Peace In The Street 💛🖤🤙🏿

Peace in the Streets, Lowertown. After the mural unveiling. Now the fun stuff.

Black lives matter #crcbv mural unveiled yesterday, on wall beside Ottawa's first public library on Rideau. Powerful words from father of Tyson and brother of Creflo, two youth murdered in Lowertown.

'Fraid so. Not just human life either. No more dithering or calls for a "balanced" approach on emissions reduction. AND let's prioritize nature-based solutions to both carbon absorption and to our adaptation strategies in cities.

Not that I don't get why the Casino wants to prevent free public access to the best spot from which to view les Grands Feux, but still I wonder under whose authority a private enterprise gets to block off a public RoW.

Strong turnout in person and on-line at Mayoral debate on enviro. Adrian H needling in on fiscal issues. Mark S talking "balanced approach". Kadri challenging him to declare intentions re proposed annual tax increase.

Mayoral enviro debate -- toxicity on council being acknowledged as significant issue for which current mayor bears responsibility.

Mayoral debate on enviro -- so frustrating to see lack of backbone and understanding vis a vis R1 zoning. Suggesting dismantling R1 will result in high rises in SFH NHs.

Bay showing solid handle on key issues.

For some reason Mark S showing himself particularly hostile to spending on bike lanes -- hardly a big ticket item compared to roads. N Kadri: we will get 100000 houses over 10 years without any help from Mark S. It's status quo.

Mayoral debate on enviro -- Bay making many good points incl need for Invest Ottawa to extend incubation support beyond high tech.

Mayoral debate on enviro. B Chiarelli would freeze taxes. In one of wealthiest cities in one of wealthiest nations facing huge issues and rising inflation.

Mayoral debate on enviro -- liking Kadri's points about value/potential of farming, need for regional supply chains, etc.. and Bay's various related points incl potential to better marry Ottawa's high tech and agricultural sectors.

Mayoral enviro debate -- like B Chiarelli's list of what he would NOT fund. New roads, AV transpo corridor, Teiwan devpt

#Chronic #Fatigue syndrome remission and #Pfizer #CovidVaccine. Dr. Brian Goldman White Coat Black Art -- this short personal account also references growing evidence about the connection. >1/2 million Canadians live in shadows b/c of CFS. We need clinical trials! tinyurl.com/3ustu5yc

I want to focus on climate and not Ottawa politics. But politics matters. And I love Ottawa. But as has been laid bare with the inquiry into the occupation, we have serious issues, Ottawa. And we need real leadership more than ever. And that is why I am supporting @cmckenney.

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

So excited and privileged to be at the premiere of Alanis Obomsawin's new film Wabano Centre -- Wabano the Light if the Day.

This is such a great example of the opportunity we all have to benefit and learn from Indigenous re-clamation and renewal. Wabano Centre Alanis Obomsawin's Wabano-The Light of the Day.

Alanis Obomsawin Wabano Centre "I think we have a real sense now that people are giving you their ear. I believe Canadians want justice for our people."