Lucy van Oldenbarneveld
@lucyvanolden.bsky.social
Principal at Lucy van Oldenbarneveld Communications/ Former Host CBC Ottawa News at 6:00/Moderator/MC/Media Trainer/Stratgist
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Everything else aside, a veteran politician wrote a whole op-ed about how the failures of city policies he identifies are the fault of the people who, unlike him, vote against those policies.
And here’s the kicker: Tierney’s vote, the mayor’s vote, and all the like-minded councillors always have the numbers. They win. Every time.
So if their approach is always the one implemented… how are things not improving, Tim? 17/
So if their approach is always the one implemented… how are things not improving, Tim? 17/
December 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Everything else aside, a veteran politician wrote a whole op-ed about how the failures of city policies he identifies are the fault of the people who, unlike him, vote against those policies.
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Every single thing about this thoughtful thread from @lucyvanolden.bsky.social is bang on. Thank you.
Tim’s opinion piece angered me in so many ways, so baseless and wrong, his “head in the sand” approach doesn’t deserve another moments thought. What concerns me more is Tim is positioned 1/
Tim’s opinion piece angered me in so many ways, so baseless and wrong, his “head in the sand” approach doesn’t deserve another moments thought. What concerns me more is Tim is positioned 1/
Councillor Tim Tierney is wrong about ‘Chronic No-Voters’ in his Ottawa Citizen Op/Ed on Saturday.
His opinion would be easier to take seriously if the comments weren’t coming from someone with a 15-year track record of being a reliable yes-man for every budget. 1/21
His opinion would be easier to take seriously if the comments weren’t coming from someone with a 15-year track record of being a reliable yes-man for every budget. 1/21
December 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Every single thing about this thoughtful thread from @lucyvanolden.bsky.social is bang on. Thank you.
Tim’s opinion piece angered me in so many ways, so baseless and wrong, his “head in the sand” approach doesn’t deserve another moments thought. What concerns me more is Tim is positioned 1/
Tim’s opinion piece angered me in so many ways, so baseless and wrong, his “head in the sand” approach doesn’t deserve another moments thought. What concerns me more is Tim is positioned 1/
Councillor Tim Tierney is wrong about ‘Chronic No-Voters’ in his Ottawa Citizen Op/Ed on Saturday.
His opinion would be easier to take seriously if the comments weren’t coming from someone with a 15-year track record of being a reliable yes-man for every budget. 1/21
His opinion would be easier to take seriously if the comments weren’t coming from someone with a 15-year track record of being a reliable yes-man for every budget. 1/21
December 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Councillor Tim Tierney is wrong about ‘Chronic No-Voters’ in his Ottawa Citizen Op/Ed on Saturday.
His opinion would be easier to take seriously if the comments weren’t coming from someone with a 15-year track record of being a reliable yes-man for every budget. 1/21
His opinion would be easier to take seriously if the comments weren’t coming from someone with a 15-year track record of being a reliable yes-man for every budget. 1/21
Journalists once legitimized Rebel news. We need to look in the mirror and be answerable for how we contributed to last night’s debate debacle. Read @caj defence of them. The Rebel and ilk were the same right wing agitators then as they are today.
caj.ca/alberta-gove...
caj.ca/alberta-gove...
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April 18, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Journalists once legitimized Rebel news. We need to look in the mirror and be answerable for how we contributed to last night’s debate debacle. Read @caj defence of them. The Rebel and ilk were the same right wing agitators then as they are today.
caj.ca/alberta-gove...
caj.ca/alberta-gove...
If you can access the Globe article please read more on this incredible Canadian patriot. I’m lucky to be working with the folks at the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards and Bob Ezrin is one of this year’s laureates.
www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/music/a...
www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/music/a...
Famed music producer Bob Ezrin renouncing U.S. citizenship, returns to Canada
‘In the last few years, it seems as if America is split in half,’ says the producer of Pink Floyd’s The Wall and Lou Reed’s Berlin
www.theglobeandmail.com
February 26, 2025 at 9:18 PM
If you can access the Globe article please read more on this incredible Canadian patriot. I’m lucky to be working with the folks at the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards and Bob Ezrin is one of this year’s laureates.
www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/music/a...
www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/music/a...
Why CBC continues to invite this quisling on its programs is hard to understand. (It keeps happening)
Here is @kevinolearytv in Miami Vice cosplay with a shirt the colour of ringworm boring everyone to death with his ‘insights’ just like he’s doing on CBC radio right now.
Here is @kevinolearytv in Miami Vice cosplay with a shirt the colour of ringworm boring everyone to death with his ‘insights’ just like he’s doing on CBC radio right now.
February 23, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Why CBC continues to invite this quisling on its programs is hard to understand. (It keeps happening)
Here is @kevinolearytv in Miami Vice cosplay with a shirt the colour of ringworm boring everyone to death with his ‘insights’ just like he’s doing on CBC radio right now.
Here is @kevinolearytv in Miami Vice cosplay with a shirt the colour of ringworm boring everyone to death with his ‘insights’ just like he’s doing on CBC radio right now.
Turns out @kevinolearytv will be on CBC Check Up later…
No Canadian cares what this guy (who wears dubious white cringe suits at Mar a Lago) thinks!
Dont normalize the drivel O’Leary spouts. He craves attention like a toddler and he’s not that interesting
No Canadian cares what this guy (who wears dubious white cringe suits at Mar a Lago) thinks!
Dont normalize the drivel O’Leary spouts. He craves attention like a toddler and he’s not that interesting
February 23, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Turns out @kevinolearytv will be on CBC Check Up later…
No Canadian cares what this guy (who wears dubious white cringe suits at Mar a Lago) thinks!
Dont normalize the drivel O’Leary spouts. He craves attention like a toddler and he’s not that interesting
No Canadian cares what this guy (who wears dubious white cringe suits at Mar a Lago) thinks!
Dont normalize the drivel O’Leary spouts. He craves attention like a toddler and he’s not that interesting
Canadians are fuming and fighting back. As a side benefit we’ve also reclaimed the flag from the odious convoy co-opting . Let’s go Canada! 💪💪
February 2, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Canadians are fuming and fighting back. As a side benefit we’ve also reclaimed the flag from the odious convoy co-opting . Let’s go Canada! 💪💪
An inspiring celebration last night as @YukonUniversity takes its place with Universities Canada. Congratulations to @lesleyabrown and the whole YukonU team for this major milestone and achievement!
December 10, 2024 at 5:09 PM
An inspiring celebration last night as @YukonUniversity takes its place with Universities Canada. Congratulations to @lesleyabrown and the whole YukonU team for this major milestone and achievement!
Geneviève Bergeron
Hélène Colgan
Nathalie Croteau
Barbara Daigneault
Anne-Marie Edward
Maud Haviernick
Maryse Laganière
Maryse Leclair
Anne-Marie Lemay
Sonia Pelletier
Michèle Richard
Annie St-Arneault
Annie Turcotte
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
Hélène Colgan
Nathalie Croteau
Barbara Daigneault
Anne-Marie Edward
Maud Haviernick
Maryse Laganière
Maryse Leclair
Anne-Marie Lemay
Sonia Pelletier
Michèle Richard
Annie St-Arneault
Annie Turcotte
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
December 6, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Geneviève Bergeron
Hélène Colgan
Nathalie Croteau
Barbara Daigneault
Anne-Marie Edward
Maud Haviernick
Maryse Laganière
Maryse Leclair
Anne-Marie Lemay
Sonia Pelletier
Michèle Richard
Annie St-Arneault
Annie Turcotte
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
Hélène Colgan
Nathalie Croteau
Barbara Daigneault
Anne-Marie Edward
Maud Haviernick
Maryse Laganière
Maryse Leclair
Anne-Marie Lemay
Sonia Pelletier
Michèle Richard
Annie St-Arneault
Annie Turcotte
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
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This is the rallying call that I've needed to hear since November 6th. From Roxane Gay in today's New York Times www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/o...
November 17, 2024 at 7:43 PM
This is the rallying call that I've needed to hear since November 6th. From Roxane Gay in today's New York Times www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/o...
Reposted by Lucy van Oldenbarneveld
Hundreds of citizens came out today to say yes to refugees in their backyard. The Mayor gave one of of his most impressive speeches to date. IMO. This was leadership, taking a stand in favour of compassion and inclusiveness on behalf of the majority of us.
November 17, 2024 at 10:16 PM
Hundreds of citizens came out today to say yes to refugees in their backyard. The Mayor gave one of of his most impressive speeches to date. IMO. This was leadership, taking a stand in favour of compassion and inclusiveness on behalf of the majority of us.
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The mayor and I often disagree, but he is rock solid in his commitment to welcoming newcomers and refugees and that is something I will 100% get behind. Today was important.
November 18, 2024 at 1:09 AM
The mayor and I often disagree, but he is rock solid in his commitment to welcoming newcomers and refugees and that is something I will 100% get behind. Today was important.
If you need a little hope in your step today… the majority of city council came out to support refugees. There has been much misinformation on what a sprung structure is and that is causing fear and opposition in Ottawa.
November 17, 2024 at 10:16 PM
If you need a little hope in your step today… the majority of city council came out to support refugees. There has been much misinformation on what a sprung structure is and that is causing fear and opposition in Ottawa.
Today was about solidarity and getting the story straight. The Mayor MarkSutcliffe gave one of his strongest leadership messages to date IMO about supporting this. It was inspiring
November 17, 2024 at 10:11 PM
Today was about solidarity and getting the story straight. The Mayor MarkSutcliffe gave one of his strongest leadership messages to date IMO about supporting this. It was inspiring
Please consider coming to this rally on Sunday 3 PM to show solidarity and also to have your questions answered.
Reminder to tell all of your friends about this rally on Sunday!
Join Refugee 613 on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 3:00 p.m., and show that Ottawa stands with newcomers!
Hundreds of newcomers are currently sleeping in hockey arenas and community centres across Ottawa, as the City’s shelter system struggles to cope.
Hundreds of newcomers are currently sleeping in hockey arenas and community centres across Ottawa, as the City’s shelter system struggles to cope.
November 16, 2024 at 9:17 PM
Please consider coming to this rally on Sunday 3 PM to show solidarity and also to have your questions answered.
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Tomorrow I’ll be at Carleton University’s School of Journalism’s “Reimagining Political Journalism” conference on a panel with:
@wickdchiq.bsky.social
@karynpugliese.bsky.social
@mickeydjuric.bsky.social
@raisapatel.bsky.social
And moderated by:
@lucyvanolden.bsky.social
cusjc.ca/reimagining-...
@wickdchiq.bsky.social
@karynpugliese.bsky.social
@mickeydjuric.bsky.social
@raisapatel.bsky.social
And moderated by:
@lucyvanolden.bsky.social
cusjc.ca/reimagining-...
November 16, 2024 at 2:44 AM
Tomorrow I’ll be at Carleton University’s School of Journalism’s “Reimagining Political Journalism” conference on a panel with:
@wickdchiq.bsky.social
@karynpugliese.bsky.social
@mickeydjuric.bsky.social
@raisapatel.bsky.social
And moderated by:
@lucyvanolden.bsky.social
cusjc.ca/reimagining-...
@wickdchiq.bsky.social
@karynpugliese.bsky.social
@mickeydjuric.bsky.social
@raisapatel.bsky.social
And moderated by:
@lucyvanolden.bsky.social
cusjc.ca/reimagining-...
The Ottawa International Writers Festival was sizzling listening to Carol Off. “At a Loss For Words” is a perfect book to help understand these dark political and social times. The crowd was on its feet applauding when she finished urging us all to find solidarity in the days ahead.
November 14, 2024 at 3:47 PM
The Ottawa International Writers Festival was sizzling listening to Carol Off. “At a Loss For Words” is a perfect book to help understand these dark political and social times. The crowd was on its feet applauding when she finished urging us all to find solidarity in the days ahead.
Bluesky...I can feel my blood pressure coming down
November 13, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Bluesky...I can feel my blood pressure coming down
getting ready to say goodbye to X...so hello BlueSky
November 13, 2024 at 3:06 PM
getting ready to say goodbye to X...so hello BlueSky