Miriam Katawazi, Centretown News
Erica Braunovan picks up her two daughters at Centennial Public School.Surrounded by family and friends who helped with her campaign, Erica Braunovan watched her percentage of votes climb during Ottawa’s municipal election on Oct. 27. By the end of the night, it was official – she’d be the new Ottawa-Carleton District School Board school trustee for Zone 10.
Author: Centretown Staff
Protesters fear security crackdown
More than 50 demonstrators gathered around the Human Rights Monument on Elgin Street recently to protest rising concern about possible new security protocols and barriers on Parliament Hill.
New councillor seeks urban caucus
Miriam Katawazi, Centretown News
Somerset Ward councillor-elect Catherine McKenney will seek allies for an urban caucus.With urban wards outnumbered in city council meeting decisions in past years, newly elected Somerset Ward Coun. Catherine McKenney and fellow central-area councillors say they believe an urban caucus will be the key in making changes that benefit the city’s urban core.
Public debates memorial for slain soldier
As the flowers surrounding the National War Memorial are removed, some Canadians are looking for a more permanent commemoration of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo.