JChianello
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Elmdale's Bookfest is on all weekend! As always, it's busy, the selection is great and all your neighbours are there...
Le festival du livre d'Elmdale se déroule tout le week-end ! Comme toujours, il y a foule, le choix est excellent et tous vos voisins sont là…
Le festival du livre d'Elmdale se déroule tout le week-end ! Comme toujours, il y a foule, le choix est excellent et tous vos voisins sont là…
February 6, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Elmdale's Bookfest is on all weekend! As always, it's busy, the selection is great and all your neighbours are there...
Le festival du livre d'Elmdale se déroule tout le week-end ! Comme toujours, il y a foule, le choix est excellent et tous vos voisins sont là…
Le festival du livre d'Elmdale se déroule tout le week-end ! Comme toujours, il y a foule, le choix est excellent et tous vos voisins sont là…
Well, it’s in the paper, so I guess I’m actually running! Really enjoyed speaking with Charlie Senack at the Kitchissippi Times #ottnews
January 28, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Well, it’s in the paper, so I guess I’m actually running! Really enjoyed speaking with Charlie Senack at the Kitchissippi Times #ottnews
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“Carney has been clear: the assumptions Canadians have held about our closest ally are outdated…Our elbows are up, but where are we to stand in response to the crisis? It’s time to show Canadians how they can help — and how together we can hold the line.” Great piece by @petermacleod.bsky.social.
Trump hasn’t backed off his takeover threats, and Canada’s allies have been readying themselves. What about us?
The dangers America poses to Canada's territory and real, but there is also a psychological element to this conflict.
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January 25, 2026 at 1:12 PM
“Carney has been clear: the assumptions Canadians have held about our closest ally are outdated…Our elbows are up, but where are we to stand in response to the crisis? It’s time to show Canadians how they can help — and how together we can hold the line.” Great piece by @petermacleod.bsky.social.
This week, a resident in our community died and 19 others lost their homes after a fire broke out in their small apartment building. Hintonburg Community Association has launched a fund to help, if you'd like to donate: hintonburg.com/community-fi... #ottnews
Community Fire Fund for residents of 65 Armstrong Street in Hintonburg - Hintonburg Community Association
19 neighbours in Hintonburg urgently need our help. On Sunday evening (Jan 18) there was a fire at the rooming house at 65 Armstrong Street. Tragically, one resident died from injuries sustained in th...
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January 23, 2026 at 4:37 PM
This week, a resident in our community died and 19 others lost their homes after a fire broke out in their small apartment building. Hintonburg Community Association has launched a fund to help, if you'd like to donate: hintonburg.com/community-fi... #ottnews
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I was glad to spend time with seniors at 1041 Wellington West over tea, and hear directly from them about their safety concerns.
Everyone deserves to feel safe in their community, and that’s something we can work towards together.
Everyone deserves to feel safe in their community, and that’s something we can work towards together.
January 21, 2026 at 8:59 PM
I was glad to spend time with seniors at 1041 Wellington West over tea, and hear directly from them about their safety concerns.
Everyone deserves to feel safe in their community, and that’s something we can work towards together.
Everyone deserves to feel safe in their community, and that’s something we can work towards together.
It's been 4 YEARS since two LRT trains derailed and we still don't have a fix. We don't even know the root cause of this problem. Where is the accountability on this huge project? More important, when can riders start relying on our LRT system? #ottnews
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OC Transpo reducing O-Train Line 1 service after identifying new issue with trains
OC Transpo will be temporarily reducing the number of train cars running on the O-Train Line 1 after an issue was identified with the vehicles.
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January 21, 2026 at 9:20 PM
It's been 4 YEARS since two LRT trains derailed and we still don't have a fix. We don't even know the root cause of this problem. Where is the accountability on this huge project? More important, when can riders start relying on our LRT system? #ottnews
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Excited about the launch of @petermacleod.bsky.social’s new book, Democracy’s Second Act! It’s written for everyone worried about polarization & the growing sense of frustration with politics. Sign up for Ottawa book launch with @jchianello.bsky.social on Feb 12th! www.eventbrite.ca/e/book-launc...
Book Launch: Democracy's Second Act: Why Politics Needs the Public
Author Peter MacLeod and journalist Joanne Chianello discuss why democracy needs a second act — one that works with the public in new ways
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January 16, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Excited about the launch of @petermacleod.bsky.social’s new book, Democracy’s Second Act! It’s written for everyone worried about polarization & the growing sense of frustration with politics. Sign up for Ottawa book launch with @jchianello.bsky.social on Feb 12th! www.eventbrite.ca/e/book-launc...
I love how this video by @jleiper.bsky.social shows how a seemingly technical issue like the comprehensive zoning bylaw has a direct impact on our quality of life. It’s one of the many reasons why City Hall matters!
Council will soon be voting on a new zoning by-law that adds greater density and focuses on 15-minute communities across Ottawa. I've been thinking a lot about growing up in Convent Glen in that context, and offer the following: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_0R....
Growing up in Convent Glen's 15-minute community
YouTube video by Kitchissippi Ward
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January 9, 2026 at 5:58 PM
I love how this video by @jleiper.bsky.social shows how a seemingly technical issue like the comprehensive zoning bylaw has a direct impact on our quality of life. It’s one of the many reasons why City Hall matters!
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1/6 Expect family reunion at Council after '26 election
No major change until 2030 but surprises.
See Year-in-Review.
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No major change until 2030 but surprises.
See Year-in-Review.
@jchianello.bsky.social @jleiper.bsky.social @seandevine9.bsky.social @shawnmenard.bsky.social @lainejohnson.bsky.social
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Ottawa Council Year-in-Review: Looking Back and Looking Forward
One prediction for 2026: Don't look for any major change on Ottawa Council until 2030.
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December 29, 2025 at 2:15 AM
1/6 Expect family reunion at Council after '26 election
No major change until 2030 but surprises.
See Year-in-Review.
@jchianello.bsky.social @jleiper.bsky.social @seandevine9.bsky.social @shawnmenard.bsky.social @lainejohnson.bsky.social
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No major change until 2030 but surprises.
See Year-in-Review.
@jchianello.bsky.social @jleiper.bsky.social @seandevine9.bsky.social @shawnmenard.bsky.social @lainejohnson.bsky.social
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Some heavy lifting by council’s planning members on a plan years in the making. Tune into the final decision in January! (Because who isn’t thinking about the final CZB debate during the holidays?)
After a marathon meeting on Wednesday, a joint committee of Council recommended approval of a new zoning by-law for Ottawa that implements our Official Plan. It sets us on a new path for economic and environmental sustainability. View my comments on it here:
Joint Planning and Housing and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee
YouTube video by Ottawa City Council
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December 20, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Some heavy lifting by council’s planning members on a plan years in the making. Tune into the final decision in January! (Because who isn’t thinking about the final CZB debate during the holidays?)
The most Council fun of the season! Good pipes on some
of our elected officials!
of our elected officials!
Thanks to all my Council colleagues for again being good sports for my annual holiday song video! Enjoy!
Merci à tous mes collègues du Conseil d'avoir une fois de plus joué le jeu pour ma vidéo annuelle de chansons de Noël ! Profitez-en !
Merci à tous mes collègues du Conseil d'avoir une fois de plus joué le jeu pour ma vidéo annuelle de chansons de Noël ! Profitez-en !
December 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The most Council fun of the season! Good pipes on some
of our elected officials!
of our elected officials!
Not my best hair day sadly (when did my forehead get this giant???), but my favourite shirt - and my favourite Ottawa City Hall pundits!
Joanne Chianello (@jchianello)
The BOMP dissects the final budget of Ottawa’s term of council, and discussions around it, largely in the context of next year’s election. Oh, and Tim Tierney’s non-sensical op-ed (which I was told by...
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December 13, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Not my best hair day sadly (when did my forehead get this giant???), but my favourite shirt - and my favourite Ottawa City Hall pundits!
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Rise in late-stage prostate cancer raises concerns over testing. Q+A w/ @kellygrant1.bsky.social on #TheDecibel podcast.
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More prostate cancer cases diagnosed at Stage 4 in recent years, study finds
Official recommendations that discourage use of hotly debated screening test could be linked to increase, experts suggest
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December 11, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Rise in late-stage prostate cancer raises concerns over testing. Q+A w/ @kellygrant1.bsky.social on #TheDecibel podcast.
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Will be interested in examining the details of this announcement - and how much it will cost the city - but looks like good news for affordable housing in Ottawa!
With direct investment to affordable housing, and a pledge to get housing underway on federal land, the Prime Minister's announcement is promising! It's significant funding, a good portion of which I assume is intended to make the City whole on foregone revenues.
Prime Minister Carney announces new initiatives for the City of Ottawa to build more homes, protect our communities, and elevate Canada’s international leadership
Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, alongside the Mayor of Ottawa, Mark Sutcliffe, announced a series of new and ambitious local measures to accelerate housing construction and address the drug cr...
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December 8, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Will be interested in examining the details of this announcement - and how much it will cost the city - but looks like good news for affordable housing in Ottawa!
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Sous réserve de l'approbation du Conseil, cette entente permettra de construire jusqu'à 3 000 nouveaux logements abordables dans notre ville. Ottawa montre la voie en construisant plus de logements et en les construisant plus rapidement.
December 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Sous réserve de l'approbation du Conseil, cette entente permettra de construire jusqu'à 3 000 nouveaux logements abordables dans notre ville. Ottawa montre la voie en construisant plus de logements et en les construisant plus rapidement.
A bit too soon, but blame CBC Ottawa Morning, lol!
So, I'm running for council in 2026 ...
Worst-kept secret in Kitchissippi ward, but then again, I wasn't trying to keep it secret
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December 1, 2025 at 6:48 PM
A bit too soon, but blame CBC Ottawa Morning, lol!
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The Parkdale Market lit up Ottawa's most delightful public tree today in memory of longtime vendor Maurice Lavoie, assisted by his widow Claire. It was a busy day in the ward and I was happy to see my friends @catmckenney.bsky.social and @jchianello.bsky.social again!
November 29, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The Parkdale Market lit up Ottawa's most delightful public tree today in memory of longtime vendor Maurice Lavoie, assisted by his widow Claire. It was a busy day in the ward and I was happy to see my friends @catmckenney.bsky.social and @jchianello.bsky.social again!
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Cornerstone is accepting personal item (and cash!) donations as part of Light Up the Village at Winston Sq. until 4. Always glad to see my friend @jchianello.bsky.social !
November 29, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Cornerstone is accepting personal item (and cash!) donations as part of Light Up the Village at Winston Sq. until 4. Always glad to see my friend @jchianello.bsky.social !
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The City has significantly improved its sidewalk snow clearing in recent years, but cost pressures mean they won't codify the change. Residents in walkable neighbourhoods should be able to hold them (and us) to account for something better than 2003 standards.
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Deachman: Ottawa's snow removal standards are bad, with no plans on getting better
The city's public works department has once again decided not to update its Winter Maintenance Quality Standards. | Opinion
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November 28, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The City has significantly improved its sidewalk snow clearing in recent years, but cost pressures mean they won't codify the change. Residents in walkable neighbourhoods should be able to hold them (and us) to account for something better than 2003 standards.
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I hope neighbours can join Elder Verna McGregor, Mayor Sutcliffe, Dave Allston and me to cut the ribbon on the new Papichì Park at the corner of Spencer and Huron on Saturday at 11. We'll have warm drinks and some short words. (Papichì is the Algonquin Inòdewiziwin word for Robin).
November 11, 2025 at 12:05 AM
I hope neighbours can join Elder Verna McGregor, Mayor Sutcliffe, Dave Allston and me to cut the ribbon on the new Papichì Park at the corner of Spencer and Huron on Saturday at 11. We'll have warm drinks and some short words. (Papichì is the Algonquin Inòdewiziwin word for Robin).
The Better Ottawa Municipal Panel weighs in on #Lansdowne2.0 for one final time. Hats off to @neilsara.bsky.social for the city-wide conversation he led on this file! open.substack.com/pub/the613/p...
A Divided Council Approves Lansdowne 2.0
The past week at Ottawa City Hall
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November 11, 2025 at 12:51 AM
The Better Ottawa Municipal Panel weighs in on #Lansdowne2.0 for one final time. Hats off to @neilsara.bsky.social for the city-wide conversation he led on this file! open.substack.com/pub/the613/p...
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Yesterday I announced my new UN net zero report "Integrity Matters: Winning the Future". These are the critical six Calls to Action to step up and drive climate implementation this decade #COP30 @c40cities.bsky.social
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November 4, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Yesterday I announced my new UN net zero report "Integrity Matters: Winning the Future". These are the critical six Calls to Action to step up and drive climate implementation this decade #COP30 @c40cities.bsky.social
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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...
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November 4, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Ottawa Auditor General doubles down on her risk assessment for Lansdowne 2.0: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...