The mayors of the National Capital Region are urging the federal party leaders, two of whom are running in Ottawa ridings, to take action in Ottawa and Gatineau by addressing a list of shared priorities.
With the federal election campaign underway, Mark Carney will be seeking a seat as a Liberal MP in the House of Commons to represent the Ottawa riding of Nepean.
More than 250,000 people will attend this year’s Bluesfest by the time the event wraps up this weekend after 10 days of headliners, food trucks and stifling heat, and the festival is gearing up for what’s expected to be its biggest night on Friday.