John Redins
@johnredins.bsky.social
People call me an advocate. I believe I am more than that. johnredins.com
Ottawa ON hometown Schreiber ON
Ottawa ON hometown Schreiber ON
Let's reflect back from November 22, 2022. Has the mayor promised transparency and accountability on the LRT and @octranspo.com? #ottpoli #ottnews #ottcity
Mayor Sutcliffe pledges accoun...
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Mayor Sutcliffe pledges accoun...
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Mayor Sutcliffe pledges accountability in wake of scathing LRT inquiry report | CBC News
Ottawa's new mayor Mark Sutcliffe has vowed to improve accountability and transparency around the city's light rail network and implement "key recommendations" from a scathing report issued Wednesday ...
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February 17, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Let's reflect back from November 22, 2022. Has the mayor promised transparency and accountability on the LRT and @octranspo.com? #ottpoli #ottnews #ottcity
Mayor Sutcliffe pledges accoun...
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Mayor Sutcliffe pledges accoun...
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@helps.octranspo.com why is My Para Transpo site shutting down during the day while any other shutdown happens during the night #ottpoli
February 17, 2026 at 12:56 PM
@helps.octranspo.com why is My Para Transpo site shutting down during the day while any other shutdown happens during the night #ottpoli
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One of Lowell Green’s moves was to tell his listeners to bombard certain targets with phone calls. Mostly city councillors, sometimes other levels of government, occasionally others. Once in a while it was the Citizen—he’d urge people to call and demand why X or Y story wasn’t on the front page.
I’m very sad to hear of the passing of legendary Ottawa broadcaster Lowell Green. I grew up listening to Lowell on CFRA and then became a colleague and friend for 20 years. He was a groundbreaking talk show host and proud Canadian.
February 16, 2026 at 5:06 PM
One of Lowell Green’s moves was to tell his listeners to bombard certain targets with phone calls. Mostly city councillors, sometimes other levels of government, occasionally others. Once in a while it was the Citizen—he’d urge people to call and demand why X or Y story wasn’t on the front page.
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The story of the new library needs to be told and understood before it’s too late, not after. I don’t want another LRT debacle. Share if you agree. brigittepellerin.substack.com/p/adisoke-th...
Ādisōke, the story
Gather around, gentle taxpayer, as I take you on a tour of the media relations sausage factory.
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February 15, 2026 at 5:59 PM
The story of the new library needs to be told and understood before it’s too late, not after. I don’t want another LRT debacle. Share if you agree. brigittepellerin.substack.com/p/adisoke-th...
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I’m very sad to hear of the passing of legendary Ottawa broadcaster Lowell Green. I grew up listening to Lowell on CFRA and then became a colleague and friend for 20 years. He was a groundbreaking talk show host and proud Canadian.
February 15, 2026 at 9:35 PM
I’m very sad to hear of the passing of legendary Ottawa broadcaster Lowell Green. I grew up listening to Lowell on CFRA and then became a colleague and friend for 20 years. He was a groundbreaking talk show host and proud Canadian.
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Big opportunities ahead for students!
Come meet our team at the Collège La Cité Career Fair on February 19, from 10 am to 3 pm.
We’ll be there to chat about the exciting roles we’re #hiring for and what your future with us could look like with us.
Come meet our team at the Collège La Cité Career Fair on February 19, from 10 am to 3 pm.
We’ll be there to chat about the exciting roles we’re #hiring for and what your future with us could look like with us.
February 15, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Big opportunities ahead for students!
Come meet our team at the Collège La Cité Career Fair on February 19, from 10 am to 3 pm.
We’ll be there to chat about the exciting roles we’re #hiring for and what your future with us could look like with us.
Come meet our team at the Collège La Cité Career Fair on February 19, from 10 am to 3 pm.
We’ll be there to chat about the exciting roles we’re #hiring for and what your future with us could look like with us.
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If you think you have Ottawa’s worst commute on OC Transpo, we want to hear from you.
Details here: www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
Details here: www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
February 13, 2026 at 9:51 PM
If you think you have Ottawa’s worst commute on OC Transpo, we want to hear from you.
Details here: www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
Details here: www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
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[A Thread] O-Train Line 1 service has been reduced due to mechanical issues, disrupting commutes and daily routines for riders across the city. With an increased fare at the start of the year, riders are just hoping for more reliable service.
[Photo by Jewel Wheeler]
[Photo by Jewel Wheeler]
February 11, 2026 at 3:52 PM
[A Thread] O-Train Line 1 service has been reduced due to mechanical issues, disrupting commutes and daily routines for riders across the city. With an increased fare at the start of the year, riders are just hoping for more reliable service.
[Photo by Jewel Wheeler]
[Photo by Jewel Wheeler]
@octranspo.com @helps.octranspo.com customers would of had to pay the rural fare of $14 to get there @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social
There’s nothing quite like a pancake breakfast to bring a community together on a winter morning. It was great to visit pancake breakfasts in Manotick and North Gower with Councillor Brown and MPP Darouze. Thank you to the volunteers who got up early to cook and help make these events so special.
February 8, 2026 at 2:48 PM
@octranspo.com @helps.octranspo.com customers would of had to pay the rural fare of $14 to get there @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social
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OC Transpo says there are currently 20 LRVs available for service, with 39 out of service. Work continues to replace worn CBAs (two axles per day), while other maintenance needs are ongoing. OC Transpo believes 20 available trains is stable for now, hopes to reintroduce more ASAP, no timeline yet.
February 6, 2026 at 7:24 PM
OC Transpo says there are currently 20 LRVs available for service, with 39 out of service. Work continues to replace worn CBAs (two axles per day), while other maintenance needs are ongoing. OC Transpo believes 20 available trains is stable for now, hopes to reintroduce more ASAP, no timeline yet.
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Our priorities for 2026
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Our transit priorities for 2026
Ottawa Transit Riders launched in April 2019 to support accessible and reliable transit across our city.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Our priorities for 2026
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🚨 We’re warning Ottawa residents about distraction thefts happening across the city.
Stay aware. Secure your belongings.
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🚨 Soyez en garde des vols par distraction signalés à travers Ottawa.
Restez attentifs. Protégez vos effets personnels.
Stay aware. Secure your belongings.
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🚨 Soyez en garde des vols par distraction signalés à travers Ottawa.
Restez attentifs. Protégez vos effets personnels.
February 6, 2026 at 4:09 PM
🚨 We’re warning Ottawa residents about distraction thefts happening across the city.
Stay aware. Secure your belongings.
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🚨 Soyez en garde des vols par distraction signalés à travers Ottawa.
Restez attentifs. Protégez vos effets personnels.
Stay aware. Secure your belongings.
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🚨 Soyez en garde des vols par distraction signalés à travers Ottawa.
Restez attentifs. Protégez vos effets personnels.
Thunder Bay Transit proposing service changes due to a shortage of drivers
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Thunder Bay Transit proposing temporary schedule changes due to driver shortage | CBC News
Some temporary changes could be coming to Thunder Bay Transit bus schedules as the agency deals with a driver shortage.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Thunder Bay Transit proposing service changes due to a shortage of drivers
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🚇Line 1 alert:
⚠️ Service is operating on the westbound platforms only at the following stations:
➡️ St-Laurent & Cyrville
➡️ Change trains at St-Laurent
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⚠️ Service is operating on the westbound platforms only at the following stations:
➡️ St-Laurent & Cyrville
➡️ Change trains at St-Laurent
1/2
February 5, 2026 at 11:19 PM
🚇Line 1 alert:
⚠️ Service is operating on the westbound platforms only at the following stations:
➡️ St-Laurent & Cyrville
➡️ Change trains at St-Laurent
1/2
⚠️ Service is operating on the westbound platforms only at the following stations:
➡️ St-Laurent & Cyrville
➡️ Change trains at St-Laurent
1/2
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‘This is not going to be good for me’: Ottawa councillor’s breath test video released at impaired driving trial
‘This is not going to be good for me’: Ottawa councillor’s breath test video released at impaired driving trial
A 42-minute video of Ottawa Coun. Matthew Luloff providing a breath sample that was entered as evidence at his impaired driving trial last month has been released after CTV News and other news organizations challenged an initial ruling that prevented media outlets from broadcasting exhibits filed at the trial.
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February 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM
‘This is not going to be good for me’: Ottawa councillor’s breath test video released at impaired driving trial
Attending @ottawapolice.bsky.social Community Safety and Wellbeing Framework and District Policing Consultations. Several Councillors and or their staff on hand to participate and listen #ottpoli #ottnews #ottcity
February 5, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Attending @ottawapolice.bsky.social Community Safety and Wellbeing Framework and District Policing Consultations. Several Councillors and or their staff on hand to participate and listen #ottpoli #ottnews #ottcity
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As we wait for the temperatures to climb, our engagement opportunities are already on the rise. There are plenty of opportunities for you to share your thoughts and help shape the City’s policies and practices: https://bit.ly/2ZAe7Pn
February 5, 2026 at 6:35 PM
As we wait for the temperatures to climb, our engagement opportunities are already on the rise. There are plenty of opportunities for you to share your thoughts and help shape the City’s policies and practices: https://bit.ly/2ZAe7Pn
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Elevators #7 & #8: Elevators at Rideau Station from the west concourse (Level 2, below CF Rideau Centre) and the O-Train Line 1 platform level (Level 1) are currently out of service. www.octranspo.com/en/alerts/#a...
Alerts | OC Transpo
From Scott, left Parkdale, right Burnside, right Bayview Station,left Albert to regular routing.
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February 4, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Elevators #7 & #8: Elevators at Rideau Station from the west concourse (Level 2, below CF Rideau Centre) and the O-Train Line 1 platform level (Level 1) are currently out of service. www.octranspo.com/en/alerts/#a...
This is not a contest!
📊The new numbers are in.
Our monthly key performance indicator site has just been refreshed with the latest data across our operational and safety metrics.
Take a look at the updated insights here:
https://ow.ly/mTUR50Y8k0K
Our monthly key performance indicator site has just been refreshed with the latest data across our operational and safety metrics.
Take a look at the updated insights here:
https://ow.ly/mTUR50Y8k0K
Key performance indicators | OC Transpo
To monitor the performance of the OC Transpo network, staff track several key performance indicators (KPIs). As part of our commitment to transparency, below are the KPIs that are regularly reported on at Transit Committee.
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February 3, 2026 at 6:11 PM
This is not a contest!
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👪Did you know?
All of our vehicles include a designated Cooperative Seating area for riders who need a little extra support. Just look out for the logo below. 👇
If you’re able, please offer your seat to someone who may benefit from it.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/24Gf50Y838J
All of our vehicles include a designated Cooperative Seating area for riders who need a little extra support. Just look out for the logo below. 👇
If you’re able, please offer your seat to someone who may benefit from it.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/24Gf50Y838J
February 3, 2026 at 4:05 PM
👪Did you know?
All of our vehicles include a designated Cooperative Seating area for riders who need a little extra support. Just look out for the logo below. 👇
If you’re able, please offer your seat to someone who may benefit from it.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/24Gf50Y838J
All of our vehicles include a designated Cooperative Seating area for riders who need a little extra support. Just look out for the logo below. 👇
If you’re able, please offer your seat to someone who may benefit from it.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/24Gf50Y838J
Yesterday at the @octranspo.com Accessibility consultations, I brought up the never ending cycle of elevators breaking down in their stations. You still have until Friday to fill in the survey on accessibility policy ottawa.ca/en/city-hall... #ottcity #ottnews #ottpoli #accessibility
February 3, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Yesterday at the @octranspo.com Accessibility consultations, I brought up the never ending cycle of elevators breaking down in their stations. You still have until Friday to fill in the survey on accessibility policy ottawa.ca/en/city-hall... #ottcity #ottnews #ottpoli #accessibility
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Paris prosecutors raid the French offices of Elon Musk’s X as part of an investigation into spreading child pornography and deepfakes.
Paris prosecutors raid X offices as part of an investigation into child porn, deepfakes and more
French prosecutors have launched a search at the offices of Elon Musk's social media platform X. This is part of an investigation into alleged offenses, including spreading child pornography and deepfakes.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Paris prosecutors raid the French offices of Elon Musk’s X as part of an investigation into spreading child pornography and deepfakes.
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Nature Conservancy Canada secures wetlands in rural southwest Ottawa
Nature Conservancy Canada secures wetlands in rural southwest Ottawa
A large area of wetland habitat is being protected in rural Ottawa, thanks to a family’s donation.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Nature Conservancy Canada secures wetlands in rural southwest Ottawa