It doesn’t matter to Doug Ford that doctors supprt them, or that police chiefs support them, ot that 3/4 of those surveyed support them. It doesn’t matter that all available evidence supports them. Doug doesn’t like them. And so they go. That’s Doug Ford’s Ontario. www.thestar.com/politics/pro...

Join my colleagues Councillor Theresa Kavanagh (Ward 7), Councillor Laine Johnson (Ward 8) and I for our Budget 2026 Public Information Session. This meeting will be held online on October 15th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Register at Councillor Johnson's website: www.college-ward.ca/budget_2026 1/

In the wooden rafters of the brand-new Trend Arlington Community Pavilion, you'll find "ReWilding", 18 unique butterflies created by Ottawa artist Jennifer Kelly as "a celebration of community and regrowth". 1/

Seven years ago today, my community of Trend-Arlington was among the areas hardest hit by the tornadoes of Sept. 21, 2018. Next Saturday, we commemorate that event at Trend Arlington Community Day, along with the Official Opening of the Trend Arlington Community Pavilion. 1/ youtu.be/f2l7J_LIW04?...

A fantastic afternoon spent at Nepean MPP @tylerwatt.bsky.social Community BBQ and Opening of his constituency office, right here in Ward 9. Tyler’s been a great provincial representative to work with so far.

Hey Trend Arlington, I hope to see you at next Saturday's Community Day event! TACA has an entire day's worth of events and programming, including the official opening of the Pavilion, and a free outdoor showing of The Princess Bride. www.facebook.com/events/75329...

Glad to be here to support our Ottawa Film Commissioner, as she joins a panel discussion on bilingualism with other Francophone leaders at this morning’s Mayor’s Breakfast.

Several months ago, when City Council debated a motion to draft an Ottawa version of the Bubble By-law, I was one of two councillors who voted against, opposing it on three grounds: First, that such a By-law risked infringing on the right to protest... 1/ www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...

I’m not sure what to say other than “wow”.

It's the latest edition of our Ward 9 newsletter. In this issue: our connection to PM Carney's $13 billion housing announcement, some thoughts on compromising when it comes to sidewalks, stunt driving, and lots news and info about Ward 9 and your city. www.seandevine.ca/_september_1...

Thank you to Prime Minister Mark Carney for a very productive meeting today following the Build Canada Homes announcement. We will work together to build more homes faster, grow Ottawa’s economy, and revitalize downtown and the ByWard Market.

NOTICE OF EMERGENCY / URGENT SEWER REPAIR - FISHER HEIGHTS: City staff need to perform an emergency / urgent repair of a section of failing sanitary sewer along Merivale Road/ The segment requiring repair is highlighted in yellow on the map below. This work could start as soon as September 22nd. 1/

UPDATE on post-fire repair to Nepean Sportsplex: City of Ottawa staff received the report from their structural consultant who confirmed damage to the roof was localized only. Their contractor will now proceed with replacing the small area of fire damaged sheathing before reinstating the roof. 1/

Another response to Premier Ford from a resident of Ward 9 on speed cameras: "The nonsense that the premier is spouting about these important safety measures is ridiculous - not to mention his misplaced bravado in telling municipalities what to do to protect their residents."

For Premier Ford, from a resident of Ward 9: “Don't let the Premier bully Ottawa into removing speed cameras! We should have more of them. I know they work because I got one ticket because I was not paying attention in a school zone, and am now much more aware of the local limits.”

Slightly diminish a book: To Fill a Mockingbird

“Hey Siri, find me examples of City of Ottawa recent investment in new green space.”

Pete and I are on corn boil duty at the Manordale Woodvale Annual Corn Roast!

Ken Dryden was the best. I loved him as much as you can love someone who is not part of your family. RIP to an exquisite human being.

I was glad to speak to The Ottawa Citizen about the issue of stunt driving. This is something that my colleague Councillor David Hill and I will keep working at, to get the necessary changes made to address a significant and growing public safety concern. ottawacitizen.com/news/how-ott...

It’s always inspiring, heartwarming and heartbreaking to be at the annual ceremony honouring Ottawa firefighters who have fallen or been injured in the line of duty. When the alarm bell rings, these men and women answer the call, no matter what.

This is a great sign. Keep it up!

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Thanks @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social for joining me in Tanglewood for the community association’s annual Labour Day Corn Roast. I appreciated the Mayor’s time in talking to residents about transit, traffic, taxes and return-to-office mandates. 1/

I'm learning details about today's fire at the Nepean Sportsplex, involving one of the city's construction projects at that major facility. OFS responded quickly, and the situation was soon brought under control. Damage is limited to the hallways and washrooms outside Halls A/B, as well the roof. 1/

Lots to discuss in the latest Ward 9 Newsletter, including some difficult but necessary conversations about recent hate crimes in Ottawa, as well as the 2026 budget direction. That, plus several updates on a wide range of municipal news. Enjoy & thanks for reading! www.seandevine.ca/september_2_...

Very upsetting news out of the Ford government, which declines to amend its fatally flawed Municipal Accountability Act. All of the public consultation was just for show. ottawacitizen.com/opinion/ford...

Proud to be out marching with Ottawa’s workers and trade unions on Labour Day. Whether you like weekends, paid holidays, sick leave, overtime, negotiation rights, it’s thanks to workers and their unions.

Got gently used fall and winter items? Bring Halloween costumes, sports gear, or decorations to the Free Drop & Swap Pop-Up! Join us on Sept 13, from 10am to 2pm at Jim Durrell Recreation Centre, 1265 Walkley Road. Drop-off starts at 9am. Visit ottawa.ca/WasteReduction for more information.

Got hazardous waste? Check the Waste Explorer to find retailers who will take back your items today! Can’t find one? Visit our Household Hazardous Waste event on Sunday, September 7 at Tunney’s Pasture. More details: ottawa.ca/HHW.

I am saddened and disturbed to learn that this horrible incident is now being investigated as a hate crime. My thoughts are with the victim and her family, and with the entire Jewish community as it deals with this senseless, violent act. 1/ www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...

Based on information provided so far by the media on the identities of the victim and the arrested suspect, I have contacted OPS about some concerning additional information that may be linked to the suspect. I will leave this now with OPS and will be following this closely.

Ambulance offload delays cut by 90 minutes! This is such excellent news for residents across West Ottawa. Heartfelt thanks to QCH's CEO Dr. Andrew Falconer and his team, and to Ottawa Paramedic Service's Chief Paramedic Pierre Poirier for their innovative leadership. www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...

www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic... What a horrifying incident. Though not in my ward, many Ward 9 residents shop at this store. Happy to hear that the victim has been released from hospital. I’ve received a preliminary briefing from OPS, and waiting to hear more if this was a random or targeted attack.

An excellent perspective on public perception of automated enforcement cameras from one of the leading experts on traffic safety.

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Half a litre lighter! Always glad to donate to Canadian Blood Services, in memory of my cousin. And this time I did it in Ward 9 at The Met on Prince of Wales. And now, time for cookies.

Congratulations to Ward 9's own Sophie Audet, part of Team Ontario, who can now call herself a champion of the first Canada Games women's baseball competition!

One more example why I'm working with Ottawa Police and my colleague Councillor David Hill to get new enforcement tools and tougher penalties to address stunt driving and street racing, as much a public danger as it is a public nuisance. 1/ www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...

Montreal’s multitudinous successes in pedestrianization are more than enough evidence to Ottawa to embark on its examples of what can happen when we transform our streets into places for people. 1/

@brenttoderian.bsky.social I saw your post on Montreal’s excellent infrastructure and public realm. I did this long thread earlier this summer after a study tour. Looking to replicate some of what I discovered in Ottawa.

Reposting a popular long thread from a few weeks ago about my observations of Montreal’s active transportation and stormwater management infrastructure, after a study tour of my hometown city. Enjoy!

Great feedback from our newsletter: “After reading about your visit to Montreal in the last update, I am most impressed with your concern for Ottawa ratepayers. And now, I read how we are paying more for transit fares, I am more happy that you are my councillor. You tell it like it is.” 1/

I can only speak on behalf of what I hear from residents in Ward 9, but I can say with confidence that "asking for better and more effective policing" is not as high on the wish-list as the Mayor suggests here. Certainly, there are more resonant issues. 1/

Great message from St. Catherine's Mayor Mat Siscoe at the final AMO panel. "We don't need wider highways to address congestion in Ontario. We need more rail." Ottawa, meet the Beachburg Rail Corridor. I'm going to be talking about this a lot over the coming months.

Concerned with traffic? Then ask yourself: are you part of that traffic?

Great job by my colleague @arieltroster.com today holding Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones to account on the now-suspect justification for the forced closure of a safe injection site in Ottawa's downtown. www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...

My office puts a lot of time into our Ward 9 Newsletter, to be transparent about my stance on important municipal matters. In this issue, I talk about the elimination of OC Transpo's youth fares. Sneak peak: I use the word "embarrassment". That, and lots more. www.seandevine.ca/august_19_20...

Just had lunch with the Prime Minister, along with Council colleagues and the MPP for Nepean, to discuss local issues. Tangible action will come out of this. My focus was on a bold opportunity for mass-scale, transit-oriented affordable housing, and safety issues related to oversized vehicles.