“Don’t tell me where your priorities are. Show me where you spend your money, and I’ll tell you what they are.” James Frick could have been talking about the City of Ottawa budget when he wrote those words.
For those of you who don’t know, there is a reason why we celebrate Capital Pride in August, instead of in June, like in many other cities in Canada.
Residents and road users can expect some traffic impacts in the downtown core this weekend for the Capital Pride parade.
“Build it and they will come.” The famous line from Field of Dreams has been in my head these last couple of weeks, as I have seen all the amazing events that have been popping up in the new Uncommon Spaces off of Bank Street on Florence, Frank and MacLaren.
Seeing a newcomer experience their “firsts” in Ottawa is truly special. It has been my great honour to volunteer with refugees and asylum-seekers and get to see them during their first snowfall, their first Beavertail, their skate and their first-ever Pride parade.
Urban Planners often refer to the concept of “Third Spaces” – places outside of your home or office, where you can unwind and feel part of your community.