Dr. Karen Somerville
@karenannsom
Posts mainly about Ottawa & Canada, e.g., politics, curling, baseball, hockey (She/Her) - Personal Account
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@arieltroster.com I walk by Snider Park regularly, and it has always been locked up. This evening there were people standing around wondering why they couldn't enjoy it. Can you please shed some light on why this was locked up on an evening like tonight? #SniderPark #Ottawa
I came across this building on Sidney St. in Ottawa last weekend. I chatted with one of the residents, who told me that they are excited for Canada Day, July 1 - and they added - Elbows Up! #Ottawa #ElbowsUp #CanadaDay
That said, here are photos of another part of the Garden that has beautiful grasses and flowers with benches. I remain hopeful that somehow the issues with the fountain areas can be addressed. Any ideas @yasirnaqvicdn.bsky.social @joelharden.bsky.social @neilsara.bsky.social ? #OttawaCentre
the new condos in the area, so many of us hope that the NCC will do something to make it more attractive. Here is a photo of the weeds/earth and one of a blanket of a homeless person beneath a fountain that doesn't work. @yasirnaqvicdn.bsky.social @joelharden.bsky.social
I have been busy trying to get some issues in #OttawaCentre addressed, eg an empty utility box removed. It's been a challenge. One @cityofottawa.bsky.social staffer said not to use the MyServiceOttawa portal as it's useless. @arieltroster.bsky.social's office helped. Pics of before and after.
It's great to be on this #bluesky app. I picked up this book signed by author #CarolOff last night at the Rideau Centre in #Ottawa. Bluesky is not included in the index but that other site is. Looking forward to digging in to #AtALossForWords!