The Ottawa Paw Pantry adjusts to keep helping low-income families feed their pets
Ottawa Paw Pantry provides pet food to low-income families. Operations have been rethought because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thousands of Brazilians in Canada cast ballots in a ‘moment of hope’ election
A battle between incumbent president Bolsonaro and ex-president Lula, as Brazilians worldwide vote for president on Sunday, Oct. 30.
Stay the course: Ottawa voters embrace Sutcliffe’s middle-of-the road vision
What change. Ottawa voters choose a middle of the road path to the city’s future by electing Mark Sutcliffe as mayor.
Voters back centrist Sutcliffe as city’s next mayor in watershed election that sends 11 newcomers to council
Broadcaster Mark Sutcliffe is Ottawa’s next mayor in what is being called a watershed election for the city.
Nurses urge future mayors to support decriminalizing drugs for personal use
The Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario is urging mayoral candidates to support decriminalizing possession of small amounts of drugs.
OC Transpo failing young workers outside the city’s core, some residents say
Young voters say they want to see a transit system that better prioritizes them and their non-traditional commutes.
Young campaigners in municipal election ‘step up’ for change
Young volunteers get out on the Ottawa municipal election campaign trail.
Ward 18 candidates hope to preserve Alta Vista’s tree canopy, bungalows despite housing needs
Zoning and preserving the “unique characteristic” of the neighbourhood came up frequently during the campaign, but candidates also recognize the need to diversify housing options.
Ottawa doesn’t have to be boring, residents say
Coming out of the pandemic, some say the election is an opportunity for city council to change Ottawa’s nightlife for the better by supporting the economy, local businesses and community morale.
Climate change and public transit top of mind for many young Ottawa voters
Some young voters say that climate change will be a priority for them when casting their ballot in Monday’s municipal election.
Sleuthing scientist set to restore identity of Bytown brother, sister ‘lost in time’
Researchers close to confirming the names two children buried at Barrack Hill Cemetery in in mid-19th century.