Mark Sutcliffe
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Mayor of Ottawa | Maire d'Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Joined March 2009
Today in Ottawa: Ordinary citizens were blocking convoy participants from entering the city while there was a digital sign on the westbound 417 indicating which exit the convoy should take. "Convoy use Aviation exit." Unbelievable.
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We hired a new receptionist today but he didn’t work out. Spent too much time taking selfies. Good luck in your future endeavours, @VancityReynolds.
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Even after a 7-hour shift of education as a front-line student, my son still has the energy to shovel the driveway.
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As Mayor of Ottawa, I condemn any form of discrimination or hatred. Members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community have the right to live free from harassment and bigotry. I respect the right to protest, however the specific targeting of 2SLGBTQIA+ children for being who they are, has no.
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Catherine McKenney and I made a deal that we would go to @BeaverTails together after the election. We met today and had a wonderful chat and a delicious treat. Thanks to all the residents who stopped to say hello and wish us both well.
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It's a little known fact that in Canadian politics, you can achieve governing status either through a democratic election or strategic parking.
In an 'emergency' press conference, the truckers' new spokesperson Tom Marazzo says: "I'm willing to sit at a table with the conservatives and the NDP and the Bloc, as a coalition. I'll sit with the governor general."
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I can't help but feel that this moment in Ottawa has been years in the making. We have never been serious about security, or at least not serious enough. 1/11.
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I’m proud to live in a city where, on Good Friday, Ikea employees come into work on their day off to prepare hot meals for fellow community members still affected by the power outage.
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Ottawa is a kind and welcoming city where everyone should feel included. I'm disappointed that despite conversations with the Jewish community, the board of Capital Pride has chosen to stand behind its original statement that caused significant hurt and distress for many members.
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Today, I registered as a candidate to be the next mayor of #Ottawa. Wherever you live in this city, wherever you come from, whatever you do, I have one promise to you:. I will work hard, every single day, to make Ottawa safe, reliable, and affordable for everyone.
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I am excited and grateful today as I officially register as a candidate to be the next mayor of #Ottawa – the best city in Canada, and a place I’m proud to call my hometown.
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One of my favourite moments from yesterday. Un de mes moments préférés d'hier.
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As I prepare for a videoconference, my daughter asks, "How come you're wearing a nice shirt and sweat pants?".
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Much has been written about the harm being caused by this occupation. But we should ask ourselves even graver questions: What if they had intended to do even more damage? Who would have stopped them? I shudder to think of the answers. 11/11.
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Ottawa's transgender and 2SLGBTQ+ community members need and deserve our support. And schools should be a safe space for children to learn and develop, not a target for political protests. Protests like the one today on Broadview should not be allowed to disrupt children and.
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Like all residents of our city, Ottawa’s Jewish community deserves to gather whenever it chooses in an environment that is free from hate, violence, and racism. This is fundamental to a city that is free and democratic. Over the past two days, I have listened carefully to members.
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When I was 19, I had a Grand Slam breakfast at Denny’s.
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Here’s another #HeroesofOttawa. On a routine day Mr. Vahid Peiman picked up an elderly passenger in his taxi. Mr. Peiman was confused when the passenger asked him to let him out 10 km away from his destination. The elderly passenger revealed he did not have enough money for the
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Controversial take: One of the main objectives when designing a rail system should be the ensuring the trains remain on the tracks.
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It's an honour to be officially sworn in as the Mayor of Ottawa. Congratulations to all members of Ottawa city council who also took the oath of office. Thank you, Ottawa. I am filled with hope and optimism for our city. The future belongs to Ottawa.
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New data shows that very few cyclists and pedestrians are using Queen Elizabeth Driveway when it's closed to cars. Watch this video as a great example. When I recorded it yesterday afternoon, not a single pedestrian or cyclist passed me for the entire two and a half minutes.
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On Saturday, my wife Ginny and I met with Dhanushka Wikramasinghe, the Barrhaven resident who lost his wife and four children in the terrible tragedy in March. I was not planning to talk publicly about this meeting but after we spoke Mr. Wikramasinghe and I decided there was a.
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We don't need to spend $900k on a consultant's study to tell us what every taxpayer already knows: we can't afford to make transit free. Let's work together to fix light rail and improve bus service.
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Very sad to hear of the tragic and sudden passing of Ottawa’s Matthew Perry. He was proud to have grown up in Ottawa and was a supporter of our city. My thoughts are with his family and friends. Je suis très triste d'apprendre le décès tragique et soudain de Matthew Perry
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I hereby resign as the IT support technician for my family.
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Thank you to Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau for visiting me today and for a great discussion. It's the first time a sitting prime minister has visited Ottawa City Hall for a meeting with the Mayor. We talked about working together to address Ottawa's unique and immediate
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We had a right to expect better. Defending a capital is a highly serious matter (at least it is in other countries). It should be based on more than counting on people to please not blockade the core with impugnity, something more than crossing your fingers and toes. 10/11.
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I’m very disappointed to see @PSACNCR targeting small businesses in their dispute with the federal government. Downtown businesses are not responsible for decisions about back to work. They’ve suffered significantly as a result of the pandemic. Let’s keep them out of the line of
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It was an honour to welcome US President @JoeBiden to Ottawa. He spoke very highly of our city, saying he thought it was beautiful and friendly. I encouraged him to visit us again when it's warmer!
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25 years ago, I would drive to a store to buy a few weekend papers, then drive home and spend a couple of hours digesting them. Now, if a story doesn’t load within seven seconds I click away in disgust.
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One of them might as well say, "I'm the captain now," like the pirate in Captain Phillips. Ottawa is now a case study for other cities to analyze. Everyone can now examine what this city did wrong and act accordingly. You're welcome, Toronto! 9/11.
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We welcomed them, because we couldn't imagine anyone staying beyond their welcome. We couldn't imagine them building semi-permanent structures, launching fireworks over the Parliamentary district, antagonizing citizens. They just wouldn't. This is Canada! This is Ottawa! 7/11.
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So when a protest arrives in the city, rather than manage the significant downside risk, we respond with coordination and facilitation. We post signage directing them to the downtown, wave them through, like they're arriving at the parking lot of Disney World. 6/11.
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Slow down. I haven’t even had a chance to meet Snoop Dogg yet.
The Weeknd latest superstar to join bid for the Ottawa Senators #Sens.
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I was devastated to learn of the murder of Adi Vital-Kaploun, the granddaughter of longtime ByWard Market shop owner Irving Rivers, during the terrorist attacks in Israel. I spoke with Adi's mother and family members today to offer my support and my deepest condolences on behalf.
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Police officers are valued members of our community and much appreciated public servants. Like all municipal employees, they are dedicated to serving the people of Ottawa. And they often work in difficult and dangerous circumstances.
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Crucially, our expectation of safety was built not around the principle that a group of people couldn't lay siege to our capital, but that they wouldn't. We don't have to worry about it because it just wouldn't happen in Canada. We don't do such things. 5/11.
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I can't wait for the weekend to start so I can spend a bit of time at home with my family!.
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I was very please to meet with the Right Honourable Jean Chrétien today at City Hall.
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Can’t wait to share this “breaking news” with my kids this morning.
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I have a bit of personal news to share today: I have decided to retire from daily radio at the end of this month. (thread).
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I don't normally comment on stories like this, but the headline, the article, and the study itself are misleading and also missing the point. I've heard from a number of people in Ottawa who share my view. So I feel compelled to come to the defence of our city. 1/.
NEW: Ottawa ranks as one of the world's 'most overrated cities' for tourists #ottnews .
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And now police say they are outnumbered, a calculation that apparently couldn't have been made as thousands clicked through the turnstiles of our city. They have waved a white flag. The protesters are now running the show, holding all the cards. 8/11.
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It was great to meet with Michael Andlauer today. We had a great conversation about the future of Ottawa and the Senators. I’m looking forward to working with Michael in the best interests of our city. J'ai été ravi de rencontrer Michael Andlauer aujourd'hui. Nous avons eu une.
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Not so long ago, you could drive your car onto Parliament Hill to see the Christmas lights. Many of us celebrated these liberties as evidence of how peaceful and non-violent Canadians are. Nothing to worry about! Nobody would ever take advantage! This is Canada! 3/11.
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It was great to see the one and only Jean Chrétien tonight. Thank you for your support.
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I have been thinking about the parallels with September 11, not, of course, in terms of scope or devastation, but how easy it was to pull off an event that overwhelmed the authorities, caught everyone off guard. It was a failure of imagination. 4/11.
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I've spoken this weekend with leaders of Ottawa's Jewish community to offer my support and to express my shock and condemnation at the terrorist attacks against innocent Israeli citizens by Hamas. Israel has the right to defend itself against terrorism. On behalf of all Ottawa.
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We’ve been formally advised of the itinerary for tomorrow.
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It's been a longtime goal of mine to run in the Berlin Marathon and I was originally planning to run in 2019, but it was put off because of work conflicts, COVID, and last year's election. I'm very excited to be running on Sunday, along with thousands of runners from around the.
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I'm very disappointed that the flag-raising ceremony to commemorate Israel's Independence Day has been cancelled, for the first time ever, for safety and security reasons. This decision was made after consultation with the Ottawa Police Service, and the Jewish Federation of.
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I was shocked to learn the details of a planned attack against Ottawa’s Jewish community. J'ai été choqué d'apprendre les détails d'une attaque planifiée contre la communauté juive d'Ottawa. There has been a rise in anti-semitism in Ottawa in recent weeks. I’m grateful and.
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In solidarity with the people of Israel and members of Ottawa’s Jewish community, the Heritage building at City Hall and the Ottawa sign in the ByWard Market have been illuminated tonight in blue and white. En solidarité avec le peuple d'Israël et les membres de la communauté
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On tomorrow's #DiggingDeep podcast, I talk to the talented and fearless @JaniceDean about one of the greatest fights of her life: a public battle with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. You won't want to miss this one! Subscribe on @ApplePodcasts:
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What a great experience running the Berlin Marathon. The crowds were amazing! I even saw some people from Ottawa! Looking forward to being back in the office tomorrow. Quelle belle expérience que de courir le marathon de Berlin. Les foules étaient incroyables ! J'ai même vu des
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I'm delighted to see Ottawa as the only Canadian destination on this well-publicized list of best travel destinations for 2023. Looking forward to welcoming tourists to our city throughout the year. Bravo @Ottawa_Tourism!.
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Took some time to get my flu shot yesterday and I encourage Ottawa residents to do the same. @OttawaHealth recommends getting your annual flu shot to help protect yourself, your family and high-risk groups in our city against the flu. #ottcity
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Just finished the virtual @OttawaMarathon Lumberjack challenge - 17k yesterday and 42.2k today. Missing the atmosphere of #TORW but Ottawa is such a beautiful place to run. #gratitude
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“I’m excited for tomorrow,” my 8-yo daughter says. “It’s going to be better than regular school.” Why? “Because on recess you can ride your bike. And you can grab a snack whenever you want. And you can work in your room instead of at your desk. And you can stay in your pajamas.”.
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I'm really pleased to hear about the success of the @airfrance flight between Ottawa and Paris. The summer schedule is now out and Air France will be flying seven days a week between the two capital cities. And for the second time since the route was launched, they are increasing
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What a great day running the @LondonMarathon! Thanks to all the Ottawa residents who encouraged me and wished me good luck over the past few weeks. Congratulations to all the other runners from Ottawa who participated today!. Quelle belle journée que celle du marathon de Londres
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Thank you to the @OttawaCitizen for your endorsement. I'm looking forward to working with all of council to build a better city, no matter which community you call home, should I be successful Monday. #ottcity #ottvotes
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Tomorrow, at the Finance and Corporate Services Committee I will not support the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) to build a hotel connected to the Ottawa International airport.
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Huge congratulations to the @CURavens women's and men's basketball teams, who BOTH won the national championship today. What an incredibly successful program. Félicitations aux Carleton Ravens pour leur formidable succès et leurs deux titres nationaux!
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I attended a Transgender Remembrance Day ceremony at the Canadian Tribute to Human Rights monument tonight. 1/2
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I was devastated to learn of the multiple homicide in Barrhaven, one of the most shocking incidents of violence in our city's history. We are proud to live in a safe community but this news is distressing to all Ottawa residents. Ginny and I are thinking of the family members and.
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I hear often from Ottawa residents and business owners that they want more direct flights to international destinations, including London. Today #TeamOttawa met with airline industry executives to support the Ottawa Airport’s efforts to attract more flights. It’s a long-term
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More direct flights to Ottawa! After a public appeal and some hard work from our airport and tourism leaders, @AirCanada has announced direct flights between Ottawa and London. It's a big win for our city! Thank you to everyone who signed our petition!.
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.@RickChiarelli - given you violated the city's code of conduct, you should turn down the $55,000 severance package you're eligible to receive. Better yet, donate it to a charity that supports vulnerable women. #ottpoli #ottnews #ottcity.
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Remember that before Sept. 11, 2001, there was a road underneath our National Defence HQ, long after the Oklahoma bombing and the first attack on the World Trade Center. It was closed after 9/11, then, remarkably, reopened again, before it was finally blocked permanently. 2/11.
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This is great news for Ottawa's economy. Thanks to the @FlyYOW and @Ottawa_Tourism for their leadership!.
#AirFrance étend son réseau au #Canada 🇨🇦 et desservira à compter du 27 juin 2023, #Ottawa, sa 5e destination.✈️.La capitale fédérale sera reliée au Hub d’#AirFrance à #ParisCDG 5 fois par semaine en Airbus A330-200. 👉
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Grateful to everyone who has reached out today and shared kind and thoughtful words of encouragement. To have my family standing by my side as I made this announcement, with their full support means so much.
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I had a great bike ride in to city hall this morning with Coun. Jeff Leiper and Jennifer Selzer. Studded tires were a big help.
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Many of them are leaders and role models in the community and also parents and volunteers at local schools. A parent who offers to visit her child's school to share her career experiences should not be turned away. I encourage the school board to reconsider their decision.
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Welcome to Ottawa Linus Ullmark. Bienvenue à Ottawa ! @Senators.
TRADE ALERT: The #Sens have acquired G Linus Ullmark from @NHLBruins in exchange for (Boston’s original) ’24 first-round draft pick (no. 25 overall), C Mark Kastelic and G Joonas Korpisalo. As part of the transaction, the #Sens will retain 25% of Korpisalo’s remaining salary.
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🧵: I didn’t become a dad until I was 40. But having children changed my life. It made me think a lot more about the future. It made me work even harder to create a better city. It made me focus even more on the community in which my children would be growing up. /1
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Our greatest obstacle is ourselves. Let's stop beating up our own city and do more to convince the world how beautiful and welcoming Ottawa is to visitors and residents. Thanks for listening.
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What a thrill to participate in the 50th Ottawa Marathon at Tamarack @OttawaRaceWknd. The crowds were amazing! Thank you to all the organizers and volunteers. And I’m very grateful to all those who donated to my fundraising campaign for Dhanushka Wickramasinghe. You can still
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The best thing that ever happened to me was on this date in 2008. Happy anniversary to my favourite person, my best friend, an incredibly smart, passionate, fearless, loyal, and hilarious woman, and a wonderful mother and role model to our children.😍
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Thanks to an amazing team effort, I visited every single ward in Ottawa (such a big, diverse city) this weekend. #24in48. We travelled 506k in 48h to share our plan of a better city for everyone. Please vote for someone who respects your priorities, no matter where you live.
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Seven different groups are interested in buying the Ottawa Senators and investing in our city. They see Ottawa as a place of huge opportunity. They want to build here. They want to win the Stanley Cup here. Nobody has the opportunity that Ottawa has to have a great future.
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Leaf fans at Canadian Tire Centre uncharacteristically quiet tonight.
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In one of my final endurance tests of 2020, I just tried to walk my mom through turning on her Skype camera.
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Do you want more direct flights from Ottawa to London and other cities? The more people who support this campaign, the more we will show the airlines that Ottawa wants and deserves more direct flights :
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The Chief William Commanda Bridge will open to the public today, linking Ottawa to Gatineau. Le pont Chief William Commanda, qui relie Ottawa à Gatineau, sera ouvert au public aujourd'hui.
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Thank you to the hundreds of supporters from every corner of the city that came out to our launch tonight. I’m filled with hope and optimism that working together, we can solve our challenges. I’m ready to serve my community and lead this city. Let's go Ottawa!! 🔥🔥 #ottcity
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Twenty years ago today, my only sibling, my older sister Dianne passed away suddenly. Dianne was incredibly kind, gentle, and thoughtful and had time for everyone, especially her kid brother. I’m sad that my children never got to meet their amazing aunt. I miss her every day.
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On Father's Day, I'm thinking of the lessons I learned from my Dad. He arrived in Ottawa having just turned 19, and with $80 in his pocket, ready to start his life. Over the next 48 years, he worked for only two employers and lived in only three homes. He was very careful with
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For those who have inquired, here are a few data points from the new City of Ottawa study along with previously published information that I shared in my video yesterday. It shows that the existing pathways along the Rideau Canal could accommodate the relatively small number of
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