Kimberley Johnson

1 month ago | kimberleyjohnson.substack.com | Kimberley Johnson

It’s not over, and it will get worse. Fortunately (or unfortunately–your call), the convicted criminal who sits in the Oval Office isn’t very bright, and he doesn’t listen to anyone who advises him to be smarter and more stealthy with his cruel and destructive agenda. The 2024 US election was just over seven months ago, and the fascist takeover seems to be serving as a cautionary tale for countries all over the globe.

2 months ago | kimberleyjohnson.substack.com | Kimberley Johnson

Watch this extraordinary town hall: Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) Exchange with Constituents on Immigration & Border SecurityGrassley showed up and that’s something considering many of his Republican colleagues are too cowardly and refuse to talk to their constituents. Kimberley’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

2 months ago | ctvnews.ca | Kimberley Johnson

The Ottawa Cottage Life and Backyard Show is on at the EY Centre, and with summer approaching, many people will be looking to plan vacations and spend more time outdoors. Bill Mayo is looking at products like boats at the event that he can enjoy at his cottage. While he says he’s still looking, the threat of tariffs means he may make the decision sooner rather than later. “Now’s the time to get it, I guess, because the prices will be going up,” he told CTV News Ottawa.

Mar 28, 2025 | ctvnews.ca | Kimberley Johnson

As more Canadians are looking to travel within our own country, road trips are becoming more popular for those planning upcoming vacations, and RV rental and sales companies are saying it’s driving an interest in RVs and trailers. Robert Van Loon rents out his camper van right out of his driveway for the times he’s not using it. He says it’s a popular service, because it helps people book a vehicle they may not have experience with or want to own outright, but the trips can be unforgettable.

Mar 24, 2025 | ctvnews.ca | Kimberley Johnson

Liquidation sales are underway as The Hudson’s Bay works towards shutting all of its locations in Ottawa and Gatineau. Pierette Rancourt was one of the first inside Hudson’s Bay in Place D’Orléans on Monday, the first official day of the liquidation sales. She says she wasn’t able to find what she was looking for, as some things are already gone. “I was looking for HBC Stripes, and they don’t have those anymore,” she tells CTV News.