Thank you to everyone who has shown me incredible kindness and support in the last 24 hours. ♥️ Priority one needs to be ending this illegal occupation. My heart goes out to all of the impacted residents in the downtown area.
And...treatment is underway! I am completely overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from this great community. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! If wishes, thoughts and prayers are required for healing, then this cancer is doomed.
My diagnosis of Ovarian cancer was devestating but great strides are being made to conquer this disease. Today I feel strong & on the road to recovery. I am grateful for my community of support & for the healthcare workers that have given me hope& courage.
Ringing the victory bell after finishing my LAST CHEMO TREATMENT! Tks to the amazing staff & volunteers @ the Ottawa Cancer Centre & Shirley Greenberg Women’s Health Centre, you are the true heroes. Looking forward to the next few months of recovery before returning to City Hall!
I am proud to endorse
@cmckenney
for Mayor. I strongly believe they are the best person to move this city forward in a positive direction. On Oct. 24th, I will be casting my ballot for them.
#ottcity
I urge those protesting this weekend to remember that Ottawa is home to over 1 million people. I support the right for all people to peacefully protest, but safety has to be the top priority. Please respect our city and all of our people.
It is with a heavy heart that I share with you that I have received the devastating diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Your thoughts and prayers mean the world to me as I journey towards recovery. Here is my statement:
Excited to announce that I will be returning to City Council on September 8th! This has been a helluva a year and I am so thankful for the support of my family, friends, healthcare professionals and the entire community.
#FightLikeaGirl
#HealthyandStrong
Thanks
@JimWatsonOttawa
for the apology, however you need to take steps to correct the damage you have done. This would mean allowing
@cmckenney
's motion to be debated and voted on at the next meeting of Council. We need to restore public trust.
Breaking news, the Provincial government will be undertaking a full inquiry into LRT. We will finally get to the bottom of this debacle and get the answers the public have demanded and deserve. We need to restore trust.
#ottnews
Today, I announced that I will be running for Mayor of Ottawa in 2022. I am so grateful for all of the support from my family, friends, colleagues, constituents, & Ottawa residents from across this city. I can’t wait to share my vision for our amazing city in the coming months.
Happy holidays
#ottcity
! Many of you have been asking how I’m doing, so I thought I would share a quick update! Thank you for your continued outpouring of support. This city is the best. ❤️
The
@OttawaPolice
have released the following message to the occupiers of our city.
#ottnews
My message to the occupiers, it is high time that you Go Home.
I have called a brief Special Meeting of the Ottawa Police Services Board for 4:30 p.m. today to specially discuss the Service’s ability to provide adequate and effective policing to the residents of Ottawa. You can watch here:
The
@OttawaPolice
will be implementing a mandatory vaccination policy. The cost of interim testing will not be paid for with public funds. I have worked closely with the Chief these past few days and I am pleased to announce this positive policy change.
Yesterday I reminded protesters that Ottawa is our home and asked that they respect our City just as we respect their right to peaceful protest. That includes respecting our monuments like the Cenotaph, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Terry Fox monument and all others.
I share the opinion that 100% of officers should be fully vaccinated. The OPSB cannot direct this policy, under the Police Services Act, this responsibility rests with Chief Sloly.
After 28 years, and 8 consecutive elections, this is farewell, adieu, so long, see you later. Thanks for the memories. I had the time of my life. I hope I made a positive difference! Thanks Ottawa. ♥️
I want to congratulate Zexi Li for being awarded with the Mayor’s City Builder Award. Her act of courage during the occupation gave hope to so many. A great reminder of the huge difference a single person can make. Congrats Zexi!
As someone who has been through a major health crisis, I would implore tomorrow’s protesters to remember health care workers are there to provide critical care and patients are there to receive that care. This should be unimpeded. There are other places to protest.
This arrived at my office today - a ‘gift’ from the occupiers. This symbol is still very raw. I take comfort in knowing we have our city back & that hopefully this weekend will be quiet. We need to heal & support our downtown community. Now what to do with it? Taking suggestions.
Today Council voted against a Judicial Inquiry into our dysfunctional LRT system. This vote was about more than just LRT, it was about transparency & public trust. Instead of repairing that trust, we’ve eroded it further- arguably our 2nd biggest failure in this term of Council.
I’m Back! My first
#ottcity
Council meeting looks a little different than I envisioned, but I am excited to be back and ready to work hard for the betterment of our city!
#WFH
With mixed emotions, today I announced that I will not be a candidate for Mayor in the upcoming Municipal Election. Thank you to all of those who have encouraged me. I am grateful for your unwavering support.
Today, residents will see a significant increase in OPS officers in the Glebe, Lowertown, Sandy Hill, Byward Market & Centertown. We will have an additional 150 uniformed & non uniformed officers on almost every block to protect residents from unlawful acts. 1/7 🧵
Now we need
@fordnation
to also look into the procurement for Stage 2 LRT, where the city awarded the contract to SNC Lavalin even though they didn’t meet the minimum technical requirements.
@CTVOttMornLive
The Mayor, City Manager & most of Council but maybe you should ask someone who tried to stop the LRT fiasco before it happened but pleas were ignored by most all of them?
We often hear about the importance of green spaces from residents in
#ottcity
, especially to ensure physical and mental health and wellbeing during the pandemic. 16
#ottcity
Councillors have signed a letter to Premier Ford urging him to reopen outdoor recreational activities.
@ShawnMenard1
At least one councillor had the intelligence to see through the scam & courage to voice these concerns (to deaf ears) & is worthy & deserving of assuming the helm of our city, hopefully
@dianedeans
will run & be our next mayor & throw out the corrupt trash in our bureaucracy?
I’m so honoured this morning to be able to host my annual breakfast celebration with
@LucyvanOlden
during International Women’s week. Thank you
@LucyvanOlden
for being my co-host and emcee, and I sincerely thank every sponsor for making this event possible!ee
We crushed our goal of $2250 and the 5K walk! Thank you to everyone who donated. The day is not over yet and I would love to hit the $2500 mark for
@ovariancanada
If you’re able to donate, every bit counts to help fight this disease.
@beausallnatural
#Beaus5K
A horribly disappointing, but predictable vote on the
#ChateauLaurier
addition at Council this afternoon. It’s a sad day for our city and for our heritage. Our residents deserve better.
#ottnews
#ottpoli
Showing my age here, but To Sir With Love was the most powerful early movie in my memory. I mourn the death of Sidney Poitier. I am so sad to see this important trailblazer be laid to rest. We can honour him by recognizing our own bias and resolving to be better humans.
Honoured to be elected Chair of the Ottawa Police Services Board this evening. I am joining a team that is committed to representing the interests of the community and ensuring the safety and security of residents.
@OttawaPolice
Thanks
@jchianello
for uncovering this buried memo. This should definitely make Ottawa residents question the Mayor's & the
#WatsonClub
motivations for suppressing a judicial inquiry. What else is being hidden from Ottawa taxpayers?
Some folks on council and others have said they haven't seen the draft memo that John Manconi wrote - but didn't send - about the 48 hour pause in the LRT trial run. Here is it.
#OttNews
Over the weekend the Ottawa Police Service charged 16 people with impaired driving related offences. There is never a good reason to drive impaired - it's selfish. If you ever suspect someone of driving while impaired, please call 911 immediately.
The racist comments made in recent videos involving OPS officers are unacceptable in a civilized society. These words and what they stand for have a very real impact on people’s lives and have no place inside OPS or anywhere in our community.
Today marked my last City Council meeting as Councillor for Gloucester-Southgate Ward. So many memories, so many people to thank, here is my final farewell!
Excited to announce
@OttawaPolice
next Chief of Police, Peter Sloly! Mr. Sloly is an accomplished and experienced professional and former DC of Toronto Police. His passion and dedication to policing and community will serve
@ottawacity
well! Welcome to our city
@SlolyServes
Another incident reported with the LRT - this time a collision between two out of service trains. On Nov 10- the Judicial Inquiry is back on the table (Tks
@cmckenney
)- hopefully this time Council does the right thing. We need to get to the bottom of this debacle.
The world is a better place because
#RuthBaderGinsberg
left her mark on this earth. I admire her tenacity and fearless drive for equality. Her pursuit of women’s rights changed the lives of women the world over. RIP and thank you for a life well lived.
Happy to join
@tomgreenlive
in Majors Hill Park today to consider ways we can preserve the character and charm of Chateau Laurier Hotel. The proposed addition just doesn't work! Once it's wrecked it's wrecked! Speak up now!
Among the many indulgences I received for Mother’s Day this year were these hand crafted chocolates by Anna Stubbe in Kanata. So beautiful and delicious.
#shoplocal
Thank you to everyone who showed up at City Hall demanding transit transparency and accountability.
#Ottawa
deserves a safe and reliable transit system that the public can count on every day!
I spoke with the Chief of Police this morning and want to assure the public that there are several criminal investigations underway in response to illegal activities. Criminal behaviour will not be tolerated and will be fully investigated by Ottawa Police. 2/2
The Ottawa Police Services Board has decided that we will hold a nation wide search for a new Chief of Police and Director General. This process will start as soon as possible and include public consultation.
#ottcity
Happy Thanksgiving Weekend! This year will be very different for most of us as we have a smaller celebration, but even during this challenging time, we still have much to be thankful for! This year I count among my many blessings the love of family, friends and community.
This Halloween, from 2:30pm-4:00pm, my office staff will be giving away Trick or Swim or Skate tickets as a healthy and fun alternative to the traditional candy giveaway. Passes are for kids 3-15.
Feel free to stop by and pick up a free swim or skate pass!
Today’s LRT briefing revealed that RTM/RTG still has not yet identified a permanent solution to ensure early detection of bearing failures- which lead to the Aug 8 derailment. We need a long term solution to ensure safety as recommended by the TSB.
#ottnews
#LRT
My deepest sympathies and condolences to the families who lost loved ones in today’s bus accident. Thank you to our first responders -
@OttawaPolice
@OttawaParamedic
@OttFire
& city staff for your quick response to help those affected.
It was an honour to attend this morning’s ceremony in recognition and memory of our fallen police and peace officers. We will be forever thankful for your service and sacrifice.
@CPPOM
@OPSChiefSloly
@OttawaPolice
Today
@OttawaPolice
confirmed that the TSB has agreed to support the investigation of the fatal bus crash. This expertise will benefit all residents of Ottawa and I have full confidence in OPS as they take on this tremendous task.
Cory OKelly was a one of a kind personality in
@ottcity
. It’s just so hard to imagine he’s gone. I am sure I am in my fair share of those 5000 stories he filed and that are now archived
@CBCOttawa
. He was fun, fair and often times worth dodging! I will miss him. RIP my friend.
Our Emergency Ops team has confirmed that the
@hydroottawa
crews are currently fixing downed power lines in the SouthKeys/Greenboro Area. Power will be restored intermittently throughout the day with the goal of full power restoration to the area by the end of the day.
#ottward10
I am so proud of our team. Thank you to all the crews, reporters, producers and control room people, dedicated to fairly documenting this very difficult day for our fine city and country. We are still on the air 🇨🇦
This motion is about starting to address an urgent need. We have $70M funding gap-pay a little now or A LOT later. Unlike some of my colleagues, who prefer to get safely reelected first, I want to take care of our roads, parks, & community centres now. The public expects no less!
.
@cmckenney
and I are calling on Transit Chair
@AllanHubley_23
to hold a special Transit Commission Meeting to discuss critical reliability and safety issues with our transit system.
#OCTranspo
Thank you Gloucester-Southgate ward for your continued support and for giving me another 4 years to serve you on Ottawa City Council!
#ottcity
#ottward10
It has been a few months now since Ottawa was occupied by the “Freedom Convoy”. I have been asked a lot for my take on what occurred, & I want to thank
@TorontoStar
's
@althiaraj
for siting down with me & capturing those weeks through my eyes. Listen here:
#10000thanks
to the amazing frontline workers, volunteers &
#HealthCareHereos
who are working hard to keep us healthy & safe. We cannot thank you enough for your bravery & courage.
#10000thanks
to volunteers like Soe Thinn for making my own healthcare journey a little easier!
And TEAM DEANS is off to the races! It’s a beautiful but hot day to walk 5K in support of the
@beausallnatural
@OvarianCanada
walk! Here’s the details on our team, the amazing cause, and how you can donate
#endovariancancer
Happy Halloweeen
#ottcity
! My staff are giving out Trick Swim or Skate passes at my ward office to
#ottward10
kids this afternoon! Be safe out there tonight- stay dry and have fun! 🎃
Hey Teal Sisters (those living with or at risk of ovarian cancer), I’m wishing you the best health and well being on this
#WorldCancerDay
. Together we can make real progress and save lives! Thanks to all of you who give me strength and inspiration everyday