Let's think bigger than term limits It’s undeniable that democracy at the local level needs an overhaul.Take, for instance, the present tendency for overwhelming consensus at city hall. While most Ottawa residents find themselves divided on major issues – transit, condos, development — councillors find themselves agreeing with each other most of the time.
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Democracy in action
Over the next four weeks, residents of Centretown will have the chance to put a completely new slate of municipal candidates through their paces – an opportunity that should not be overlooked.
Ottawa needs a river we can be proud of
Eric Murphy, Centretown News An outflow pipe spills water into the Ottawa River after a storm.With E. coli levels closing beaches near the Ottawa River more than 15 times since late June, it’s apparent that the city’s central waterway isn’t as clean as it should be.
Holmes’s voice will be missed
With a crowded field of candidates stepping up to challenge incumbent Diane Holmes, the election for Somerset Ward was always going to be interesting this year. But now, with Holmes having announced her retirement and thrown her support behind a new candidate, the race has become wide open and unpredictable.