Rebecca Aird

Lives in cohousing, loves nature, links people & organizations to leverage strengths, works at Ottawa Community Foundation. Tweets are my own.

[Rebecca Aird @Raird]

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

[Rebecca Aird @Raird]

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

[Rebecca Aird @Raird]

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

[Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna]

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.

[Diane Deans @dianedeans]

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

[Rebecca Aird @Raird]

#Chronic #Fatigue syndrome remission and #Pfizer #CovidVaccine. @NightShiftMD @cbcwhitecoat
-- 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! https://t.co/BNkkWxmKNw

[Rebecca Aird @Raird]

@NightShiftMD @cbcwhitecoat -- A short personal story of 3 remissions in #Chronic #Fatigue Syndrome symptoms, each after a #Pfizer #CovidVaccine. And growing evidence on the connection. >1/2 M Canadians live in shadows b/c of CFS. We need clinical trials! https://t.co/BNkkWxniD4

[Rebecca Aird @Raird]

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

[Rebecca Aird @Raird]

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.

[Rebecca Aird @Raird]

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.

[Rebecca Aird @Raird]

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

[Rebecca Aird @Raird]

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.

[Rebecca Aird @Raird]

Bay showing solid handle on key issues.

[Ecology Ottawa @EcologyOttawa]

@BrandonBay: 100K homes over 10 years is actually status quo; does absolutely nothing to solve affordability crisis; targets must be more ambitious. Elect those who understand zoning bylaw.

[Rebecca Aird @Raird]

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.

[Rebecca Aird @Raird]

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

[Rebecca Aird @Raird]

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.

[Rebecca Aird @Raird]

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.

[Rebecca Aird @Raird]

'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.

[Rebecca Aird @Raird]

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.

[Rebecca Aird @Raird]

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