Mom, teacher, year-round cyclist, and drinker of all the coffee

Joined April 2011
I’m outside Devonshire school rn with parents, where construction noises are exceeding 101 db. We want new housing built in our community, but this is not respectful of neighbours or students @ClaridgeHomes @MonteMcNaughton @fordnation please step in and act - this is not ok
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This all goes so far beyond education workers now. If this government… if ANY government gets to use the notwithstanding clause like this, how does collective bargaining in the public sector exist in Canada going forward? #onpoli #cdnpoli #cupestrike #OntEd
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Where is the protest? Who is bringing the sandwiches? Who owns a bullhorn? We’re going to need t-shirts printed and buttons made. #NoNewOPSChief until we hear all the evidence.
BREAKING: The Ottawa Police Services Board is going to announce a new police chief TOMORROW afternoon. #ottnews
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Proud to support ⁦@cmckenney⁩ for our next mayor. Catherine knows how City Council works, supports smart, green development, has a fully costed program that prudently uses our tax dollars, & will continue to stand up for all to make Ottawa an even better place for everyone.
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I don’t understand the anti-cyclist hate. Me biking means I’m not contributing to traffic, not fighting you for a parking spot, not raising demand for gas and driving up prices, and by staying healthy I’m reducing the burden on the health care system. My cycling is good for you.
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We're lucky good people are running for Mayor. The choice is clear for me: I want someone who will invest to build a better city instead of making cuts. Who is committed to ambitious climate action. Who is experienced & will stand up for Ottawa. That's why I'm voting @cmckenney.
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I really like both Mark and Catherine. These are good people who are committed to this city. I am impressed by their long list of accomplishments and involvement in civic life. But deciding who to vote for wasn’t even a little bit hard. For me the choice is obvious. 1/
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Alex Derry retweeted
A Brief History of Men Today Are Too Feminine and Women Too Masculine 🧵
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Contracts are set to expire in late august and there is a legal process that must be followed before striking or job action can transpire which typically takes months, the only threat to schools being open would be failing to combat staff shortages and Covid-19. #onted #onpoli
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People are really excited about Catherine McKenney’s run for #Ottawa Mayor to bring change, but I keep getting one main question - Can they actually win in this city? The answer to that question is yes. Here’s why 🧵 #Ottnews #Ottpoli
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Alex Derry retweeted
“In the past week, an Ohio abortion clinic received calls from two women with ectopic pregnancies — when an embryo grows outside the uterus and can’t be saved — who said their doctors wouldn’t treat them.” apnews.com/article/abortion-…
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I asked a group of 6 year olds "How can adults become happy?" Take some notes A THREAD
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This is my daughter. She just turned 9. Here is why I would never allow her to play middle or high school sports if we lived in Ohio…
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Alex Derry retweeted
Why we can't have nice stuff, @ottawacity & @NCC_CCN edition. This is a photo of the MUP underpass of the SJAM Parkway under construction north of Churchill in @WestboroBeachCA. It may allow @KichiSibiWT to avoid the narrow section east of Skeads Mill ruins. So what's wrong? 1/x
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“But why won’t the mainstream media cover our side? They’re so biased…”
We are told protest organizers press conference is only for invited media. And CTV News is not invited.
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Also - why does no one enforce mask mandates. I would hate to unknowingly get in the elevator after them. #COVIDisAirborne
As Chief Sloly speaks about his inability to block traffic, ottawa traffic cams show an officer managing to do just that #Ottawa @cmckenney @dianedeans @OttawaPolice
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Alex Derry retweeted
ALERT: With a major snowstorm headed to Ottawa, the OCDSB is shifting to remote learning for all students, including those in specialized education program classes, on Monday, January 17. There will be no in-person learning at OCDSB schools. Learn more: ow.ly/OS7L50HvC4L
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