Editorial: “Climate Barbie” comment shows we still have a long way to go
By Maggie Parkhill and Maureen McEwan Sexism is alive and well, folks, and not just in Trump-land. Last week, Conservative MP Gerry Ritz derisively dubbed Environment Minister Catherine McKenna “climate Barbie.”…
Liberals easily hold Ottawa-Vanier in byelection fight
By Dustin Cook Liberal candidate Mona Fortier won the Ottawa-Vanier byelection Monday night to become the first woman to represent the federal riding. The byelection was held to fill the…
Tool kit to help first-time election candidates
By Mamta Manhas A new initiative to help first-time political candidates have a better chance in the next local elections is launching in Ottawa. DemocracyKit, a shared resource package, will…
Centretown politicians help their Ottawa-Vanier representatives campaign for upcoming federal by-election
By Liam McPherson Centretown political operatives from all four major federal parties are pounding the pavement next door in Ottawa-Vanier in hopes of having their party’s candidate win the April…