Jon Willing
@jonathanwilling.bsky.social
Journalism educator at Algonquin College | Dad columnist with Ottawa Parenting Times | City politics gumflapper
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The Better Ottawa Municipal Panel weighs in on #Lansdowne2.0 for one final time. Hats off to @neilsara.bsky.social for the city-wide conversation he led on this file! open.substack.com/pub/the613/p...
A Divided Council Approves Lansdowne 2.0
The past week at Ottawa City Hall
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November 11, 2025 at 12:51 AM
The Better Ottawa Municipal Panel weighs in on #Lansdowne2.0 for one final time. Hats off to @neilsara.bsky.social for the city-wide conversation he led on this file! open.substack.com/pub/the613/p...
How does Ottawa city council handle a motion aiming to stop a municipal return-to-office plan? And what should council do about the premier’s call for cities to end photo radar? Some of this issues we take on this week on the Better Ottawa pod:
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Pre-Election Positioning Moves Into High Gear
Announcements from the Mayor, plus a shot across the bow from his one declared challenger.
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September 20, 2025 at 12:07 PM
How does Ottawa city council handle a motion aiming to stop a municipal return-to-office plan? And what should council do about the premier’s call for cities to end photo radar? Some of this issues we take on this week on the Better Ottawa pod:
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The Algonquin Times news team of student journalists at Algonquin College has hit the ground for another term. Really enjoying their coverage so far.
September 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The Algonquin Times news team of student journalists at Algonquin College has hit the ground for another term. Really enjoying their coverage so far.
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Municipal Panel on what to expect in Ottawa’s 2026 city budget.
Muni Panel: Is the City Breaking the Law?
Insights, opinions and arguments on the latest Ottawa city issues.
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August 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Municipal Panel on what to expect in Ottawa’s 2026 city budget.
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An on-location of the Better Ottawa Muni Panel: Hot (in fact, sweltering) Takes on Lansdowne #ottnews open.substack.com/pub/the613/p...
Muni Panel: Hot Takes on Lansdowne
An extended discussion on one of the biggest decisions facing Ottawa Council.
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July 22, 2025 at 12:59 PM
An on-location of the Better Ottawa Muni Panel: Hot (in fact, sweltering) Takes on Lansdowne #ottnews open.substack.com/pub/the613/p...
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Municipal Panel: the good, the bad and the ugly of public engagement
Municipal Panel: the good, the bad and the ugly of public engagement
Our live recording at the Ottawa People's Summit on 27 May.
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May 30, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Municipal Panel: the good, the bad and the ugly of public engagement
Big crowd, too!
I’m at the People’s Summit tonight - a gathering of civil society groups working to create a better Ottawa. Neil Saravanamuttoo is recording his live podcast with Joanne Chianello and Jon Willing tonight here!
May 28, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Big crowd, too!
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This week’s Better Ottawa Municipal Panel is out. It’s spicy!
Muni Panel: Where Traffic Camera Money Goes and New Legislation to Deal with Bad Councillors
Insights from the past week in Ottawa city politics
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May 5, 2025 at 10:24 PM
This week’s Better Ottawa Municipal Panel is out. It’s spicy!
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The Better Ottawa Municipal Panel’s take on what the federal election means for the city of Ottawa
Muni Panel: KINGSLAYER!
Implications from the federal election for the City of Ottawa
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April 30, 2025 at 1:47 AM
The Better Ottawa Municipal Panel’s take on what the federal election means for the city of Ottawa
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If you're not watching or listening to the Better Ottawa Municipal Panel podcast, here's a taste of what you're missing.
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More at: the613.substack.com
April 16, 2025 at 12:33 PM
If you're not watching or listening to the Better Ottawa Municipal Panel podcast, here's a taste of what you're missing.
More at: the613.substack.com
More at: the613.substack.com
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The Better Ottawa Municipal Panel looks at the last week in local politics.
Muni Panel: Why is the New Transportation Plan So Unambitious?
Insights on the past week at Ottawa City Hall
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April 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The Better Ottawa Municipal Panel looks at the last week in local politics.
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The new Ottawa Municipal Panel is out: Osgoode by-election. e-Scooters. Readable reports. School board cuts. $44m surplus. Boulevard gardening. Pay increases. LRT secrecy. And more!
Muni Panel: LRT Secrecy, e-Scooters and Front Yard Tomatoes
Insights on the past week at Ottawa City Hall
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April 1, 2025 at 11:08 AM
The new Ottawa Municipal Panel is out: Osgoode by-election. e-Scooters. Readable reports. School board cuts. $44m surplus. Boulevard gardening. Pay increases. LRT secrecy. And more!
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Not gonna sugar-coat it - the Better Ottawa Municipal Panel with @JonathanWilling and hosted by Neil Saravanamuttoo is a hefty one this week: All things transit, road salt, battery storage and Tewin rears its head. Yeah, it's a lot! We dig in ... #ottnews open.substack.com/pub/the613/p...
Municipal Panel: LRT East Coming Soon, But Still No Answer for Train Derailments
Insights on the past week at Ottawa City Hall
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March 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Not gonna sugar-coat it - the Better Ottawa Municipal Panel with @JonathanWilling and hosted by Neil Saravanamuttoo is a hefty one this week: All things transit, road salt, battery storage and Tewin rears its head. Yeah, it's a lot! We dig in ... #ottnews open.substack.com/pub/the613/p...
I think it’s a good time for the city to think about what platforms make sense rather than council leaving or adopting platforms. Does the city need to be on X??
March 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
I think it’s a good time for the city to think about what platforms make sense rather than council leaving or adopting platforms. Does the city need to be on X??
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A little rusty, but excited as ever to be on new Municipal Panel hosted by @neilsara.bsky.social on his @betterOttawa Substack. Had so much fun with Neil and @jonathanwilling.bsky.social. If you give it a listen (or a watch), let us know what you think! #ottnews
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Neil Saravanamuttoo on Substack
The Better Ottawa Municipal Panel has launched! Watch it here, or listen on Apple or Spotify.
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March 6, 2025 at 8:14 PM
A little rusty, but excited as ever to be on new Municipal Panel hosted by @neilsara.bsky.social on his @betterOttawa Substack. Had so much fun with Neil and @jonathanwilling.bsky.social. If you give it a listen (or a watch), let us know what you think! #ottnews
substack.com/@neilsara/no...
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