Bob Plamondon is out from hiding but he’s still not answering questions from the media or from parents. He won’t say who he’s consulted or what he’s planning to do. Why does the supervisor think it’s okay to keep us in the dark? And why does the Minister of Education allow him to get away with it?

NEW: Unions and industry groups that endorsed Premier Doug Ford’s ⁦‪@OntarioPCParty‬⁩ shared in $237M in Skills Development Fund cash for training. ⁦‪@robferguson1‬⁩ and ⁦‪@MoiraWelsh‬⁩ with the scoop. #onpoli www.thestar.com/politics/pro...

Parents seek answers from OCDSB supervisor at Parent Involvement Committee

On October 20th, I'll be participating in the Provincial Day of Action to help save the Automated Speed Enforcement camera program. Join me at 8:15am at Woodroffe School (235 Woodroffe Avenue). schoolstreetsottawa.ca/provincial-d...

We heard from many groups today about the Tewin development. This is unfortunately going to be a development that further entrenches us into unsustainable sprawl. Property taxes have not and will not be able to provide long-term support for these types of developments. We have decades of evidence.

Make the most of in-season produce and fill half your plate with flavour. Try roasted squash, carrot chickpea burgers, cranberry cabbage, or apple chips. Cozy, colourful, and budget-friendly!  Check out all the recipes: www.halfyourplate.ca/blog/in-season-recipes/

Mulcair: Quebec constitution another CAQ attack on rights

Please enjoy my cartoon for Thursday's Toronto Star

It’s your #OttBudget, so have your say! Starting tonight, October 15, Councillors will be hosting consultation sessions where you can share what's important to you and help inform our draft 2026 budget. Check the list of upcoming sessions on Engage Ottawa: bit.ly/3UZ0xEu

Public transit is vital to affordability, housing and trade. It’s a key part of stronger local and national economies. The Canada Public Transit Fund was designed to help improve affordability and access to housing for millions of Canadians—but funds have yet to flow.

TONIGHT! Join Councillors Devine, Kavanagh, and myself to discuss the upcoming 2026 City Budget! 6:30-8:30 pm via Teams. RSVP at www.college-ward.ca/budget_2026

Looking ahead to the legislature resuming next week — I’m here today to share our priorities. Tune in: www.ola.org/en/legislati...

Poilievre’s wrong that population growth is causing unemployment — pop growth was under 1% last year But you can’t fight feelings with facts Can that feeling be displaced with social solidarity? Do demands for jobs and growth create feelings of unity in diversity? open.substack.com/pub/tparkin/...

Bill 33 is a direct attack on the right of parents and communities to have a say in our local schools. I'm grateful to everyone who came out last night to raise awareness and to send a message to Ford: Hands off our schools! You can join us by sending an email here: win.newmode.net/ontarionewde...

800,000 people are out of work — and what’s their Premier doing? Eating ice cream, pouring out liquor for the cameras, and playing Batman, bragging that he wanted to beat someone up at Home Depot. What will it take for him to stop chasing the stunts and the theatre? A million people unemployed?

Another reminder that a 13-year study found that protected bike-lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all road users. ALL ROAD USERS. And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all. For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them. Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org

Hey, remember when car and oil companies successfully lobbied governments to create car dependent cities and suburbs, and once we became almost completely car dependent, WE became the loudest, angriest champions of unhindered road space for cars, unnaturally cheap gas, and subsidized free parking?

Montreal weather: More sun than cloud, just like the Habs

We’ve Got A Form For That … : CULLEN bulldogottawa.com/weve-got-a-f... #ottawa #ottawanews #ottpoli #ottawawatch #ottawacity

For decades, @cupwsttp.bsky.social has run one of the most important child care funds in the country. It should be studied and emulated by policymakers and unions alike. By @kaitlinpeters.bsky.social and Ariane Hotte. #canlab @policyalternatives.ca www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

Dear Toronto: We will stop scoring runs this game if Doug Ford agrees to stop tearing out bike lanes. Until then, the runs will continue.

In the lead up to Election Day, Zohran Mamdani has engaged in a second primary of sorts, meeting quietly with New York City power brokers to consolidate support and box out his main rivals. Here’s the inside story of his rise. nyti.ms/3WCHy37

Last week’s StatsCan report revealed a record-high 223,400 youth in Ontario can’t find work. That's 1 in 6. Doug Ford’s failure to show vision for young people is costing them the jobs, the hope, and the opportunities that gave their parents a future here.

Send George Darouze back to Queen’s Park with a message for Doug Ford: keep your hands off our schools! Our public education system has been shortchanged by $6 billion since 2018. It’s time to invest in our kids. #onted #onpoli

Doug Ford gave handouts to guests who attended his daughter's wedding. Why should we expect that he won't do the same when appointing people to oversee our schools? Tell Doug Ford to keep his hands off our schools: ontariondp.ca/hands-off-our-schools #onted #onpoli

It's Ottawa - we have a form for that! (What's that? You have a twinkle in your eye? Let me find the right form ...) #ottcity

A deal that works for Ottawa transit riders (and taxpayers) is one where the City continues to run the service (schedules, fares) and the Province underwrites the upgrades and station expansions (in consultation with the City). #ottLRT #ottcity

With the 2026 election just a year away, mayoral candidate @jleiper.bsky.social brings his Listening Tour to Ward 9 on Oct 22. As Councillor for Ward 9, I plan to be there to hear what my constituents have to say about what kind of future they want for our city. www.facebook.com/events/11046...

Is Ottawa school zone safety negotiable? 🚷Delays to sidewalk builds 🚦School Street policy red lighted 📸 Automated Speed Enforcement to be cut down by Doug Ford 📣 No! Tell the Mayor to stand up to the province and anyone who makes communities less safe. schoolstreetsottawa.ca/2025/10/11/o...

Tewin Too Expensive To Service: BRADLEY bulldogottawa.com/tewin-too-ex... #ottawa #ottawanews #ottpoli #ottawawatch #ottawacity

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

Globe and Mail editorial: “Local affairs are not improved by having Mr. Ford blunder into them” www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit... #onpoli

Bill 33 will be up for debate in a couple weeks. Let’s stand together and tell Doug Ford and Minister Calandra to keep their hands off our schools. Send them an email today: ontariondp.ca/hands-off-our-schools

Proud to stand with my colleagues, parents, educators and students to demand proper funding for our schools. While schools are crumbling from $6 billion in cuts, the Education Minister brags about his government’s record. Minister, cuts are nothing to be proud of. Fund our schools! #onpoli #onted

Watch as fog rolls over Parliament Hill in Ottawa

The Great derangement syndrome: People telling me to stop talking about a burning planet when our Prime Minister has a "nation-building" plan to build oil pipelines, repeal the tanker ban, kill the emissions cap. Trump is a convenient excuse for the plant burners. www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...

Please enjoy my cartoon for Friday's Toronto Star

Deachman: Speed cameras aren't the enemy Doug Ford makes them out to be ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...

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

This is the Mamtani gambit. We will see how this plays out in New York City.

1/ My Blue Jays: A socialist reverie… My Dad took me to the first Blue Jays game in 1977. It was so cold in Exhibition Stadium (“The Mistake by the Lake”) that asses were freezing to the aluminum bleachers. It snowed, people left. We stayed, the Jays won!

Ottawa city councillor wants to keep speed cams in school zones

Please enjoy my cartoon in today's Toronto Star

Meanwhile in Toronto

We shall see if any of this will be effective, and what the loss is to City revenues. #ottcity

Elements of a good deal re. Ottawa's LRT: City continues to operate system, scheduling & fares belongs to City. Province funds upgrades and future extensions. #OCTranspo #ottcity #onpoli

The motion recommends Council “affirm the proven safety benefits” of the photo radar program and “urge the Province of Ontario to permit the retention” of photo radar cameras in school zones.

After the LRT Inquiry, the mayor when elected, promised transparency to the Transit file. Bypassing the Transit Committee is transparent? #ottpoli Negotiations to upload O-Train to Metrolinx must be ‘good deal for Ottawa,’ mayor says www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...

Yesterday's announcement from OCDSB Supervisor Bob Plamondon raises a lot of questions and parents deserve answers. #onted #onpoli www.facebook.com/reel/7941139...