Curious. Community builder. Facilitator. Organizer. Policy wonk. Franco-Ontarienne. Amateur foodie. Fascinated by why & how people do what they do.
Ottawa, Canada
Joined January 2013
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From @OttawaMorning with @JimWatsonOttawa"There is no clear leader for the occupiers, there are diverse groups". True too of Ottawa's leadership on this issue, totally fragmented and finger pointing while citizens are left abandoned. #ottcity #OttawaPoliceFailed #ottnews
Live now on 91.5FM, Mayor Watson on these negotiations with the convoy. Story here from @kimberleymolina and @jchianello : cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ot… #ottcity
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We've pulled our scheduled tweets for the rest of today.
Instead, we ask that you please RT this.
Indian Residential Schools Survivors Society 1-800-721-0066
IRS National Crisis Line 1-866-925-4419
Distress Centre of Ottawa 613-238-3311
YSB Crisis Line 613-260-2360
Thank you.
It is incredibly challenging and important for reporters to translate all the rapidly changing information and make sense of it for general public -- highly recommend this (only wish it wasn't so far in May!) #PrepareForNextPandemic
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We're naturally more relaxed around people we're close to, but this cluster is a reminder that COVID doesn't care how well we know someone. Whether around coworkers we've known for years, friends or family members, we must remain vigilant.
p.s. gatherings with 4 households = no.
An important cause to support if you can... A good deed to end this insane day
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DYK @ottawahealth is just 80-ish followers away from 100,000? FOLLOW TODAY so OPH Social Media team can end this year with a smile...
What's in it for you, you ask? Free vaccines for all! ;)
On Dec 26th, our community will enter a shutdown to help limit the spread of COVID-19. This will be a difficult time, but we've been through this before. We'll come together (while apart) to do our part. Oh, also, we wrote a song that you can sing to help you pass the time.
ALT We do shutdowns But we get up again Ain't never gonna keep us down We do shutdowns But we get up again Ain't never gonna keep us down Keeping COVID at bay Keeping COVID at bay We wear our masks We wash our hands We stay at home We do our part We sing the songs that remind us of the good times We sing the songs that remind us the better times
The mute button joke at the start is everything!
Parents, #Santa and I had a call to discuss his #ChristmasEve plan, and don’t worry – he’s cleared as an essential worker in Canada.
Santa also has a special message for all the kids out there. Watch it now:
Harm reduction holidays, folks. The 2020 edition.
SEX, DRUGS & SANTA CLAUS
It's Friday, March 278th, 2020, and this is the longest thread we've ever written. Let that sink in.
So, we need to talk about how we're going to spend our holidays. Before we get into it, let's pause to appreciate being able to have this talk. (1/13)
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In the words of @OLIP_PLIO "If you're overwhelmed by the data, just imagine living it"
#ottnews #inequalities #racism #COVID19 #2020 #ottawahealth
"Here in Ottawa and as outlined in the newly published COVID-19 and Racial Identity in Ottawa Report, there has been a disproportionate impact on people who are racialized" ~ @VeraEtches
The full statement, as well as this new report, can be found here: ow.ly/Zaei30rlA23
. @ctvottawa @KatieGriffinCTV did the new paid service settings kick in today or?.... Not able to tune into News at 6 this evening.
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Kids or no kids going back to school, everyone's feeling nervous and fatigued. Pls read @ottawahealth honest & empathetic post this morning
"This is a new virus & we've been doing our best to make the best decisions we can based on constantly & rapidly evolving information"
Tomorrow is September. Let that sink in. Then read this thread.
It's been 6+ months since COVID-19 arrived. In that time, we've learned a lot...but there's still much that we don't know. And with back-to-school, we understand how nervous many of you are. Who wouldn't be? (1/8)
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If we're being honest, 2020 is the perfect year to get rid of Daylight Saving Time. Just rip the band-aid off while we're all home confused as hell anyway
In the words of my exmilitary colleague, "if you aren't 5 minutes early, you're already late".. just missed the fly over! 😅 amirite #ottawa #CFSnowbirds #OpInspiration #ottnews #COVID19
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Bemused by the different categories of cycle routes in @BikeOttawa mapping tool. Most cycling routes in Ottawa defined by riders who are "enthused and confident" or "strong and fearless"
Eager to take part in this important discussion tonight #ottbike #centretown hosted by @BikeOttawa – at Ottawa, Ontario
Feeling unsafe on our streets? We want to hear from you. Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, June 26th at Dominion-Chalmers. 355 Cooper. Starts at 6:30. @OttawaCitizen @EcologyOttawa @BikeOttawa @HealthTransport @ottawacity @JLeiper @cmckenney
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If you're in the federal public service, have your say on how you need to upgrade your digital skills! Take part in the survey to help build the new #DigitalAcademy's curriculum #GCdigital #GOC
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“Today, francophobia has donned new clothes: those of populism. Under the simplistic discourse of budgetary rigour, deficit reduction, and common sense, the new populist apostles see bilingualism not as an advantage but as a frill.” – at Ottawa, Ontario
Francophobia is donning new populist clothes in Canada /via @globeandmail theglobeandmail.com/opinion/…
Banksy-fied.
Bidders left in shock as video captures the moment an item of Banksy artwork is shredded just moments after selling for more than £1 million at auction bit.ly/2QuyHfV