There's enough inaccurate or concerning information in the way in which @en.ottawa.ca is communicating about the 2026 Budget that I felt it should be addressed. And it's the concept of $252M in "savings" that I want to talk about, because this information is being used falsely. 1/

There's a name for it. Marksplaining.

10 things we'll lose by spending $500M to renovate the sports stadium at Lansdowne. #ottawa #lansdowne What to do about it: BetterOttawa.ca/WeAreTheCity

Exactly how unpopular is the Lansdowne 2.0 proposal? Councillor Riley Brockington: "My inbox has about 1400 emails on Lansdowne. ... 5 in support" Other than @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social and the sports tycoons behind it, did anyone want this project? www.youtube.com/live/C94IU-g...

Typical of so many Ottawa City Councillors. Ignore facts that contradict their narrative. AG: "the City is allocating an annual amount from the budget specifically to repay the debt associated with Lansdowne 2.0, representing an opportunity cost as this could be used for other City priorities."

NYTimes ($) on the Charge and Lansdowne 2.0 www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...

Funded by you, the Ottawa taxpayer.

Lansdowne 2.0 vote is in. How did your Councillor vote?

Yep!

This is shaping up to be big. A mass movement of people telling City Hall ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. To stop throwing away our money. Stop endangering the Charge. WE NEED YOU to show up so Councillors think long and hard, and understand the consequences, before voting for Lansdowne. Friday 8:30am.

RED SCARF UNION (Ottawa Charge Supporters Group) on Lansdowne 2.0 "Having reviewed the data, public commentary, and statements from both sides, the Red Scarf Union stands with the Ottawa Charge and the PWHL in opposing the current Lansdowne 2.0 plan as presented." www.facebook.com/groups/redsc...

Our last chance to stop Lansdowne 2.0. Show up this Friday.

TONIGHT, 6:30! And will be way more fun in person.

The public debate on Lansdowne.

@seandevine9.bsky.social nails it on Lansdowne.

This article should be of deep concern to every Ottawa Councillor

Enough spin already!

Let's Not Pay More for Less

This lays out a sensible and pragmatic approach for what to do about Lansdowne.

Tewin at full scale would be about 100,000 people -- that's like a whole new Barrhaven East. Ottawa taxpayers simply can't afford that type of growth.

Thrilled to be part of this discussion on #Lansdowne 2.0 organized by @neilsara.bsky.social moderated by @jchianello.bsky.social

The @ottawacharge.bsky.social have been quiet on the Lansdowne 2.0 issue. What do you think about a smaller arena? Don't fans deserve better?

Time to turn up the heat.

Public Forum on Lansdowne, 3 Nov. Your opportunity to speak up and be heard. BetterOttawa.ca/Forum

The 4 Most Expensive Words in Ottawa's History, and how you can help stop the City wasting half a billion dollars: betterottawa.ca/fightlansdow...

I was at Ottawa City Hall today. If today is indicative of a normal workday, that place has become a ghost town since the security barriers were introduced.

We hit the streets to ask Ottawans what they think about Lansdowne 2.0. How to stop this madness 👉 betterottawa.ca/fightlansdowne

The People’s Summit: Fall Edition is over 50% sold out! On Nov 1, join trailblazers, organizers, and changemakers reimagining what’s possible in our cities. 🎟️ Don’t miss your chance: betterottawa.ca/summit/ #PeoplesSummit #BetterOttawa #CivicEngagement #CommunityLeadership

It's been a busy week in Ottawa city issues

This video is seriously getting some Ottawa Councillors' noses out of joint. www.instagram.com/p/DPCdJ62jgMy/

IMPORTANT: Let Doug Ford know that Sutcliffe is not speaking for the people of Ottawa, that we don't want a trickle of provincial money to create a flood of new municipal debt. Please SEND A 2-LINE EMAIL to [email protected] saying we have higher priorities for any provincial money than Lansdowne

New Muni Panel: Pre-Election Positioning Moves Into High Gear

What do people in Ottawa think of the Lansdowne 2.0 proposal?

🎟️ Tickets to Designing A Better City are LIVE! Join us October 9th for a presentation and panel discussion on design vision, design leadership and procurement strategies that can create better #PlacesForPeople. 🔗 in bio to get your ticket now.

@ncc-ccn.gc.ca knocks it out of the park with its first BikeNight

The Ottawa People’s Summit returns on Saturday, 1 November. Here is where we unleash people power to ignite real change in Ottawa. Early bird tickets on sale now: betterottawa.ca/summit/

Our latest Municipal Panel is out. RTO, budget directions and l’affaire Plante.

Ottawa’s Mayor wants to raise taxes to fund more policing. 🚨💰 Is this really the best way to spend public dollars? Hear the full debate on the latest Better Ottawa Municipal Panel: the613.substack.com/p/muni-panel... #Ottawa #OttCity #BetterOttawa

Municipal Panel on what to expect in Ottawa’s 2026 city budget.

@ncc-ccn.gc.ca is planning its own mini Tour la Nuit on 13 September on the Canal.

Better Ottawa Municipal Panel is returning next week, talking Budget, Beaches and LeBreton.

@timtierney.ca you are opposed to an east end bridge. How is this not NIMBYism?

Lansdowne 2.1 may go to council in less than two months. Currently 15 misguided councillors support it. There is still time to avert a huge mistake. This is not just a Glebe issue, this financial debacle could affect all of Ottawa if approved. glebereport.ca/articles/lan...

Anyone know anyone who could speak about the Zohran experience, at a People's Summit in Ottawa, Canada on 1 November? Either a campaign insider, or a journalist/observer. If so, please DM.

Any project that has been sitting on the sidelines for this long is probably no longer required. I’m sure the City of Ottawa could find better ways to spend $28.5 million. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... And Councillor Curry, that’s not how DCs work. If true, this would have been built years ago.

Better Ottawa Municipal Panel highlights on Lansdowne. www.youtube.com/shorts/E0f9R...

This is a remarkably important question. The City has known for a few years now that one vendor believes soft tracks are the cause of LRT derailments. What tracks did Ottawa use in the subsequent phase 2 of light rail? Did the City adjust to this possible root cause, or just ignore the concern?

Some Ottawa Councillors treat the Lansdowne financials as is they are the Word of God. Those 40-year projections are really just a best guess, and should be seen as one factor in deciding whether this project makes sense or not.

Essential reading. ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...