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Kanata South could be one of Ottawa’s most interesting council races to watch

Coun. Allan Hubley is among the longest-serving representatives around the council table. But this election, he could be fighting to keep his seat.

Ottawa West

Transit, housing, revitalization and safety: Rideau-Vanier candidates state their cases

There is change planned for Rideau–Vanier, and even more that residents are hoping to see in the coming years. Here's what the six candidates for city council are proposing.

Byward Market - Lowertown

The best meals and food of summer 2026

Here are the top places our food editor visited

Pizza

At Tomo, the tastes are good, but the costs are hard to swallow

Does a new chef bring something different?

ByWard Market

The Tewin development is facing renewed scrutiny and opposition. But is it too late?

The Tewin partnership says it can house an extra 20,000 people than planned, and with changes to the project's leadership, critics of the project are questioning the direction the development is taking.

Tewin Development

Ottawans seeking climate change policy in municipal election in midst of increasing weather events

As the planet continues to warm, making weather patterns less predictable and extreme weather events more frequent, climate change has become another issue that politicians are expected to plan for.

Municipal election 2026

How much will Ottawa property taxes rise? Four mayoral candidates offer competing plans

The money to support city services comes mostly from the property taxes paid by Ottawa homeowners, and it turns out, the four main mayoral candidates have differing ideas on how much they should be raised.

Municipal election 2026

Housing development planned for Findlay Creek following previous urban boundary expansion

Nearly 500 new residents could soon be calling the Findlay Creek home thanks to a city council decision from five years ago that added new land to the urban boundary.

Ottawa South

Orléans East-Cumberland candidates talk transit, transportation and other priorities for the east end

It's no surprise that transportation is top of mind for many voters in Ward 1, Orléans East–Cumberland, and it's one that all seven candidates for councillor have plans to address.

Transportation