Category: Politics
POILIEVRE: From safety net to trap net
(Pierre Poilievre, Member of Parliament for Carleton Riding. Photo: CPAC) How snags in COVID-19 programs will block people from working even after lockdown ends The government’s $146 billion COVID-19 rescue programs…
SBA hosting small business virtual discussion on government support during COVID-19
Stittsville small business owners are invited to participate in an online discussion, taking place on April 30 and hosted by the Stittsville Business Association (SBA), to speak about current local support…
MPP Goldie Gharmari announces $13.8M in community policing and safer roads
(L to R: Ottawa Deputy Police Chief Steve Bell, Carleton MPP Goldie Gharmari and Ottawa Police Association President Matt Skoff at announcement for major investment to community policing on December…
One year can make a difference in life
(Photo: Barry Gray) One year ago today Glen Gower was sworn in as the Councillor bringing a fresh voice for Stittsville to City Hall. The campaign win against an incumbent…
Councillors holding joint public consultation for Ottawa’s 2020 draft budget – October 30th
Residents will have several avenues in the coming weeks to provide feedback on Ottawa’s draft 2020 budget. City Councillors have organized a series of multi-ward sessions where residents can share…
From 1820 to present: timely historical presentation on the electoral Carleton district – Goulbourn Township Historical Society
(L to R, Colonel George Thew Burke – aka Shaun Peppy and the Duke of Richmond – aka Robin Derrick) Shaun Peppy, Richmond resident and Vice-President of the Goulbourn Township…
Large crowd at all-candidates meeting posed questions of relevance
(Clockwise from left to right: Louise Beggs moderator for the evening, Gordon Kubanek, Chris Rodgers, Kevin Hua and Pierre Poilievre. Photos by Barry Gray and Stittsville Central) The all-candidates meeting…
Carleton Riding all-candidates meeting and much more happening in Stittsville this weekend
(The Bradley-Craig farmhouse on Hazeldean Road. Photo: Mandy Hambly/FitPix) Another weekend full of activities for everyone. From federal politics to fund raising for the Bahamas, beer and food pairings, artwork…
Draft Ottawa budget proposes raise to municipal tax rate of 3 percent
Ottawa City Council has approved guidelines and timelines for the 2020 draft budget, including a three-per-cent overall increase to the municipal tax rate. The three-per-cent increase would address the financial pressures facing…
Goldie Gharmari, MPP Carleton, comments on provincial government initiatives
PRESS RELEASE: Education that Works for You Province Unveils Government’s Vision for ‘Education that Works for You’ with ‘Back-to-Basics’ Math Curriculum, Renewed Focus on Skilled Trades and Cellphone Ban in…
CITIZEN: Stittsville council candidates answer questionnaire
The Ottawa Citizen has posted a questionnaire filled out by Stittsville’s two city council candidates: Shad Qadri and Glen Gower, with many informative questions and answers touching issues such as…
Growth and infrastructure hot topic at Stittsville municipal Q&A
Photo: City council candidates for Stittsville at a Q&A on Sunday night. From left: Glen Gower, Shad Qadri. Photos by Barry Gray. Stittsville’s city council candidates Shad Qadri and Glen…
Village Association to hold all-candidates debate for Stittsville Sept. 23
The Stittsville Village Association will hold a debate for Stittsville’s school board and city council candidates on Sept. 23 from 6 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. at the Stittsville United Church.…
Quotes and notes from the Stittsville election debate on Rogers
Roger’s city council debate for Stittsville ward, between Glen Gower and Shad Qadri, has only been on YouTube for a few days and already has over 400 views. We’ve embedded…
Municipal election signs can go on private property starting Thursday
Supporters of municipal election candidates will be able to put up a campaign lawn sign starting Thursday. Aug. 23 is the first day election signs may be placed on private…