Well this is fun. Buried in here is a note that both #Gatineau and #Ottawa mayors want voting positions on the NCC board because quality of life is predicated on travel times for people driving a car about all else and you know what will be first on the chopping block. OSEG will be getting a vote basically on all things related to the QED #onpoli #cdnpoli https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-gatineau-mayors-pressure-federal-parties-on-struggling-downtown-public-service-1.7496714

CBCOttawa, Gatineau mayors pressure federal parties on struggling downtown, public service | CBC NewsFrom housing and transit to the struggling downtown core and potential public service cuts, the mayors of Ottawa and Gatineau, Que., are joining forces to call on federal parties to pledge help for the National Capital Region.

**pat murphy** @noparticularname@mastodon.online · Mar 31

Mar 31

pat murphy @noparticularname@mastodon.online

Another gray day with more rain on the way. (How poetic).

Bonne soirée les amis.

#ottawa #gatineau #photography

**Lucas Janin** @lucas3d@pixelfed.social · Mar 31

Mar 31

Lucas Janin @lucas3d@pixelfed.social

Snowshoe excursion in January
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

#gatineau #quebec #canada #iphonePhotograhy #iphone13pro #snow #winter #hiver #neige #photography #photo #alttext #sky #13mm #WinterWonderland #NaturePhotography #outdoors #outdoor #outdoorshoot #WinterVibes #snowshoes #snowshoeing #white #blue

#blue

**Andrew Henry** @AndrewHenry@mastodon.energy · Mar 31

Mar 31

Andrew Henry @AndrewHenry@mastodon.energy

It is above freezing with rain now. The ice that built up on the tree branches is coming down and clattering on the hard ice covered snow.

- just north of Ottawa

#gatineau #ottawa

**Andrew Henry** @AndrewHenry@mastodon.energy · Mar 30

Mar 30

Andrew Henry @AndrewHenry@mastodon.energy

The city of Ottawa needs to cut a lot of salt out of its snow clearance diet.

#ottawa #gatineau

https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6703495

CBCCity of Ottawa agrees to rethink how much road salt it usesAccording to Ecology Ottawa, the city uses more rock salt than any other municipality in the country. It says this damages our roads and cars, and causes concern for the groundwater.

**D.K. MacKinnon** @dkmackinnon@mstdn.ca · Mar 30

Mar 30

D.K. MacKinnon @dkmackinnon@mstdn.ca

#Ottawa, #Gatineau, and communities to the south — including #Perth and Smiths Falls — are now under a freezing rain warning, upgraded from a special #weather statement around 11:30 a.m. on Saturday.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/freezing-rain-warnings-extended-hundreds-without-power-as-storm-rolls-through-1.4743778

CBCFreezing rain warnings extended, hundreds without power as storm rolls through | CBC NewsAn anticipated major winter storm has arrived in eastern Ontario, with power outages affecting hundreds of people in Kingston, Ont., and the surrounding area and police reporting dozens of collisions. Environment Canada has also upgraded some regional warnings to extend into Sunday.

**Edwin G.** @EdwinG@mstdn.moimeme.ca · Mar 20

Mar 20

Edwin G. @EdwinG@mstdn.moimeme.ca

The city of Gatineau restricts sprinkler use to 2 hours/day 2 days/week, with no automatic timers allowed. In-ground irrigation systems are only allowed 1 day/week.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/gatineau-tightens-tap-on-water-usage-with-new-sprinkler-rules-1.7487732
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La ville de Gatineau limite l'utilisation des arroseurs à 2 heures/jour 2 jours/semaine, avec un interdiction d’utilisation de minuteries automatiques. Les systèmes d'irrigation au sol sont permis 1 jour/semaine.

// Article en anglais //

CBCGatineau tightens tap on water usage with new sprinkler rules | CBC NewsAs spring begins, Gatineau is implementing tight new restrictions on when residents can use sprinklers to water their lawns. City council adopted the changes Tuesday evening as part of a provincewide effort to reduce potable water use by 20 per cent.

#Gatineau

**Andrew Dunham** @andrew@ottawa.place · Mar 17

Mar 17

Andrew Dunham @andrew@ottawa.place

If anyone in #Ottawa / #Gatineau has tailor recommendations
https://ottawa.place/@lra007_/114177301517593530

ottawa.placelra007_ (@lra007_@ottawa.place)Anyone know a tailoring place they can recommend? I have quite a few articles of clothing that need holes to fix, fraying to stop, maybe even some resizing.... aah 🫠 help !!

**pat murphy** @noparticularname@mastodon.online · Mar 17

Mar 17

pat murphy @noparticularname@mastodon.online

Good morning and happy St-Patty’s Day!

Sunset over the Ottawa River on March 16, 2025, by Pat Murphy

#sunset #ottawa #gatineau

**pat murphy** @noparticularname@mastodon.online · Mar 13

Mar 13

pat murphy @noparticularname@mastodon.online

Dog with a sundog :-). Bonne soirée!

#ottawa #gatineau #photography

**Brett Hodnett** @Cyclesoc@c.im · Mar 9

Mar 9

Brett Hodnett @Cyclesoc@c.im

#SilentSunday
Gatineau Park, Quebec

A wide ski trail in deep snow running into the distance through a forest with heavy snow covering the branches, the dark trunks standing in striking contrast. A blue sky with white clouds is overhead.

#Winter #Ski #Snow

**Brett Hodnett** @Cyclesoc@c.im · Mar 2

Mar 2

Brett Hodnett @Cyclesoc@c.im

#SilentSunday
Ottawa River from Parc Brébouf in Gatineau, Quebec

A large,fast-flowing river with rapids passing right to left. The river is frozen along the near shore and a heavy mist obscures buildings on the far side of the river a couple of kilometres away. The sun is a bright orb in the blue sky and it's light reflects off the water and ice. The branches of trees are in the foreground overhead.

#Photo #Winter #River

**pat murphy** @noparticularname@mastodon.online · Feb 18

Feb 18

pat murphy @noparticularname@mastodon.online

Bonne nuit Gang!

Sunset on the Ottawa River, February 17, 2025, by Pat Murphy

#sunset #ottawa #gatineau

**Alex T** @trecartin@ottawa.place · Feb 16

Feb 16

Alex T @trecartin@ottawa.place

Please. Just stay home. Driving right now is asking for trouble. #ottawa #gatineau #snowstorm

**Alex T** @trecartin@ottawa.place · Feb 15 *

Feb 15 *

Alex T @trecartin@ottawa.place

Hello Ottawa!

Here's a little bit about me:

Originally from New Brunswick, I've lived in many places across Canada, including Vancouver, Winnipeg, and now, Ottawa.

For decades, I've been passionate about #community building both online and offline. My volunteer past includes coordinating safety initiatives, lobbying for recreational facilities, and advocating for greenspace. I've done a lot.. and more to come..

I work in [helping people] services and I run a web services business, a venture fueled by my love for the Internet and seeing how people use the #web

Offline, I enjoy #biking #hiking exploring #art and #volunteering I'm grateful for the available green spaces in Ottawa and Gatineau, and living near a river.

#ottawa #gatineau #introduction