Miranda Gray
@mirgray.bsky.social
Ottawa Canada tweets; inclusive, smart city, data driven, transit, aunt, @BB4Radio podcast fan, she / her
Mastodon: @Mirgray@mstdn.ca
Living on unceded Algonquin Land, (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
Mastodon: @Mirgray@mstdn.ca
Living on unceded Algonquin Land, (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
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It's #DryJanuary, so let's take a moment to talk about vaginal dryness. This vaginal health condition is *incredibly* common, but surrounded by shame. It's normal, and it's *very* treatable.
January 9, 2026 at 10:59 AM
It's #DryJanuary, so let's take a moment to talk about vaginal dryness. This vaginal health condition is *incredibly* common, but surrounded by shame. It's normal, and it's *very* treatable.
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Tonight we are overwhelmed by sadness. And thinking of these words passed down through centuries of grief.
Goodnight 💚
Goodnight 💚
January 9, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Tonight we are overwhelmed by sadness. And thinking of these words passed down through centuries of grief.
Goodnight 💚
Goodnight 💚
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‘Toughest conditions imaginable’: Victorians urged to shelter inside from heatwave as tropical cyclone heads for Queensland
‘Toughest conditions imaginable’: Victorians urged to shelter inside from heatwave as tropical cyclone heads for Queensland
Heatwave warnings in place for nearly all states and territories as Sydney braces for 43C forecast on Saturday
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:51 AM
‘Toughest conditions imaginable’: Victorians urged to shelter inside from heatwave as tropical cyclone heads for Queensland
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My great grandma had scars from her residential school until the day she died. To this day I have *no idea* about any of her heritage or culture because they successfully beat the shit out of her until she was too afraid to tell anyone.
An awful crime against humanity. Fuck Brian Lilley's lies.
An awful crime against humanity. Fuck Brian Lilley's lies.
Denial is not debate.
It is hate speech.
It is hate speech.
The ongoing assault on TRUTH with the accusation of denying "free speech". When did deception,misrepresentation and lies including hate speech become free speech? provincialtimes.ca/fact-check-b...
January 9, 2026 at 4:06 AM
My great grandma had scars from her residential school until the day she died. To this day I have *no idea* about any of her heritage or culture because they successfully beat the shit out of her until she was too afraid to tell anyone.
An awful crime against humanity. Fuck Brian Lilley's lies.
An awful crime against humanity. Fuck Brian Lilley's lies.
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Do NOT travel to the states.
January 9, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Do NOT travel to the states.
@musicologyduck.bsky.social Thank you for the reporting. May all protesting remain stay.
January 9, 2026 at 12:25 AM
@musicologyduck.bsky.social Thank you for the reporting. May all protesting remain stay.
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this is the messaging that welcomes people into a movement
not scoldy shit that causes division, but "welcome to your newly awakened humanity, we're glad to have you, now let's do the hard work together"
not scoldy shit that causes division, but "welcome to your newly awakened humanity, we're glad to have you, now let's do the hard work together"
Remembering today that having your heart broken is a necessary step on the path to becoming fully human. Whichever heartbreak is your first, it’s probably critical that a state break your heart so that you can develop a political imagination. If this is your first, I’m sorry and also welcome.
January 8, 2026 at 11:56 PM
this is the messaging that welcomes people into a movement
not scoldy shit that causes division, but "welcome to your newly awakened humanity, we're glad to have you, now let's do the hard work together"
not scoldy shit that causes division, but "welcome to your newly awakened humanity, we're glad to have you, now let's do the hard work together"
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If you took the most popular police procedural TV shows, and totaled up all the times that officers shot into vehicles as drivers tried to drive away, how many times would that be? Like, shooting after fleeing suspects who haven't shot at them. How often is it even mentioned, let alone any review?
January 9, 2026 at 12:14 AM
If you took the most popular police procedural TV shows, and totaled up all the times that officers shot into vehicles as drivers tried to drive away, how many times would that be? Like, shooting after fleeing suspects who haven't shot at them. How often is it even mentioned, let alone any review?
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Don't you hate it when people clear the road for you to drive?
We've hit peak car culture.
www.blogto.com/city/2026/01...
We've hit peak car culture.
www.blogto.com/city/2026/01...
Ontario man called 9-1-1 because snow plows were driving too slow
If this isn't a lost scene from Fargo, then I don't know what is.
An angry driver on Highway 404 called emergency services to complain about slow-mo…
www.blogto.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Don't you hate it when people clear the road for you to drive?
We've hit peak car culture.
www.blogto.com/city/2026/01...
We've hit peak car culture.
www.blogto.com/city/2026/01...
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Area Family Likes Car So Much They Live In It https://theonion.com/area-family-likes-car-so-much-they-live-in-it-1819568254/
January 8, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Area Family Likes Car So Much They Live In It https://theonion.com/area-family-likes-car-so-much-they-live-in-it-1819568254/
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Here is a lot of stuff you can do right now. (And remember, every day is shut the fuck up Friday)
January 8, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Here is a lot of stuff you can do right now. (And remember, every day is shut the fuck up Friday)
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Why do planned power outages still happen in winter? Short answer: safety and prevention. Our latest video explains why planned interruptions still happen and how to stay updated.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/42pvXbO
Learn more: https://bit.ly/42pvXbO
January 8, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Why do planned power outages still happen in winter? Short answer: safety and prevention. Our latest video explains why planned interruptions still happen and how to stay updated.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/42pvXbO
Learn more: https://bit.ly/42pvXbO
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While banning speed cameras was a major mistake by the Province, there's much more we can do to make our streets safer.
Engineering—such as narrowing—is one of the most effective. #Ottawa #OttCity #SafeStreets
ottawacitizen.com/opinion/otta...
Engineering—such as narrowing—is one of the most effective. #Ottawa #OttCity #SafeStreets
ottawacitizen.com/opinion/otta...
If we can't have speed cameras, Ottawa needs narrower streets | Opinion
If we add more curb extensions and roundabouts, it will make speeding feel unsafe. | Opinion
ottawacitizen.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:58 PM
While banning speed cameras was a major mistake by the Province, there's much more we can do to make our streets safer.
Engineering—such as narrowing—is one of the most effective. #Ottawa #OttCity #SafeStreets
ottawacitizen.com/opinion/otta...
Engineering—such as narrowing—is one of the most effective. #Ottawa #OttCity #SafeStreets
ottawacitizen.com/opinion/otta...
How many homes?
Since I spoke at last year's event, we launched the Housing Innovation Task Force and delivered Ottawa's Housing Action Plan with 53 concrete measures. We're cutting red tape. We're speeding up approvals. We're cutting and deferring fees. We're striving to be the most housing friendly city in Canada
January 8, 2026 at 6:47 PM
How many homes?
My Christmas card from the Mayor arrived today.
January 8, 2026 at 6:45 PM
My Christmas card from the Mayor arrived today.
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The issue is that it may be an artery but it’s also a cut thru a residential hood filled with people. Further south was a tragedy due to road design @strongtownsottawa.ca www.architectsdca.com/news/rethink...
Rethinking King Edward Avenue: A Call for Safer Streets • Architects DCA Inc.
"Join DCA President Toon Dreessen and a panel of experts in a detailed analysis of a pedestrian fatality at King Edward Avenue and Somerset Street East in Ottawa. The discussion highlights critical de...
www.architectsdca.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:13 PM
The issue is that it may be an artery but it’s also a cut thru a residential hood filled with people. Further south was a tragedy due to road design @strongtownsottawa.ca www.architectsdca.com/news/rethink...
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Well, if the first two pick ups of the year for Doug's new waste collectors are any indication, I think Ontario residents will be emailing the company regularly to complain about bins in the middle of the sidewalk, or missing.
#WasteManagement
#WasteManagement
January 8, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Well, if the first two pick ups of the year for Doug's new waste collectors are any indication, I think Ontario residents will be emailing the company regularly to complain about bins in the middle of the sidewalk, or missing.
#WasteManagement
#WasteManagement
Someone on the eastern side of the city heading to south end early probably hit both LRT disruptions today. Line 1 to Lyon, switch trains to Bayview, slow train to Carleton or maybe long wait then R2 to Carleton, then take the train farther south.
January 8, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Someone on the eastern side of the city heading to south end early probably hit both LRT disruptions today. Line 1 to Lyon, switch trains to Bayview, slow train to Carleton or maybe long wait then R2 to Carleton, then take the train farther south.
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good morning everyone please remember it’s a day ending in ‘y’ so whilst it’s good and right to talk loudly and raise awareness of various situations, if you are making any plans about those situations then shut the fuck up
January 8, 2026 at 8:30 AM
good morning everyone please remember it’s a day ending in ‘y’ so whilst it’s good and right to talk loudly and raise awareness of various situations, if you are making any plans about those situations then shut the fuck up
The kids are okay.
With snow forecast to fall in the high areas of the county, Oxfordshire schools are being asked to use a secret codeword when deciding weather-related closures, to prevent prankster children emailing the County Council claiming that their school is closed.
January 8, 2026 at 11:36 AM
The kids are okay.
@glengower.ca The OCTranspo leadership needs to plot the stopped trains on a track heat map. They are not randomly distributed. That implies it's a track issue not an axle issue. So what is RTM doing to fix the issues.
Not all issues can wait until the annual June maintenance closure. #OttPoli
Not all issues can wait until the annual June maintenance closure. #OttPoli
UPDATE: 🚇Line 1 Alert: Due to a stopped train,
⚠️ Service is operating on the eastbound platforms only at the following stations:
➡️ Lyon, Pimisi, Bayview and Tunney's
➡️ Change trains at Lyon
Please listen to on-board and station announcements for more information.
⚠️ Service is operating on the eastbound platforms only at the following stations:
➡️ Lyon, Pimisi, Bayview and Tunney's
➡️ Change trains at Lyon
Please listen to on-board and station announcements for more information.
January 8, 2026 at 11:35 AM
@glengower.ca The OCTranspo leadership needs to plot the stopped trains on a track heat map. They are not randomly distributed. That implies it's a track issue not an axle issue. So what is RTM doing to fix the issues.
Not all issues can wait until the annual June maintenance closure. #OttPoli
Not all issues can wait until the annual June maintenance closure. #OttPoli
@riverwardriley.bsky.social
Did switches on line 2 and 4 get design adjustments after Line 1 inquiry? Are they all gas heated? Are they all easy to access for technicians?
In the first year, there have been so many switch related disruptions like this morning's when it isn't even cold. #OttPoli
Did switches on line 2 and 4 get design adjustments after Line 1 inquiry? Are they all gas heated? Are they all easy to access for technicians?
In the first year, there have been so many switch related disruptions like this morning's when it isn't even cold. #OttPoli
January 8, 2026 at 11:29 AM
@riverwardriley.bsky.social
Did switches on line 2 and 4 get design adjustments after Line 1 inquiry? Are they all gas heated? Are they all easy to access for technicians?
In the first year, there have been so many switch related disruptions like this morning's when it isn't even cold. #OttPoli
Did switches on line 2 and 4 get design adjustments after Line 1 inquiry? Are they all gas heated? Are they all easy to access for technicians?
In the first year, there have been so many switch related disruptions like this morning's when it isn't even cold. #OttPoli
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CNN graphics put the asterisk in the wrong place, it appears…
January 8, 2026 at 2:24 AM
CNN graphics put the asterisk in the wrong place, it appears…
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I don’t find it productive to shame people for ‘showing up late’ wrt to social awareness. We all show up when we show up. But I strongly encourage new people who show up to do so while assuming a listening posture. I promise, we’ve heard your ideas & opinions before, back when we were less informed.
January 8, 2026 at 3:27 AM
I don’t find it productive to shame people for ‘showing up late’ wrt to social awareness. We all show up when we show up. But I strongly encourage new people who show up to do so while assuming a listening posture. I promise, we’ve heard your ideas & opinions before, back when we were less informed.