Category: Politics
How the high gas prices are tied to the U.S. and Israel strikes on Iran
Iran has been blocking the Strait of Hormuz, the busiest channel for shipping oil in the world, significantly reducing the number of ships passing through.
South Carleton students walk-out to protest the OSAP changes
(Students of South Carleton High School in Richmond gathered together on February 12, 2026 for a walk-out to protest the recent Ontario Student Assistance Program announcement. They want their voices…
Education shouldn’t be a debt sentence: South Carleton students walking out against OSAP changes
This protest on March 11th is a way for us to collectively call this out for what it is: our government treating education like a business when it should be about our futures.
Councillor Gower staying true to his word – stepping away after two terms
I’m really thankful for the staff that work in my office who have helped so much along the way. And I really appreciate all of the residents and businesses who get involved…
Author Martin Lukacs releases timely book – The Poilievre Project: A radical blueprint for corporate rule
With a high-stakes federal election taking place, Martin’s new book is set to shake up the conversation about Pierre Poilievre and what his leadership could mean for Canada.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
You can now follow the Councillor on Bluesky for updates and other information. He also reminds residents to vote on February 27th if you haven’t already.
Not all Carleton riding provincial candidates respond to questions
On Election Day, February 27, 2025, you make the decision as to who will be best to represent the Carleton riding.
Long-time former Goulbourn Township CAO, Bob Townend, passes away
On April 9, 2024, the Goulbourn community lost an admired and highly respected man – the longest serving Chief Administrative Officer for the former Township of Goulbourn, Bob Townend.
How Canada Day came to be – a short history lesson
Ottawa, the new country’s capital and named so by Queen Victoria, was quaking under the discharge of 101 guns to salute the occasion – the birth of a new country.
Ottawa Police Services receive funding to thwart auto theft
Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, MPP for Kanata-Carleton and MPP Goldie Ghamari, Carleton, announced that $669,447 will be provided to the Ottawa Police Services to fight crime, including auto theft through ALPR.
Meet the candidates running for school board trustee in Zone 1
There are three candidates running for the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board and three candidates running for the Ottawa Catholic School Board in Zone 1.
Work on new Carp Road Landfill has begun
During the municipal election campaign there has been little discussion of this major development on the outskirts of Stittsville and how it might impact quality of life for the surrounding communities.
Meet your four Ward 6 Stittsville councillor candidates
Questions were posed of each candidate on affordable housing, transit service, volunteer firefighters, what is being heard at the door, and, what are each candidate’s priorities to improve Stittsville.
Advance Vote Days for Ottawa’s 2022 Municipal Elections
Election day is approaching, and it’s time to start planning your voting day! Do you know when and where you’ll be making your vote?
Stittsville Village Association and Stittsville Business Association co-hosting municipal all-candidates Q&A September 26
The Stittsville Village Association and Stittsville Business Association have again partnered to co-host an evening of Questions and Answers from residents to the candidates.