Hot topics
Discussion and information about new and important topics may become fragmented across different media over a period of time. Additionally, my newsletter has evolved into a combination of a blog, column, and editorial, so they sometimes become statements of position, too.
This page compiles them into a single location to help you keep informed.
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14 November 2023 - newsletter (early proposals)
28 November 2023 - newsletter (transit virtual town hall recap)
16 December 2023 - media (Barrhaven Independent): Massive Bus Route Changes Coming In Spring
6 February 2024 - newsletter (revised route proposals)
26 March 2024 - media (CBC): What you need to know about OC Transpo's bus route overhaul
22 April 2024 - media (Capital Current): OC Transpo’s bus route changes are really just cuts, say transit advocates
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15 August 2023 - newsletter (highlighting the issue)
12 September 2023 - newsletter (first update with staff)
12 December 2023 - newsletter (equipment demonstration)
28 March 2024 - motion at transportation committee
2 April 2024 - newsletter (motion passed asking staff to conceptualise a pilot project)
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2 May 2023 - newsletter (garbage bag tag proposal, early thoughts)
6 June 2023 - newsletter (bag tag proposal update, comments on alternatives to address landfill capacity)
26 September 2023 - newsletter (clarification on yard waste collection changes)
20 February 2024 - newsletter (Solid Waste Master Plan, the bureaucratic stuff)
5 March 2024 - newsletter (Solid Waste Master Plan, my comments, next steps)
4 June 2024 - newsletter (new garbage limit, yard waste clarification again)
27 August 2024 - newsletter (waste containers in parks)
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9 July 2024 - newsletter (overview of the issue and overall housing strategy)
10 July 2024 - video (YouTube): City Council meeting where my motion to withdraw staff's authority to purchase and implement sprung structure shelters failed (45:13 to 2:04:00)
10 July 2024 - video (Facebook): closing remarks at City Council meeting
11 July 2024 - media (CBC): Barrhaven councillors fail in attempt to block plan for tent-like migrant centre
16 July 2024 - media (CBC): Barrhaven, Alta Vista shortlisted for tent-like shelters
16 July 2024 - media (CTV): Alta Vista, Barrhaven to be considered for tent-like structure to house asylum seekers
23 July 2024 - newsletter (detailed position, call to action)
30 July 2024 - newsletter (staff engagement update, asylum seeker vs. refugee clarification)
6 August 2024 - newsletter (minor update and clarification)
17 September 2024 - newsletter (minor update)
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15 August 2023 - newsletter (explaining the issue)
29 August 2023 - newsletter (update)
21 May 2024 - newsletter (issue resurfaced)
3 September 2024 - newsletter (contractor deploys 30 newer vehicles to Ottawa)