andrew.ottawa 🇨🇦
@ottawandrew.bsky.social
Graphic designer. Lapsed political scientist. Following 🇨🇦+🇺🇸+🇬🇧+Ottawa municipal politics and 🇬🇧 comedy podcasts. 🦁🦁🦁🏴⚽️ (Ottawa, Canada - not the other one in Illynoise).
Good morning Ottawa.
Bonjour Ottawa.
Bonjour Ottawa.
November 11, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Good morning Ottawa.
Bonjour Ottawa.
Bonjour Ottawa.
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Eagles-Packers
a skeleton is standing on its hind legs in a living room .
ALT: a skeleton is standing on its hind legs in a living room .
media.tenor.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Eagles-Packers
Cadillac Fairview I am begging you - the Rideau Centre *needs* a talking Christmas Tree.
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...
Rise and shine, Woody: Nova Scotians invited to wake up famous talking Christmas tree
As Nova Scotians pack up their Halloween decorations, an icon of holiday cheer is preparing to awaken from his long slumber in front of a crowd of admirers.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 11, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Cadillac Fairview I am begging you - the Rideau Centre *needs* a talking Christmas Tree.
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...
The sidewalks under the Bank Street 417 underpass seem to be a magnet for random pedestrian obstacles. First it was the two seemingly permanent traffic cones on the western side (also pictured here) and now it’s a portable toilet on the eastern side.
November 10, 2025 at 10:16 PM
The sidewalks under the Bank Street 417 underpass seem to be a magnet for random pedestrian obstacles. First it was the two seemingly permanent traffic cones on the western side (also pictured here) and now it’s a portable toilet on the eastern side.
No points for guessing why it will be no seating/takeout only. Is a takeout only establishment still required to provide washrooms for customers?
New ByWard Market McDonald’s will be takeout only, councillor says
New ByWard Market McDonald’s will be takeout only, councillor says
The Golden Arches will return to Ottawa’s Rideau Street later this year, but the fast-food restaurant will look a little different to the one that closed over two years ago.
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 3:55 PM
No points for guessing why it will be no seating/takeout only. Is a takeout only establishment still required to provide washrooms for customers?
Somehow fitting that the Canadian Premier League ⚽️ final between Ottawa and Calgary at TD Place today will kickoff during the first ❄️ of the season. I hope someone brought the orange ball - it’ll be an even more challenging game without it!
November 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Somehow fitting that the Canadian Premier League ⚽️ final between Ottawa and Calgary at TD Place today will kickoff during the first ❄️ of the season. I hope someone brought the orange ball - it’ll be an even more challenging game without it!
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Ontario property assessments haven't been done since 2016 and it's getting ridiculous. Suburban homes are paying much lower property taxes than they should be.
Annual property taxes:
↙️ $8575 | $6360 ↘️
Annual property taxes:
↙️ $8575 | $6360 ↘️
November 9, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Ontario property assessments haven't been done since 2016 and it's getting ridiculous. Suburban homes are paying much lower property taxes than they should be.
Annual property taxes:
↙️ $8575 | $6360 ↘️
Annual property taxes:
↙️ $8575 | $6360 ↘️
GRAND OPENING SPECIAL: bring your baby raccoon and receive a complimentary order of small fries.
November 8, 2025 at 2:11 AM
GRAND OPENING SPECIAL: bring your baby raccoon and receive a complimentary order of small fries.
COMMUNITY NOTE:
None of this is true.
Source: Landsdowne 1.0
None of this is true.
Source: Landsdowne 1.0
We’re moving Ottawa forward! Lansdowne 2.0 is a smart, responsible plan that invests in one of the city’s biggest attractions, while protecting taxpayers and reducing risk. This project will give us a better, more accessible Lansdowne, and new opportunities for events, sports, and public gatherings.
November 7, 2025 at 11:39 PM
COMMUNITY NOTE:
None of this is true.
Source: Landsdowne 1.0
None of this is true.
Source: Landsdowne 1.0
Reader, that sound you’re hearing is the cheers of joy erupting in 19 capital cities.
Trump says US will boycott G20 summit in South Africa, citing treatment of white farmers
Trump says US will boycott G20 summit in South Africa, citing treatment of white farmers
Administration has long accused South Africa of allowing white Afrikaner farmers to be persecuted and attacked
Donald Trump said Friday that no US government officials would be attending the Group of 20 summit this year in South Africa, citing the country’s treatment of white farmers.
The US president had already announced he would not attend the annual summit for heads of state from the globe’s leading and emerging economies. JD Vance had been scheduled to attend in Trump’s place, but a person familiar with Vance’s plans who was granted anonymity to talk about his schedule said Vance would no longer travel there for the summit. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Reader, that sound you’re hearing is the cheers of joy erupting in 19 capital cities.
Rural and suburban wards:
AUSTERITY! SLASH SPENDING! CUT PROGRAMS! DON’T YOU DARE RAISE OUR TAXES!
Also rural and suburban wards:
YEE HAW, LET’S GAMBLE $500 MILLION ON THIS OSEG THING!
AUSTERITY! SLASH SPENDING! CUT PROGRAMS! DON’T YOU DARE RAISE OUR TAXES!
Also rural and suburban wards:
YEE HAW, LET’S GAMBLE $500 MILLION ON THIS OSEG THING!
November 7, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Rural and suburban wards:
AUSTERITY! SLASH SPENDING! CUT PROGRAMS! DON’T YOU DARE RAISE OUR TAXES!
Also rural and suburban wards:
YEE HAW, LET’S GAMBLE $500 MILLION ON THIS OSEG THING!
AUSTERITY! SLASH SPENDING! CUT PROGRAMS! DON’T YOU DARE RAISE OUR TAXES!
Also rural and suburban wards:
YEE HAW, LET’S GAMBLE $500 MILLION ON THIS OSEG THING!
The canal MUP on the western side between Bank and Bronson is open again! 🤩
November 6, 2025 at 10:11 PM
The canal MUP on the western side between Bank and Bronson is open again! 🤩
✅ Pack the stadium with people.
❌ Pack Bank Street with cars.
For the love of all that is holy, take public transit if you’re heading to Lansdowne on November 9.
❌ Pack Bank Street with cars.
For the love of all that is holy, take public transit if you’re heading to Lansdowne on November 9.
Let’s pack TD Place at Lansdowne on November 9 and support Atlético Ottawa as they go for the Canadian Premier League title!
Remplissons le TD Place à Lansdowne le 9 novembre et soutenons Atlético Ottawa dans sa quête du titre de la Premier League canadienne !
Remplissons le TD Place à Lansdowne le 9 novembre et soutenons Atlético Ottawa dans sa quête du titre de la Premier League canadienne !
November 6, 2025 at 8:22 PM
✅ Pack the stadium with people.
❌ Pack Bank Street with cars.
For the love of all that is holy, take public transit if you’re heading to Lansdowne on November 9.
❌ Pack Bank Street with cars.
For the love of all that is holy, take public transit if you’re heading to Lansdowne on November 9.
What would appear to be a clean sweep for Democrats tonight.
BREAKING: California voters approve a new House map designed to help Democrats net 5 seats next year, NBC News projects, countering Republican redistricting in other states.
California voters approve Democratic-drawn congressional map as national redistricting battle spreads
NBC News projects that a ballot measure has passed allowing California Democrats to bypass an independent redistricting commission and counter GOP efforts around the country.
nbcnews.to
November 5, 2025 at 4:04 AM
What would appear to be a clean sweep for Democrats tonight.
Hang it in the Louvre.
November 5, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Hang it in the Louvre.
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Tonight is not going down well on [the other platform].
November 5, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Tonight is not going down well on [the other platform].
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It’s one day in what has been a very dark year south of the border. There were some signs of hope tonight in US elections but honestly, who knows what comes next.
Going to be keeping a close eye on this one tonight. Polls close at 9:00 p.m.
November 5, 2025 at 2:28 AM
It’s one day in what has been a very dark year south of the border. There were some signs of hope tonight in US elections but honestly, who knows what comes next.
Going to be keeping a close eye on this one tonight. Polls close at 9:00 p.m.
November 5, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Going to be keeping a close eye on this one tonight. Polls close at 9:00 p.m.
if you’re a cyclist or pedestrian I’m gonna strongly recommend avoiding the Laurier/Elgin intersection. The traffic cone placement through the construction zone is bananas.
November 4, 2025 at 11:25 PM
if you’re a cyclist or pedestrian I’m gonna strongly recommend avoiding the Laurier/Elgin intersection. The traffic cone placement through the construction zone is bananas.