We're grateful for everything Khulud Baig offered to the OCLT as a recent Board member. Thank you!
As we approach our spring AGM, we have several open Board seats. Watch for our Call for Board members, or reach out to the OCLT today to learn more!
Continuing on with our Civics Boot Camp Testimonial Series: Big thanks to Bettina Vollmerhause, co-founder of the Ottawa Tool Library for her kind words.
The program is still taking applications until 12 noon on Friday!
Apply here: https://t.co/Yeq6Qp6hZp
@yowtoollibrary
Our first stop was @MHOttawa in #centrepointe, that is prepared to scale up and, at a 95% success rate, settle refugee claimants in permanent market housing. Approx. 35% people coming to shelters are refugees. This model could greatly reduce the pressure of our housing crisis.
We're proud to premiere a brand new episode of Community Connections with host Susan Johnston who sat down with the founders of @urbanimaginary recently to chat about the project. Check out the episode at the link below:
https://t.co/aemJH00PpQ
Yesterday's Civic Education event was a complete success! Thanks to all those that braved a rainy day to join us. Next up we examine Ottawa's Tree Canopy on the evening of Thursday May 11th. Register here: https://t.co/gPyM3hmV2Q
#JanesWalkOtt is coming up May 6-7! I'll be hosting a walk on "the sociology of third places" based on a walk I developed with @davidson_tonya for our course of the same name.
Sat May 6, 12:30-2pm
Details and registration in link below.
https://t.co/BXApYSO4LS
Join me on Sunday April 30 at Nepean’s Benjamin Franklin Place for Synapcity’s civic education event, Navigating Our City. Citizens will learn how to navigate our civic infrastructure and understand organizations working in the city. Register now: https://t.co/Go7LCIVuUN
@TraceyLauriault That's a good requirement! Gotta get my act together and start something new, would love to interact with you and some of your students again
Today, we’re launching the Investigative Journalism Foundation.
We’re building a new journalism model. Data-driven. Radically transparent. Laser-focused on serving the public and speaking truth to power.
Here’s what you need to know🧵: https://t.co/9ArtCliXgr
I'm excited to moderate a panel discussion next week for the Canada School of Public Service. "Creating space for employee-led experimentation" will bring together folks from @DemosHelsinki as well as from the Government of Canada. Register & details: https://t.co/s0iOOYTjYs
🎧A Healthy Financial Diet, on the Moolala #personalfinance podcast:
https://t.co/MAXZLvyYY9
Canada’s food guide helps us make the right food choice but what happens when it comes to your money? @danutfm explains the economic nutrition guide he created to help.
🎧A Healthy Financial Diet, on the Moolala podcast:
https://t.co/MAXZLvyYY9
Canada’s food guide helps Canadians make the right food choice but what happens when it comes to your money. We speak to @danutfm about the economic nutrition guide he created to help Canadians.