Because when the weather forecast calls for a frost advisory on May 11th, then it’s obviously a Green Thai Coconut Beef Curry kind of night, am I right?

@rmknuth.bsky.social I just saw you up on the big screen at @pwhlcharge.bsky.social game!

Enjoying a show by @jamiefinemusic.bsky.social at first intermission of an ELECTRIC @pwhlcharge.bsky.social game at the CTC. Here’s a moment from the pre-show.

Love to see it!

It’s 1-0 after one period at a very exciting @pwhlcharge.bsky.social game. Judging by the starting lineup cheer for our goalie, Gwyneth Philips would win if she ran for Mayor. Go Charge!!!

This is lovely. Canada’s and Ottawa’s relations with The Netherlands and Princess Margriete is eternal. Glad to see @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social and the City roll out the red carpet, literally.

That’s leadership. I’ll be joining the @kidicalmassottawa.bsky.social bike ride in my own ward, and would love to see local Bike Bus routes. I’m glad to have Council colleagues like @shawnmenard.bsky.social and @arieltroster.com as strong cycling advocates. Looking forward to a #bikeshare in 2028.

"So here’s the $419 million question: why is the city investing hundreds of millions in a Lansdowne 2.0 project that is backing a dying league, and potentially evicting a winning one?" I know where I stood on this issue when Council debated this issue last Fall. 1/ ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...

It appears that this is what a city is perceived as, when it decides to protect a golf course over building housing. “Are we kinda being pricks?” Lesson learned?

If butter makes everything better, and if everyone’s bitter because we can’t afford the better butter, when is it time for pitchforks and torches?

I've got tickets for Games 3 & 4 of the @pwhlcharge.bsky.social as we take on the Boston Fleet in the semi-finals. This story about our rock-solid rockstar goalie Gwyneth Philips has got me pumped for the Friday night. Go CHARGE! www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

A fun read from @evanhpotter.bsky.social as usual. I wish we had lots more local political coverage.

A fun way to start the morning, pitching it at McDonald’s on Merivale to raise funds for supporting families with sick kids. 3rd yr Carleton student Ananta and I were raking it in! 1/

I can't stop looking at this photo by @bdmclarnon.bsky.social taken at Britannia Beach during tonight's mesmerizing sunset. Beautiful and violent, peaceful and threatening. Sigh.

Good night, Ottawa.

For the record: I plan on attending the campaign launches of all 4 mayoral candidates, starting with Jeff Leiper's launch tonight, then Neil Saravanamuttoo's on May 4, Alex Lawson's on May 23, and Sutcliffe's when it's announced. I'm eager to hear how the 4 contenders for Mayor present themselves.

An excellent piece yesterday from Ottawa Mayor @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social & Gatineau Mayor @maudemb.bsky.social on how Ottawa-Gatineau should host the Defence Security & Resilience Bank (DSRB), which will be based in Canada. 1/ nationalnewswatch.com/2026/04/30/o...

Today I attended a breakfast reception at the Residence of Denmark's Ambassador to Canada, Nikolaj Harris. I met the Ambassador last week, and learned that we have many interests in common, from better urban design to advanced AI and quantum, which we'll be meeting to discuss later this month. 1/

This is truly welcome news: Canada has been selected as the host nation for the new Defence, Security & Resilience Bank. A big win for our country—and a clear example of PM Carney’s vision of Canada stepping up as a constructive middle power on the global stage. 1/ financialpost.com/fp-finance/c...

An absolute honor to join Chief Hutt in presenting the Fire Chief’s Award of Excellence to Firefighter Steve Medaglia for his bravery and quick thinking when he put himself in harm’s way to protect someone from harm. 1/

Today was another long day - they’re all long days - but this one ended with two great community events. First, the annual Glens Community Pizza Party, followed by the Craig Henry Community Association’s AGM. I’m full of pizza, and new issues to deal with. And now, emails!

These are my favorite kind of response to my newsletter: “I must admit - these newsletters & the research you provide & why you vote are noteworthy. I don't agree with all your thoughts but you have your conviction & heart in the right place for our Ward. These newsletters are very impactful.”

I’m out at St. John XXIII on Knoxdale Road, where we used to have a speed camera, but no longer. There are many reports of illegal and dangerous driver behaviour out here. We’ve had By-law OPS out here issuing tickets. Today I’m observing the scene, and we’ll bring some further actions soon.

Two items in @kidicalmassottawa.bsky.social latest e-blast stood out for me. 1st: they're planning a Kidical Mass Ride this summer in my community! Woo-hoo! 2nd: They included a link to an issue of my newsletter "The High Cost of Convenience in #Autowa". Flattered! www.seandevine.ca/march_31_202...

After a long day at the City Building Summit, it ended with a long evening out in Carlsbad Springs attending the open house on the Tewin development, where residents (both the anxious ones and the enthusiastic ones) are well-represented by my colleague Councillor Skalski. 1/

In this issue of the Ward 9 Newsletter, I lay down the ugly facts on losing ASE cameras. Plus, transparency over my vote on the risky Bubble By-law. Also, news from Malaysia to Denmark, plus stuff happening here in Ward 9 and Ottawa. As always, thanks for reading! www.seandevine.ca/april_28_202...

Sam Witherspoon, CEO of ANVIL (AI and analytics) says that his biggest challenge is filling positions, ie talent recruitment. “The two key issues are housing affordability and bad transit.” When it comes to Ottawa’s tech sector, this is the reason I talk about my plans for the Beachburg LRT line.

Building our sovereign defence capability may not be what many wish to contemplate, but considering the current landscape, and Canada’s vast unprotected borders, it’s irresponsible not to act. Calian CEO Chris Pogue taking about drone protection of Canada’s Arctic. 1/

This is the event that I’m most eager to hear from: a panel discussion on Defence, Sovereignty & Growth, led by the formidable Sonya Shorey from Invest Ottawa. As for the emcee’s segue into this segment, after talking about Jazz Fest: “And now, from Jazz to war.”

Always great to be with Council colleagues and @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social at the Ottawa Board of Trade’s annual City Building Summit. Great conversations over the day on how to plan for a vibrant and sustainable future for our city, led by innovation, wisdom and confidence.

I just finished writing all of my segments for tomorrow’s Ward 9 Newsletter. It’s a long one (5,000+ words), but it’s a good one. The right mix of concern, optimism, transparency, and good news. One segment I’m excited about: “Global Lessons from Local Leadership”.

Good morning from Bailey of Bruce Pit. Whither shall we wander?

As a City Councillor, I share responsibility for how Ottawa’s residents feel about the state of our city. Recent public polling points to broad dissatisfaction with City Hall’s performance on transit, traffic, and major infrastructure decisions. 1/ cityofottawapolitics.substack.com/p/troubling-...

City Council passed Ottawa’s “Bubble By‑law” this week. I voted against it - and I’m comfortable with my vote. Not because I oppose safe access, and not because I dismiss the fear many residents feel, but because of how this by‑law chose to address those fears. 1/

After an exhausting and intense week at work (with a working weekend still ahead) I relax by cooking. Tonight: Cottage Pie. Scrumptious!

I’ll have more to say soon.

There’s a fair deal of anticipation over what will be discussed - or announced - at this morning’s Mayor’s Breakfast with Ontario Transport Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria. Will it be about the promised LRT upload?

My son and eight of his buddies are having poker night at my house tonight. The tidiness of how they placed their shoes is reassuring. My dog Bailey either wants to join them for cards, or she’s intrigued by all the new smells coming from the footwear.

Attendance announced at 8,605. Largest (non-playoff) attendance at TD Place for @pwhlcharge.bsky.social so far! Just one reason I voted against #Lansdowne2.0

Go Charge! 2nd period against them NY Sirens about to start. The Sirens are chasing Ottawa for the 4th and final playoff spot.

Good morning, Ottawa, from Tornado Alley in Bruce Pit. Magical place that shows how change may be slow and incremental, but ultimately unstoppable. Nevertheless, we persist.

Ward 9 is proud of what you’ve done - and continue to do! Once a public servant, always a public servant!

I joined members of our community at the National Holocaust Monument to mark Yom HaShoah, the Day of Remembrance.

In my Ward 9 Newsletter: Ottawa loves to say it has “low taxes.” But while low taxes are easy to measure, the costs of low taxes are harder to measure, until they’re impossible to ignore: unreliable transit, crumbling roads, eroding services, unsafe streets. 1/ www.seandevine.ca/april_14_202...

A great addition. If this helps in the Mayor’s strategy of recruiting more family doctors to Ottawa, welcome aboard!

Good morning, Ottawa! From Bailey in Bruce Pit.

How do you not love this guy?

Just beautiful. #NYC

Playoff hockey is back in Ottawa! Congratulations to the @senators.bsky.social for earning a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs for the second year in a row. Can’t wait for Game 1!

I finally had the opportunity to ride the REM in Montreal this afternoon. It was impressive. Big wide trains, solidly built, quiet and fast. Very interested to see the development appearing alongside stations. Just McGill-Brossard today, but I'm looking forward to riding the rest!