Mark Sutcliffe will succeed Jim Watson as the next mayor of Ottawa. Voter turnout was just under 44%, meaning that 316,000 people cast their vote on Monday. Sutcliffe, who is a newcomer to politics, won with over 51% of the votes, beating out Catherine McKenney, who got 37% of the vote. Former mayor Bob Chiarelli […]
Originally written by Jay Herrington Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson will not be running for re-election in 2022. Watson posted a statement this morning to his website, saying he has known since the 2018 election that he would not be seeking a fourth term. Ottawa’s longest-serving mayor, Watson was elected this go-around in 2010. He […]
Are you looking forward to the Escapade Music Festival? Are you still waiting to be fully vaccinated? The Escapade Music Festival is holding a pop-up vaccine clinic this weekend. The clinic is in partnership with Ottawa Public Health. This comes days after the festival announced that ticket holders would need to be fully vaccinated in […]
Mayor Jim Watson and the City of Ottawa have created a new tool to help locals book their vaccines. The vaccine wait list tool will allow eligible people to book same-day vaccination appointments. The form is available to fill out as of June 22. Currently those eligible for their first dose include: Anyone in Ottawa […]
Mayor Jim Watson dropped by the show to chat all things Covid in the city. Here is the full interview – 95.7 ELMNT FM · Jim Watson Joins Wake Up Ottawa To Talk Covid in the City
Chief William Commanda Bridge has been proposed as the new name of the former Prince of Wales Bridge in the Capital. William Commanda served as Chief of the Kitigàn-zìbì Anishinàbeg First Nation near Maniwaki, Quebec between 1951 and 1970. Chief Commanda was known for using his traditional ways to help guide his community. He was a trapper, woodsman, craftsman and […]
Bernie Sanders arrived at Wednesday’s inauguration ceremony as per usual. He’s known to dress a little frumpy on a good day. However, his latest fashion choice – a beige parka and a pair of very big mittens, drew a lot of sartorial attention. People were quick to praise him for his weather-sensible dressing choice. And […]
UNDRIP Legislation Tabled: The Liberals have tabled legislation to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which affirms their right to self-determination. If Bill C-15 passes, the government would have to work with First Nations, Metis and Inuit to harmonize Canadian policy with the rights and principles contained in the declaration. By […]
COVID-19 Ottawa: There are 51 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases, and another death from the virus in Ottawa Monday. 7,957 total cases have been confirmed here, with 7,083 resolved, and 359 deaths. We have 515 active cases in the Capital. COVID-19 Ontario: 1,487 new cases, and ten new deaths are being reported across Ontario. 95,496 cases have […]
You’ve probably heard that self-driving cars are the future. The argument is that it will be a safer and more efficient way to travel. Imagine reduced traffic, higher speed limits, and lower fuel consumption. Even road rage will be a thing of the past. Although this future sounds promising, we aren’t quite there yet. But […]