Election sham

Today was more or less election day in Ottawa-Carleton — it’s a little known fact but it’s true.

Many of our city and regional councillors were chosen today.

Why?

Quite frankly, there was just no competition. With nominations closing today for the Nov. 10 election, these candidates are unopposed. read more

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Remote control season heats up

The Sports Beat, Brian Salisbury

It’s Monday night. You settle into your favorite chair and grab for your trusty remote. The TV flickers on. Seems relaxing enough, right? Wrong.

Now that Major League Baseball’s playoffs are in full swing, the NFL is off and running, and the NHL is back on the ice, sports fans around Ottawa are going to be pulling their hair out trying to decide which game to watch. read more

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