Mayors urge Ontario to declare state of emergency to address homelessness, addiction

I’m at Carlingwood Mall with CTV Ottawa to promote the Toy Mountain. Never trust a grinch for a photo op! Nice to see you Jackie! @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social

You asked, we answered. We’re back with Hydro Ottawa’s Safety Partner, Shawn, to answer your most common questions about exiting a vehicle near a downed power line.

Today I rose at Queen's Park to congratulate Suzanne Obiorah on receiving the Order of Ottawa. I have known Suzanne for over a decade and throughout that time I've witnessed her unwavering commitment to our community. Thank you Suzanne for your service to Ottawa Centre, and the entire city.

Helping your kids send letters to Santa? Send a photo to our North Pole bureau and they could be featured in a very merry holiday story. www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article...

If only the pros outweighed the cons.

It was my privilege to stand with the Talented @OCH_LCO Team as they were named Best Non Profit at the #BOBS2025. So proud of the work being done every day to care for and build nonprofit housing communities.

Had a couple of Mud Lake residents accompany me on my run this morning.

It was great to stop to Carlingwood Mall and visit the @OttawaHumane Auxiliary Craft Sale. Thanks to the volunteers who raise money to look after homeless pets. They are here today until 5pm and tomorrow from 10am to 5pm.

On National Housing Day, we reflect on how stable homes create strong communities & opportunities. At OCH, every home is more than a roof—it’s a foundation for a better future. Through partnerships & supports, we deliver results that shape thriving communities.

My colleague Councillor Rawlson King is hosting a special budget meeting for Black and Racialized Communities, November 25 from 6 to 8 pm. You can attend in person at Heartwood House, 404 McArthur Ave, or via Zoom. forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

CKCU is just $4,500 from our goal. Local stories bring people closer. Independent media matters. Let's finish strong. www.canadahelps.org/en/charities... #TeamCKCU #SupportCKCU #Freepress #Journalism

We're now $7607 away from reaching our 2025 Funding Drive Goal! We can do this! Let's goooooooo! www.canadahelps.org/en/charities... #SupportFreePress #IndieMediaMatters #TeamCKCU #SupportCKCU #CanPoli

CKCU turns 50! Celebrate with live music + our first record release Nov 27 @ Ollie Pub in Carleton's Nideyinàn building: 🎟️ www.ckcufm.com/2025/11/17/s... 💛🖤💛 #CKCUForever

Toronto may have to lay off about 1,000 people because of Ontario's speed camera ban: mayor Revenue from speed cameras paid for 911 crossing guards, 18 traffic safety police officers: mayor www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Had a fabulous time at CKCU-FM 50th anniversary reunion. My show’s technician, saved the scripts to my show, The Children’s Hour which I had written by hand (1986-88). I also did stuff like news reading on air. I first met @marksutcliffe.bsky.social here as a CKCU volunteer high school student.

I can safely say it was a “Bazaar” morning with visits to the All Saints Westboro United Church, Unitarian Church Fall Fair & the Danish Club Bazaar at Ron Kolbus Lakeside. Cycling was fine and Alex and I were glad to be able to get around before the freezing rain forecast becomes reality.

www.cbc.ca/news/busines... The US has historically enjoyed a travel trade surplus. But for 2025, the Travel Association forecasts a deficit of nearly $70 billion US. Hey America, your king, oops, president that you willingly elected did this. Hope you’re happy cause we ain’t coming back #BoycottUSA

Fantastic indeed!

Hey! Calling all Wonder Women! We all are sisters…pulling together with one spirit. 50 years ago today the first episode of the series Wonder Woman aired.

A pleasure to meet the new minister, Reverend Lee Lambert at the St Stephen’s Anglican Church Annual Food Fair. Lots of delicious baked goods and frozen food choices plus a homemade lunch available until 1 pm. As you can see, Alex and I picked up a few treats.

This government is paying unelected school supervisors up to $350,000 a year to replace democratically elected trustees and they won’t even respond to parents or communities. Ontarians deserve transparency, not government appointees hiding from accountability. #onpoli #onted

Blue and black bin collection changes are coming January 1. The City of Ottawa will no longer be responsible for collecting your blue and black bin. Instead, Circular Materials will manage the new recycling system on behalf of the producers of paper and packaging. More: https://bit.ly/4qDp14N

#Ottawa has a #rainfall warning out for 40-70 mm of rain by tomorrow evening. Open data: weather.gc.ca/en/location/... #weather #meteorology #EnvironmentCanada

#AdoptADrain #AdopterUnDrain

@och-lco.bsky.social @stephaneoch.bsky.social @mayoroliviachow.ca

Great start to Ontario NonProfit Housing Association (ONPHA) Conference. Upbeat speeches from Ana Bailão, CEO Build Canada Homes & Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow & Housing Minister Rob Clark. OCH CEO Stephane Giguere & I are there to discuss strategies to building more nonprofit housing.

In 2018 Doug Ford promised he wouldn't touch rent control. He lied. Now he has the audacity to blame renters for his failure to build housing and make life affordable for the people of Ontario.

Expand bulk bus passes beyond universities. What a great idea.

Freedom.

Busy morning in Bay Ward starting at Woodroffe Avenue Public School Book Sale, Woodroffe United Church Bazaar, Our Lady of Fatima Bazaar and New Orchard Extendicare Bazaar. Great bargains everywhere for many good causes. The best part is meeting with residents in our community.

If you like the sound of ‘puppy walker’ Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind needs you

Lots of enthusiasm among the parent volunteers at the Woodroffe Avenue PS for their Book & Bake Sale. Come by and enjoy some great bargains!

If you missed our Ward 7,8,9 Budget 2026 meeting last week, you can watch the video at youtu.be/BYwXAH8d3CM . Many thanks to Councillors @seandevine9.bsky.social and @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social and staff for all their work on this.

Petition here: schoolstreetsottawa.ca/get-involved... Email: [email protected] Thanks you so much @rawlson.bsky.social @timtierney.ca @stephanieplante.bsky.social @lainejohnson.bsky.social @seandevine9.bsky.social @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social for your support and strong words yesterday 💪

Joined local organizer Chris, @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social and @seanDevine9.bsky.social to protest the Province’s elimination of speed cameras. Thanks to residents both east and west for standing up for road safety and our most vulnerable: kiddos. And way to go to the kiddos who led our chants!

Thank you Councillors @seandevine9.bsky.social @lainejohnson.bsky.social @Tim Tierney @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @rawlson.bsky.social @stephanieplante.bsky.social for coming out to save our speed cameras and keep school zones safe. We know our fight will not end here.

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.

From @joedelong.bsky.social - this profound and personal sign from a woman in Cleveland. ✊🇺🇸💙

A favorite sign from Chattanooga #NoKings protest

Greensburg PA! I laughed a lot 😂😂😂

Proud to participate in the 9runrun in support of our city’s 911 First responders foundation. Nice to see Deputy Fire Chief Louise Hine-Schmidt @ottawapolice.bsky.social Ottawa Fire & Ottawa Paramedic services participated. They even had a friendly Chiefs chilli cook off. Congratulations Police!

Are you a member eligible to vote at our AGM? Attend our AGM on October 26. Run the chance of winning a FREE Bike Ottawa t-shirt. Register now! bikeottawa2025agm.eventbrite.ca

Many gathered tonight in support of Nelson House and the Sue Sherring Legacy Fund. Gender-based violence calls are up 5% from 2024, this is not ok. Alongside @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social @seandevine9.bsky.social and @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social we welcome Clarissa’s fresh leadership!

Sign up for next Wednesday's City Budget 2026 Info Session. I'll be joined by my Council colleagues @lainejohnson.bsky.social and @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social. City staff will be on hand to answer questions. We want to hear your thoughts! Oct 15, 6:30-8:30 pm RSVP: www.college-ward.ca/budget_2026