Thursday, November 13 8:30am More info here: bikeottawa.ca/2025/11/09/r...

A true Canadian soccer league final. Glad for the roof over the North Side Stands!!!!!

Residents and people who followed the story and read the reports are turning on Lansdowne 2.0. The more you know, the more it’s no. ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...

Ottawa Deserves Redo on Lansdowne 2.0 ottawacitizen.com/opinion/otta...

Lansdowne 2.0 doesn’t give Ottawa what it needs. The plan is built around the limits of a public-private deal that leaves the city with hundreds of millions in new debt for a project that won’t serve residents well.

The Better Ottawa Lansdowne 2.0 Forum begins in 10 minutes. Live from Barrhaven. Tune in here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QggO...

Ottawa's CityFolk festival could lose its site under Lansdowne 2.0 ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n... (*note that the arena is not 6600 seats, but capacity).

The Auditor General recently released her second sprint audit for Lansdowne 2.0. The risks are very concerning and if realized will lead to tens of millions more in costs for the city of #Ottawa.

Ottawa City Council has just received 2 letters on Lansdowne 2.0: 1) The Ottawa Disability Coalition wants funds instead invested in affordable housing. 2) The local Building Trades Council is furious that jobs will not be selected locally.

New Polling Results on Lansdowne 2.0 from Nik Nanos. The more people know about the plan, the more they don’t like it. Most believe it won’t stay on budget, would prefer repairs to existing, oppose the loss of greenspace and arena capacity and extra debt.

The existing capacity at Lansdowne Park has accommodated the Charge, a Brier, World Juniors and large draw concerts. Using the valuable facilities we have until a publicly supported plan can be developed, would be wise. ottawacitizen.com/news/pwhl-lans…

NEW- We’ve discovered 7 concerning issues with the new information on Lansdowne 2.0 released by the city just one week ago- 1) $17.4 million per year (not $4.3 million) is being carved out of Ottawa’s Budget until 2070 to pay for Lansdowne 2.0 debt ($696 million in payments).

The poor plan for Lansdowne 2.0 could result in the Charge leaving Ottawa. #Ottnews #Ottcity www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

New Press Release - Jill Anholt Speaks Out on the Loss of Public Art with Lansdowne 2.0 - More throwaway costs with this plan. www.betterlansdowne.ca/award_winnin...

My comments on Lansdowne 2.0 The total cost, the so called ‘cost of doing nothing’, the engineer reports on building conditions, and the alternative are all discussed. www.betterlansdowne.ca/more_info?ac...

At today’s Council meeting, a motion from Councillor Lo to suspend the rules to add a time-sensitive Lansdowne motion failed, so councillors did not have the opportunity to vote on it. Here's how it went down and what Councillor @shawnmenard.bsky.social had to say:

Here’s a secret the city doesn’t really want you to know about - they have already taken out over $300 million in debt authority for Lansdowne 2.0 before the project is approved by Council.

It has been a long wait for residents - on Friday morning we should see the Main Street at Colonel By intersection open in both directions again in addition to Greenfield ave open in both directions. New sidewalks and cycle tracks. 30km/hr streets.

The city has said in its report that “capacity” in the new Lansdowne arena/event centre will be 6600. That’s seats AND standing room. Previous reports cited seating. Seats are 5850 in the new event centre. Seats in the existing civic centre are 8585.

This morning, Mayor Sutcliffe held a press conference outlining the modified Lansdowne 2.0 recommendations before city councillors or the public had access to them. That’s unacceptable. Transparency and respect for Council should come before media rollouts.

The cost for Lansdowne 2.0 is up. Debt is increasing from $331 million to $340.2 million and total project cost is up to $483 million (this includes parking and the retail podium costs). #Ottawa #Ottnews

Tomorrow is provincial day of action against the removal of life saving speed cameras in Ontario. Two events happening in Ottawa * Woodroff School 8:15am * Queen Elizabeth School 8:45am Join our family friendly protests if you can. Details in the poster.

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...

The alcohol in parks pilot program in #Ottawa is winding down at the end of October. Early indications are that it was successful with very few problems. The city will undertake a full review with Bylaw Services and make recommendations for next year. #ottnews

I’m at a bike share conference today and very enthusiastic to bring this momentum to the City of #Ottawa. Some news coming soon for our city, Gatineau and the NCC. #Ottnews

Thank you to the hard working people in bylaw service in the city of #Ottawa. You are greatly appreciated.

The new Heron Park Community Building is taking shape. I’m so proud of the work the community, my office, the construction team and city staff have done to make this a reality.

Today is the Panda Game in Capital Ward at Lansdowne Park! Game time is 12pm. Let’s go @carleton.ca ! Have fun, stay safe and enjoy the game.

Was a perfect day for the Fall Fest in Old Ottawa South. Congratulations to the Firehall team! Bouncy castles, band, poutine/popcorn/cotton candy, face painting, book readings, hay wagon ride, more! @marksutcliffe.bsky.social stopped by and I won’t tell you how this shot went!

Paulette was a force, and a kind soul. I will miss her and the great advice she would give me. ottawacitizen.remembering.ca/obituary/pau...

Nice to see these portable fire hydrant water fountains in the city. This is at Fifth and QED.

Approximately 70% of renters in the City of Ottawa will be eligible for a rent reduction in 2026 in a change my team initiated in #Ottawa www.shawnmenard.ca/city_to_begi...

After significant tree loss because of concerns from Hydro One on overhead lines, 25 new (low height) trees are being planted on Centennial blvd in Old Ottawa East. Thanks to residents and city staff for your feedback to Hydro One.

#ottawa, these brothers live here and have experienced the sudden, shocking loss of both parents. They NEED to keep their accessible home. We can and must help them. Tagging @shawnmenard.bsky.social @arieltroster.com @jleiper.bsky.social @catmckenney.bsky.social

The Rideau River Pedestrian Bridge will open this winter.

Happy Labour Day!

Every budget cycle at city hall I raise the issue of pool /splash pad /beach availability, trying to scrounge up a small amount of funding I can find to extend these times. There are complications with life guard availability but other cities have done this. www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...

Congratulations to @shawnmenard.bsky.social, the people of Capital Ward, and all of the regular people who have been lobbying the City of Ottawa for years for finally getting the Alta Vista Transportation Corridor removed from the Transportation Master Plan and saving People’s Park.

In less than 24 hours, two cyclists have been seriously hurt in Ottawa's suburbs. Residents in Orleans, Kanata, Barrhaven and Stittsville don't want to feel like they have no alternative but to drive everywhere, but they need comfortable, safe ways to walk and bike to local destinations.

Alcohol in Parks Pilot in #Ottawa to being with the parks designated here: Lansdowne Great Lawn, Brewer, Minto, McNabb, Queenswood Ridge, Riverain, Strathcona.

It’s outdoor swimming season! Here’s when Capital Ward Wading pools will open this summer!

Lansdowne 2.0 would cost more but offer much less: ottawacitizen.com/opinion/lans...

Councillor calls for referendum on Lansdowne 2.0, but mayor opposed www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Heron Road closure at Bank Street: Starting Sunday, June 1 at 8am, Heron Road will be closed east of the intersection from Bank St to Alta Vista Dr. Pedestrian and bike access will be maintained. This closure is expected until August 31 as part of Bank Street Renewal Project.

‘New security measures at city hall are entirely unjustified’ ottawacitizen.com/opinion/secu...

The Free Transit weekend in #Ottawa was a resounding success. Preliminary data shows that O-Train ridership was 54 per cent higher than on an average weekend on May 3 to 4. More than 136,250 residents took advantage of the O-Train system. More details will come in June.

The new costly airport style ‘security measures’ at city hall main floor, requiring residents to scan through detectors, display all personal items, unbelt, and have butter knives detained are an absurd over-reach. City hall and its services should be a welcoming place for people