Gordon Fernie 🏴🇨🇦
@gordonfernie.bsky.social
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Maybe Lansdowne 2.0 will have ploughs?
November 10, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Maybe Lansdowne 2.0 will have ploughs?
Reposted by Gordon Fernie 🏴🇨🇦
The contempt the city has shown for this expensive and genuinely impressive piece of art it bought and proudly installed is just perfectly symbolic of how it treats both the public realm and its own investments.
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Artist fears Lansdowne installation may become '$2 million of scrap metal'
The final Lansdowne 2.0 report recommends decommissioning the art installation Moving Surfaces because there's no budget to restore it.
ottawacitizen.com
November 2, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The contempt the city has shown for this expensive and genuinely impressive piece of art it bought and proudly installed is just perfectly symbolic of how it treats both the public realm and its own investments.
ottawacitizen.com/news/artist-...
ottawacitizen.com/news/artist-...
Reposted by Gordon Fernie 🏴🇨🇦
Hey look, amalgamated #autowa got their way again. Guess which small areas contribute the most taxes to this area the size of a country?
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 9:49 PM
Hey look, amalgamated #autowa got their way again. Guess which small areas contribute the most taxes to this area the size of a country?
Reposted by Gordon Fernie 🏴🇨🇦
If you’re wondering whether we still need these changes, a driver hit Rob’s ghost bike THIS MORNING
November 7, 2025 at 3:38 PM
If you’re wondering whether we still need these changes, a driver hit Rob’s ghost bike THIS MORNING
Reposted by Gordon Fernie 🏴🇨🇦
Well that's it. Council has passed the Lansdowne 2.0 plan by a 15 to 10 vote.
At this point Ottawa feels less like a city and more like a taxpayer-funded vending machine for comfortable private interests.
#Ottawa #ottcity #Lansdowne
At this point Ottawa feels less like a city and more like a taxpayer-funded vending machine for comfortable private interests.
#Ottawa #ottcity #Lansdowne
November 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Well that's it. Council has passed the Lansdowne 2.0 plan by a 15 to 10 vote.
At this point Ottawa feels less like a city and more like a taxpayer-funded vending machine for comfortable private interests.
#Ottawa #ottcity #Lansdowne
At this point Ottawa feels less like a city and more like a taxpayer-funded vending machine for comfortable private interests.
#Ottawa #ottcity #Lansdowne
Reposted by Gordon Fernie 🏴🇨🇦
Ottawa just voted 15–10 for Lansdowne 2.0, a “revitalization” that saddles taxpayers with decades of debt so OSEG can call it partnership.
The city gets the bill, OSEG gets the benefit.
A ridiculous decision that will define Ottawa’s future for generations. Shame on council.
#OttCity #Lansdowne2
The city gets the bill, OSEG gets the benefit.
A ridiculous decision that will define Ottawa’s future for generations. Shame on council.
#OttCity #Lansdowne2
November 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Ottawa just voted 15–10 for Lansdowne 2.0, a “revitalization” that saddles taxpayers with decades of debt so OSEG can call it partnership.
The city gets the bill, OSEG gets the benefit.
A ridiculous decision that will define Ottawa’s future for generations. Shame on council.
#OttCity #Lansdowne2
The city gets the bill, OSEG gets the benefit.
A ridiculous decision that will define Ottawa’s future for generations. Shame on council.
#OttCity #Lansdowne2
Reposted by Gordon Fernie 🏴🇨🇦
Tremendous to hear some veteran Ottawa city councillors argue that Lansdowne 2.0 is needed because the previous overhaul that they voted for is crap.
November 7, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Tremendous to hear some veteran Ottawa city councillors argue that Lansdowne 2.0 is needed because the previous overhaul that they voted for is crap.
Reposted by Gordon Fernie 🏴🇨🇦
Don't worry, you'll be able to get more memories. Public transit will be dead. The roads will be clogged. The Glebe will cry from all the noise. All those people are going to spill out onto the road, because there's no green space left around the condos.
It's just going to be so freaking good ♥️
It's just going to be so freaking good ♥️
I have many family memories of trying to drive my kids to ballet and swimming and being cut off left and right by people driving to RedBlacks games, running red lights and stop signs, and making chaotic U-Turns.
November 7, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Don't worry, you'll be able to get more memories. Public transit will be dead. The roads will be clogged. The Glebe will cry from all the noise. All those people are going to spill out onto the road, because there's no green space left around the condos.
It's just going to be so freaking good ♥️
It's just going to be so freaking good ♥️
Reposted by Gordon Fernie 🏴🇨🇦
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
Reposted by Gordon Fernie 🏴🇨🇦
A bad deal and a bad process. The devil is in the details and when Ottawans read the fine print, he smiles back. Landsdowne thus far has under-delivered, not once breaking even. Therefore we must now payout $17 million a year for the chance at revenue neutrality??
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 10:47 PM
A bad deal and a bad process. The devil is in the details and when Ottawans read the fine print, he smiles back. Landsdowne thus far has under-delivered, not once breaking even. Therefore we must now payout $17 million a year for the chance at revenue neutrality??
Reposted by Gordon Fernie 🏴🇨🇦
You would think the mayor was being ironic here when he says that we can't acquiesce to demands of wealthy sports owners, right before he says we need to be careful we don't lose the other wealthy sports owners in the same stadium 🤣🤣
#Ottawa #Lansdowne2.0
#Ottawa #Lansdowne2.0
November 7, 2025 at 8:51 PM
You would think the mayor was being ironic here when he says that we can't acquiesce to demands of wealthy sports owners, right before he says we need to be careful we don't lose the other wealthy sports owners in the same stadium 🤣🤣
#Ottawa #Lansdowne2.0
#Ottawa #Lansdowne2.0
Reposted by Gordon Fernie 🏴🇨🇦
Rural and suburban wards:
AUSTERITY! SLASH SPENDING! CUT PROGRAMS! DON’T YOU DARE RAISE OUR TAXES!
Also rural and suburban wards:
YEE HAW, LET’S GAMBLE $500 MILLION ON THIS OSEG THING!
AUSTERITY! SLASH SPENDING! CUT PROGRAMS! DON’T YOU DARE RAISE OUR TAXES!
Also rural and suburban wards:
YEE HAW, LET’S GAMBLE $500 MILLION ON THIS OSEG THING!
November 7, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Rural and suburban wards:
AUSTERITY! SLASH SPENDING! CUT PROGRAMS! DON’T YOU DARE RAISE OUR TAXES!
Also rural and suburban wards:
YEE HAW, LET’S GAMBLE $500 MILLION ON THIS OSEG THING!
AUSTERITY! SLASH SPENDING! CUT PROGRAMS! DON’T YOU DARE RAISE OUR TAXES!
Also rural and suburban wards:
YEE HAW, LET’S GAMBLE $500 MILLION ON THIS OSEG THING!
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This graph below is the perfect encapsulation of this town.
What should be the city of #ottawa in red wants to be the city of Ottawa, and the rest in blue shouldn’t be the city of Ottawa and doesn’t want to be a city at all.
What should be the city of #ottawa in red wants to be the city of Ottawa, and the rest in blue shouldn’t be the city of Ottawa and doesn’t want to be a city at all.
@mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social and his suburban lackeys have saddled us with generations of debt for something much worse than we have today 🤡
OSEG must be pleased they held their expensive fundraisers for Sutcliffe, they paid off. I'm sure they'll reward him in the next election cycle as well
OSEG must be pleased they held their expensive fundraisers for Sutcliffe, they paid off. I'm sure they'll reward him in the next election cycle as well
November 8, 2025 at 12:17 AM
This graph below is the perfect encapsulation of this town.
What should be the city of #ottawa in red wants to be the city of Ottawa, and the rest in blue shouldn’t be the city of Ottawa and doesn’t want to be a city at all.
What should be the city of #ottawa in red wants to be the city of Ottawa, and the rest in blue shouldn’t be the city of Ottawa and doesn’t want to be a city at all.
Reposted by Gordon Fernie 🏴🇨🇦
I know it's not surprising anymore, but it's still shocking to see US police beating people in the streets for...celebrating a world series win.
Of course @lataco.bsky.social @shoton35mm.bsky.social has the definitive account of what unfolded before and after Saturday’s victory — which illustrates over and over again how LA is completely unprepared to handle celebrating fans
Bartenders and Innocent Bystanders Tear Gassed, Knocked Over By Horses, And Shot With ‘Rubber Bullets’ During World Series Night Celebrations ~ L.A. TACO
One man who was walking to Gold Room bar had to get surgery on his finger after being shot with a “rubber bullet.” “He was just running away and they got him in the leg and shot the top of his finger ...
lataco.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:15 AM
I know it's not surprising anymore, but it's still shocking to see US police beating people in the streets for...celebrating a world series win.
Reposted by Gordon Fernie 🏴🇨🇦
Lansdowne 2.0 is not what residents are telling us we need as a city. The cost is too much, the outcome too inadequate and uncertain, and the benefits accrue to too few. This morning's rally was energizing. We have an off-ramp; we should take it.
November 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Lansdowne 2.0 is not what residents are telling us we need as a city. The cost is too much, the outcome too inadequate and uncertain, and the benefits accrue to too few. This morning's rally was energizing. We have an off-ramp; we should take it.
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Very sad to see my uni (University of Nottingham) suspending its Music degree and all undergraduate courses in Modern Languages, on the basis that they have low uptake and the uni hasn't enough money to carry them.
Students will lose out, the uni will lose out, society loses out
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Students will lose out, the uni will lose out, society loses out
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November 7, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Very sad to see my uni (University of Nottingham) suspending its Music degree and all undergraduate courses in Modern Languages, on the basis that they have low uptake and the uni hasn't enough money to carry them.
Students will lose out, the uni will lose out, society loses out
...
Students will lose out, the uni will lose out, society loses out
...
I like this.
From the Guardian.
Cartoonist Ella Baron.
Cartoonist Ella Baron.
November 6, 2025 at 4:02 AM
I like this.
Reposted by Gordon Fernie 🏴🇨🇦
Regarding Prime Minister Carney’s federal budget: I don’t pretend to fully know it, and there are elements that concern me, but if I were the NDP I’d pledge to support it if a significant investment in urban public transit (nation-building, climate etc) was added, and if I were PM Carney I’d agree.
November 5, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Regarding Prime Minister Carney’s federal budget: I don’t pretend to fully know it, and there are elements that concern me, but if I were the NDP I’d pledge to support it if a significant investment in urban public transit (nation-building, climate etc) was added, and if I were PM Carney I’d agree.
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Every city counsellor in Ottawa, who is in favour of Lansdowne needs to stand up and publicly state that in voting to support this project they’re also in favour of wrecking women’s pro hockey in Ottawa. Cause you can’t have it both ways. Your photos, photo
ops, tell a story
ops, tell a story
November 5, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Every city counsellor in Ottawa, who is in favour of Lansdowne needs to stand up and publicly state that in voting to support this project they’re also in favour of wrecking women’s pro hockey in Ottawa. Cause you can’t have it both ways. Your photos, photo
ops, tell a story
ops, tell a story
Reposted by Gordon Fernie 🏴🇨🇦
“For years, facilities were designed around men’s schedules and men’s teams. Women were told to make do. And now, just as women’s hockey has earned the right to think bigger, the city is planning to think smaller.”
Lansdowne 2.0 is a bad deal for Ottawa on so many fronts.
Lansdowne 2.0 is a bad deal for Ottawa on so many fronts.
Lansdowne 2.0 doesn’t give Ottawa what it needs. The plan is built around the limits of a public-private deal that leaves the city with hundreds of millions in new debt for a project that won’t serve residents well.
As women's hockey climbs to new heights, the City of Ottawa says think smaller | Opinion
PWHL executives Jayna Hefford and Amy Scheer write that it's not too late to change the story on Lansdowne 2.0.
ottawacitizen.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:42 AM
“For years, facilities were designed around men’s schedules and men’s teams. Women were told to make do. And now, just as women’s hockey has earned the right to think bigger, the city is planning to think smaller.”
Lansdowne 2.0 is a bad deal for Ottawa on so many fronts.
Lansdowne 2.0 is a bad deal for Ottawa on so many fronts.
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On the surface, this is great. But without adequate funding for university operating budgets - a provincial responsibility - this may actually result in more program cuts, not fewer.
Globe & Mail reports “the budget is expected to include up to $1-billion to attract high-quality talent and researchers from the United States and elsewhere”
So far hospitals and universities have been going it alone….
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
@ctvnews-mirror.bsky.social
So far hospitals and universities have been going it alone….
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
@ctvnews-mirror.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 4:36 PM
On the surface, this is great. But without adequate funding for university operating budgets - a provincial responsibility - this may actually result in more program cuts, not fewer.
Reposted by Gordon Fernie 🏴🇨🇦
Just remember, the Liberals supported this too. If they think this will attract more researchers to Canada, they are smoking the dope they legalized. And once again, just like animal research, why is it @picardonhealth.bsky.social who needs to raise this publicly and not @u15ca.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Just remember, the Liberals supported this too. If they think this will attract more researchers to Canada, they are smoking the dope they legalized. And once again, just like animal research, why is it @picardonhealth.bsky.social who needs to raise this publicly and not @u15ca.bsky.social
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It’s shocking that the NHS spends almost as much on clinical negligence claims related to maternity care as it does on maternity care itself - my piece for @theobserveruk.bsky.social on the crisis in maternity services and how to fix it observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Clinical negligence costs NHS almost the same as it spend...
Maternal death rate has risen 42% in a decade, while ombudsman reports a culture of cover-ups
observer.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 8:18 AM
It’s shocking that the NHS spends almost as much on clinical negligence claims related to maternity care as it does on maternity care itself - my piece for @theobserveruk.bsky.social on the crisis in maternity services and how to fix it observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
The more you learn about artificial “intelligence” the more you see how it’s a regurgitation of the culture it’s material is sourced from.
When ChatGPT was asked to rate 40,000 résumés, it ranked the older male candidates as better quality than the younger female applicants.
Age and gender distortion in online media and large language models - Nature
Stereotypes of age-related gender bias are socially distorted, as evidenced by the age gap in the representations of women and men across various media and algorithms, despite no systematic age differ...
www.nature.com
November 3, 2025 at 12:15 AM
The more you learn about artificial “intelligence” the more you see how it’s a regurgitation of the culture it’s material is sourced from.
This article in PLOS Biology is very concerning: journals.plos.org/plosbiology/... Their conservative estimate is that 40% of preclinical studies in subarachnoid hemorrhage are problematic!
November 2, 2025 at 11:28 PM
This article in PLOS Biology is very concerning: journals.plos.org/plosbiology/... Their conservative estimate is that 40% of preclinical studies in subarachnoid hemorrhage are problematic!