JChianello
@jchianello.bsky.social
I'm running to be the next Ottawa city councillor for the fabulous ward of Kitchissippi in the Oct. 26, 2026 municipal election!
Demands on public services have never been higher. Yet thousands of public sector workers are being laid off. Why is nobody talking about it? See my blog out today: bit.ly/4iltpTH
Public sector austerity is driving unemployment numbers in Canada | CCPA
Tariffs are beginning to bite but it's public sector workers who are taking the biggest hit these days
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This was my first Step Thru ride - it was very fun and eye-opening on the cycling infrastructure that needs improvement in the core.
Ariel Troster@arieltroster.bsky.social · 2mo agoWhat a stunning morning for the Step Thruu community bike ride, highlighting some of the best (and worst) cycling infrastructure in the urban core. Great to ride alongside @glengower.ca and @jchianello.bsky.social.
🚴♀️ public bike share coming to Ottawa? 🥳 Bixi ride in Montreal youtu.be/7iXs25TQxIo @letsbikeottawa.bsky.social @hansonthebike.bsky.social @jchianello.bsky.social @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social @jleiper.bsky.social @neilsara.bsky.social @seandevine9.bsky.social @lainejohnson.bsky.social #bellscorners
Montreal Bixi ride 2026 09 17
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Nothing I like more than knocking on doors with progressive women! Go @jchianello.bsky.social in Kitchissippi ward! #RunLikeAGirl🏃♀️
So the Ethiopian government let this significant building on IPD deteriorate and now wants fo tear it down. Hmmm, there should be a name that.. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
City, Ethiopian Embassy at odds over plan to demolish former ambassador's residence | CBC News
The City is Ottawa is pushing to preserve the property at 575 Island Park Cres. as its owner, the Government of Ethiopia, seeks demolition. The Ethiopian government has said the property has faced dec...
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I truly cannot believe that I need to say this in 2026, but no, the City of Ottawa should not be welcoming or partnering with a virulently homophobic organization. Period. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Disaster relief group's anti-2SLGBTQ+ views draw pushback in Ottawa | CBC News
Samaritan's Purse is in Ottawa to help residents with flooded basements, but an MPP and a city councillor say the group's anti-2SLGBTQ+ positions mean it should never have been invited to the city.
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City committee approves Renoviction Bylaw to deter bad faith evictions in Ottawa
Landlords will need to acquire a licence from the City of Ottawa before issuing an eviction notice to their tenants as part of a new renoviction bylaw to deter bad faith evictions for renovations or r...
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It's not perfect, but it's a start. We need to make sure affordable homes don't disappear without good reason. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Renoviction bylaw that satisfies neither landlords nor tenants passes committee | CBC News
A city committee has voted for an anti-renoviction bylaw that tenant advocates call toothless and landlord groups call another layer of costly bureaucracy.
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The Westboro Garage Sale was rained out earlier this month - here’s hoping the weather will hold for today’s event!
Jeff Leiper@jleiper.bsky.social · 5mo agoAujourd'hui! Today!
This is geeat news! We need more supportive housing in Ottawa.
Shepherds of Good Hope to convert shelter into longer-term housing | CBC News
One of the main groups in Ottawa devoted to helping people experiencing homelessness says it will transform one of its emergency shelters into longer-term supportive housing.
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Join @brigittepellerin.bsky.social & me for weekly discussion of Ottawa election. @alexcullen.bsky.social @kengray20.bsky.social @shawnmenard.bsky.social @lainejohnson.bsky.social @arieltroster.com @clarkekelly.bsky.social Can a Right-Winger Elect a Left-Winger? open.substack.com/pub/cityofot...
Can a Right-Winger Elect a Left-Winger?
Dissecting the Ottawa municipal campaign with Brigitte Pellerin.
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I've been thinking a lot about Bill 9 over the last week. Yes, it's very very flawed. It's still worth celebrating - and so are the many people who got us here.
What success sometimes looks like
Bill 9 - known as the "Rick Chiarelli Bill" - is far from perfect. It's still worth celebrating
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Big campaign news from this week! Hope you’ll check out my website. I can’t wait to hear from you!
Joanne Chianello for Kitchissippi
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Out today, I unpack the recent funding announcement from WAGE. This is critical support for the women’s movement but the govt's embrace of austerity speaks volumes about its commitment to gender equality and the scale of the challenge ahead for feminists to build upon hard-won gains. bit.ly/49qSurE
Gender equality funding in Canada: One step forward, two back | CCPA
A funding reprieve for women’s groups as the government pushes forward with its broader austerity program
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Bill 9 is far from perfect, but it's one small step closer to holding municipal officials like Rick Chiarelli accountable for abusive behaviour. I'm grateful to all the women who told their stories and fought for justice. We'll keep fighting! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Ontario bill to deal with misbehaving councillors passes final vote | CBC News
Ontario's Bill 9, which cracks down on misbehaving municipal politicians, passed third reading at Queen's Park on Tuesday and is on its way to becoming law.
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Ever notice those “We’re Hiring” signs on the front of buses? Yeah, this …
Union calls out understaffing after weekend O-Train shutdowns | CBC News
The head of the union representing Ottawa's transit operators is warning about workplace pressures after service on Lines 1 and 4 was interrupted on Saturday due to staffing issues.
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Excellent reporting here on a story that few understood. It’s shocking that a majority of councillors voted against the OAG’s Nathalie Gougeon’s recommendation that council FOLLOW POLICY when spending city money!!!
Councillors vote to keep grip on parkland cash in unprecedented snub of AG's advice | CBC News
The city’s auditor general says she’s disappointed council rejected her recommendation to loosen their grip on parkland accounts that one city councillor described as 'slush funds.'
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This is the state of some public land north of Bayview Station. @ncc-ccn.gc.ca or @en.ottawa.ca land? The public doesn’t care. We need a plan
I love the reference to being an "early bird"! It's official - I am now a candidate for council in Ward 15 - Kitchissippi. I'm very excited, and a little terrified! #ottnews www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
3 mayoral candidates have already filed to run against Sutcliffe | CBC News
A city councillor, a home builder and an economist made their bids for mayor official on Friday, the first day they could file their nomination papers. They weren't the only early birds to show up at ...
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@jchianello.bsky.social gets lots right in this post. My own thoughts are here, in case a live deputation doesn’t work out (in part bc the city didn’t meet its own rules for timing). open.substack.com/pub/toondree...
Building Homes, but at what cost?
Build Canada Homes and City of Ottawa - get it right
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Not good ... but Coun. Brockington's questions of transit staff today were excellent. Why did OC Transpo not communicate the "additional damage" to trains before today? Unbelievable
Riley Brockington@riverwardriley.bsky.social · 7mo agoOn-time bus performance, March 2026 Bus routes, 15 mins or more frequent: 84% Bus routes, 16 mins or less frequent: 71% On-time Para Transpo performance, March 2026: 94%
It took me days to get my head around the $400M Ottawa-BCH deal being discussed at the joint-committee meeting tomorrow. I have many questions. open.substack.com/pub/jchianel...
Digging into Ottawa’s $400M housing deal
Back in December, the Prime Minister and Ottawa’s mayor made an exciting announcement of a $400-million partnership to build up to 3,000 new homes in Ottawa, most of them on federal land.
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Congratulations to The Good Companions on 70 years of keeping seniors active and involved in our community. ~~~ Félicitations à The Good Companions pour ces 70 années passées à aider les aînés à rester actifs et impliqués dans notre communauté.
Earlier today I said there had been a speed camera at the intersection where this tragic incident occurred. That was incorrect. I support speed cameras as part of safer streets — and I also believe in being transparent when I make a mistake. ottawacitizen.com/news/barrhav...
19-year-old arrested in connection with fatal Barrhaven hit-and-run
Crossing guard Peter Clark died of his injures after a hit-and-run collision near a Barrhaven elementary school Monday morning.
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Crossing guards are guardians of an invaluable public trust. My sincerest condolences to Peter Clark's family and friends. His loss is a tragedy felt by our entire city, and perhaps especially the Barrhaven community. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Deachman: Does the ByWard Market really need a shiny new food court? ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...
