Jon Willing
@jonathanwilling.bsky.social
Journalism educator at Algonquin College | Dad columnist with Ottawa Parenting Times | City politics gumflapper
Any aces up the sleeves of #ottvote contenders heading into the final weeks? www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Ottawa Votes 2026: Weekly panel talks candidate endorsements and special advance voting
Leading up to voting day on October 26, CBC Radio's Ottawa Morning is hosting a weekly municipal election panel to keep voters covered on the biggest moves and stories of the campaign. This week, CBC’...
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October 2, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Any aces up the sleeves of #ottvote contenders heading into the final weeks? www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Enjoyed chatting on this CFRA #ottpoli panel with Brigitte and Andrew about east-end LRT and the super library www.iheart.com/podcast/962-...
City In Review - Pre-testing for LRT East Extension expected to begin next month - CFRA Live! - Sound Bites | iHeart
<p>Transit was, once again, a focal point at City Hall this week – including a slew of updates at what was the final planned Transit Committee meeting of this term of council. The most optimisti...
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September 13, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Enjoyed chatting on this CFRA #ottpoli panel with Brigitte and Andrew about east-end LRT and the super library www.iheart.com/podcast/962-...
Great to be back in the CBC Ottawa Morning studio talking #ottpoli ahead of next month’s #ottvote (are we still using those tags these days???) www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Ottawa Votes 2026: Weekly panel talks transportation, homelessness and the mayoral race
Leading up to voting day on October 26, CBC Radio's Ottawa Morning is hosting a weekly municipal election panel to keep voters covered on the biggest moves and stories of the campaign. This week, CBC’...
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September 11, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Great to be back in the CBC Ottawa Morning studio talking #ottpoli ahead of next month’s #ottvote (are we still using those tags these days???) www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
One of the most interesting days in the municipal election period, next to the start of nominations and the actual election day. Who’s in? Who’s out? Who withdraws?
Today is Nomination Day! It’s the final day for candidates to file or withdraw their nomination papers for the 2026 Municipal Elections. Once nominations close at 2 pm, the City Clerk will begin certifying candidates in the 2026 Municipal Elections. #ItStartsHere
August 21, 2026 at 1:10 PM
One of the most interesting days in the municipal election period, next to the start of nominations and the actual election day. Who’s in? Who’s out? Who withdraws?
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Public-interest journalism matters and legal uncertainty should not be a barrier. Introducing Lawyers for Reporters Canada, a new national pro bono initiative supporting journalists. Learn more: https://loom.ly/2sDmDRg
May 26, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Public-interest journalism matters and legal uncertainty should not be a barrier. Introducing Lawyers for Reporters Canada, a new national pro bono initiative supporting journalists. Learn more: https://loom.ly/2sDmDRg
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A life in pictures: Remembering Bruno Schlumberger ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...
March 6, 2026 at 1:35 AM
A life in pictures: Remembering Bruno Schlumberger ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...
Algonquin journalism program crucial to covering news in the North: nunatsiaq.com/stories/arti...
Algonquin journalism program crucial to covering news in the North
In a world rife with disinformation, fake news and artificial intelligence, Canadians need more journalists to help sort out what’s real — not fewer.
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February 15, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Algonquin journalism program crucial to covering news in the North: nunatsiaq.com/stories/arti...
We're over at LoveForJournalism.ca talking about all our great experiences in the AC j-school in #Ottawa and the impact of journalism on our lives.
Kudoboard for Algonquin College Journalism Program | Kudoboard
Collaborate to create a unique, online memorial. Add memories, photos, or videos; invite others to contribute; visit online anytime and print it out as a book of remembrance.
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February 3, 2026 at 2:56 AM
We're over at LoveForJournalism.ca talking about all our great experiences in the AC j-school in #Ottawa and the impact of journalism on our lives.
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I use the skills I learned in Algonquin's journalism program every day. Its graduates play a key role in shaping our city - its civic, cultural and economic life. It is no exaggeration to say that it changed my life This is gutting news. Joe, Julie, Charlie, Jon: thank you for your advocacy.
Algonquin: 'We don't want the college to raise the white flag on journalism'
The program is one of 30 the college has proposed cutting this fall, but those fighting to save it say the world still needs storytellers.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:02 PM
I use the skills I learned in Algonquin's journalism program every day. Its graduates play a key role in shaping our city - its civic, cultural and economic life. It is no exaggeration to say that it changed my life This is gutting news. Joe, Julie, Charlie, Jon: thank you for your advocacy.
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The Better Ottawa Municipal Panel weighs in on #Lansdowne2.0 for one final time. Hats off to @neilsara.bsky.social for the city-wide conversation he led on this file! open.substack.com/pub/the613/p...
A Divided Council Approves Lansdowne 2.0
The past week at Ottawa City Hall
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November 11, 2025 at 12:51 AM
The Better Ottawa Municipal Panel weighs in on #Lansdowne2.0 for one final time. Hats off to @neilsara.bsky.social for the city-wide conversation he led on this file! open.substack.com/pub/the613/p...
How does Ottawa city council handle a motion aiming to stop a municipal return-to-office plan? And what should council do about the premier’s call for cities to end photo radar? Some of this issues we take on this week on the Better Ottawa pod:
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Pre-Election Positioning Moves Into High Gear
Announcements from the Mayor, plus a shot across the bow from his one declared challenger.
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September 20, 2025 at 12:07 PM
How does Ottawa city council handle a motion aiming to stop a municipal return-to-office plan? And what should council do about the premier’s call for cities to end photo radar? Some of this issues we take on this week on the Better Ottawa pod:
open.substack.com/pub/the613/p...
open.substack.com/pub/the613/p...
The Algonquin Times news team of student journalists at Algonquin College has hit the ground for another term. Really enjoying their coverage so far.
September 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The Algonquin Times news team of student journalists at Algonquin College has hit the ground for another term. Really enjoying their coverage so far.
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Municipal Panel on what to expect in Ottawa’s 2026 city budget.
Muni Panel: Is the City Breaking the Law?
Insights, opinions and arguments on the latest Ottawa city issues.
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August 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Municipal Panel on what to expect in Ottawa’s 2026 city budget.
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An on-location of the Better Ottawa Muni Panel: Hot (in fact, sweltering) Takes on Lansdowne #ottnews open.substack.com/pub/the613/p...
Muni Panel: Hot Takes on Lansdowne
An extended discussion on one of the biggest decisions facing Ottawa Council.
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July 22, 2025 at 12:59 PM
An on-location of the Better Ottawa Muni Panel: Hot (in fact, sweltering) Takes on Lansdowne #ottnews open.substack.com/pub/the613/p...
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Municipal Panel: the good, the bad and the ugly of public engagement
Municipal Panel: the good, the bad and the ugly of public engagement
Our live recording at the Ottawa People's Summit on 27 May.
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May 30, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Municipal Panel: the good, the bad and the ugly of public engagement
Big crowd, too!
I’m at the People’s Summit tonight - a gathering of civil society groups working to create a better Ottawa. Neil Saravanamuttoo is recording his live podcast with Joanne Chianello and Jon Willing tonight here!
May 28, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Big crowd, too!
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This week’s Better Ottawa Municipal Panel is out. It’s spicy!
Muni Panel: Where Traffic Camera Money Goes and New Legislation to Deal with Bad Councillors
Insights from the past week in Ottawa city politics
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May 5, 2025 at 10:24 PM
This week’s Better Ottawa Municipal Panel is out. It’s spicy!
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The Better Ottawa Municipal Panel’s take on what the federal election means for the city of Ottawa
Muni Panel: KINGSLAYER!
Implications from the federal election for the City of Ottawa
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April 30, 2025 at 1:47 AM
The Better Ottawa Municipal Panel’s take on what the federal election means for the city of Ottawa
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If you're not watching or listening to the Better Ottawa Municipal Panel podcast, here's a taste of what you're missing.
More at: the613.substack.com
More at: the613.substack.com
April 16, 2025 at 12:33 PM
If you're not watching or listening to the Better Ottawa Municipal Panel podcast, here's a taste of what you're missing.
More at: the613.substack.com
More at: the613.substack.com
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The Better Ottawa Municipal Panel looks at the last week in local politics.
Muni Panel: Why is the New Transportation Plan So Unambitious?
Insights on the past week at Ottawa City Hall
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April 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The Better Ottawa Municipal Panel looks at the last week in local politics.