By no means worst aspect of occupation but city's inability to manage crisis has led to closure of one of few parks in DT Ottawa with a fence being erected around National Aboriginal Veterans Monument to save it from further desecration from "patriots". 2/
Speaking of monuments glad to see action finally taken to remove partisan PPC sign on the National War Memorial. Maybe @RoyalCdnLegion was able to get Police to take action because I was not. 3/
Had another surreal moment taking picture of this "patriot" camped out illegally next to National War Memorial. 4/
Heard voice from inside asking why I was taking picture; didn't I know I was infringing his privacy. As he didn't seem interested in having a nuanced discussion on the "reasonable expectation of privacy" doctrine while he was committing multiple crimes I walked away. 5/
He’s forever “whinny-privacy-loving-illegal-fifth-wheel-camper-insurrectionist-bitch” in my mind #WPLIFWCIB. (Have chosen not to show his face but you know I have it). 6/
First time I've noticed signs showing some frustration with actions of police. This is what progress looks like for residents of the capital of a G-7 nation under occupation. 7/
Given that demo is supposed to be about vaccine mandates it's fascinating so few signs calling out Premiers. Even tho vast majority of occupiers are from Ontario (based on plates) no call for action by Premier Ford. 8/
Remember it's about vaccine mandates ... 9/
One of my favourite places in Canada is Grand Manan island in the Bay of Fundy. They haven't sent their best. 10/...
No signs any attempts are being made to limit resupply of these criminals. Yes - that's an open fire in a tent. @OttFire@ChiefAyotte any action on scenes like this which OPS see as they walk-by all day long? 11/
You never know what random scene will raise blood pressure highest; this was one for me. Here's our illegal occupiers using new Lyon/Queen bus shelter for warming & food station. Bus stop is unused because residents have been abandoned by city, prov and country. 12/
Still lots of young children being shepherded around by these insurrectionists. What lessons will they take from this as they grow up? 13/
Messages on this truck on Wellington near the SCC are interesting ... 14/
"Railroad blockades: JT does nothing to protect the railways and the millions being lost in revenue for almost a month halting the Canadian economy. Only intervened when Quebec had an emergency shortage of propane" #deathofirony 15/
The private lawsuit and injunction and pathetically minor enforcement by OPS has at least led to a major reduction in constant horns and sirens. Illegal idling of trucks still pervasive . Kent/Laurier was unbearable for first 10 days. City still dithering over legal action. 16/
Been reviewing my pics of “Battle of Billings Bridge” today. Struck by images of entitled insurrectionist couples in Lincoln’s, SUVs and pickups who just had most shocking & humiliating day of their lives. 1/
They started day with their freedumb, racist and anti-democratic symbols and play-acting camo thinking that they’d invade DT Ottawa once again for the 🎊 Sunday Party 🎉 on Wellington. 2/
When they were first delayed by #HerosofRiverside they naturally assumed that @OttawaPolice would once again facilitate their journey. 3/
Thrilled to join #HerosofRiverside this afternoon at Bank and Riverside. Most encouraging moments of past 16 terrifying days. Freedom and Community means looking out for most vulnerable 1/
Ottawa saying ENOUGH and taking action because we know that we can't trust Ottawa Police to protect us. 2/
A few Ottawa company vehicles were "captured" by the counter-posters so we had lots of opportunity to document the insurrectionists in our midst. Here's Wyss Diesel getting an extra special dose of "SLOW DOWN- MOVE OVER" 3/
Ottawa residents at Riverside & Bank are now trying to take back our city from insurrectionists; we know we've been abandoned by Police, City, Province and Country. @OPSChiefSloly@JimWatsonOttawa@fordnation@JustinTrudeau - if you won't do it we'll have to do it ourselves.
Went for one of my regular walks past the front lines of #convoytoottawa2020 at end of aft today with friend . Seemed like fewer trucks and people than last week ... what will the weekend bring? 1/
Only sound of horns was on Wellington in front of Parl Hill. Needless to say no enforcement by @OttawaPolice But hey that injunction by City that's right around the corner is sure to make a difference 🙄 2/
The mood this afternoon some hours after Ford's Emergency Measures announcement was noticeably more sombre than at any time in past 14 days. Little of the celebratory air. 3/
An #ottpoli FEDCO thread: Current membership of Ottawa Council’s major priority setting committee FEDCO is shown here. Green represents wards whose councillors are on FEDCO. 1/8
FEDCO sets direction on fin and admin; corp goals; econ development; fiscal & management policy; auditing; overseeing Op and Cap Budgets; comms, pub engagement, client service; accessibility, HR, labour relations, bilingualism; IT legal services; procurement etc. 2/8
To underline its importance, frequently Transit Commission members incl @smwgilbert@Diaspora3LvW@TonyCarricato and #MichaelOlsen are barred from discussing issues related to LRT procurement and told these are solely in purview of FEDCO. 3/8
Gladstone is a major connector and important E/W route for #Autowa and @OC_Transpo and also a City “suggested route” for cycling. 2/
Bay, a one-way N side street, is major active transport route to/from DT. It’s the *only* N bound bike route between O’Connor & Trullium MUP. Also a lovely and busy #Ped route from W part of Centretown and Glebe (via Percy under 417). Highlight is access to Dundonald Park 3/