Politics

KINBURN – It was a small group that showed up for Tuesday’s (Oct. 22) Ward 5 2025 budget consultation, and because of that, those in attendance could ask the city’s new chief financial officer Cyril Rogers anything they wanted any time they wanted during the consultation.

CITY HALL – West Carleton Secondary School (WCSS) vocal music class students kicked off today’s (Oct. 16) City of Ottawa Council Meeting with a stirring rendition of the national anthem and a surprise for Coun. Tim Tierney.

WEST CARLETON – Longtime West Carleton Township politician and mayor, Frank Marchington passed away Sept. 25 at the age of 95.

WEST CARLETON – When the cooler weather hits, it’s time to start thinking about budgets.

WEST CARLETON – In 2022, the City of Ottawa approved its New Official Plan thereby setting the wheels in motion for a complete overhaul of the city Zoning Bylaw.

CITY HALL – Mayor Mark Sutcliffe has been very vocal in his call for more upper-tier funding for the City of Ottawa.

CANADA – New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Sigh pulled the plug on his party’s partnership with the minority Liberal government, substantially increasing the chances of a federal election.

OTTAWA – Mississippi Mills had a strong presence at last week’s (Aug. 18) Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference, which set a record for largest attendance, attracting more than 3,300 attendees.

CITY HALL – Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe launched a campaign calling on residents to join him in demanding fair funding from the provincial and federal governments, citing the city’s unprecedented financial pressures.

WEST CARLETON – After months of engagement, surveys, workshops and working groups, the City of Ottawa Rural Summit finally has a date.