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Could a home builder be Ottawa’s next mayor?

Alex Lawson says his decision to run for mayor isn’t based on a lifelong ambition to be in politics. Instead, he is entering the race because, in his view, Ottawa has stopped delivering basic services effectively.

Municipal election 2026

City Hall Insider: zoning & CRRRC

It was a busy few weeks, and a busy council meeting, as council members received an update on the controversial purchase of a property in the east end slotted for use as a waste management facility.

Carlsbad Springs

Neil Saravanamuttoo talks transit, budget and running for mayor

Finance expert Neil Saravanamuttoo is planning a run for mayor, but there is a catch: he will only do so if residents are willing to organize a “grassroots movement” around him first.

Transit

Toman family seeks answers in Mont-Tremblant one year after son's disappearance

Kathleen Toman stands near a temporary command post set up by La Sûreté du Québec, who are still searching for clues in the disappearance of her son.

Crime

‘Government only works when the public is involved.’ A Q/A with the Lookout team about our new City Hall Insider newsletter

We talk to Sarah about her plans for more in-depth city hall coverage and what you can expect in the months ahead

Editor's Note

New Edinburgh petition opposes NCC’s plan for Sussex Drive redevelopment

Sussex Drive serves as one of Ottawa’s most historic and ceremonial roads. Now, it could become home to a new development that would redesign some of the street’s most recognizable features.

Downtown

Ottawa moves ahead with $95M landfill purchase as rural councillors raise concerns

Ottawa city council is moving forward with the next steps toward purchasing a privately owned landfill site in the city’s east end — a deal reported to be worth roughly $95 million — in a move city leaders say will secure long-term waste disposal capacity.

Carlsbad Springs

Algonquin College looks to suspend 30 more programs

After years of financial struggles and unanswered pleas for provincial and federal financial assistance, Algonquin College says it can no longer afford to run the current number of programs offered.

Post-Secondary Education

City Hall insider Jan 22

Welcome to City Hall Insider, the new place where you can find in-depth analysis, calendars and information about what’s happening at City Hall.

City Hall