Green space battle, push for better transit highlight three-way race in Kanata North
Kanata North is home to the largest tech park in Canada. Here is what you should know for the upcoming election in Ward 4.
Candidates pitch for more housing, better transit in heart of central Ottawa
Everything you need to know about Ottawa's River Ward before the municipal Election Day on Oct. 24.
Trolls are targeting journalists — and women and racialized reporters bear the brunt of their hate
The connection between the anti-media rhetoric employed by politicians and the increasingly hostile reporting environment cannot be understated.
In Focus: Democracy on display as election fever heats up Canada’s capital
With the municipal election only weeks away, Canada’s capital city is putting the democratic process on full display.
Top contenders spar as housing affordability emerges as top issue in city mayoral race
Housing for all: Housing affordability and availability has been a top priority for mayoral candidates this election. [Photo © Emily Putnam]
Candidates in three-way race agree Orléans West-Innes faces big transit challenges
Transit is top of mind in the race in Orléans West-Innes.
Frustration over LRT expansion, transit issues stoke debate in Orléans East-Cumberland
Orléans East-Cumberland faces more transit troubles with LRT expansion.
Harder’s exit means Barrhaven West is wide open to challengers for first time in decades
Click here to meet the candidates of Ward 3 for the upcoming election, to learn a bit about what they want to accomplish and where/when to vote.
Tierney seeks fourth term, faces two challengers in Beacon Hill-Cyrville
Tim Tierney seeks a fourth term on Ottawa council.
Fields of Dreams: Ottawa’s baseball community makes a pitch to municipal candidates
The Ottawa Baseball Infrastructure Improvement Group makes a wishful pitch to mayoral candidates in hopes to improve baseball in Ottawa
Bay Ward: Reliable transit a key issue for candidates
Ward boundaries: Bay Ward or Ward 7 is located north of Highway 417 and is made up of 17 neighbourhoods such as Bayshore, Britannia, Crystal Bay and Shirleys Bay. Running along the Ottawa River on the west side of the city, Bay Ward has plenty of green spaces and protected wetlands. Who’s running: Incumbent Theresa Kavanagh is being challenged by...
Kanata South: Community safety a top priority for all five candidates
Ward boundaries: Ward 23 is located in Ottawa’s west end and includes the communities of Katimavik-Hazeldean, Glen Cairn, Bridlewood, and Trailwest. In 2006, the Kanata Ward was split in two, with Kanata South encompassing areas south of Highway 417 and Kanata North for areas north of the Queensway. Who’s running: There are five candidates running for the Kanata South council...
Kitchissippi Ward: Housing affordability is key issue facing three candidates for council seat
Oonagh Fitzgerald, Daniel Stringer and incumbent Jeff Leiper compete for Kitchissippi Ward leadership in Ottawa's 2022 municipal election.
Poilievre’s appeal to young voters may be key to electoral success, experts say
If Pierre Poilievre can draw young voters, it could boost the Tories in the next election.
Frustration builds in Manotick as truck traffic safety concerns persist
Residents in Manotick want action from the incoming city council on the issue of heavy truck traffic crossing the Rideau River via their small historic village. With an average of 800 trucks daily driving down this residential street, it is a major safety and health concern for the community.
Overcrowded schools a concern in fast-growing Riverside South-Findlay Creek
Riverside South-Findlay Creek has a new name and will have a new councillor on Oct. 24.
Somerset Ward: Downtown, diverse and densely populated
What you need to know about Somerset, ward 14 in Ottawa, going into the 2022 municipal election.
Alta Vista Ward continues to face affordable well-maintained housing issues
Here's what you need to know about the Alta Vista city council ward, ward 18.
Affordable housing front and centre in Capital Ward debate
All three candidates agreed that access to homeownership needs to be improved, but had different ideas on how to do it.
New name, same concern: Road safety and repair remain top priorities for Rideau-Jock ward
With the election quickly approaching and three-term incumbent Scott Moffatt stepping back, five fresh voices in the community are running to become city councillor in ward 21, the Rideau-Jock ward. The five candidates are David Brown, Leigh-Andrea Brunet, Michael J Nowak, Patty Searl and Kevin Setia.
New Barrhaven East ward offers an open field for candidates
New Barrhaven East ward has no incumbent running, which leaves the race wide open for the seven new candidates.
Affordable housing, homelessness a focus for candidates running in Rideau-Vanier ward
Homelessness is a challenge for Rideau-Vanier, which also attracts thousands of tourists to the Byward Market.
Knoxdale-Merivale: Seven candidates vying to replace Keith Egli
Knoxdale-Merivale has seven new candidates on the ballot. Here is a brief breakdown of the issues and the people as incumbent Keith Egli chooses to not run again.
Five things to know about Gloucester-Southgate Ward
Top things you need to know about Gloucester-Southgate Ward to be prepared for the municipal election.
West Carleton-March: Seven candidates running in westernmost ward
Seven candidates are running for the seat of councillor in West Carleton-March, Ottawa's westernmost ward.
Shawn Menard campaigns for ‘progressive change’ this municipal election
Capital Ward councillor Shawn Menard said he's campaigning for himself and mayoral candidate Catherine McKenney.
Lowertown residents remain concerned about sale of St. Brigid’s community space to The United People of Canada organization
Some Lowertown residents want the City of Ottawa or the province to take a local church away from The United People of Canada, who plan to build a community space.
Legault leads in Quebec election poll despite concerns over cost-of-living, health care, survey shows
Cost of living and health care outweigh all other provincial concerns for Quebec residents going into the provincial election.
Most Ontarians pessimistic Ford government can fix health care, lower cost of living, poll shows
At least two-thirds of people in Ontario are pessimistic four more years of Ford will improve health care, cost of living following record low voter turnout.
Lisa MacLeod steps aside from duties to deal with health concerns as Doug Ford picks a new cabinet
Lisa MacLeod steps aside to deal with health concerns as Doug Ford's new cabinet is sworn in.
Apathy, fatigue and inequality just some of the reasons for record low voter turnout in Ontario’s election
Many factors contributed to the lowest voter turnout in Ontario election history on June 2.
‘What matters most is the people.’ Housing and cost of living front of mind for Ottawa-Vanier voters as they elect a Liberal — again
Ottawa-Vanier returns Liberal Lucille Collard. She is one of eight Liberal MPPs elected Thursday night.
Ontario votes: Ford wins strong second majority government; NDP’s Horwath and Liberal Del Duca stepping down as leaders
Ontarians are voting to decide who will form the next government in Canada's biggest province.Polls indicate that Doug Ford and the PCs are headed to another win.
Ontario votes: Ottawa South looks to be leaning Liberal again
Capital Current takes a look at the race in Ottawa South talking to NDP hopeful Morgan Gay and New Blue's Martin Ince.
Tight race expected in Ottawa-Centre as Ontario voters head to the polls
Ottawa Centre is shaping up as another battle between Liberals and the NDP as Ontario voters go to the polls today.
Pressure mounts to put Indigenous languages on federal election ballots
The push is on to include Indigenous languages on federal election ballots.
Election fever: Ontario Liberals latest party to pledge minimum wage hike
Ontario Liberals are the latest party to offer a plan to increase the minimum wage as the provincial election on June 2 looms.
Experts cautiously optimistic about Canada’s upcoming greenhouse gas emissions reduction plan
The 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan will be an important step for Canada in achieving its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
In an historic decision, Justin Trudeau invokes Emergencies Act in bid to end convoy protests and border blockades
More than 50 years after Pierre Elliott Trudeau enacted the War Measures Act to combat Quebec’s 1970 FLQ crisis, his son looks to quell the 18-day ongoing trucker convoy via the modern-equivalent Emergencies Act.
Ottawa Police chief asks for an additional 1,800 police and civilian staff to manage convoy
Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly has asked for 1,800 more police and civilian personnel to help bring the Freedom Convoy protest to an end.
Liberals’ rent-to-own policy proposal ‘nibbling at edge’ of housing affordability problem: expert
The rent-to-own program proposed by the Liberals may not be enough to make housing more affordable for Ottawa residents.
Gun lobby’s election ‘truth tour’ brought anti-Trudeau campaign to Nepean
When gun control became a central topic of conversation in the dying days of the 2021 election, the Canadian Coalition of Firearm Rights (CCFR) sent its best defender — a suburban grandma wielding a wagon full of pamphlets — across the province to plead its case.
Young socialists plan to ‘Fightback’ for radical change amid frustrating state of post-election Canada
Fightback Ottawa gathered at the Avant-Garde Bar in Ottawa to discuss the failures of capitalism three days post-election.
Democracy on display in controversial pandemic election that changed little in Canada, Ottawa
Capital Current captures the images of the federal election in Ottawa.
Deja vu all over again: Election results in almost identical Parliament
Canadians are scratching their heads today as the federal election result is virtually the same as the result in 2019.
In stand-pat federal vote, Ottawa remains Liberal stronghold
In the federal election the Liberals maintained their grip on local ridings.
Despite predictions and the pandemic Canadians not voting by mail in great numbers
Despite the pandemic, so far it looks like special ballots will not come close to the five million originally expected by Elections Canada.
First time Ottawa South NDP candidate fights for an equitable Canada
First time Ottawa South NDP candidate wants to fight for an equitable Canada, tackle systemic-racism and build an affordable future.
Election 2021: Federal role in providing affordable housing and ending homelessness a key election issue, advocates say
Regardless of which party wins the election, the next federal government needs to address housing and homelessness issues in Canada.
In their own words: Meet seven young voters who have something to say about the federal election
Capital Current spoke to young voters about why they're planning to show up to vote on Sept. 20, and what issues matter the most to them.