Lawson kicks off mayoral campaign
NEPEAN – It was an all-ages party atmosphere for Dunrobin resident Alex Lawson’s Rally for Ottawa, his first official campaign event as he begins his quest to become Ottawa’s next mayor Oct. 26.
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Politics
Early election poll has Dunrobin’s Lawson in third
OTTAWA – A very early City of Ottawa election poll, some candidates probably haven’t filed their nomination papers yet, has Dunrobin homebuilder Alex Lawson in third behind incumbent Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and Kitchissippi Coun. Jeff Leiper.
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Kelly’s motion for staff directory passes at council
CITY HALL – West Carleton-March Coun. Clarke Kelly’s motion to restore a City of Ottawa staff directory passed last week (April 29) with little fanfare at the council meeting.
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Liberals aiming at affordability in spring fiscal update
WEST CARLETON – The federal government says fiscal revenues are better than expected allowing the Liberals to focus on affordability in its spring fiscal update.
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So, you want to run in the 2026 municipal election
OTTAWA – The 2026 Municipal Elections will take place on Monday, Oct. 26. Friday, May 1, is the first day eligible
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ARAc looks at rural transit options
CITY HALL – Ottawa’s Agriculture and Rural Affairs committee (ARAc) made rural transit options a topic of conversation at Thursday’s (April 2) regular committee meeting and passed a motion exploring options to allow private bus service to supplement transit options.
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Provincial budget has no new news for Ottawa
ONTARIO – There’s not much new in the 2026 Ontario budget for Ottawa, but there is some funding earmarked for the nation’s capital already mentioned in previous announcements.
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Mayoral hopeful Lawson hosting Rally for Ottawa May 23
OTTAWA – Dunrobin’s Alex Lawson can’t officially declare his candidacy for mayor of Ottawa until May 1, but he has his first rally scheduled for May 23.
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Coun. Gower won’t seek re-election in Stittsville this fall
STITTSVILLE – Two term City of Ottawa Stittsville Coun. Glen Gower will stay true to his word and not seek re-election during the 2026 municipal election scheduled for next fall.
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MP Fanjoy goes against party in return to office policy
CARLETON – First time Carleton MP Bruce Fanjoy is not on board with his party and the prime minister’s decision to send federal employees back to the office.
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