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...