Sean Devine
@seandevine9.bsky.social
Ottawa Deputy Mayor and City Councillor for Ward 9 (Knoxdale-Merivale). Proud husband and father of 4. Singer in a garage band.
“This is an innovation super-cycle. What’s happening here in Kanata is the gold standard of the kind of investment we want to see,” says Minister Evan Solomon about Nokia’s Innovation Campus.
November 25, 2025 at 2:25 PM
“This is an innovation super-cycle. What’s happening here in Kanata is the gold standard of the kind of investment we want to see,” says Minister Evan Solomon about Nokia’s Innovation Campus.
As @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social says in regards to Nokia’s Innovation Campus, this is “a great day for Ottawa”. Good joke to the Finnish Ambassador to Canada: “We think of Nokia as an Ottawa company.”
November 25, 2025 at 2:08 PM
As @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social says in regards to Nokia’s Innovation Campus, this is “a great day for Ottawa”. Good joke to the Finnish Ambassador to Canada: “We think of Nokia as an Ottawa company.”
It’s very exciting to be present at the groundbreaking / announcement for Nokia’s Innovation Campus. Economic development like this will continue to center Ottawa as a global leader in tech innovation. 1/
November 25, 2025 at 1:59 PM
It’s very exciting to be present at the groundbreaking / announcement for Nokia’s Innovation Campus. Economic development like this will continue to center Ottawa as a global leader in tech innovation. 1/
When much the City’s self-described “savings and efficiencies” include deferrals of capital investments as well as reduced fuel costs resulting from the elimination of the Carbon Tax, it’s more accurate to call it “cost avoidance” and “blind luck”.
#OttBudget 2026 invests in the services we rely on every day. We have realized more than $252 million in savings during this Term of Council through service reviews and continue to improve services for our residents.
One example is @octranspo.com’s safety strategy.
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One example is @octranspo.com’s safety strategy.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:26 PM
When much the City’s self-described “savings and efficiencies” include deferrals of capital investments as well as reduced fuel costs resulting from the elimination of the Carbon Tax, it’s more accurate to call it “cost avoidance” and “blind luck”.
And yet we’re expecting that traffic will flow smoothly when the new arena and stadium are holding events simultaneously at Lansdowne 2.0, as per the project’s rationale.
It’s absolute car f*ckery on Bank Street (Christmas Market and Santa Claus parade (along QED) convergence at Landsdowne)
November 22, 2025 at 8:26 PM
And yet we’re expecting that traffic will flow smoothly when the new arena and stadium are holding events simultaneously at Lansdowne 2.0, as per the project’s rationale.
Wow. When this is a line in the New York Times:
"Hours after Mr. Trump’s posts, including one that amplified a call to 'HANG THEM,' the White House press secretary denied that Mr. Trump wanted to execute members of Congress."
"Hours after Mr. Trump’s posts, including one that amplified a call to 'HANG THEM,' the White House press secretary denied that Mr. Trump wanted to execute members of Congress."
November 21, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Wow. When this is a line in the New York Times:
"Hours after Mr. Trump’s posts, including one that amplified a call to 'HANG THEM,' the White House press secretary denied that Mr. Trump wanted to execute members of Congress."
"Hours after Mr. Trump’s posts, including one that amplified a call to 'HANG THEM,' the White House press secretary denied that Mr. Trump wanted to execute members of Congress."
The past few weeks have been non-stop, and another month to go! Today started with an early breakfast panel discussion on affordable home ownership, and ends with a late community meeting on an infrastructure project. In between, committee budget meetings, resident casework, and so many emails!
November 20, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The past few weeks have been non-stop, and another month to go! Today started with an early breakfast panel discussion on affordable home ownership, and ends with a late community meeting on an infrastructure project. In between, committee budget meetings, resident casework, and so many emails!
It's very upsetting to read this headline, although not altogether surprising, based on recent events. We are now one step closer to losing one of the coolest things to have come to Ottawa in many years. And it didh't have to be this way. 1/ www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Ottawa Charge won't play at smaller Lansdowne arena, PWHL says | CBC News
"We'd like to find a solution that works for us to stay in Ottawa," a league executive says of the Ottawa Charge. "But the city hasn't made it easy for us."
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November 19, 2025 at 5:01 AM
It's very upsetting to read this headline, although not altogether surprising, based on recent events. We are now one step closer to losing one of the coolest things to have come to Ottawa in many years. And it didh't have to be this way. 1/ www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
"We will not play at Lansdowne 2.0. That’s the one option not on the table.” Strong words from the PWHL. www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
‘We will not play at Lansdowne 2.0’: PWHL says all other options on table for Ottawa Charge
The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) says all options are on the table to keep the Ottawa Charge in the capital, but the team won’t be playing at the smaller hockey arena at Lansdowne once it...
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November 19, 2025 at 1:10 AM
"We will not play at Lansdowne 2.0. That’s the one option not on the table.” Strong words from the PWHL. www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
In our latest Ward 9 Newsletter: Increased speeds after cancellation of the ASE program? Highlights from Draft Budget 2026 (and what's coming to Ward 9)! Results of our Budget 2026 Survey! And the #1 budget priority for residents of Ward 9 was.....not Lansdowne 2.0. www.seandevine.ca/november_18_...
November 18, 2025, Newsletter
Ward 9, Knoxdale-Merivale
www.seandevine.ca
November 18, 2025 at 9:06 PM
In our latest Ward 9 Newsletter: Increased speeds after cancellation of the ASE program? Highlights from Draft Budget 2026 (and what's coming to Ward 9)! Results of our Budget 2026 Survey! And the #1 budget priority for residents of Ward 9 was.....not Lansdowne 2.0. www.seandevine.ca/november_18_...
This is a very informative take on the public relations "lessons learned" over Lansdowne 2.0. @evanhpotter.bsky.social has been very insightful on the Lansdowne, and he zeroes in the work that needs to be continue to hold certain decision-makers accountable.
1/5 As #Ottawa activist groups mobilize to change Council, I highlight PR lessons from Lansdowne 2.0.
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PR Lessons of Lansdowne 2.0 for Ottawa’s Activist Civil Society
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PR Lessons of Lansdowne 2.0 for Ottawa’s Activist Civil Society
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PR Lessons of Lansdowne 2.0 for Ottawa’s Activist Civil Society
Hard PR truths will make Ottawa's civil society stronger in the electoral campaign.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:30 AM
This is a very informative take on the public relations "lessons learned" over Lansdowne 2.0. @evanhpotter.bsky.social has been very insightful on the Lansdowne, and he zeroes in the work that needs to be continue to hold certain decision-makers accountable.
Pretty proud of the game this Nepean Raven is having to help get her team to the gold medal game tomorrow.
November 16, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Pretty proud of the game this Nepean Raven is having to help get her team to the gold medal game tomorrow.
Here’s the Tanglewood-Hillsdale Community Centre’s volunteer Building Manager talk about the 1,100+ community rental permits she issues per year, remitting $31,000 to the city (community keeps 50%). This is vital work that builds thriving communities.
November 15, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Here’s the Tanglewood-Hillsdale Community Centre’s volunteer Building Manager talk about the 1,100+ community rental permits she issues per year, remitting $31,000 to the city (community keeps 50%). This is vital work that builds thriving communities.
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The intro to Councillor @shawnmenard.bsky.social's weekly newsletter offers a nice summation of the frustrations a lot of us are feeling right now. Leadership at city hall should be focused on Ottawa's mounting challenges, instead it is creating very expensive new problems. #ottawa #ottcity
November 15, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The intro to Councillor @shawnmenard.bsky.social's weekly newsletter offers a nice summation of the frustrations a lot of us are feeling right now. Leadership at city hall should be focused on Ottawa's mounting challenges, instead it is creating very expensive new problems. #ottawa #ottcity
A sweet tradition at the Tanglewood-Hillsdale AGM is the awards presentation for best Christmas and Halloween decorations. Much less contentious than my update on Lansdowne 2.0 or the 2026 Budget.
November 15, 2025 at 5:17 PM
A sweet tradition at the Tanglewood-Hillsdale AGM is the awards presentation for best Christmas and Halloween decorations. Much less contentious than my update on Lansdowne 2.0 or the 2026 Budget.
Who else thinks that folks like @sjamieit.bsky.social and @pbickerton.bsky.social and everyone at @strongtownsottawa.ca should be nominated for an Order of Ottawa Award?
I've filtered Ottawa's traffic collision data to show only collisions with injuries for each year, and then added the speed camera locations present in those years.
It looks like speed cameras have made the roads much safer.
It looks like speed cameras have made the roads much safer.
November 15, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Who else thinks that folks like @sjamieit.bsky.social and @pbickerton.bsky.social and everyone at @strongtownsottawa.ca should be nominated for an Order of Ottawa Award?
Today marks the end of the Automated Speed Enforcement camera program across Ontario. For anyone concerned about the impact of speeding on the safety of vulnerable road users, and who believes in data-based decision-making, this day is filled with frustration, disappointment, and deep concern. 1/
November 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Today marks the end of the Automated Speed Enforcement camera program across Ontario. For anyone concerned about the impact of speeding on the safety of vulnerable road users, and who believes in data-based decision-making, this day is filled with frustration, disappointment, and deep concern. 1/
Our regular Ward 9 Newsletter will come out next week. Today we're issuing a Special Edition on Lansdowne, after Council's passing of this controversial project. And since we're tabling the 2026 Draft Budget today, we've got some thoughts on that. www.seandevine.ca/newsletter_s...
Newsletter - Special Lansdowne Edition
Ward 9, Knoxdale-Merivale
www.seandevine.ca
November 12, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Our regular Ward 9 Newsletter will come out next week. Today we're issuing a Special Edition on Lansdowne, after Council's passing of this controversial project. And since we're tabling the 2026 Draft Budget today, we've got some thoughts on that. www.seandevine.ca/newsletter_s...
Lest we Forget. It was an honour to lay a wreath at the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Centrepointe Cenotaph. I thought of my grandfather, who served in WWII. With deep gratitude to all who have served, many of whom were present with us today.
November 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Lest we Forget. It was an honour to lay a wreath at the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Centrepointe Cenotaph. I thought of my grandfather, who served in WWII. With deep gratitude to all who have served, many of whom were present with us today.
I’m grateful to be at the launch event for Holocaust Education Month, hosted by the Centre for Holocaust Education and Scholarship. Tonight’s theme: “what we need to learn and relearn.” On the night of Kristallnacht and the eve of Remembrance Day, it’s fitting to remember this horror. #LestWeForget
November 11, 2025 at 12:13 AM
I’m grateful to be at the launch event for Holocaust Education Month, hosted by the Centre for Holocaust Education and Scholarship. Tonight’s theme: “what we need to learn and relearn.” On the night of Kristallnacht and the eve of Remembrance Day, it’s fitting to remember this horror. #LestWeForget
As usual, @sjamieit.bsky.social and colleagues at @strongtownsottawa.ca know how to make a point. Take a look at this thread. One of the core principles of taxation is that the burden needs to be distributed fairly. What we have in Ontario currently is not fair.
Ontario property assessments haven't been done since 2016 and it's getting ridiculous. Suburban homes are paying much lower property taxes than they should be.
Annual property taxes:
↙️ $8575 | $6360 ↘️
Annual property taxes:
↙️ $8575 | $6360 ↘️
November 9, 2025 at 2:28 AM
As usual, @sjamieit.bsky.social and colleagues at @strongtownsottawa.ca know how to make a point. Take a look at this thread. One of the core principles of taxation is that the burden needs to be distributed fairly. What we have in Ontario currently is not fair.
"Every million dollars spent at Lansdowne is a million dollars not being spent elsewhere. The city likes to (favourably) compare the cost of Lansdowne 2.0 to the cost of doing nothing. What it should compare are the costs of Lansdowne 2.0 against everything else." ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...
I used to be in favour of the Lansdowne 2.0. I've changed my mind
I used to be in favour of the Lansdowne 2.0 development. I changed my mind because I don’t trust this deal. | Opinion
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November 6, 2025 at 12:10 PM
"Every million dollars spent at Lansdowne is a million dollars not being spent elsewhere. The city likes to (favourably) compare the cost of Lansdowne 2.0 to the cost of doing nothing. What it should compare are the costs of Lansdowne 2.0 against everything else." ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...
“This will be an age where New Yorkers expect from their leaders a bold vision of what we will achieve, rather than a list of excuses for what we are too timid to attempt.”
November 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
“This will be an age where New Yorkers expect from their leaders a bold vision of what we will achieve, rather than a list of excuses for what we are too timid to attempt.”
“Our clients walk in with courage, and walk out with hope.” Inspiring message at the AGM of the Nepean Rideau Osgoode Community Resource Centre (NROCRC), an organization that means so much to so many Ward 9 residents. 1/
November 4, 2025 at 11:36 PM
“Our clients walk in with courage, and walk out with hope.” Inspiring message at the AGM of the Nepean Rideau Osgoode Community Resource Centre (NROCRC), an organization that means so much to so many Ward 9 residents. 1/
I raised this with City of Ottawa staff last year. This kind of triple-use infrastructure (power generation + shade structure + heat island mitigation) is the kind of innovation that various levels of government should collaborate on to make it feasible.
“Starting at the end of November this year, public parking lots with more than 80 spaces will be required to install solar power generation facilities. This applies not only to newly constructed parking lots but also to existing ones.”
South Korea (click the globe)
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South Korea (click the globe)
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공공주차장에 태양광 의무 설치해야…기존 주차장도 소급적용 - 아시아경제
올해 11월 말부턴 80면 이상 규모의 공공주차장에는 태양광 발전설비를 의무적으로 설치해야 한다. 신규로 조성되는 주차장은 물론 기존 주차장도 의무설치 대상...
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November 4, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I raised this with City of Ottawa staff last year. This kind of triple-use infrastructure (power generation + shade structure + heat island mitigation) is the kind of innovation that various levels of government should collaborate on to make it feasible.