"A place where magic is currently not happening is Wellington Street, which sits empty, cordoned off by concrete barriers and largely devoid of people."
Troster: Let’s make Wellington Street a place for people
Troster: Downtown Ottawa needs strong social supports to bounce back
The homelessness and addiction crises have worsened during the pandemic. Our shelter system is bursting at the seams.
Troster says she's 'very concerned' about the city's tax cap
Somerset Coun. Ariel Troster said she understands Mayor Sutcliffe's intention to not reduce services, but she's "having trouble making the math work."
'You can't do nothing': Activists and city councillors protest Ford's Bill 23
Somerset Ward Coun. Ariel Troster said not only does Bill 23 do nothing to provide more affordable housing, it will also cost the city "hundreds of millions of dollars"
Pellerin: Hate speech needs to be confronted and denormalized
'LGBTIQ+ communities won’t be held down — we will organize, fight for our rights, and heal together.'
Somerset: Troster — It’s time to rethink community safety
It is not necessary or cost-effective to continually dispatch armed police to deal with conflicts rooted in mental health distress, addiction or homelessness.
After nearly two decades of queer activism, this municipal candidate had to face down vile homophobic accusations recently
OPINION: The rise in online hate has made local politics a critical new battleground in LGBTQ2S+ rights
Somerset candidate wants to create a city where everyone is supported
Troster said that supporting the most vulnerable helps create a better city for everyone.
Troster: What the lack of outdoor swimming pools tells us about Ottawa's priorities
Many city services are in short supply in Ottawa's downtown. The bus that gets cancelled and never comes. The library that is closed on Sundays. The lack of public bathrooms. The shrivelling, tiny trees offering little shade on Bank Street. The absence of benches or any place to sit down.
Troster: Trucker convoy — Ottawa's Centretown has been abandoned to the mob
The problem with telling people to avoid downtown Ottawa is that many of us live here — nearly 50,000, in fact. To the city of Ottawa and all levels of government: we beg you to facilitate the hasty exit of extremists from our streets and our neighbourhoods.