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Share this Story : Ottawa advocacy groups rally against OC Transpo fare hikes Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Breadcrumb Trail Links Local News Ottawa advocacy groups rally against OC Transpo fare hikes The city passed a motion to increase OC Transpo fares by five per cent to help cover a $120 million transit shortfall. Author of the article: Sadeen Mohsen, Special to the Citizen Published Dec 11, 2024 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 3 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here . Or sign-in if you have an account. At a rally outside Ottawa City Hall, Cédrik Desjardins, a first-year political science student at uOttawa, said an increase in transit fares will only "drive people away". Photo by Sadeen Mohsen / Postmedia Article content As Ottawa city councillors rolled back OC Transpo fare hikes after a lengthy final budget meeting on Dec. 11, a group of protesters outside city hall were clear that any increase in transit costs would have a detrimental impact on those with low income, especially seniors and students. Article content Article content The city passed a motion to increase OC Transpo fares by five per cent to help cover a $120 million transit shortfall. Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles from Elizabeth Payne, David Pugliese, Andrew Duffy, Bruce Deachman and others. Plus, food reviews and event listings in the weekly newsletter, Ottawa, Out of Office. Unlimited online access to Ottawa Citizen and 15 news sites with one account. 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Despite the concessions after a lengthy motion introduced by Coun. Tim Tierney, seniors, students and advocacy groups are demanding better city services. Jane Keeler, 79, was one of several dozen protesters outside before city councillors debated Budget 2025. She says she used to be a regular transit user but found its unreliability “discouraging” and called fare increases “absurd.” “We have all this money going into more transit infrastructure and nothing that really is working reliably,” Keeler said. OC Transpo’s 2024 gross operating budget was $768 million. The budget for 2025 is $856 million. Keeler, who is a member of the volunteer organization ReImagine Ottawa, said the city needs to do better in involving the public for input. Evening Update The Ottawa Citizen’s best journalism, delivered directly to your inbox by 7 p.m. on weekdays. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. 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The meetings began in mid-November and were finalized on Dec. 11. He said that transit fare increases limit the “freedom of movement and mobility” for people from low-income communities. Bay Ward Coun. Theresa Kavanagh said she has a “problem” with higher transit fares and wants it to be as accessible as possible for residents, especially seniors. “I’m concerned about the people who are not necessarily commuters but seniors trying to get around the city,” Kavanagh said. “The bus doesn’t come on time and they’re standing there freezing.” Kavanagh, who is also the liaison for older adult issues in Ottawa, said the road to advocating for better transit fares has not been easy. With the opening of the Trillium Line and Stage 2 LRT expansion, she said she’s hopeful it will have a positive impact on local communities and small businesses. Advertisement 4 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content She pointed out there will be a rate freeze into 2025 on the EquiPass, which offers fare discounts for low-income people. “We want to do everything we can to encourage people to ride transit.” Cédrik Desjardins, a first-year political science student at the University of Ottawa who lives in campus residence, said he uses transit often to get to his job in the suburbs. The trek can take up to two hours. “We keep seeing them cut services and make our wait times longer and it keeps spiralling downwards,” Desjardins said. “Now on top of that, we have to pay more for it.” University student union groups have also pointed out fare increases for the U-Pass, the low-cost transit pass for students, cannot exceed 2.5 per cent without agreement from post-secondary institutions. The transit budget council passed calls for a five per cent increase to the cost of a U-Pass, but that is only set to come into effect in September 2025. 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We often read about toxic bosses. What about their employee equivalents? I’m referring to the employee who wants to extract as much money from the company for as little work as possible and is prepared to go to any means to do so. In fact, given the abundance of social legislation supporting employees, they have ample available (often governmental) helping hands enabling them to do so. What can an employer do? Here’s a list of common scenarios and how best to navigate them. In Ontario, an employee is entitled to overtime at time and a half if the employer permits them to work more than 44 hours per week. In other provinces and federally, it is 40 hours. What does one do about an employee who creates and submits fictitious “records” of their hours, often after they are fired. I have seen those overtime hours add up to more than the employee’s ! Many employers are flummoxed. The employment standards branch, to which the employee complains to obtain that time and a half, requires employers to keep records of employees’ time and, if they have not created those records as required, will presumptively accept the employee’s version. Calling evidence to disprove the employee’s recording that they were working at specific times can be difficult and sometimes impossible. The best technique to protect themselves is to have a written memo, signed by everyone, advising that employees are prohibited from ever working over those 44 hours a week without the employer’s written consent. If an employer does that, unless the employee can prove the employer was wilfully blind and observed all of this overtime being worked and permitted it, the employer will have protected itself. Many employees combine long weekends and compliant doctors to obtain illegitimate paid vacations, taking time off work just because they wish to. If the employer has a paid sick leave policy, the employees will be paid for those days. Subject to certain statutory exceptions in some provinces, there is no inherent obligation for employers to pay for . Still, most medium and large employers will pay, at least for some number of days per year. Often other employees will know if a co-worker has a practice of falsely making such claims and will resent having to work when that employee does not. This affects morale as well as . What is the solution? In the provinces that permit employers to demand medical notes, require one so the employee cannot spend a day of leisure or at the cottage but instead must attend the doctor’s office. If you suspect that the employee is not genuinely ill, contact them to ask relevant business questions to ensure that they are engaged and prevent them from having a real holiday. Finally, if a particular employee has a pattern of suspicious absences, have their doctor list their limitations and functionalities and require them to work within that modified job description. At last resort, if you believe they are not disabled at all, have them attend an independent medical examination with a doctor you retain and then insist on compliance with that doctor’s recommendation. Of course, some employees can pretend to be working by simply staying near their phones but provide little value because, in the absence of supervision, they are not working at all. One solution is to install software that monitors their keyboards to ensure they are productive. Another is to order them back to work where they have to attend the office (and cannot take their dogs for a walk or watch that daytime soap). To answer the unspoken question: yes, you can order back to work those who are not effectively working from home — whether it be because they are simply not working or because they are ineffective in that modality — while allowing employees who are effectively working from home to continue doing so. And yes, that is , but it is legal discrimination. Some employees push their employers, including in the ways discussed above, hoping to be fired. They misbehave hoping their misconduct will be rewarded. What can employers do? Start documenting their activity and providing warnings. If the employee miscalculates, you might well develop a case for cause, or at least give the employee the perception that they could lose such a case, which will make them ultimately change their conduct, or take less if you terminate them. You can also assign them duties that minimize the ill effect of their conduct — duties that would not amount to a constructive dismissal. And you can warn them that continued misconduct will affect their . References can last for one’s entire career. Employees can make claims without any foundation, such as to human rights, occupational health and safety and/or to human rights. This is often done in the hope of provoking a firing. The problem is that retaliating by firing them is itself a violation of these statutes, so that is not a viable option. Another problem is that, even if the employer is successful, they cannot recover costs from the employee. Some of these statutes have provisions whereby the cases can be dismissed on an early basis if they are frivolous. Again, although this cannot be threatened, as nothing can, there is nothing wrong with telling future employers about the employee’s history. A disgruntled employee might disparage an employer on social media or just in conversation. It might even rise to the level of defamation, permitting a lawsuit or, depending on the context, be cause for dismissal without — sending a message to other malcontents.LAS VEGAS — If Texas coach Steve Sarkisian holds aloft the College Football Playoff trophy next month, that will be bad news for BetMGM Sportsbook. It would be similarly disappointing if any of the coaches at Boise State, Indiana or Arizona State end up celebrating a title with confetti falling all around them inside Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Wait, what? Texas has attracted a lot of money all season to go all the way, but those other schools provide the hope of a big payoff. The fifth-seeded Longhorns are the co-favorite at BetMGM with No. 1 and unbeaten Oregon at 7-2 odds; the other three are least 40-1, while Georgia is right behind Oregon and Texas as the next favorite. "These teams get hot and people just want to have a flyer on them," BetMGM trading manager Seamus Magee said. "They don't want to be standing there and not have a ticket on some of these long-shot teams." Expanding the playoff field from four to 12 teams this year meant more betting in general on college football and more varieties of wagering on the postseason. There were meaningful games played in the final month by not only Arizona State, Boise State and Indiana, but also SMU, Army and UNLV — a number of teams not always in the national title conversation. "It's one of the highest handles we've ever had on our national-championship market," Magee said. "We're in more states, for one, but the activity and the betting patterns we're seeing, it definitely feels a lot more than it has in years past." Magee said BetMGM has received action on both sides of the first-round game between 11th-seeded SMU and sixth-seeded Penn State, but the Mustangs have drawn notable action at DraftKings and Caesars Sportsbook. Money on SMU dropped Penn State from a 9-point favorite at DraftKings to 8 1/2. "Any time they've played a real good team, they've had trouble," Johnny Avello, DraftKings race and sports operations director, said of the Nittany Lions. "SMU shows that they're pretty good on both sides of the football and pretty resilient as a team. Always in the game. Always finds ways to fight back." Joey Feazel, who oversees football trading for Caesars, said much of the early betting in general was on underdogs. "Usually, you see the dog money for these teams come late, especially on the sharps' (professional bettors) side," Feazel said. Boise State, which as the third seed has a first-round bye, will be the underdog in its quarterfinal matchup with Penn State or SMU. The Broncos got into the field as the highest-ranked Group of Five champion, but Avello said that doesn't mean they are one of the nation's top 12 teams (they are ranked No. 8 by AP and No. 9 by CFP). Avello said BYU, Colorado and Miami — none of which made the playoff — all would be favored over them. "There are a lot of teams that aren't in the playoffs that would be favored," Avello said. "That's just not the way these playoffs work." Feazel said Boise State not being able to play at home on its blue carpet will be a notable disadvantage. Boise State's quarterfinal game will be at the Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Arizona. "It will be all neutral," Feazel said. "It's a big step up in class for Boise." Instead of all the games being played in climate-controlled domes or warm-weather locales — as has been in the case in past postseasons — three of the four first-round matchups will take place in the Northeast and Midwest. While that might not make a difference when Notre Dame hosts in-state foe Indiana, Ohio State will be at home against Tennessee and SMU visits Penn State. BetMGM favors all four home teams by more than a touchdown. "You have to take the weather into account for some of these games," Magee said. "It's going to be really cool to see a team like Tennessee that will have to go up to Columbus, where it can get really cold. SMU has to go from Dallas to Happy Valley. That's definitely going to be one of the coldest games a lot of those kids have played in their lives." SMU was the last team in the field, getting the benefit of the doubt over Alabama. The Mustangs had one fewer defeat than the three-loss Crimson Tide, who did not appear in the SEC title game. SMU lost on a 56-yard field goal to Clemson in the ACC championship. The sportsbook operators said the Tide would be favored by 5-10 points if they met SMU on a neutral field. Get local news delivered to your inbox!

Gretchen McKay | (TNS) Pittsburgh Post-Gazette PITTSBURGH — Many Americans consider social media a scourge, but for a home cook, it can be a fun and informative place to get help deciding what to eat. Sure, some of the recipes would-be influencers recommend are in fact pretty abominable — check out @chefreactions on TikTok, Instagram or X for many, many examples — but I have stumbled across some pretty good recipes on many occasions, too. Related Articles Restaurants Food and Drink | In season: The universal joy of carrots Restaurants Food and Drink | Don’t shun pinot grigio! The good versions of wines you think are bad Restaurants Food and Drink | Quick Fix: Horseradish Crusted Snapper with Arugula Pasta Restaurants Food and Drink | 3 recipes to help you through the busy holiday season Restaurants Food and Drink | Roasted orange delivers big flavor in this smoky chicken traybake One that’s been going viral for a while and but only recently caught my eye shines a spotlight on the creamy, tomatoey dish known as Marry Me chicken. There are probably as many recipes for Marry Me chicken on social media as there are cooks. (Delish claims to have created the video recipe for the original dish, also known as Tuscan chicken, in 2016.) But in my opinion, the best variations hang their chef’s hat on a sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and cream. Yum! This rich and luxurious entree is a definite step above the “engagement” chicken that caused a similar stir when it made its debut in Glamour magazine in 2004. That proposal-worthy recipe — saved for posterity in the 2011 cookbook “100 Recipes Every Woman Should Know: Engagement Chicken and 99 Other Fabulous Dishes to Get You Everything You Want in Life” — featured a whole chicken roasted with lemon and herbs. Awesome for sure, but not nearly as swoon worthy. I’ve been married for a very long time, so I’m not looking for a dish that will get me engaged. But who wouldn’t want applause when they put dinner on the table? That’s how Delish’s original recipe made it into the latest installment of “Dinner for Four for $25.” Usually when I’m building these economical meals, I do all my shopping in one store. This time, I shopped over the course of a weekend at some of my favorite haunts to see if that made a difference. (And no, I didn’t factor in the cost of gas, but maybe should have!) First stop after downing my Saturday morning latte and Nutella mele at a street-side table at Colangelo’s in the Strip District: Wholey’s Market, where I found boneless chicken breast at the bargain price of $3.89 per pound. I then crossed the street and headed down the block to Pennsylvania Macaroni Co., where I found several varieties of sun-dried tomatoes to chose from. I went with a jar of Ponti sun-dried cherry tomatoes for $5.09 — a definite splurge when your budget is only $25, but an ingredient I knew would deliver plenty of flavor. At Aldi, I found a bag of five huge lemons for $3.89, or 78 cents apiece, and a nice package of fresh broccoli for $2.28. A bargain, considering I would only use about two-thirds of it. The German supermarket chain known for its low prices and no-frills shopping experience (you have to deposit a quarter to get a shopping cart) also had butter — a main ingredient in my sandwich cookie dessert — on sale for $3.99 a pound. A bag of powdered sugar was pretty cheap, too, at just $2.09 for a two-pound bag. “Shopping” my pantry for ingredients I always have on hand, including garlic, olive oil, spices, rice, molasses and vanilla, once again helped keep costs down. Total bill: $24.38, or 62 cents under budget. Not bad when you consider the homemade dessert recipe makes more oatmeal sandwich cookies than a family can/should eat at one sitting. PG tested Sun-dried tomatoes could be considered a splurge item because even a tiny jar is expensive, but their concentrated, sweet and tangy tomato goodness add so much flavor to a dish! They are certainly the star of this chicken dish that has been making the rounds on social media platforms. Some say the entree is so good, you’ll get a marriage proposal out of it. At any rate, the Parmesan cream sauce that gets spooned on top of the chicken and rice will certainly make your diners swoon. This original recipe from Delish.com is a pretty easy dish to get on the table in quick fashion. Just remember to use a dry pot holder to take the pan out of the oven because it will be very hot; I very stupidly used a damp dish towel and now have another cooking scar. 4 (8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 3/4 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan Fresh basil, torn, for serving, optional Cooked rice, for serving Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Generously season chicken with salt and black pepper and cook, turning halfway through, until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate. In same skillet over medium heat, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Stir in garlic, thyme and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in broth, tomatoes, cream, and Parmesan; season with salt. Bring to a simmer, then return chicken and any accumulated juices to skillet. Transfer skillet to oven. Bake chicken until cooked through and juices run clear when chicken is pierced with a knife, 10-12 minutes. Arrange chicken on a platter. Spoon sauce over. Top with basil, if using, and serve with cooked rice. Serves 4. — delish.com PG tested Broccoli is a reliable veggie when you need a little something extra to round out a meal and don’t want to spend a fortune. Here, it’s blanched until crisp-tender and then tossed with lemon juice and zest and a pinch of red pepper flakes. I used lemon olive oil (already on hand) for an extra burst of citrus flavor. 1 large bunch broccoli, separated into florets 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter 1 clove garlic, minced Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon 1 pinch (or two) red pepper flakes Flaky salt and freshly ground ground black pepper, to taste Place broccolini in a large skillet with about 2 inches of water; bring to a boil and cook until bright green, 1-2 minutes. Drain. Heat olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook until golden and fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add broccoli; cook and stir until heated through, 2-3 minutes. Squeeze lemon juice and zest over broccoli and season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Serves 4. — Gretchen McKay, Post-Gazette PG tested Remember how if you were lucky when you were a kid you got an individually wrapped Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pie in your lunchbox? These soft and chewy oatmeal cookies sandwiched with vanilla buttercream taste exactly the same. Actually, they’re better because they’re not made with corn syrup and artificial flavorings, but rather real butter and brown sugar. It’s important to let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a rack. Otherwise they will fall apart. The icing is very sweet, so you might want to reduce the amount of powdered sugar. For cookies 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1 tablespoon molasses 1 large egg, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt For filling 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 3 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons heavy cream 2 teaspoons vanilla Pinch of salt Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line two sheet pans with parchment paper. In stand mixer outfitted with whisk attachment add butter, brown sugar and molasses and beat on low speed until combined. Gradually increase speed to medium-high and beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Scrape down sides and bottom of bowl with spatula, then add egg and vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed until combined. Add flour, oats, baking soda and salt and beat on low speed until just combined and no streaks of flour remain. Use a 1/2 -ounce cookie scoop tor tablespoon measure to portion out equal amounts of dough. Roll the dough in your hands to smooth the edges, then place 2 inches apart on prepared pans. Bake until cookies have puffed up and are set and firm around the edges but still somewhat soft in the middle, 9-11 minutes. Remove sheet pans from oven and allow cookies to rest on the pans for 5 minutes, then use a metal spatula to transfer cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely. Once cookies have cooled, make filling. In stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine butter, confectioners’ sugar, cream, vanilla and salt. Beat on low speed, gradually increasing the speed to high, until creamy and fully incorporated, about 45 seconds. If filling is dry, add a small splash or two of cream. Assemble cookies. Using a small offset spatula or butter knife to spread about 2 tablespoons of filling onto the bottom side of one cookie, then place second cookie on top to sandwich. Repeat with remaining cookies and serve. Makes 16 sandwich cookies. —”Sweet Tooth” by Sarah Fennel (Clarkson Potter, $35) ©2024 PG Publishing Co. Visit at post-gazette.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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