Karen O'Brien💚

Political enthusiast, communicator. Mom to many, Nana to Jamieson. Remembering Alex 💚. All tweets are my own views and opinions.

[Karen O'Brien💚 @kaob102]

@kassbrownridge Congratulations 💚💚💚

[Steve Paikin @spaikin]

Pickering councillor @maranagy_w2 just got the biggest applause at AMO for urging the govt to bring in a code of conduct to protect local politicians and staff from abuse. She & her colleagues have received death threats from the alt right, but so far, nothing from Queen’s Park.

[Mayor Kevin Ashe @MayorKevinAshe]

Ranked as the 3rd most livable city in Ontario by The Globe and Mail, discover why residents love #Pickering in the video below!

[9-8-8 @988Canada]

Season’s greetings! We hope you’re enjoying the holidays, but we know that for many people this can be a difficult time of year. That’s why @Medpoiesis has kindly put together some useful tips we can all use this holiday season. 1/3

[9-8-8 @988Canada]

Today is the launch of 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline, Canada’s new three-digit number for anyone who is thinking about suicide or worried about someone they know. Whoever you are, wherever you are located, we are here for you, 24/7/365.

Info: https://t.co/rNQtZHAEbr #988Canada

[Karen O'Brien💚 @kaob102]

Thanks @PBethlenfalvy for hosting us and participating in the #AlexMonaghan Queens Park Mental Health chat. Your support is always appreciated.

[Peter Bethlenfalvy @PBethlenfalvy]

It was fantastic hosting some constituents down at Queens Park today

Thank you @KevinAshe, @NancyHenryAjax, Karen, Theresa, Kevin, and Kim for coming down to visit myself and my colleagues @MPPBarnesAjax, @lornecoe and @ToddJMcCarthy.

[Mayor Kevin Ashe @MayorKevinAshe]

🧵Grateful to have joined the @carionfenn Foundation for the Alex Monaghan Queen's Park Mental Health Chat!

Named after my son who we lost to suicide, this event marked a groundbreaking moment – the first-ever mental health chat at Queen's Park.

[Karen O'Brien💚 @kaob102]

Thank you to everyone who attended. We will continue to share #AlexMonaghan ‘s story to raise awareness and #endthestigma #SayHisName 💚💚💚#SuicidePrevention @MayorKevinAshe

[Peter Bethlenfalvy @PBethlenfalvy]

This morning, I attended the @carionfenn Foundation Mental Health Chat in honour of Alex Monaghan.

Thank you to everyone who came out for this important discussion.

@AsheCouncillor
@lornecoe

[Karen O'Brien💚 @kaob102]

@jennkfrench Congratulations 💚

[Carion Fenn @carionfenn]

#AlexMonaghan #MentalHealth Chat, November 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2023 6pm with @CMHADurham, @durhamchc, @OntarioShores, @CoreyDixon33, @MikeShoreman +. Win prizes ie $500, Earbud +. Details at https://t.co/OIQlchya1I. @carionfenn
Foundation funded by @MayorsGala
#sayhisname #pickering

[Kevin Ashe @kevinashe1]

Very important message. Please watch to the end #sicknotweak. #oktobenotok

[Karen O'Brien💚 @kaob102]

@kevinashe1 That was our Alex. Heartbreaking 💚💚💚

[durhamregion.com @newsdurham]

The Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce has released a statement on Ward 1 City Coun. Lisa Robinson's comment she was a "modern-day slave" @CityofPickering @MayorKevinAshe

https://t.co/DWQ5mh3JZl

[Mayor Kevin Ashe @MayorKevinAshe]

Please see my Official Statement on Councillor Robinson's 'Modern-Day Slave' Comments📄

[511Ontario @511Ontario]

Collision on #HWY401 Westbound EXPRESS at BROCK ROAD, Pickering. 2 right lanes closed. #Incident #ONHwys https://t.co/CQ359CO8RS

[Carion Fenn @carionfenn]

My interview with @CityofPickering Mayor @kevinashe1 at @DurhamCaribbeanFestival 2023, @PickeringCasino. We talked about the festival; our Alex Monaghan Mental Health Chat +. https://t.co/OIQlchya1I #alexmonaghan #sayhisname #carionfenn @rogerstvdurham #mentalhealthchat #health

[Karen O'Brien💚 @kaob102]

@AngelaVarrin @alandrummond2 @SylviaJonesMPP Almonte was not closed last night.

[Ontario Health East @ON_Health_East]

Thank you to all Ontario Health East Patient and Family Advisors. At Ontario Health, everything begins with understanding the patient and caregiver experience, and we are so grateful for your meaningful contributions. #NationalVolunteerWeek

[Karen O'Brien💚 @kaob102]

To my lovely boy on the 5th anniversary of losing you, I promise you, I will continue to celebrate and honour your life, your accomplishments and your love. You are so incredibly loved Alex and missed every second of every day. #endthestigma #suicideprevention #sayhisname 💚💚💚

[Karen O'Brien💚 @kaob102]

@MikeShoreman I’m so sorry to hear this @MikeShoreman but sadly not surprised. Don’t let the haters get to you. You are doing amazing work to raise awareness about mental illness and stigma. Thank you.