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Meghann Darroch
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She/her. Population Health Lead focused in mental health, addictions and substance use health, living in rural Eastern Ontario.

I am an active volunteer, low maintenance nature lover, partner to a superhero and mother to two beautiful boys.
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It is brutally cold out there. If you or anyone you know needs access to a warm place, call 311. We can arrange transportation and someone will direct you to the right place to go. The @ottawapublichealth.ca website has a list of shelters and warming spaces: www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-he...
December 5, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Join WOCRC as a Social Prescribing Counsellor! Connect clients to health & social supports, promote well-being in rural communities. Apply here: wocrc.ca/careers/
#Hiring #CommunityHealth #SocialPrescribing #OttawaJobs
December 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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From November 25 to December 10, we join a global movement demanding safety, dignity, and justice for all women, girls, and gender-diverse people.
Engage and speak up.

#16Days #16DaysOfActivism #EndGBV #OrangeTheWorld #Ottawa #FeministConversations#CommunityAction #EndViolence #StopGBV #TakeAction
November 25, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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Culturally safe, person-centred care saves lives & helps people who face barriers to survive and thrive. This includes access to #genderaffirming care, including transition support, for people who identify as #transgender. Read our full statement: www.allianceon.org/news/Gender-... #PrimaryCare
November 18, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Ecology Ottawa Youth Summit - Nov 29

For youth aged 16–23 from across the city to connect, learn, & lead on local environmental action
Expert speakers, interactive workshops & networking
Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/ecology-ottawas-second-annual-youth-summit-tickets-1968312175703?aff=oddtdtcreator
Ecology Ottawa's Second Annual Youth Summit
Ecology Ottawa's Youth Summit is an opportunity for local youth to connect and learn from experts about local ecology action in Ottawa
www.eventbrite.ca
November 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Join us on December 4th for a workshop on protecting seniors from fraud and distraction crimes. Please RSVP, as places are limited.
November 17, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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One year, 4,464 calls, 92% required no police intervention. The Alternative Neighbourhood Crisis Response (ANCHOR) in Centretown is sending the right people to help in cases of mental health or substance use crises. It represents the de-tasking of police and it works.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Centretown crisis response team handled thousands of calls in its 1st year, report shows | CBC News
Launched in August 2024, the Alternative Neighbourhood Crisis Response (ANCHOR) team responded to 4,464 calls in its first year, according to numbers in a new city report. The pilot program aims to pr...
www.cbc.ca
November 16, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Come ask questions, share your ideas, and voice your opinions on local issues at the College Ward 2025 Town Hall!

📍 Ben Franklin Place (101 Centrepointe Dr)
📅 Wednesday, Dec 3
🕖 7:00–8:30 PM

To register, visit: www.college-ward.ca/college_ward...
College Ward Town Hall 2025
College Ward
www.college-ward.ca
November 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Everyone deserves respectful, high-quality substance use health care. The new West Ottawa HART Hub will offer walk-in substance use health care, addiction medicine, counselling, peer and housing supports — all in one location. Learn more: www.pqchc.com/services/hom...
November 12, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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New data on toxic drug deaths, with commentary from Rob Boyd at Ottawa Inner City Health.

"The welcomed decrease in toxic drug deaths is not related to any changes in approach but to changes in the the unregulated drug supply..."

A link to their advocacy page: ottawainnercityhealth.ca
November 8, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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A new West Ottawa Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub in Bells Corners in 2026. 👏👏👏

www.pqchc.com/services/hom...
November 8, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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If you're part of the LGBTQ+ community within Canada and have chronic pain, a research group I'm part of would love for you to share your experiences.

We're especially looking to connect more with transgender and nonbinary folks.

bit.ly/41OyKcI
SHAPE+ Study - Get Involved
Get Involved
bit.ly
November 7, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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This is encouraging: Planning and Housing Committee oppose expanding #Ottawa's urban boundary.

Sprawl is killing us: it's expensive, it entails natural heritage destruction, it's difficult to service—and the list goes on.

Ask your councillor to approve this recommendation at Council Nov 12.
November 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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It's always a pleasure to see Mike Bulthuis, here with Patrick Mason (l), from the Ottawa Community Land Trust. Their 2025 bond campaign is on now: www.oclt.ca
November 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Bring your unwanted aerosols, gasoline and motor oil to the last Hazardous Waste Event of the year on Saturday, November 1 between 8 am to 4 pm at the Westbrook Snow Dump.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3oTs0XO

Can’t make it? Find where you can dispose of items at ottawa.ca/WasteExplorer.
October 30, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Join us for a Community Conversation on Homelessness on Thursday, November 13 at 6 p.m.

We’re bringing elected officials and community leaders together to share ideas, learn from each other, and explore local solutions that strengthen #OttawaCentre.
October 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Grateful that Ontario is providing free updated flu and updated COVID vaccines to the general public starting today.

Locate your pharmacy:
ontario.ca/vaccine-loca...

Please get your vaccinations.

#VaccinesWork
October 27, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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For Canadians living in Ontario...

Doug Ford, the Premier, is planning to shred tenant protections.

Do fill this out as it'll email Ford, your MPP, Associate Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing, and the Attorney General for you!

acorncanada.org/news/doug-fo...

#Canada #Ontario #Tenant
Doug Ford Moves to End Rent Control
Doug Ford announced proposed changes to the LTB that would strip away key tenant protections, fast-track evictions, and open the door to ending rent control as we know it in Ontario.
acorncanada.org
October 24, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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Join @ottawapublichealth.ca for the Aging Well in Ottawa Fall Health Fair - a free, one-stop shop event for older adults and caregivers to connect with over 30 local health, social and community organizations offering services, resources, and support.

www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-he...
October 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services is asking for your input.
www.ontario.ca/form/poverty...
Poverty Reduction Strategy survey: individuals
We want to hear from people in Ontario to help us assess the 2020–2025 Poverty Reduction Strategy and inform the next strategy. Share your experience and perspectives.Closing date: November 30, 2025Th...
www.ontario.ca
October 22, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Today, City Council approved a Primary Care Provider Recruitment and Retention Strategy with 10 actions to attract and keep more primary care providers in Ottawa.
Council also approved a new policy to protect consumers and improve accountability for hardscaping projects.
https://bit.ly/4qCIcvw
October 22, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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I saw this sign in the elevator at @wocrc-crcoo.bsky.social today. Excellent.
October 2, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada has learned this morning, Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, that Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, UN Messenger of Peace and Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, has passed away due to natural causes.

She was in California as part of her speaking tour in the United States.
October 1, 2025 at 6:14 PM