Charlie Senack
@Charlie_Senack
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Managing editor of @Kitchissippi and @Ottawa_Lookout. Opinions in @OttawaCitizen. Freelancing + pitches? [email protected]. Views my own.
Ottawa, Ontario
Joined March 2014
With 7cm of forecast snow, tomorrow could be #Ottawa's snowiest Nov 9th since 1897. #YowWx #OttWeather
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It has come to my attention that earlier this week there was an order issued prohibiting individuals working in certain court facilities from wearing poppies while on duty in those locations. This order was issued under the guise that the poppy is somehow a ‘political statement.’
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It was bad news for the PWHL and Ottawa Charge who will see up to 3,000 fans left out in the cold as Lansdowne 2.0 gets approval. It's a vote that could put the Charge's future in Ottawa in jeopardy. More: https://t.co/mf84omrSIw
#Ottawa #PWHL
thehockeynews.com
The Ottawa Charge and PWHL did not receive the news they'd hoped for as the significantly smaller arena plans for Lansdowne 2.0 were passed, a decision that puts the team's future in Ottawa in...
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5/ Somerset Coun. Ariel Troster brought forward a motion to keep the seating flexible in the new stadium until more conversations were had with the Ottawa Charge. It failed 14-11, but OGEG said they are willing to explore some minor adjustments. #ottnews
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4/ Capital Coun. Shawn Menard referred the matter back to city staff as the Lees Avenue land is also planned for affordable housing. Menard was able to pass a portion of a motion that allows the Aberdeen Pavilion to remain open for the first 18 months of construction. #ottnews
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3/ There have been lots of concerns about the one acre of greenspace being lost at Lansdowne Park. Coun. Stephanie Plante brought forward a motion to preserve a piece nearby at 160 Lees instead. It passed. #ottnews
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2/ A motion was also passed to try and advance lease negotiations with the Ottawa Charge, while trying to find solutions to keep the team viable in the Capital. The Charge have recently expressed concern of the fewer seats in the new arena. #ottnews
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1/ The council meeting included multiple motions that brought some changes: - The city’s affordable housing contribution is now $19.4 million ($5 million more). - A motion was passed to review public transit options. #ottnews
https://t.co/9kbBYQArJc
kitchissippi.com
With only days until House to Home will be forced to close after Westgate Shopping Centre is demolished, the charity furnishing service still hasn’t found a
BREAKING: Lansdowne 2.0 has passed. Council voted 15-10 to approve the $418.8 million plan that has been highly controversial. #ottnews
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There were no big surprises as to how councillors voted. Barrhaven East Coun. Wilson Lo, who previously supported the plan, voted no. Osgoode’s Isabelle Skalski campaigned on voting against the project, but voted yes. #ottnews
BREAKING: Lansdowne 2.0 has passed. Council voted 15-10 to approve the $418.8 million plan that has been highly controversial. #ottnews
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BREAKING: Lansdowne 2.0 has passed. Council voted 15-10 to approve the $418.8 million plan that has been highly controversial. #ottnews
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City council will decide today on whether Lansdowne 2.0 passes or fails https://t.co/x4ZFLKPT83 via @Charlie_Senack
ottawalookout.com
City council will decide today on whether Lansdowne
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Sources tell CTV News that Jeneroux had conversations with senior staffers from Carney's office as recently as Wednesday after which the impression was that Jeneroux would be crossing the floor. Amid the speculation, a source close to Jeneroux tells CTV News that Conservative
ctvnews.ca
Alberta Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux says he’s resigning as a member of Parliament, but Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the resignation won’t come into effect until 'next spring.'
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Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux has announced he will resign his seat. Although he is not crossing the floor to join the Liberals, his resignation is yet another blow to Pierre Poilievre.
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The city's auditor general has tabled her reports which outlines various financial risks with Lansdowne 2.0 https://t.co/YQBieHQvcN via @Charlie_Senack
ottawalookout.com
The city's auditor general has tabled her reports which outlines various financial risks with Lansdowne 2.0
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A new Nanos polls shows a majority of Ottawa residents are against the Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopement. Meanwhile, the project has past its first hurdle at committee https://t.co/6v0BbkPqqZ via @Charlie_Senack
ottawalookout.com
A new Nanos polls shows a majority of Ottawa residents are against the Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopement. Meanwhile, the project has past its first hurdle at committee
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My first year as a homeowner giving out Halloween candy to over 100 kids. I even had to visit the store for more! This must be what true adulthood feels like.
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Great article by Charlie Senack, published in the Ottawa Business Journal today about the Westgate Mall. Today marks the last day the mall will be open. Westgate just wasn't another urban mall, it meant so much to so many people over the years. What a run! https://t.co/afSbKh62a2
obj.ca
For generations of west-end Ottawa residents, Westgate Shopping Centre was more than just a strip of retail.
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FROM ME: Goodbye to Westgate: Ottawa’s oldest mall closes today after 70 years. #ottnews
https://t.co/ImvnsDxGZ7
kitchissippi.com
For generations of west-end Ottawa residents, Westgate Shopping Centre was more than just a strip of retail. It was where you bought your first records,
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Westgate’s House to Home charity forced to close after not finding new space. #ottnews
https://t.co/9kbBYQAZyK
kitchissippi.com
With only days until House to Home will be forced to close after Westgate Shopping Centre is demolished, the charity furnishing service still hasn’t found a
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For generations of Ottawa residents, Westgate Shopping Centre was more than just a strip of retail. It was where you bought your first records, bumped into neighbours on Saturday mornings or ate lunch at the Clark’s Dairy Bar. #ottnews
https://t.co/LVwYdCEppU
obj.ca
For generations of west-end Ottawa residents, Westgate Shopping Centre was more than just a strip of retail.
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