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jasont-ottawa.bsky.social
@jasont-ottawa.bsky.social
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Music, community, and views of the world from Ottawa's Wellington Village neighbourhood. Plus a few vintage postcards.
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thebeaverton.com
Progressive Conservative joins Progressive Conservative party
Progressive Conservative joins Progressive Conservative party
OTTAWA - In a stunning move, progressive conservative MP Michael Ma crossed the floor Thursday to the progressive conservative Liberal Party, just a few weeks after similar minded progressive conserva...
www.thebeaverton.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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pbump.com
Every part of this is bonkers. The intro is bonkers. The transition to his health is bonkers. The mention that other presidents didn't need cognitive exams is bonkers. The claim that this screening test is somehow hard is bonkers. The idea that criticism of him is treason is bonkers. All of it.
There has never been a President that has worked as hard as me! My hours are the longest, and my results are among the best. I’ve stopped Eight Wars, saving many millions of lives in the process, created the Greatest Economy in the History of our Country, brought Business back into the United States at levels never seen before, rebuilt our Military, created the Largest Tax Cuts and Regulation Cuts, EVER, closed our open and very dangerous Southern Border, when previous Administrations were unable to do so, and created an “aura” around the United States of America that has led every Country in the World to respect us more than ever before. In addition to all of that, I go out of my way to do long, thorough, and very boring Medical Examinations at the Great Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, seen and supervised by top doctors, all of whom have given me PERFECT Marks — Some have even said they have never seen such Strong Results. I do these Tests because I owe it to our Country. In addition to the Medical, I have done something that no other President has done, on three separate occasions, the last one being recently, by taking what is known as a Cognitive Examination, something which few people would be able to do very well, including those working at The New York Times, and I ACED all three of them in front of large numbers of doctors and experts, most of whom I do not know. I have been told that few people have been able to “ace” this Examination and, in fact, most do very poorly, which is why many other Presidents have decided not to take it at all. Despite all of this, the time and work involved, The New York Times, and some others, like to pretend that I am “slowing up,” am maybe not as sharp as I once was, or am in poor physical health, knowing that it is not true, and knowing that I work very hard, probably harder than I have ever worked before. I will know when I am “slowing up,” but it’s not now! After all of the work I have done with Medical Exams, Cognitive Exams, and everything else, I actually believe it’s seditious, perhaps even treasonous, for The New York Times, and others, to consistently do FAKE reports in order to libel and demean “THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.” They are true Enemies of the People, and we should do something about it. They have inaccurately reported on all of my Election Results and, in fact, were forced to apologize on much of what they wrote. The best thing that could happen to this Country would be if The New York Times would cease publication because they are a horrible, biased, and untruthful “source” of information. Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
December 10, 2025 at 2:40 AM
jasont-ottawa.bsky.social
Recommend and agree with this entire thoughtful piece by @lucyvanolden.bsky.social
lucyvanolden.bsky.social Lucy van Oldenbarneveld @lucyvanolden.bsky.social · 6d
Councillor Tim Tierney is wrong about ‘Chronic No-Voters’ in his Ottawa Citizen Op/Ed on Saturday.
His opinion would be easier to take seriously if the comments weren’t coming from someone with a 15-year track record of being a reliable yes-man for every budget. 1/21
December 10, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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therundowntvo.bsky.social
ANALYSIS: How the NCC is reimagining Ottawa — and fighting mediocrity by Andrew Cohen

https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-how-the-ncc-is-reimagining-ottawa-and-fighting-mediocrity
ANALYSIS: How the NCC is reimagining Ottawa — and fighting mediocrity | TVO Today
Big. Bold. Ambitious. Ottawa?
www.tvo.org
December 8, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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arieltroster.com
Does increasing police budgets reduce crime? The answer may surprise you.
December 8, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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petercoffman.bsky.social
Introducing the latest candidate for demolition by neglect in the national capital region:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
No plans for water-damaged Gatineau heritage building, 2 years after brewery's closure | CBC News
More than two years after the brewery it housed turned off its taps, a historic former water treatment facility in Gatineau, Que., has deteriorated to the point where it will require a significant inv...
www.cbc.ca
December 7, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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canadianpaintings.bsky.social
Housetops in the Ward
A.J. Casson
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December 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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rachelgilmore.bsky.social
The fallout from Carney's ~masterful gambit~ with Alberta continued today, when the Assembly of First Nations voted unanimously for it to be withdrawn.

All the while, Alberta has already found a new fight to pick with Ottawa (coincidentally, right after Danielle Smith was booed over the deal):
December 3, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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charlieangus104.bsky.social
A Canadian publisher has called out the United States for using the image of a children's book character to brag about murdering unarmed people in international waters.
This is a decrepit gangster state.
This is the world of Donald Trump.
This is demonic.
December 3, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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rabble.ca
Country music singer starts Corb Lund starts petition to ban coal mining on the Rockies’ Eastern Slopes #abpoli #canpoli @djclimenhaga.bsky.social
Country music singer starts Corb Lund starts petition to ban coal mining on the Rockies' Eastern Slopes
The iconic country music performer showed up in Edmonton yesterday with paperwork for a referendum petition to halt coal mining in the Rockies.
rabble.ca
November 27, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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livemusiccda.bsky.social
More from Saturday's Rheostatics show. Amazing to see a band celebrating its' 45th anniversary with such cutting edge sounds. Check out their #NewMusic for yourself! #GreatLakesSuite #AlexLifeson @davebidini.bsky.social #LiveForLiveMusic
November 24, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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rzaichkowski.bsky.social
A sad day for cyclists. Bill 60 - which prohibits the conversion of motor vehicle lanes to bike lanes (or any other prescribed purpose) - has passed Third Reading this morning which will kill various cycling projects in Toronto & across Ontario. #shame #BikeTO #BikeSky #TOpoli #ONpoli #VisionZero
November 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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spudislander45.bsky.social
The only MP in Canada who voted to prevent an #election for the Liberal government.

Next… education on #Canadian #tankerban on the West Coast and the reasons for this ban. This is especially for the “Andrew Scheers” of the world.
November 22, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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phillipspobrien.bsky.social
Btw, I do hope people understand what they have seen today. It was a well-planned and deliberate ambush of Ukraine by Trump, to force the Ukrainians to bend the knee to Putin's dictatorship. It was not slip-shod, rushed, impulsive or an accident. It was prepared malice.
November 22, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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stateofstlouis.bsky.social
"I don’t see the wonders of nature as a reward so much as an invitation to keep trying. That for one night my suffering is recognized and relieved in magnitude equal to the weight I carry."

Some beautiful writing and photos by @sarahkendzior.bsky.social
The Empty Stage
Johnny Cash, loss, and redemption
sarahkendzior.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social
I am pretty sure that when Merv Leitch and Peter Lougheed first created the notwithstanding clause, they didn’t mean it to be deployed to bully and oppress literal school children. #ableg #abpoli #TransRightsAreHumanRights #Alberta #notwithstandingclause
Alberta to invoke notwithstanding clause to shield 3 transgender bills from court challenges | CBC News
The Alberta government has tabled legislation that seeks to invoke the notwithstanding clause to shield a suite of bills that affects transgender youth and adults from legal challenges.
www.cbc.ca
November 18, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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anneapplebaum.bsky.social
"things happen"
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 27d
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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kevinmkruse.bsky.social
Look, I know we're all sick of hearing "if this had happened with any other president ..." but it's absolutely true and absolutely can't be forgotten.

For some reason, this nation gives this idiotic spoiled brat a free pass from things that would destroy the administration of any other person.
jordanuhl.com Jordan Uhl @jordanuhl.com · 27d
When asked if there was anything "incriminating" in Epstein's emails, Trump pointed a finger in a female reporter's face and snapped. 'Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.'

people.com/donald-trump...
Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy'
Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files
people.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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thenarwhal.ca
The Doug Ford government is setting its sites on conservation authorities for the fifth time, merging the watershed protection agencies. Staff tell @fatimabsyed.bsky.social it may ‘slow approvals, create confusion’ — not to mention it's leaving them with ‘whiplash.’ thenarwhal.ca/ontario-cons...
Inside Ontario’s plan to merge 36 conservation authorities to 7 | The Narwhal
Doug Ford’s government is seeking public feedback on its plan to overhaul Ontario’s conservation authorities, reducing local agencies from 36 to 7
thenarwhal.ca
November 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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thetyee.ca
“Once you start birding seriously, you never really stop.”

On the athletics, ethics and dedication of birdwatching. 🕊️🦅🦢
The Wondrous Lives of Hardcore Birders | The Tyee
A new generation is taking birding, and ‘listing,’ to great heights.
thetyee.ca
November 15, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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smikooman.bsky.social
👏🏻 Canada's tireless russian Embassy Protesters (REP) receive the Ukrainian Canadian Congress President's Certificate of Appreciation. REP's daily demonstrations serve as a powerful symbol of solidarity, courage, and hope for the Ukrainian community. @drkatems.bsky.social
#StandWithUkraine 🇨🇦🇺🇦 #NAFO
Two protesters receiving an award. @drkatems.bsky.social "Since the first days of Russia’s full-scale invasion, your daily demonstrations have served as a powerful symbol of solidarity, courage, and hope for our entire community. On the morning of Friday November 14, Alexandra Chyczij, UCC’s National President, will deliver the President’s Report. As part of her presentation, she would like to recognize the work of your group with a special UCC President’s Certificate of Appreciation for your unwavering dedication to Ukraine’s fight for freedom."
November 14, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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maxfawcett.bsky.social
The beatings will continue until morale improves.
November 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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fatimabsyed.bsky.social
Buried in the Doug Ford govt's fall budget are changes that would remove parts of Wasaga beach from provincial protection. As I reported in August, those parts are 60% of the world’s longest freshwater beach and the main nesting area for the endangered piping plover: thenarwhal.ca/wasaga-beach...
November 10, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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yow-weather.bsky.social
🥇With 11.7cm of snow, yesterday was #Ottawa's snowiest Nov 9th since records began in 1872. #YowWx #OttWeather #YOW #OttNews #ONWx
November 10, 2025 at 11:40 AM
jasont-ottawa.bsky.social
This all rings so true! Recommended reading from @thetyee.ca.
thetyee.ca The Tyee @thetyee.ca · Nov 3
@steveburgess53.bsky.social: For this malady there is no proven cure.

There is only the knowledge that on one day each year, at last, the pain will cease. The team will lose, and the journey will be over.

And then comes spring training. ⚾️
Sports Fandom Is All About Grief | The Tyee
No matter how illogical, the pain is real. Yet season after season, I can’t stay away.
thetyee.ca
November 3, 2025 at 11:49 PM