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It’s not just about what you remove (cars, noise, dirty air). It’s about what you add (people walking, a lot of bike parking, trees, outdoor dining, and room for kids to play safely). Amsterdam: 1986 and today.
Streets for people.
HT @hackneycyclist.bsky.social for the great before-and-after
Streets for people.
HT @hackneycyclist.bsky.social for the great before-and-after
November 11, 2025 at 4:24 AM
It’s not just about what you remove (cars, noise, dirty air). It’s about what you add (people walking, a lot of bike parking, trees, outdoor dining, and room for kids to play safely). Amsterdam: 1986 and today.
Streets for people.
HT @hackneycyclist.bsky.social for the great before-and-after
Streets for people.
HT @hackneycyclist.bsky.social for the great before-and-after
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You don’t have to ban cars everywhere to transform your city centre. But you do have to seriously rethink and redefine the car’s role. There are many ways to do that, from #completestreets to #sharedstreets, pedestrian priority streets & Dutch #woonerfs, that prioritize streets for people, not cars.
November 11, 2025 at 1:10 AM
You don’t have to ban cars everywhere to transform your city centre. But you do have to seriously rethink and redefine the car’s role. There are many ways to do that, from #completestreets to #sharedstreets, pedestrian priority streets & Dutch #woonerfs, that prioritize streets for people, not cars.
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To be very clear, in case there's any misunderstanding, these properties are all in the same city and pay the exact same tax rate. It's the assessed value that's broken.
First example again, even though they currently have the same listing price, the assessed value is:
↙️ $679,000 | $565,000 ↘️
First example again, even though they currently have the same listing price, the assessed value is:
↙️ $679,000 | $565,000 ↘️
November 9, 2025 at 1:46 AM
To be very clear, in case there's any misunderstanding, these properties are all in the same city and pay the exact same tax rate. It's the assessed value that's broken.
First example again, even though they currently have the same listing price, the assessed value is:
↙️ $679,000 | $565,000 ↘️
First example again, even though they currently have the same listing price, the assessed value is:
↙️ $679,000 | $565,000 ↘️
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MPAC is supposed to reassess property values every four years, but it has now been nearly a decade. The Ford Government has postponed assessments indefinitely to look into the 'fairness' of the system. Ironic given the resulting unfairness.
November 9, 2025 at 2:15 AM
MPAC is supposed to reassess property values every four years, but it has now been nearly a decade. The Ford Government has postponed assessments indefinitely to look into the 'fairness' of the system. Ironic given the resulting unfairness.
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We lack coherent policy guidance and shoot on our own goal repeatedly. It’s all connected: planning, architecture, budget, transit, housing/land use policy; we’re facing challenges and the same old same old isn’t good enough; @brenttoderian.bsky.social @toderianuw.bsky.social
bit.ly/3N2X5mL
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November 11, 2025 at 1:04 PM
We lack coherent policy guidance and shoot on our own goal repeatedly. It’s all connected: planning, architecture, budget, transit, housing/land use policy; we’re facing challenges and the same old same old isn’t good enough; @brenttoderian.bsky.social @toderianuw.bsky.social
bit.ly/3N2X5mL
bit.ly/3N2X5mL
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I’ve written about this for years. We can and should join @c40cities.bsky.social as leaders; we can and should match our OP and policy to action but 2/ bit.ly/2DZ8vYq
Cities and climate change
Architect Toon Dreessen argues buildings are on the front line in Ottawa’s fight against climate change
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November 11, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I’ve written about this for years. We can and should join @c40cities.bsky.social as leaders; we can and should match our OP and policy to action but 2/ bit.ly/2DZ8vYq
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Let’s remember that when #OttCity had a chance to lead, we voted to expand sprawl into a swamp (Tewin); we voted to landfill buildings in support of sports; we backtracked on aggressive climate change; we’ve had opp to lead from the front but don’t. 1/
As #COP30 negotiations call for strengthened climate resilience, cities are already leading the way.
From Lagos to Freetown, bold, local action is already happening. See how C40 Cities and @danishmfa.bsky.social are supporting this vital work 🎥 ⬇️
From Lagos to Freetown, bold, local action is already happening. See how C40 Cities and @danishmfa.bsky.social are supporting this vital work 🎥 ⬇️
November 11, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Let’s remember that when #OttCity had a chance to lead, we voted to expand sprawl into a swamp (Tewin); we voted to landfill buildings in support of sports; we backtracked on aggressive climate change; we’ve had opp to lead from the front but don’t. 1/
This is so dumb! Surely we can find a way to keep this bridge open over winter. The pedestrian part of the Lady Alexandra Bridge stays open. #ottcity
Chief William Commanda Bridge to close for winter on Tuesday
Chief William Commanda Bridge to close for winter on Tuesday
The Chief William Commanda Bridge will be closing again this winter, the City of Ottawa says, but if enough snow falls, city staff could look at how to keep it open for activities like cross-country skiing or snowshoeing.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:11 AM
This is so dumb! Surely we can find a way to keep this bridge open over winter. The pedestrian part of the Lady Alexandra Bridge stays open. #ottcity
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Join us for Zoom meeting with Ottawa West-Nepean MPP Chandra Pasma and London West MPP Peggy Sattler on how to fight against the harmful bill and maximize pressure against the Ford government.
➡️RSVP now to secure your spot: OntarioNDP.ca/events
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➡️RSVP now to secure your spot: OntarioNDP.ca/events
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Events
Find events, trainings and get involved
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November 10, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Join us for Zoom meeting with Ottawa West-Nepean MPP Chandra Pasma and London West MPP Peggy Sattler on how to fight against the harmful bill and maximize pressure against the Ford government.
➡️RSVP now to secure your spot: OntarioNDP.ca/events
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➡️RSVP now to secure your spot: OntarioNDP.ca/events
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📣YOU’RE INVITED: Stand Up for Education Now - Take Action on Bill 33
🗓️Thursday, November 13th
⏰6:00pm
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🗓️Thursday, November 13th
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November 10, 2025 at 9:39 PM
📣YOU’RE INVITED: Stand Up for Education Now - Take Action on Bill 33
🗓️Thursday, November 13th
⏰6:00pm
📍Zoom
(1/2)
🗓️Thursday, November 13th
⏰6:00pm
📍Zoom
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I chipped in to the @PressProgress.ca legal defence so journalists can keep holding the powerful to account. This case could set a chilling precedent across Canada. If you can, please donate and share. pressprogress.ca/journalism-defence/donate
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November 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I chipped in to the @PressProgress.ca legal defence so journalists can keep holding the powerful to account. This case could set a chilling precedent across Canada. If you can, please donate and share. pressprogress.ca/journalism-defence/donate
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SAVE THE DATE
We’re organising a rally to protest against Bill 60. Details:
Marion Dewar Plaza
City Hall
Thursday, November 13
8:30am
More info here:
bikeottawa.ca/2025/11/09/r...
We’re organising a rally to protest against Bill 60. Details:
Marion Dewar Plaza
City Hall
Thursday, November 13
8:30am
More info here:
bikeottawa.ca/2025/11/09/r...
Rally to protest Bill 60
Dear residents, Next Thursday, Bike Ottawa is organising a rally to protest Bill 60 that, among other things, will ban any new bike lanes involving road reconfiguration. Whether you bike, walk, rol…
bikeottawa.ca
November 9, 2025 at 8:50 PM
SAVE THE DATE
We’re organising a rally to protest against Bill 60. Details:
Marion Dewar Plaza
City Hall
Thursday, November 13
8:30am
More info here:
bikeottawa.ca/2025/11/09/r...
We’re organising a rally to protest against Bill 60. Details:
Marion Dewar Plaza
City Hall
Thursday, November 13
8:30am
More info here:
bikeottawa.ca/2025/11/09/r...
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Many city halls are deep in budget-time. Some are pushing austerity ideologies, and are ignoring the difference between costs and cost-savers/value creators. Citizens, PAY ATTENTION, and never forget that the TRUTH about a city’s REAL aspirations isn’t found in its visions. It’s found in its budget.
November 9, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Many city halls are deep in budget-time. Some are pushing austerity ideologies, and are ignoring the difference between costs and cost-savers/value creators. Citizens, PAY ATTENTION, and never forget that the TRUTH about a city’s REAL aspirations isn’t found in its visions. It’s found in its budget.
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The City recently added two stretches of #ottbike pathways in the east end of #Ottawa in Beacon Hill, inside the Greenbelt, with a total length of 4.5 km. Read our impressions and check out the photos.
hansonthebike.com/2025/11/09/u...
#cycling #bike @timtierney.ca
hansonthebike.com/2025/11/09/u...
#cycling #bike @timtierney.ca
Unboxing the new Beacon Hill multi use pathway in Ottawa - Hans on the Bike - Cycling in Ottawa and beyond
Today we take a closer look at the new pathway that runs along highway 174 in Ottawa. It's part of a large LRT project that passes Beacon Hill
hansonthebike.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:54 AM
The City recently added two stretches of #ottbike pathways in the east end of #Ottawa in Beacon Hill, inside the Greenbelt, with a total length of 4.5 km. Read our impressions and check out the photos.
hansonthebike.com/2025/11/09/u...
#cycling #bike @timtierney.ca
hansonthebike.com/2025/11/09/u...
#cycling #bike @timtierney.ca
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"Speed cameras work, and they are cost effective because it shifts the burden of paying for speed cameras from taxpayers to law breakers." - Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Speed cameras across Ontario to be removed in 2 weeks, transportation minister says | CBC News
Ontario's transportation minister says speed cameras across the province are set to be removed in two weeks, after Premier Doug Ford's government passed legislation Thursday to ban them.
www.cbc.ca
November 3, 2025 at 11:38 PM
"Speed cameras work, and they are cost effective because it shifts the burden of paying for speed cameras from taxpayers to law breakers." - Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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We’re fighting for our children. They deserve a safe cycling environment to:
Get around on their own steam
Go to school, the library
Go for a fun ride with friends
Join us in opposing Ford’s regressive policies. Send a letter opposing Bill 60 now! Please share!
www.horizonottawa.ca/back_off_ford
Get around on their own steam
Go to school, the library
Go for a fun ride with friends
Join us in opposing Ford’s regressive policies. Send a letter opposing Bill 60 now! Please share!
www.horizonottawa.ca/back_off_ford
November 8, 2025 at 1:04 PM
We’re fighting for our children. They deserve a safe cycling environment to:
Get around on their own steam
Go to school, the library
Go for a fun ride with friends
Join us in opposing Ford’s regressive policies. Send a letter opposing Bill 60 now! Please share!
www.horizonottawa.ca/back_off_ford
Get around on their own steam
Go to school, the library
Go for a fun ride with friends
Join us in opposing Ford’s regressive policies. Send a letter opposing Bill 60 now! Please share!
www.horizonottawa.ca/back_off_ford
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It’s a predictable pattern. Suburban and rural (mainly) voted to spend more, get less, align themselves with private interest to fund a project that doesn’t affect them, delivering lower value at the expense of urban quality of life and wrecking women’s pro hockey in the capital.
How council voted on key amendments to Lansdowne 2.0 ottawacitizen.com/news/how-cou...
November 8, 2025 at 5:39 PM
It’s a predictable pattern. Suburban and rural (mainly) voted to spend more, get less, align themselves with private interest to fund a project that doesn’t affect them, delivering lower value at the expense of urban quality of life and wrecking women’s pro hockey in the capital.
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I'm horrified Ottawa may destroy an important piece of public art at Lansdowne | Letters to the Editor ottawacitizen.com/opinion/lett...
November 8, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I'm horrified Ottawa may destroy an important piece of public art at Lansdowne | Letters to the Editor ottawacitizen.com/opinion/lett...
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THINGS ARE PRETTY GOOD HERE 🇨🇦
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November 7, 2025 at 9:12 PM
THINGS ARE PRETTY GOOD HERE 🇨🇦
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Why is this so? Because the housing market determines your assessment, which is why homes in the boonies pay less property tax than some 1bdrm condos downtown. System doesn't make sense: not related to municipal services rec'd or ability to pay. #onpoli
Ontario property assessments haven't been done since 2016 and it's getting ridiculous. Suburban homes are paying much lower property taxes than they should be.
Annual property taxes:
↙️ $8575 | $6360 ↘️
Annual property taxes:
↙️ $8575 | $6360 ↘️
November 9, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Why is this so? Because the housing market determines your assessment, which is why homes in the boonies pay less property tax than some 1bdrm condos downtown. System doesn't make sense: not related to municipal services rec'd or ability to pay. #onpoli
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The NDP leadership race is on and Avi Lewis thinks he's got what it takes to help fix Canada. Here's this week's @thepaikinpodcast.bsky.social #cdnpoli #ndp
YouTube: youtu.be/P1SQJtz56Hg
Apple:https://apple.co/4oZXgSk
The rest: linktr.ee/thepaikinpod...
YouTube: youtu.be/P1SQJtz56Hg
Apple:https://apple.co/4oZXgSk
The rest: linktr.ee/thepaikinpod...
Why Avi Lewis Thinks He Can Save the NDP
YouTube video by The Paikin Podcast
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November 8, 2025 at 11:05 AM
The NDP leadership race is on and Avi Lewis thinks he's got what it takes to help fix Canada. Here's this week's @thepaikinpodcast.bsky.social #cdnpoli #ndp
YouTube: youtu.be/P1SQJtz56Hg
Apple:https://apple.co/4oZXgSk
The rest: linktr.ee/thepaikinpod...
YouTube: youtu.be/P1SQJtz56Hg
Apple:https://apple.co/4oZXgSk
The rest: linktr.ee/thepaikinpod...
And it's a perverse system, as a house out in the boonies (4 bdrm) will pay less in property taxes than a condo downtown (2 bdrm) because the housing market determines the assessment on which the properties are taxed. Nothing to do with the value of municipal services received or the ability to pay.
MPAC is supposed to reassess property values every four years, but it has now been nearly a decade. The Ford Government has postponed assessments indefinitely to look into the 'fairness' of the system. Ironic given the resulting unfairness.
November 9, 2025 at 3:07 AM
And it's a perverse system, as a house out in the boonies (4 bdrm) will pay less in property taxes than a condo downtown (2 bdrm) because the housing market determines the assessment on which the properties are taxed. Nothing to do with the value of municipal services received or the ability to pay.
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Lansdowne 2.0 passes 15-10.
As a group dedicated to financial transparency and smart investments in community infrastructure, we had concerns around the reporting process and special financial treatment given to Lansdowne 2.0, as well as the lack of tangible transit improvements.
@alex-is.online
As a group dedicated to financial transparency and smart investments in community infrastructure, we had concerns around the reporting process and special financial treatment given to Lansdowne 2.0, as well as the lack of tangible transit improvements.
@alex-is.online
November 7, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Lansdowne 2.0 passes 15-10.
As a group dedicated to financial transparency and smart investments in community infrastructure, we had concerns around the reporting process and special financial treatment given to Lansdowne 2.0, as well as the lack of tangible transit improvements.
@alex-is.online
As a group dedicated to financial transparency and smart investments in community infrastructure, we had concerns around the reporting process and special financial treatment given to Lansdowne 2.0, as well as the lack of tangible transit improvements.
@alex-is.online
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Lansdowne 2.0 was just approved by Council 15-10, and it's definitely worth taking note of the geographical imbalance on the vote.
The two out-of-place "yes" votes are Marty Carr (Alta Vista) and Stéphanie Plante (Rideau-Vanier):
The two out-of-place "yes" votes are Marty Carr (Alta Vista) and Stéphanie Plante (Rideau-Vanier):
November 7, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Lansdowne 2.0 was just approved by Council 15-10, and it's definitely worth taking note of the geographical imbalance on the vote.
The two out-of-place "yes" votes are Marty Carr (Alta Vista) and Stéphanie Plante (Rideau-Vanier):
The two out-of-place "yes" votes are Marty Carr (Alta Vista) and Stéphanie Plante (Rideau-Vanier):
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Lansdowne 2.0 vote is in. How did your Councillor vote?
November 7, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Lansdowne 2.0 vote is in. How did your Councillor vote?