What a great AGM yesterday. We got to hear an inspiration presentation by Dr Marvin Macaraig on bringing cycling culture to the suburbs. More on that later. We welcome our new board. Congratulations to Dylan in his new president’s role and Daniel as our new secretary (Daniel’s behind the revival of our newsletter). And excited […]
Minister of Red Tape Reduction endangers population, increases health care costs for Ontario
Just when you think it can’t get worse, it does. Not only does the Ford government want to ban speed cameras in school zones (Bill 56): “Part XIV.1, which authorizes the use of automated speed enforcement systems, is repealed.” Now it wants to ban cities from reconfiguring streets to install bike lanes (Bill 60). “A […]
A five-year-old dies on our streets
On Wednesday a five-year-old boy lost his life near Lola and Presland, in Overbrook. He was no match for the dump truck that struck him. A lot of families with young kids live in that neighbourhood. Kids will walk or bike to the local park. Now construction has meant heavy trucks driving in the area. […]
Our AGM is coming up fast
It’s on October 26 at 1:30 pm at Bayview Yards. What can you look forward to? Socializing and networking with people who are passionate about cycling in Ottawa. Come listen to our guest speaker Dr. Marvin Macaraig on Building suburban bike culture, participate in a workshop that will surely get your brain juices flowing. Are […]