The Shadow Docket A decade of SCOTUS mischief that should never have been.

For the morning crowd: All you need to know about the Shadow Docket controversy without sitting through a footnoted lawyerly lecture. brigittepellerin.substack.com/p/the-shadow...

F.B.I. Director Sues The Atlantic Over Article Claiming Excessive Drinking

The thing about suing for libel is that you have to have a good reputation to begin with. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/u...

The Shadow Docket A decade of SCOTUS mischief that should never have been.

You may have heard rumblings in the news about the Supreme Court of the United States and its “Shadow Docket.” Here’s why it matters, even if you’re not a lawyer. Everything you need to know to be reasonably well-informed, without the footnotes. brigittepellerin.substack.com/p/the-shadow...

Discounted fare snafu hits OC Transpo community pass holders The community pass is offered to members of the Ontario Disability Support Program but some say a discounted fare option has disappeared.

It’s going so well. ottawacitizen.com/news/communi...

The Carney Way Le premier ministre redéfinit l’art de la politique.

Mark Carney is so good at politics he’s redefining it in front of our very eyes. Que vous soyez d’accord ou non avec ses politiques, le format est formidable. brigittepellerin.substack.com/p/the-carney...

The Carney Way Le premier ministre redéfinit l’art de la politique.

After decades of bitching that politics is stupid and immature, I’m going to cheer the arrival of a new kind of public debate that’s mature, sober and grown-up. Le premier ministre redéfinit l’art du possible en politique, et j’adore. brigittepellerin.substack.com/p/the-carney...

Forward Guidance with Prime Minister Mark Carney YouTube video by Mark Carney

He’s redefining politics. I’ll have more to say shortly. m.youtube.com/watch?v=uk2T...

Ford, province to sell $28.9M private jet 'as quickly as possible' | CBC News Ontario is looking to sell the $28.9 million private jet that was purchased for Ontario Premier Doug Ford's use.

For sale: Suddenly embarrassing luxury jet, never used. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Bricks ’n Brats for April 17, 2026 Some winners, some losers, some funnies and some plain old stupid.

En rappel: Bricks ‘n Brats for the week that was. There’s booze, bad theology and stupidity. Also some good news. brigittepellerin.substack.com/p/bricks-n-b...

The ruins in my backyard On pourrait tellement faire mieux si on prenait le temps de consulter sur le sens du monde.

From the wayback machine: Westboro dwellers will be… feeling their feelings when they realize the old convent turned raccoon condo has a new owner, and they’ve been cutting trees. I am re-upping this rant to help you through this difficult time. randomactsofurbanism.substack.com/p/the-ruins-...

Eyes on the prize, people April 17, 2026

The weekly email catching you up on all things Brigitte. brigittepellerin.com/campaigns/vi...

Federal government might have to acquire new office space for public servants, analysis finds | CBC News Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has analyzed the federal government's office space needs and discovered it will need more work stations with public servants heading back to the office four days a week in July.

Smart! Practical! Economical! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Bricks ’n Brats for April 17, 2026 Some winners, some losers, some funnies and some plain old stupid.

Winners, losers, weirdos and the biggest no-brainer of all. brigittepellerin.substack.com/p/bricks-n-b...

That’s what I’m thinking.

Ottawa's new 10-year homelessness plan won't last that long | Opinion The city has had three different decade-long plans since 2014. So far it's going great — except for reducing homelessness. | Opinion

Three five-year 10-year homelessness plans have not reduced homelessness. More of the same may not fix this problem. ottawacitizen.com/opinion/otta...

Carillon Park – Sponge Park Improvements A Sponge Park is coming to Vanier Carillon Park is being reimagined as a Sponge Park — a greener, cooler, and more climate-resilient space for the Vanier community. We’re planning important upgrades, ...

Guys! Ottawa is getting a sponge park!!! engage.ottawa.ca/carillon-par...

Ford suggests Ottawa install speed bumps where cameras used to be Ontario Premier Doug Ford was asked about City of Ottawa data showing an increase in speeding in school zones after the province ordered speed cameras be removed. Here's what he had to say in response...

He’s trying to make me mad. www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

April 15, 2026 On the evening of April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln and First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln went to Ford’s Theater in Washington, D.C., to see a production of the comedy Our American Cousin. The Linc...

From the Lincoln assassination to Jan. 6 riots — a history of ill-disguised racism masquerading as anti-tyranny resistance. Fantastic read. heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/april-15-2...

No. Only malarkey is allowed.

Speeding surges at former camera sites, city data says | CBC News Speeding in school zones that used to host speed cameras has shot up since the cameras were turned off, according to new City of Ottawa data.

I am shocked, shocked. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

It’s not supposed to be quick and easy because safeguards have to be in place to protect vulnerable people from pressure. I’m sorry it can make things harder. The balance is difficult to achieve.

Whose life is it anyway? Who gets to decide whether you live or die?

For the morning crowd: we are fortunate in Canada to have an end-of-life regime that’s coherent and constitutionally sound. It recognizes our agency over our lives. Let’s not ruin that. brigittepellerin.substack.com/p/whose-life...

Vance Says the Pope Should Be More Careful When Talking About Theology

There are none so blind, etc., etc. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/14/u...

Whose life is it anyway? Who gets to decide whether you live or die?

MAiD is in the news, but nobody asks the only question that matters: Whose life is it, anyway? brigittepellerin.substack.com/p/whose-life...

A driver ran a red light and hit this cyclist. That wasn’t enough for police to show up | CBC News A cyclist who was struck by a vehicle while riding in a bike lane on Slater Street late last month says he’s frustrated with how Ottawa police responded when he called their non-emergency line to repo...

May I suggest changing your SOPs, OPS? www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Brigitte Pellerin (@brigittepellerin) When your opponent steals your idea, you don’t react by calling them names. Not if you’re a confident person, you don’t. You react by congratulating them on seeing the light. Bonus points for a slight...

Pierre Poilievre wanted validation more than victory. It shows. substack.com/@brigittepel...

Bringing bike-sharing back to Ottawa will cost $10M, study says | CBC News Bringing bike-sharing back to Ottawa will cost up to $10 million, according to a report commissioned by the city.

How many bike programs could fit in one lousy Lansdowne? www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Yes!

Buc-ee’s-ing.

Unusual Alabama headline. If he loses the Yellowhammer State, he ain’t got much left.