Laura Ip (she/her)
@lauraip.bsky.social
Intersectional feminist, mother, boxer. Underdogs Boxing Club Founder/Head Coach. Niagara Regional Councillor representing St. Catharines. Niagara Regional Police Services Board member. Views my own.
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Laura Ip (she/her)
@lauraip.bsky.social
· Dec 10
It doesn't have to be "all downhill from here" as we age
Sign up for personal training sessions with me, even if it's one a week, to maintain or improve your bone density, muscle mass, and aerobic fitness
More information: www.underdogsboxing.org/-personal-tr... or e-mail laura@underdogsboxing.org
Sign up for personal training sessions with me, even if it's one a week, to maintain or improve your bone density, muscle mass, and aerobic fitness
More information: www.underdogsboxing.org/-personal-tr... or e-mail laura@underdogsboxing.org
A couple of excerpts from Brooks Williams' Performative Outrage.
Highly recommend this read to public servants, elected officials, and candidates for elected office.
Highly recommend this read to public servants, elected officials, and candidates for elected office.
November 1, 2025 at 1:39 PM
A couple of excerpts from Brooks Williams' Performative Outrage.
Highly recommend this read to public servants, elected officials, and candidates for elected office.
Highly recommend this read to public servants, elected officials, and candidates for elected office.
With municipal elections in Ontario less than one year away (Election Day is October 26, 2026), watch for this.
Governance is about strengthening our communities. It's not about performative outrage as an end in itself. Watch for the candidates who are only angry and don't offer viable solutions.
Governance is about strengthening our communities. It's not about performative outrage as an end in itself. Watch for the candidates who are only angry and don't offer viable solutions.
October 30, 2025 at 11:18 PM
With municipal elections in Ontario less than one year away (Election Day is October 26, 2026), watch for this.
Governance is about strengthening our communities. It's not about performative outrage as an end in itself. Watch for the candidates who are only angry and don't offer viable solutions.
Governance is about strengthening our communities. It's not about performative outrage as an end in itself. Watch for the candidates who are only angry and don't offer viable solutions.
Family trip to Toronto on Pride weekend was fun. Said hi to our friends at @pflagcanada.bsky.social on behalf of my friends at pflag Niagara
#LoveIsLove #PrideIsEveryDay 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
#LoveIsLove #PrideIsEveryDay 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
June 28, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Family trip to Toronto on Pride weekend was fun. Said hi to our friends at @pflagcanada.bsky.social on behalf of my friends at pflag Niagara
#LoveIsLove #PrideIsEveryDay 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
#LoveIsLove #PrideIsEveryDay 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Thank you, @toesniagara and @brockuniversity, for inviting me to do this work with you
Thrilled about the unanimous vote at Regional Council last night
Thrilled about the unanimous vote at Regional Council last night
June 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Thank you, @toesniagara and @brockuniversity, for inviting me to do this work with you
Thrilled about the unanimous vote at Regional Council last night
Thrilled about the unanimous vote at Regional Council last night
Reposted by Laura Ip (she/her)
Thanks Councillors @lauraip.bsky.social & Morocco for moving and @niagararegion.bsky.social for unanimously endorsing the Code of Conduct to Prevent Human Trafficking tonight!
The Code provides strategies to develop a zero-tolerance approach to Human Trafficking in the #NiagaraRegion.
The Code provides strategies to develop a zero-tolerance approach to Human Trafficking in the #NiagaraRegion.
June 27, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Thanks Councillors @lauraip.bsky.social & Morocco for moving and @niagararegion.bsky.social for unanimously endorsing the Code of Conduct to Prevent Human Trafficking tonight!
The Code provides strategies to develop a zero-tolerance approach to Human Trafficking in the #NiagaraRegion.
The Code provides strategies to develop a zero-tolerance approach to Human Trafficking in the #NiagaraRegion.
Today, this guy turns TWENTY
I won't get into all the ways he is the most wonderful son, big brother to his soon-to-be 18yo sibling, and all around outstanding human
Instead, I will tell you that, yes, he peed in that helmet that his dad thought it would be hilarious to put him in
I won't get into all the ways he is the most wonderful son, big brother to his soon-to-be 18yo sibling, and all around outstanding human
Instead, I will tell you that, yes, he peed in that helmet that his dad thought it would be hilarious to put him in
May 24, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Today, this guy turns TWENTY
I won't get into all the ways he is the most wonderful son, big brother to his soon-to-be 18yo sibling, and all around outstanding human
Instead, I will tell you that, yes, he peed in that helmet that his dad thought it would be hilarious to put him in
I won't get into all the ways he is the most wonderful son, big brother to his soon-to-be 18yo sibling, and all around outstanding human
Instead, I will tell you that, yes, he peed in that helmet that his dad thought it would be hilarious to put him in
Writing four paragraphs of accolades is irresponsible reporting: www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/news/niagara...
Niagara Falls city councillor charged with assault
Mike Strange says he has “never harmed a woman” in response to allegations.
www.stcatharinesstandard.ca
May 7, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Writing four paragraphs of accolades is irresponsible reporting: www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/news/niagara...
The really awful and stressful housing situation we three Ips endured in January and February resulted in a walk to work that is less than half an hour and the opportunity for this:
March 10, 2025 at 11:28 AM
The really awful and stressful housing situation we three Ips endured in January and February resulted in a walk to work that is less than half an hour and the opportunity for this:
As far as weather goes in February, it's an excellent day to go vote with a temperature of 5 degrees and some sunshine this afternoon.
The Returning Office is open for voting today from 10am to 8pm and tomorrow from 10am to 6pm.
For the St. Catharines riding, the Returning Office is located
The Returning Office is open for voting today from 10am to 8pm and tomorrow from 10am to 6pm.
For the St. Catharines riding, the Returning Office is located
February 25, 2025 at 11:54 AM
As far as weather goes in February, it's an excellent day to go vote with a temperature of 5 degrees and some sunshine this afternoon.
The Returning Office is open for voting today from 10am to 8pm and tomorrow from 10am to 6pm.
For the St. Catharines riding, the Returning Office is located
The Returning Office is open for voting today from 10am to 8pm and tomorrow from 10am to 6pm.
For the St. Catharines riding, the Returning Office is located
When it comes to party politics, it is said that individual candidates have only about 10% influence over the election results in their riding.
In the last month, people have asked why I am managing a Liberal campaign or expressed surprise about me managing a Liberal campaign.
In the last month, people have asked why I am managing a Liberal campaign or expressed surprise about me managing a Liberal campaign.
February 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
When it comes to party politics, it is said that individual candidates have only about 10% influence over the election results in their riding.
In the last month, people have asked why I am managing a Liberal campaign or expressed surprise about me managing a Liberal campaign.
In the last month, people have asked why I am managing a Liberal campaign or expressed surprise about me managing a Liberal campaign.
My seat mate at Council since December 2018, Diana Huson, has resigned from Council to pursue an exciting opportunity, and I'm going to miss her terribly
February 21, 2025 at 9:46 PM
My seat mate at Council since December 2018, Diana Huson, has resigned from Council to pursue an exciting opportunity, and I'm going to miss her terribly
Get out and vote Robin McPherson for STC
Advance polls are open today, tomorrow, and Saturday.
Locations in St. Catharines are:
Armenian Community Centre
156 MARTINDALE RD, ST CATHARINES ON L2S 2X9
Merritton Community Centre
7 PARK AVE, ST CATHARINES ON L2P 1P9
Advance polls are open today, tomorrow, and Saturday.
Locations in St. Catharines are:
Armenian Community Centre
156 MARTINDALE RD, ST CATHARINES ON L2S 2X9
Merritton Community Centre
7 PARK AVE, ST CATHARINES ON L2P 1P9
February 20, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Get out and vote Robin McPherson for STC
Advance polls are open today, tomorrow, and Saturday.
Locations in St. Catharines are:
Armenian Community Centre
156 MARTINDALE RD, ST CATHARINES ON L2S 2X9
Merritton Community Centre
7 PARK AVE, ST CATHARINES ON L2P 1P9
Advance polls are open today, tomorrow, and Saturday.
Locations in St. Catharines are:
Armenian Community Centre
156 MARTINDALE RD, ST CATHARINES ON L2S 2X9
Merritton Community Centre
7 PARK AVE, ST CATHARINES ON L2P 1P9
There is misinformation circulating that if you don't register to vote by February 17, you will be denied the opportunity to vote.
In actual fact, if you don't register by February 17 (if you're not already on the register), you are unlikely to receive a Voter Information Card, as there isn't time
In actual fact, if you don't register by February 17 (if you're not already on the register), you are unlikely to receive a Voter Information Card, as there isn't time
February 12, 2025 at 3:42 PM
There is misinformation circulating that if you don't register to vote by February 17, you will be denied the opportunity to vote.
In actual fact, if you don't register by February 17 (if you're not already on the register), you are unlikely to receive a Voter Information Card, as there isn't time
In actual fact, if you don't register by February 17 (if you're not already on the register), you are unlikely to receive a Voter Information Card, as there isn't time
The kids and I need a place to live.
We are excellent tenants.
Three-bedroom in St. Catharines, preferably a house, but beggars can't be choosers.
Leads below, please. No sympathy, please, because I will completely fall apart.
We are excellent tenants.
Three-bedroom in St. Catharines, preferably a house, but beggars can't be choosers.
Leads below, please. No sympathy, please, because I will completely fall apart.
January 15, 2025 at 11:55 PM
The kids and I need a place to live.
We are excellent tenants.
Three-bedroom in St. Catharines, preferably a house, but beggars can't be choosers.
Leads below, please. No sympathy, please, because I will completely fall apart.
We are excellent tenants.
Three-bedroom in St. Catharines, preferably a house, but beggars can't be choosers.
Leads below, please. No sympathy, please, because I will completely fall apart.
I read a lot of books in 2024
76 in total...with maybe one more being added before midnight
76 in total...with maybe one more being added before midnight
January 1, 2025 at 12:52 AM
I read a lot of books in 2024
76 in total...with maybe one more being added before midnight
76 in total...with maybe one more being added before midnight
Reposted by Laura Ip (she/her)
It’s the last day to take advantage of 10% off 20 or more personal training sessions!
If you are an existing (even if brand new) or returning (even if it’s been a while) client, you can take 10% off packages of 20 or more personal training sessions until the end of today
And, with that, we say
If you are an existing (even if brand new) or returning (even if it’s been a while) client, you can take 10% off packages of 20 or more personal training sessions until the end of today
And, with that, we say
December 31, 2024 at 7:25 PM
It’s the last day to take advantage of 10% off 20 or more personal training sessions!
If you are an existing (even if brand new) or returning (even if it’s been a while) client, you can take 10% off packages of 20 or more personal training sessions until the end of today
And, with that, we say
If you are an existing (even if brand new) or returning (even if it’s been a while) client, you can take 10% off packages of 20 or more personal training sessions until the end of today
And, with that, we say
75 books read so far this year
(I currently have two on the go, so we'll see what happens in the next few days)
🤓🤓🤓
(I currently have two on the go, so we'll see what happens in the next few days)
🤓🤓🤓
December 30, 2024 at 12:53 AM
75 books read so far this year
(I currently have two on the go, so we'll see what happens in the next few days)
🤓🤓🤓
(I currently have two on the go, so we'll see what happens in the next few days)
🤓🤓🤓
Reposted by Laura Ip (she/her)
The Blake Lively story just takes me back to this tumblr screenshot whose author I was never able to find
December 21, 2024 at 7:22 PM
The Blake Lively story just takes me back to this tumblr screenshot whose author I was never able to find
Reposted by Laura Ip (she/her)
Just a reminder: you are NOT unusual, weird, or unlovable if you have:
- no one to see on Christmas Day,
- no presents, or
- no contactable relatives.
Very few people live the idealised version on TV. Those of us who live differently—whether by choice or trauma—matter as much.
- no one to see on Christmas Day,
- no presents, or
- no contactable relatives.
Very few people live the idealised version on TV. Those of us who live differently—whether by choice or trauma—matter as much.
December 25, 2024 at 9:32 AM
Just a reminder: you are NOT unusual, weird, or unlovable if you have:
- no one to see on Christmas Day,
- no presents, or
- no contactable relatives.
Very few people live the idealised version on TV. Those of us who live differently—whether by choice or trauma—matter as much.
- no one to see on Christmas Day,
- no presents, or
- no contactable relatives.
Very few people live the idealised version on TV. Those of us who live differently—whether by choice or trauma—matter as much.
And that's a wrap on 2024
We are closed for the holidays and will re-open on Thursday, January 2, 2025
Classes resume on Saturday, January 4, 2025
Thank you, all, for a wonderful year!!
Can't wait to see what 2025 brings!
We are closed for the holidays and will re-open on Thursday, January 2, 2025
Classes resume on Saturday, January 4, 2025
Thank you, all, for a wonderful year!!
Can't wait to see what 2025 brings!
December 23, 2024 at 9:45 PM
And that's a wrap on 2024
We are closed for the holidays and will re-open on Thursday, January 2, 2025
Classes resume on Saturday, January 4, 2025
Thank you, all, for a wonderful year!!
Can't wait to see what 2025 brings!
We are closed for the holidays and will re-open on Thursday, January 2, 2025
Classes resume on Saturday, January 4, 2025
Thank you, all, for a wonderful year!!
Can't wait to see what 2025 brings!