11 h. ago B.C. city councillor/social worker running for NDP leadership

OTTAWA — Tanille Johnston, a social worker and city councillor for Campbell River, B.C., has launched her bid for the federal NDP leadership. A news release says Johnston is the first Indigenous woman to seek the party’s top job and that she’s ready to bring “fresh energy and real progressive change” to the party and […]

Politics

29 h. ago Why is the new east Ottawa Tewin development so contentious?

One councillor wants to halt the development in the city's rural east, but it's about than just the cost of the project.

Sport

49 h. ago 'People see me as a human being, not a politician': Jennifer Rice raises more funds than any other current councillor

She has been the subject of controversy over the past four years, but says she's popular 'because I represent the people'

Politics

1 week ago Ottawa councillor says city should 'refine' but not remove speed cameras

Premier Doug Ford will introduce legislation next month that will ban municipal automated speed enforcement cameras across Ontario.

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2 w. ago Three Manor Park residents demand the city build sidewalks in lawyer letter

Rideau-Rockliffe ward Coun. Rawlson King exceeded his authority as a city councillor by deferring the sidewalk construction, they say.

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2 w. ago Tony Caterina: Fiscal discipline, safety and protecting neighbourhoods

We asked Edmonton’s mayoral candidates to answer the question: “Why I should be mayor.”  Edmonton stands at a crossroads. As your next mayor, I will end endless overspending and excessive annual property tax hikes while keeping business taxes low and fixing our city’s broken systems. With 14 years as a city councillor and a deep […]

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2 w. ago Does a federal hate crimes bill make a bubble bylaw unnecessary? This councillor thinks so

The federal Liberals' hate crimes bill might just make a proposed bubble bylaw a waste of the city's time and resources, one councillor suggests.

Events

3 w. ago Former Toronto councillor tapped to scale up Canada’s affordable housing stock

The federal Liberals have placed their hopes for scaling up Canada's affordable housing stock in Ana Bailão, a former Toronto city councillor.

Economics

3 w. ago Opinion: Council's Inglewood pool decision reflects broader issue of disconnection

What would you do if your community’s only indoor recreation facility was about to shut down? Would you contact your local councillor? Would you trek to city hall to speak directly to councillors and the mayor? Or organize a rally, host bake sales to raise donations or just sit back and hope it all works […]

Transport

3 w. ago PM announces former Toronto councillor to head up new homebuilding agency

Build Canada Homes will be overseen by former Toronto City Councillor Ana Bailão

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3 w. ago Ward Sspomitapi: Transit safety among the top issue for constituents

Safety — more specifically, transit safety — is currently the top concern heard by candidates in Ward Sspomitapi. Ward Sspomitapi includes former wards 11 and 12 in the city’s southeast. The estimated population in Sspomitapi is 111,500. Seven candidates are currently vying for the position of city councillor, including incumbent Jo-Anne Wright, who is hoping […]

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3 w. ago Former Legal Aid B.C. employee posts 'deeply offensive' Charlie Kirk video

The former social worker celebrated the assassination of the right-wing U.S. commentator

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