Miranda Gray

Thank you to everyone who took time over the last couple weeks to be part of our municipal election. We are extremely excited to see how much focus there was on key issues such as transit, housing, infrastructure, etc... This gives us a lot of energy for the next 4 years to advocate for better!

In politics as in frisbee, boring is scoring. I would like my politics inspiring instead.

Short reflections (and a bit of a picture dump) about last night's results. randomactsofurbanism.substack.com/p/about-last...

A key aspect of Vision Zero is making sure kids have safe and accessible active transportation options to and from their school. With Vision Zero Ottawa and Show Us Your School Street, I’d like to share my analysis of… #Advocacy #Article #SchoolStreets

Irish gyms, pubs and restaurants are prepared to turn away people wearing so-called 'pervert glasses' as patrons worry about their privacy. I spoke to some of them for today's Irish Times ... www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...

It is kind of amazing that every four years we have a province-wide spirited conversation about the places in which we live, culminating with fair and peaceful elections. 🗳️ It’s also troubling to me how low the voter turnout-out was yesterday. 39% in Stittsville, 36% across Ottawa.

Ah, yes, a day with another scary email from CRA re COVID repayment. (It has been repaid for some years. It is a boilerplate footnote in a message about something else.)

Tonight! Come together to talk about what the election results mean for our city and progress towards a safe cycling city. #ottBike

Fascinating, although some of you may not want to look at it: spiders twitch in their sleep

Ottawa’s voter turnout the lowest in 23 years

Ooh la, launch day for Spooky Ladies, my new book, with fancy colour photos & true stories of women's wild lives - so often written out of history. Bess Houdini, Lady Conan Doyle, The Fox Sisters, Aussie clairvoyant larrikinesses, a Nazi-escaping magic assistant & more. Please buy, say, 3 each. x

We keep telling the government - we don't want automated robo-debt, or data centres everywhere, or aged-care assessment by algorithm, or non-professional NDIS decisions. Employ real people. Pay real wages. Fix hospitals & schools. Tax the squillionaires & giant companies. Can't be any clearer.

This week, we learn about how Bytown’s first nomination as capital ended in the infamous Stony Monday Riots! Three days of chaos that ensured Bytown would be removed from the short list of potential capitals… at least for now. ottawahistoryhub.com/chapter-2

I just can't with the "four more years" chants.

Chelsea Walton elected the new councillor in Stittsville. Walton replaces Glen Gower, who did not seek re-election. Live updates: www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...

With Chelsea Walton, Erin Coffin, and Joanne Chianello elected, I think that council is now made up as majority majority women for the first time. 🙌

BREAKING: Erin Coffin elected councillor in Kanata South. Coffin defeats four-term councillor Allan Hubley. Live updates: www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...

Complex industrial firefighting at Hfx Grain Elevator. The fire is located about 135 feet above ground within the facility’s dust management system, presenting significant access and tactical considerations. Crew are operating deliberately and aggressively, supported by aerial and drone operations.

Six guys I follow on Instagram voted today for Brad Bradford as mayor. How do I know? Because every single one of them took a photo of their ballot to post it on Instagram. But if you’re going to vote for Bradford why would you care about the legality of taking a photo in a voting booth?

📚 Join the Ottawa Urbanism Book Club this November! For next month’s meetup, the Ottawa Urbanism Book Club will be reading Chapters 1 – 15 of “Bowling Alone” by Robert D. Putnam. 📆 When: Monday, November 9th | 6:15 PM 📍 Where: Main Library in Room B125

I might stream CBC (Gem) more often if the login wasn't a pain every single time.

STAY in line! We are hearing reports of long lines at some of the polls in Centretown. If you are in line by 8, you still get to vote. Please spread the word!

Time for the most stressful 50 minutes of my life

Hope you voted! And if you haven’t, there’s still time. Go! And at 8, join us for a live-from-our-couch discussion as results come in. It’ll be a little chaotic, but super fun. open.substack.com/live-stream/...

I just can't settle on any of the tasks I ought to be doing today. I suppose I should just be glad our vote count will take maybe 2 hours, not days.

Hey #ottbike! Did you know that there are workshops running at the Ottawa Public Library on how to extend your biking season/cold weather riding? well there are!

Election Officials Warn That Ballots Tied To Stray Cat Unlikely To Arrive In Time https://theonion.com/election-officials-warn-that-ballots-tied-to-stray-cat-unlikely-to-arrive-in-time/

Today is our election, one of the most important days in the next 4 years of this city. Please if you can, get out there and make some time to vote. The process is very simple and often extremely quick! If you need more info, check here : strongtownsottawa.ca/vote-in-the-...

Ottawa has a brutal track record of picking mayors that are committed to blocking smart, proven progress. Will the city’s voters finally end that trend today? Locals whose judgment I respect say @jleiper.bsky.social would make an excellent Mayor. Remember, turnout wins elections. #VOTE #Ottawa

I hear some people worry about the mail-in ballots that weren’t received in time so I went searching for answers and with one exception, I found them. randomactsofurbanism.substack.com/p/about-thos...

Vampires are inherently Catholic. Werewolves are inherently Protestant. Zombies are inherently Atheist. Thank you for coming to my presentation.

everyone who shared an idea, answered our survey, took part in a debate, volunteered, or passed our posts along this fall. Whoever wins tonight, we’ll keep asking for the bold environmental action

Join @evanhpotter.bsky.social and I as we analyze election results tonight, live from our living rooms! Starting at 8pm. open.substack.com/live-stream/...

In most every residential part of Orléans, the local school is the biggest and most impactful building around. It is built with our tax dollars and is one of the few non-residential buildings we have allowed to exist… #Advocacy #Amenities #School