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For taxpayers, every piece of cycling infrastructure is a gift that keeps on giving.
An asset that returns annual savings in congestion, pollution, maintenance, safety and healthcare over its lifetime.
Stop asking whether your city can afford to invest in cycling. Ask whether it can afford not to.
An asset that returns annual savings in congestion, pollution, maintenance, safety and healthcare over its lifetime.
Stop asking whether your city can afford to invest in cycling. Ask whether it can afford not to.
November 12, 2025 at 6:52 AM
For taxpayers, every piece of cycling infrastructure is a gift that keeps on giving.
An asset that returns annual savings in congestion, pollution, maintenance, safety and healthcare over its lifetime.
Stop asking whether your city can afford to invest in cycling. Ask whether it can afford not to.
An asset that returns annual savings in congestion, pollution, maintenance, safety and healthcare over its lifetime.
Stop asking whether your city can afford to invest in cycling. Ask whether it can afford not to.
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The Mayor will release his draft budget today. We know there's money for Lansdowne, but how will the budget affect people who rely on more important city services?
www.youtube.com/live/C94IU-g...
www.youtube.com/live/C94IU-g...
November 12, 2025 at 11:43 AM
The Mayor will release his draft budget today. We know there's money for Lansdowne, but how will the budget affect people who rely on more important city services?
www.youtube.com/live/C94IU-g...
www.youtube.com/live/C94IU-g...
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This goal will be shown around the world.
November 10, 2025 at 1:39 AM
This goal will be shown around the world.
Petunia meets snow, November 9th.
November 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Petunia meets snow, November 9th.
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It’s kind of crazy that improvements to the 6 and 7 were barely discussed during the Lansdowne 2.0 vote
youtu.be/wtWHri5lShA?...
youtu.be/wtWHri5lShA?...
November 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM
It’s kind of crazy that improvements to the 6 and 7 were barely discussed during the Lansdowne 2.0 vote
youtu.be/wtWHri5lShA?...
youtu.be/wtWHri5lShA?...
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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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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.
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I’d like to save the Ford Government of Ontario $9 million dollars of the public’s money.
No, a 60km tunnel under highway 401 isn’t feasible.
In fact, it’s colossally stupid.
It’s possible that it’s all a distraction from the failure to properly invest in public transit.
You’re welcome.
No, a 60km tunnel under highway 401 isn’t feasible.
In fact, it’s colossally stupid.
It’s possible that it’s all a distraction from the failure to properly invest in public transit.
You’re welcome.
Yesterday: Ontario huffy that federal budget didn’t include commitment to idea of tunnel under Hwy 401
Today: Ontario announces award of $9M contract to see if the idea of this 60km dig is even feasible
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Today: Ontario announces award of $9M contract to see if the idea of this 60km dig is even feasible
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Taxpayers on the hook for $9M to study Doug Ford's Highway 401 tunnel idea | CBC News
Ontario taxpayers are set to spend $9.1 million to learn if or how it is feasible to build a tunnel under Highway 401
www.cbc.ca
November 7, 2025 at 1:07 AM
I’d like to save the Ford Government of Ontario $9 million dollars of the public’s money.
No, a 60km tunnel under highway 401 isn’t feasible.
In fact, it’s colossally stupid.
It’s possible that it’s all a distraction from the failure to properly invest in public transit.
You’re welcome.
No, a 60km tunnel under highway 401 isn’t feasible.
In fact, it’s colossally stupid.
It’s possible that it’s all a distraction from the failure to properly invest in public transit.
You’re welcome.
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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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I am buoyed by the community who stood in the cold to say they don’t support Lansdowne 2.0. Ottawa deserves better, and so do women’s hockey fans. There is no stadium emergency. This plan is built on financial fiction and my grandkids will still be paying for it. I will vote no with my whole heart.
November 7, 2025 at 2:29 PM
I am buoyed by the community who stood in the cold to say they don’t support Lansdowne 2.0. Ottawa deserves better, and so do women’s hockey fans. There is no stadium emergency. This plan is built on financial fiction and my grandkids will still be paying for it. I will vote no with my whole heart.
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Sandwich Guy thanks everyone for their support, “emotional, spiritual, artistic or financial.” Intones, “Let us not forget that the great seal of the United States says…‘ out of many, one.’…You all have a right to live a life that is free.”
November 6, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Sandwich Guy thanks everyone for their support, “emotional, spiritual, artistic or financial.” Intones, “Let us not forget that the great seal of the United States says…‘ out of many, one.’…You all have a right to live a life that is free.”
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Only one day until Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and 15 Councillors vote to saddle Ottawa with half a Billion in debt for Lansdowne 2.0.
Also remember that the next municipal election is in 2026.
Also remember that the next municipal election is in 2026.
November 6, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Only one day until Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and 15 Councillors vote to saddle Ottawa with half a Billion in debt for Lansdowne 2.0.
Also remember that the next municipal election is in 2026.
Also remember that the next municipal election is in 2026.
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“The reason we’re here is that the rosy projections from Lansdowne 1.0 never materialized. The lesson from that shouldn’t be to double down.”
November 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
“The reason we’re here is that the rosy projections from Lansdowne 1.0 never materialized. The lesson from that shouldn’t be to double down.”
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This is shaping up to be big. A mass movement of people telling City Hall ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.
To stop throwing away our money. Stop endangering the Charge.
WE NEED YOU to show up so Councillors think long and hard, and understand the consequences, before voting for Lansdowne.
Friday 8:30am.
To stop throwing away our money. Stop endangering the Charge.
WE NEED YOU to show up so Councillors think long and hard, and understand the consequences, before voting for Lansdowne.
Friday 8:30am.
Our last chance to stop Lansdowne 2.0. Show up this Friday.
November 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
This is shaping up to be big. A mass movement of people telling City Hall ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.
To stop throwing away our money. Stop endangering the Charge.
WE NEED YOU to show up so Councillors think long and hard, and understand the consequences, before voting for Lansdowne.
Friday 8:30am.
To stop throwing away our money. Stop endangering the Charge.
WE NEED YOU to show up so Councillors think long and hard, and understand the consequences, before voting for Lansdowne.
Friday 8:30am.
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My latest, on Lansdowne, the risks we don’t know and the lost potential to create something we can all get behind. Make better #PlacesForPeople
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A look at the many risks of Lansdowne 2.0 | Opinion
What happens if, in 10 years, we have no profits, no sports team, and no plans for maintenance? | Opinion
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November 4, 2025 at 5:18 PM
My latest, on Lansdowne, the risks we don’t know and the lost potential to create something we can all get behind. Make better #PlacesForPeople
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This could be our electricity future, if only our government was paying attention.
Australia has so much solar that it’s offering everyone free electricity
Australia has so much solar that it’s offering everyone free electricity
The Australian government is floating a scheme that would share the benefits of solar power with everyone on the grid, offering totally free electricity to ratepayers in the middle of the day, when the sun is shining the strongest.
more…
electrek.co
November 4, 2025 at 8:27 PM
This could be our electricity future, if only our government was paying attention.
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A 340-metre-long cycling bridge with a name to match its curves — Anaconda in Lelystad turns 20. I went to see how this striking structure, and its smaller neighbour, have aged in the Netherlands’ youngest province. New video and blog post now online.
The Anaconda Cycling Bridge in Lelystad Turns 20
There are still a few provinces that are somewhat underrepresented on my blog. Flevoland is one of them. But this month a special and remarkably long cycling bridge in Lelystad is turning 20, and that seemed like the perfect reason to pay it a visit. As an unexpected treat, a second bridge, very close by, will turn 21 next month. What does 20-plus-year-old cycling infrastructure look like in the Netherlands’ youngest province?
bicycledutch.wordpress.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:00 PM
A 340-metre-long cycling bridge with a name to match its curves — Anaconda in Lelystad turns 20. I went to see how this striking structure, and its smaller neighbour, have aged in the Netherlands’ youngest province. New video and blog post now online.
Day 2 of sandwich guy does not disappoint.
Should never have made it to court, but 10/10 for entertainment value.
Should never have made it to court, but 10/10 for entertainment value.
Back for Day 2 of Sandwich Guy’s trial. In government opening statement: “This case is about the fact that you can’t go around throwing stuff at people when you’re mad.”
November 4, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Day 2 of sandwich guy does not disappoint.
Should never have made it to court, but 10/10 for entertainment value.
Should never have made it to court, but 10/10 for entertainment value.
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Agent Lairmore is done with his testimony. Prosecution asked further about the condiments and he said there was mustard on his uniform and an onion hanging on his radio antenna. Don’t think defense was going for a pun when she called him a “seasoned officer,” but you never know…
November 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Agent Lairmore is done with his testimony. Prosecution asked further about the condiments and he said there was mustard on his uniform and an onion hanging on his radio antenna. Don’t think defense was going for a pun when she called him a “seasoned officer,” but you never know…
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We’re back to the sandwich video. The paper, the defense points out, is still on. “You don’t see there’s mustard on it?” “You can’t tell there’s ketchup on it?” Mayonnaise? Lettuce? Tomato? “In fact, that sandwich hasn’t exploded at all?” Witness says the sandwich “looks bent and out of shape.”
November 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
We’re back to the sandwich video. The paper, the defense points out, is still on. “You don’t see there’s mustard on it?” “You can’t tell there’s ketchup on it?” Mayonnaise? Lettuce? Tomato? “In fact, that sandwich hasn’t exploded at all?” Witness says the sandwich “looks bent and out of shape.”
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No city councillor should be so financially illiterate that this sounds like a good plan. #OttPoli
The revenue graphs project that it starts to make $ around 2050 but is dependent on sports team revenue until 2070 but team is only committed to be here until 2042; loses money until 2050; if team leaves, we’re on the hole until 2070; does that make any sense? Is that risk we’re willing to take? 3/
November 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
No city councillor should be so financially illiterate that this sounds like a good plan. #OttPoli
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Worth nothing some important facts about this plan: property taxes are integral to financial numbers and depend on taxes from the towers being used to offset the costs, rather than going towards all city revenues; that’s not how property taxes work anywhere else in city 1/
Ottawa Auditor General doubles down on her risk assessment for Lansdowne 2.0: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Auditor general highlights risks of latest plan to retool Lansdowne Park | CBC News
The Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopment plan faces risks including a tight construction timeline, tariffs, Redblacks attendance and the uncertainty built into a financial deal that lasts until 2075, according...
www.cbc.ca
November 4, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Worth nothing some important facts about this plan: property taxes are integral to financial numbers and depend on taxes from the towers being used to offset the costs, rather than going towards all city revenues; that’s not how property taxes work anywhere else in city 1/
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The Auditor General recently released her second sprint audit for Lansdowne 2.0. The risks are very concerning and if realized will lead to tens of millions more in costs for the city of #Ottawa.
November 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The Auditor General recently released her second sprint audit for Lansdowne 2.0. The risks are very concerning and if realized will lead to tens of millions more in costs for the city of #Ottawa.
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Thoughts for our hockey-loving Prime Minister on his new 'climate competitiveness strategy': If you are serious about winning the Stanley Cup, you don't trade away your star forwards because you have a good goalie
www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/st...
www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/st...
Now is not the time to roll back action on climate change - Greenpeace Canada
Advice for our hockey-loving Prime Minister on his new climate plan: If you are serious about winning the Stanley Cup, you don't trade away your star forwards because you have a good goalie.
www.greenpeace.org
November 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Thoughts for our hockey-loving Prime Minister on his new 'climate competitiveness strategy': If you are serious about winning the Stanley Cup, you don't trade away your star forwards because you have a good goalie
www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/st...
www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/st...
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If the city of Ottawa were smart, they would consider Ottawa pro sports holistically.
What facilities do we need to host sports events city wide? Where should we invest to make that happen?
We will never get FIFA games without grass turf. This is not city building, it is political.
What facilities do we need to host sports events city wide? Where should we invest to make that happen?
We will never get FIFA games without grass turf. This is not city building, it is political.
November 3, 2025 at 12:31 PM
If the city of Ottawa were smart, they would consider Ottawa pro sports holistically.
What facilities do we need to host sports events city wide? Where should we invest to make that happen?
We will never get FIFA games without grass turf. This is not city building, it is political.
What facilities do we need to host sports events city wide? Where should we invest to make that happen?
We will never get FIFA games without grass turf. This is not city building, it is political.