John Langstone
@johnlangstone.bsky.social
Ottawa Ontario Canada
Saying no to Lansdowne 2.0 whopper,
"It simply means that we lose that opportunity for the revenue that will be generated through that partnership (with OSEG).”
Barrhaven West Councillor David Hill
bulldogottawa.com/a-long-shot-...
(this may be behind a paywall now)
"It simply means that we lose that opportunity for the revenue that will be generated through that partnership (with OSEG).”
Barrhaven West Councillor David Hill
bulldogottawa.com/a-long-shot-...
(this may be behind a paywall now)
A Long-Shot Bet On The Future: WHOPPER WATCH - THE BULLDOG
Get that? You know, $11 billion. Best you buy a Hummer to navigate city roads in the future.
bulldogottawa.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Saying no to Lansdowne 2.0 whopper,
"It simply means that we lose that opportunity for the revenue that will be generated through that partnership (with OSEG).”
Barrhaven West Councillor David Hill
bulldogottawa.com/a-long-shot-...
(this may be behind a paywall now)
"It simply means that we lose that opportunity for the revenue that will be generated through that partnership (with OSEG).”
Barrhaven West Councillor David Hill
bulldogottawa.com/a-long-shot-...
(this may be behind a paywall now)
This is a really interesting podcast by Robyn Bresnahan on the Lansdowne 2.0 decision and the dynamics surrounding it. Interestingly, a decision almost totally driven by yes votes from suburban councillors. The suburbs deciding the fate of urban wards.
www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-p...
www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-p...
Lansdowne 2.0 is a go. Now what? | This is Ottawa | CBC Podcasts | CBC Listen
Ottawa City Council has greenlit a project that’s been red hot with pushback. So now that Lansdowne 2.0 is a go, what does it mean for residents, visitors, festivals, sports teams - and the city’s fin...
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November 11, 2025 at 12:52 AM
This is a really interesting podcast by Robyn Bresnahan on the Lansdowne 2.0 decision and the dynamics surrounding it. Interestingly, a decision almost totally driven by yes votes from suburban councillors. The suburbs deciding the fate of urban wards.
www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-p...
www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-p...
So suburban councillors decided an important urban Ottawa issue. Would de amalgamation restore democracy to the urban area of Ottawa?
November 10, 2025 at 12:58 PM
So suburban councillors decided an important urban Ottawa issue. Would de amalgamation restore democracy to the urban area of Ottawa?
Council appears set to disregard informed public opinion today, so OSEG will be the winner here. Question now is whether there will be any political fallout next year.
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And the Lansdowne 2.0 Winners are… Mark Sutcliffe and Roger Greenberg, with a 15–10 (+/– 1) Final Vote
Fifteen Council votes for Yes. One Nanos Report for No.
cityofottawapolitics.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Council appears set to disregard informed public opinion today, so OSEG will be the winner here. Question now is whether there will be any political fallout next year.
cityofottawapolitics.substack.com/p/and-the-la...
cityofottawapolitics.substack.com/p/and-the-la...
Stop Lansdowne 2.0 Rally and Press Conference at Marion Dewar Plaza, City Hall, Friday morning Nov. 7 at 8:30 am
November 6, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Stop Lansdowne 2.0 Rally and Press Conference at Marion Dewar Plaza, City Hall, Friday morning Nov. 7 at 8:30 am
Audit Committee November 4 2025 - Lansdowne 2.0
Councillor Menard's questions at 12:50:45 on the clock on the top left and 3:20:17 on the meeting clock were interesting.
Councillor Tierney called Menard an asshole off mike during this.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyH7...
Councillor Menard's questions at 12:50:45 on the clock on the top left and 3:20:17 on the meeting clock were interesting.
Councillor Tierney called Menard an asshole off mike during this.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyH7...
Audit Committee – November 4, 2025
YouTube video by Ottawa City Council
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November 6, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Audit Committee November 4 2025 - Lansdowne 2.0
Councillor Menard's questions at 12:50:45 on the clock on the top left and 3:20:17 on the meeting clock were interesting.
Councillor Tierney called Menard an asshole off mike during this.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyH7...
Councillor Menard's questions at 12:50:45 on the clock on the top left and 3:20:17 on the meeting clock were interesting.
Councillor Tierney called Menard an asshole off mike during this.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyH7...
Lansdowne 2.0 Public Forum.
The first minute of this may be blank. Excellent presentations.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QggO...
The first minute of this may be blank. Excellent presentations.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QggO...
Lansdowne 2.0 Public Forum | Rogers tv
YouTube video by Rogers tv
www.youtube.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Lansdowne 2.0 Public Forum.
The first minute of this may be blank. Excellent presentations.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QggO...
The first minute of this may be blank. Excellent presentations.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QggO...
Did the interests of women's hockey fans get any consideration here? The effect of the Lansdowne 2.0 proposal is there are will be far fewer opportunities to watch a game, and the tickets will be more expensive. A world class improvement indeed.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Mayor, PWHL face off in debate over Lansdowne 2.0 arena | CBC News
Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) executives were the star players in the first day of a marathon debate about the Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopment project.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Did the interests of women's hockey fans get any consideration here? The effect of the Lansdowne 2.0 proposal is there are will be far fewer opportunities to watch a game, and the tickets will be more expensive. A world class improvement indeed.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
A major blunder indeed. A done deal the day Sutcliffe was elected and no refinement of the proposal since.
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Lansdowne: PWHL Issue A Major Blunder - THE BULLDOG
Implicitly, what the Lansdowne proponents are saying is that women's sports are not as important as men's junior hockey for which the arena is designed. That
bulldogottawa.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:01 PM
A major blunder indeed. A done deal the day Sutcliffe was elected and no refinement of the proposal since.
bulldogottawa.com/lansdowne-pw...
bulldogottawa.com/lansdowne-pw...
"So for whom is Lansdowne [2.0] being built?
Let’s see. It’s not the fans nor the PWHL nor taxpayers nor the City of Ottawa nor shoppers."
How about a consortium of developers?
Ken Gray nails the situation.
bulldogottawa.com/who-profits-...
Let’s see. It’s not the fans nor the PWHL nor taxpayers nor the City of Ottawa nor shoppers."
How about a consortium of developers?
Ken Gray nails the situation.
bulldogottawa.com/who-profits-...
Who Profits From Lansdowne? GRAY - THE BULLDOG
For whom is Lansdowne being built?
bulldogottawa.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:37 PM
"So for whom is Lansdowne [2.0] being built?
Let’s see. It’s not the fans nor the PWHL nor taxpayers nor the City of Ottawa nor shoppers."
How about a consortium of developers?
Ken Gray nails the situation.
bulldogottawa.com/who-profits-...
Let’s see. It’s not the fans nor the PWHL nor taxpayers nor the City of Ottawa nor shoppers."
How about a consortium of developers?
Ken Gray nails the situation.
bulldogottawa.com/who-profits-...
Sounds to me like the City and OSEG are kissing women's hockey goodbye. What do you think?
bulldogottawa.com/lansdowne-ca...
bulldogottawa.com/lansdowne-ca...
Lansdowne Can't Be Delayed For PWHL: STEPHANSON - THE BULLDOG
As several Members of Council have advised that they have been approached by representatives on behalf of the PWHL, I felt it would be beneficial to provide
bulldogottawa.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Sounds to me like the City and OSEG are kissing women's hockey goodbye. What do you think?
bulldogottawa.com/lansdowne-ca...
bulldogottawa.com/lansdowne-ca...
Losing a football team? How often has that happened in the last 35 years? But Lansdowne 2.0 is betting on football being here more than 35 years from now. How could anything go wrong indeed.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
What happens to the latest plan for Lansdowne if the Ottawa Redblacks fold? | CBC News
Lansdowne 2.0 critics are warning the Ottawa Redblacks could fold well before the end of the city’s partnership with Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG), potentially blowing a sizable revenue...
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October 29, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Losing a football team? How often has that happened in the last 35 years? But Lansdowne 2.0 is betting on football being here more than 35 years from now. How could anything go wrong indeed.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
This is a good read. Begs the question if Lansdowne 2.0 is a done deal, why the messaging and rush to approval we are seeing? And then what might the fallout be for public acceptance of municipal spin?
bulldogottawa.com/the-new-batt...
bulldogottawa.com/the-new-batt...
The New Battling Mark Sutcliffe: POTTER - THE BULLDOG
That's where “zero operating expenses” and “huge savings on construction costs” are treated less as financial projections than as articles of faith. It was
bulldogottawa.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
This is a good read. Begs the question if Lansdowne 2.0 is a done deal, why the messaging and rush to approval we are seeing? And then what might the fallout be for public acceptance of municipal spin?
bulldogottawa.com/the-new-batt...
bulldogottawa.com/the-new-batt...
Question in my mind is will this issue be a part of the auditor general's (very rushed) analysis?
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Sutcliffe says Taxpayers Pay None of Lansdowne’s Operating Costs. Is That Right?
New analysis raises questions about current Lansdowne financing practices. Council has a fiduciary duty to understand these issues before taking a decision on Lansdowne 2.0.
the613.substack.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Question in my mind is will this issue be a part of the auditor general's (very rushed) analysis?
the613.substack.com/p/sutcliffe-...
the613.substack.com/p/sutcliffe-...
So capacity for the Lansdowne 2.0 arena is regular seating, boxes and standing room. Sounds to me like some charge fans used to being seated spectators will become standing room for those who can get admission to the new state of the art arena.
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October 27, 2025 at 10:05 PM
So capacity for the Lansdowne 2.0 arena is regular seating, boxes and standing room. Sounds to me like some charge fans used to being seated spectators will become standing room for those who can get admission to the new state of the art arena.
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
Aren't the Redblacks a significant part of the revenue stream for the proposed Lansdowne 2.0 stadium?
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Redblacks Attendance At Lansdowne Drops - THE BULLDOG
The Ottawa Redblacks at Lansdowne Park have the second lowest attendance in the Canadian Football League:
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October 27, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Aren't the Redblacks a significant part of the revenue stream for the proposed Lansdowne 2.0 stadium?
bulldogottawa.com/redblacks-at...
bulldogottawa.com/redblacks-at...
"I know some of the opponents of Lansdowne and they don’t live in the Glebe thus the unfortunate branding [by the mayor] of NIMBYism is wrong and appalling that it is used against some of the finest and most-capable people in the community."
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Who Do You Believe At Lansdowne? MULVIHILL - THE BULLDOG
Is Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe playing fast and loose with the truth at Lansdowne?
bulldogottawa.com
October 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
"I know some of the opponents of Lansdowne and they don’t live in the Glebe thus the unfortunate branding [by the mayor] of NIMBYism is wrong and appalling that it is used against some of the finest and most-capable people in the community."
bulldogottawa.com/who-do-you-b...
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This reminds me of the Donald Trump video dumping on "No Kings" protesters from a plane last week? Dumping on the public indeed. This sales pitch totally misplaces where misinformation is coming from.
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Sutcliffe's Slick, Vague, Unfair Lansdowne Video - THE BULLDOG
This is a really disappointing, but very slick, Lansdowne video from Mayor Mark Sutcliffe.
bulldogottawa.com
October 26, 2025 at 12:27 PM
This reminds me of the Donald Trump video dumping on "No Kings" protesters from a plane last week? Dumping on the public indeed. This sales pitch totally misplaces where misinformation is coming from.
bulldogottawa.com/sutcliffes-s...
bulldogottawa.com/sutcliffes-s...
"Flawed processes invariably lead to flawed outcomes. Exhibit A: Lansdowne."
"To borrow a line from former Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty … it is never too late to do the right thing."
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"To borrow a line from former Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty … it is never too late to do the right thing."
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Do The Right Thing At Lansdowne: BENN - THE BULLDOG
Flawed processes invariably lead to flawed outcomes. Exhibit A: Lansdowne.
bulldogottawa.com
October 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
"Flawed processes invariably lead to flawed outcomes. Exhibit A: Lansdowne."
"To borrow a line from former Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty … it is never too late to do the right thing."
bulldogottawa.com/do-the-right...
"To borrow a line from former Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty … it is never too late to do the right thing."
bulldogottawa.com/do-the-right...
Smaller arena with the half billion dollar Lansdowne 2.0 proposal turning Ottawa Charge fans from seated to standing room. State of the art indeed.
The mayor wasn't trying to rush the approval process before we noticed this was he?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The mayor wasn't trying to rush the approval process before we noticed this was he?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
PWHL says plans for new Ottawa arena 'not viable for us' | CBC News
The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is calling Ottawa's plans for the next Lansdowne Park arena “a huge step back,” warning it throws the financial viability of the Ottawa Charge into questi...
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October 25, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Smaller arena with the half billion dollar Lansdowne 2.0 proposal turning Ottawa Charge fans from seated to standing room. State of the art indeed.
The mayor wasn't trying to rush the approval process before we noticed this was he?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The mayor wasn't trying to rush the approval process before we noticed this was he?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Reposted by John Langstone
Here’s a secret the city doesn’t really want you to know about - they have already taken out over $300 million in debt authority for Lansdowne 2.0 before the project is approved by Council.
October 22, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Here’s a secret the city doesn’t really want you to know about - they have already taken out over $300 million in debt authority for Lansdowne 2.0 before the project is approved by Council.