Kevin O'Donnell's blog

Who needs help more: me, or someone who is homeless who has just been released from custody at the Ottawa courthouse? Obviously I shouldn't be first in line for help. And odd as it is for politicians to say this to taxpayers, there's a good chance you shouldn't be first in line either. Read more »

Mass emails to the GPO contact list sometimes go out under my name as Deputy Leader. It's always interesting because I'll get replies from people I've never met before. A recent mailing touched on the topic of Catholic schools and I got a reply from someone who wasn't happy we support a fully secular system. For the record, my reply: Read more »

I am blessed with a kid who's super easy to parent. Really, super easy. For instance, mornings are generally a breeze. Since less than a year old wake-up has been at 6:30 and out-the-door has been at 7:40 - first for daycare and now for school. Everyday is much the same: wake up and two minute cuddle, then I make breakfeast while she slumbers on the couch for extra winks. Then easy peasy: eat, brush, dress, play, coat & shoes and out the door. Read more »

Today at Council an attempt was made to correct a staff error in relation to the minutes from April 24th. On that meeting's agenda was a motion to approve the Carling/Preston design plan, with a few exceptions. Notably, part 3(a) deferred the "mews" (aka: road) that is proposed for the eastern edge of the O-Train corridor. Here's the motion - I've bolded the important part: Read more »

Proud of my cousin Cleoniki Kesidis, who wrote about why she's sick of being asked why she studies computer science: ottawacitizen.com/life/women+stu…