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Stéphanie Plante

@stephanieplante.bsky.social

Conseillère pour le district 12 Rideau-Vanier Councillor for Ward 12 Rideau-Vanier

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Ariel Troster @arieltroster.bsky.social · 5mo ago

We had the BEST time at Joseph Cull’s Young at Heart Class at @ymcaottawa.bsky.social, which he’s been teaching for 23 yrs. This class is also a neighbourhood lifeline for dozens of seniors in Centretown. Thanks @stephanieplante.bsky.social and @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social for joining. #SweatLocal

Ariel Troster @arieltroster.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Our latest #SweatLocal session took us to Limitless Era in Alta Vista, where Councillors Plante and Carr and I worked out with former Red Blacks player Sherrod Baltimore (and didn’t die). What class should we try next? Thanks to @stephanieplante.bsky.social for organizing.

Stephane OCH @stephaneoch.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Such a great cause , hundreds supporting @HarmonyHousews . 40 years sheltering women and children fleeing abuse. Thank you 🙏 @arieltroster.com @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social @och-lco.bsky.social @ochfoundation.bsky.social

Laine Johnson @lainejohnson.bsky.social · 6mo ago

I'm disappointed and saddened tonight by the Algonquin College Board of Governors' decision to cut 30 critically important programs. Programs that led to employment, that built our community, that made our economy stronger. This goes way beyond Mr. Ford's "basket weaving" quip.

Tim Tierney @timtierney.ca · 7mo ago

Congratulations to my colleague @stephanieplante.bsky.social and the successful motion to ensure increased safety & security for transit users. I’m proud to have offered supported on this and you must listen to this CFRA clip. omny.fm/shows/580-cf...

Ottawa Now - City Council endorses Ontario's plan to arrest drug users - 580 CFRA

Ontario is examining legislation that would allow special constables to arrest and ticket drug users. Today, Ottawa City Council has voted 17-7 to endorse that legislation. It would also expand presen...

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Jeff Leiper 🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈@jleiper.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Les suggestions de la conseillère Stephanie Plante concernant les dépenses stratégiques utilisant les fonds de règlement relatifs à l'oxycontin pour lutter contre la crise des opioïdes sont importantes, notamment en matière de coordination.

Stéphanie Plante@stephanieplante.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Last month I went on CBC with Dr. Monty Ghosh to discuss our op-ed n the opioid crisis and why Canada urgently needs a coordinated national strategy. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

Ariel Troster @arieltroster.bsky.social · 8mo ago

I am teaming up with @stephanieplante.bsky.social and Marty Carr to try classes at as many local gyms as possible. So far, we had a blast at Collective Movement on Catherine and Oxygen Yoga and Fitness on Rideau. Do you have a class you love? Send us your suggestions so we can #SweatLocal.

Ariel and Stephanie Plante with Mandy, the owner of Collective Movement

Sweat selfie of Ariel and Stephanie after doing a step class at Collective Movement

Ariel and Stephanie at Oxygen Yoga and Fitness

Ariel, Stephanie and Marty in the studio at Oxygen Yoga with the instructor that just taught their barre class

Derrick Simpson @derricksimpson.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Shoutout to @stephanieplante.bsky.social for speaking out on unfair transit reliability issues downtown. Thank you for stating your commitment to bus-only lanes and transit priority signals. Let’s speed up the 6, 7 and more urban routes! cc: @arieltroster.com @shawnmenard.bsky.social

Troy Charter
Interim General Manager of OC Transpo
Friday, January 30, 2026
Bus cancellations unfairly impacting downtown core and equity-seeking residents
Mr. Charter,
I don't need to explain to you the issues facing OC Transpo at the moment, and the impacts that these issues are having on the whole city. I know that you are well aware of these problems, and I have appreciated your transparency and knowledge when talking to the media.
I am writing to state more specifically that the cancellations and lack of reliable service has been impacting residents of Ward 12 more than others.
During the first few weeks of January, residents have suffered through some of the worst transit service in recent months. While heavy snowfall has been a complicating factor, it is also more reason that we need reliable transit service, so that residents are not left waiting outside in the cold.
As you noted in your statement to CBC, cancellations and delays impact downtown urban routes disproportionately. Among the most impacted routes, the 6, 7, and 12 all go through Ward 12.
I have been advocating for more bus-only lanes and transit priority signals across the city.
Allowing buses to move first through traffic and intersections will address the domino effect that happens when, for example, traffic on Bank Street causes the route 6 or 7 to be late arriving in Ward 12. I introduced a motion to this effect at the budget meeting of City Council. I look forward to working with you on this.
People who live in Ward 12 are overwhelmingly renters, low-income, students and shift workers. Most do not own a car. These are equity-seeking groups that do not have another option for getting around the city, especially in winter. Unreliable service makes life much harder for these people who already get by with very little. I will be submitting an inquiry at the next Transit Commission on February 12 asking staff to look into how these cancellations and delays affect equity-seeking groups, though I a…

Jeff Leiper 🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈@jleiper.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Thanks to @stephanieplante.bsky.social and @arieltroster.com for inviting me to their latest #SweatLocal stop at Strong Pilates in Wellington Village. Great workout and company!

Vision Zero Ottawa @visionzeroottawa.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Save the date: 🎈Speed Gun Party on King Edward 📆 3:30-4:30pm January 15th 👉 Losing Speed Cameras made our communities considerably less safe. 📣 Cheer drivers respecting the speed limit and our community (and jeers to those who don’t.) visionzeroottawa.ca/events/

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Events Join our upcoming events and learn how you can make Ottawa streets safer for everyone through advocacy and action. january action lab Featured Guest: The Biking Lawyer David Shellnut 📅 Janua…

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Stéphanie Plante @stephanieplante.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Last month I went on CBC with Dr. Monty Ghosh to discuss our op-ed n the opioid crisis and why Canada urgently needs a coordinated national strategy. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

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Stéphanie Plante @stephanieplante.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Thanks to CBC Ottawa Morning for having me on with the Ottawa Humane Society to discuss their new location on Durocher St in Vanier! www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 9mo ago

Approved by Council (pending final vote): - LRT frequency: every 6 minutes 9am-3pm; every 7.5 minutes 6pm-7.30pm - Youth ride free: After 5pm + Sat & Sun + plus all of July & August. (Starting July 1) - Seniors 4 free monthly rides on Para Transpo - Afternoon transfer time extended to 105 minutes

Stéphanie Plante @stephanieplante.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Thanks to Bill Caroll at CFRA @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social for having me on to discuss the Eastern Crossing! www.iheart.com/podcast/962-...

The Morning Rush - NCC report revives debate over proposed east-end interprovincial bridge - The Morning Rush with Bill Carroll - Sound Bites | iHeart

<p>Bill is joined by Rideau-Vanier ward councillor, Stephanie Plante, to discuss why the bridge is being proposed, how it will help truckers, and if the community is on board.</p>

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Ariel Troster @arieltroster.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Thanks to Synapcity for inviting @stephanieplante.bsky.social and I to speak at your AGM tonight, about our experiences as first-time city councillors. Synapcity’s civic engagement boot camp and other community engagement trainings are vital to helping people contribute to building a better city.

Ariel and Stephanie Plante with board members from Synapcity

School Streets Ottawa @schoolstreetsyow.bsky.social · 11mo ago

“What would you do with no cars on a road for 30 minutes?” ICYMI from @stephanieplante.bsky.social ottawacitizen.com/opinion/scho...

The street in front of the school is open exclusively to children and parents making their way to school. A golden retriever chills in the middle of the street.

Eugenie Waters @eugeniewaters.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Yes!! Did you see @stephanieplante.bsky.social great op-ed this week? Please share the petition and her article with your school community! ottawacitizen.com/opinion/scho...

Opinion: What would you do with no cars on a road for 30 minutes?

Stéphanie Plante explains why she will never forget the first day of a School Street pilot at Trille des Bois Elementary School in Vanier.

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Lowertown Centre de ressources communautaires de la Basse-Ville @lowertown-crcbv.bsky.social · 12mo ago

FYI Service Prioritization / PVI Priorisation des services @ottawafoodbank.bsky.social @ourlowertown.bsky.social @stephanieplante.bsky.social @och-lco.bsky.social @foodbankscanada.bsky.social

Stéphanie Plante @stephanieplante.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Please see my post about the construction on St Patrick bridge👷‍♀️👷‍♂️🚧 EN www.instagram.com/p/DOnkjPPEXe... FR www.instagram.com/p/DOnkzKGkXv...

Glen Gower @glengower.ca · last yr.

If you get a message like this about paying a speed camera ticket, just delete it. It's a scam.

City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · last yr.

Join us online for a virtual information session on September 10 at 6:30 pm to learn about the mid-point refresh of our 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan and share your input on what’s next. Details: https://bit.ly/4peHrbl

A collage of three multi-story apartment buildings.

Stéphanie Plante @stephanieplante.bsky.social · last yr.

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Ariel Troster @arieltroster.bsky.social · last yr.

I got to try wheelchair basketball today, at the Ottawa Centre Cup, organized by @yasirnaqvicdn.bsky.social. So great to see the St. Luke’s Basketball Community out today as well. And thanks to @jleiper.bsky.social for dropping by, and to @stephanieplante.bsky.social for refereeing a game!

Ariel, sitting in a wheelchair, with her friend Sally, who is in her wheelchair

Stephanie Plante, Ariel, Jeff Leiper, Sally Thomas (in her wheelchair) and Yasir Naqvi, at the basketball court

Jeff playing wheelchair basketball with a kid in a wheelchair beside him

Stephane OCH @stephaneoch.bsky.social · last yr.

Happy Pride 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️from our communities to yours! @fiertecappride.bsky.social @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @och-lco.bsky.social @ochfoundation.bsky.social @glengower.ca

Lowertown Centre de ressources communautaires de la Basse-Ville @lowertown-crcbv.bsky.social · last yr.

See you this Sunday at 2025 Capital Pride Parade!!! / Au grand plaisir de vous voir ce dimanche au Défilé de la Fierté !!! 🌈https://capitalpride.ca/2025-pride-parade/ 🏳️‍🌈 @ourlowertown.bsky.social @stephanieplante.bsky.social @coalitionofchrcs.bsky.social

Glen Gower @glengower.ca · last yr.

The City of Ottawa has launched an executive search for a new General Manager of Transit Services, effective today. Here's the posting: keynotesearch.com/opportunitie...

General Manager, Transit Services @ The City of Ottawa / Ville d’Ottawa | Keynote Search

The General Manager, Planning, Development, and Building Services, is a critical leadership role within the City of Ottawa, providing vision, direction, and strategic oversight for one of the City's m...

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Lowertown Centre de ressources communautaires de la Basse-Ville @lowertown-crcbv.bsky.social · last yr.

Sign-up anytime for our Youth Programs anytime / Inscrivez-vous à nos programmes jeunesse à tout moment ! @ourlowertown.bsky.social @stephanieplante.bsky.social @och-lco.bsky.social

Lowertown Centre de ressources communautaires de la Basse-Ville @lowertown-crcbv.bsky.social · last yr.

Super belle première journée de camp d'été CRCBV est terminé ! / Great first day of LCRC Summer Camp ! @stephanieplante.bsky.social @ourlowertown.bsky.social

Stéphanie Plante @stephanieplante.bsky.social · last yr.

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Laine Johnson@lainejohnson.bsky.social · last yr.

At this point, although I’m sure I’ll get some unfriendly remarks, I’ve had it being quiet over out the incredibly gendered discussion about who is safe and not safe at #ottcity City Hall. Men, just sit down and take the weekend. I’m not defending the measures, but read the room. Honestly.

ACORN Canada @acorncanada.bsky.social · last yr.

Ottawa ACORN members came together to demand adequate housing. Tenants met to share their stories of disrepair direct. ACORN is demanding a Landlord Licensing system! Huge thanks to guests! @ricardotranjan.bsky.social @seandevine9.bsky.social @jleiper.bsky.social @stephanieplante.bsky.social