Ottawa Mayor

• Former Ottawa mayor Jim Watson joins community housing board

  The foundation says in a statement that Watson has a wealth of experience and understanding of the needs of communities in Ottawa.

  Politics

  Jun 27
  
• Ottawa mayor Sutcliffe ‘delighted’ with Andlauer agreement to buy NHL’s Senators

  Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says he is ``delighted'' that Michael Andlauer's bidding group has reached a deal in principle to buy the NHL's Senators.

  Canada

  Jun 14
  
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• Ottawa mayor, local businesses welcome expected return of federal workers to offices

  "I'm just personally excited to see more people around and kind of feel like we're back into before times," said Kyle Macleod, a manager at Manhattan's Coffee Co.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2022
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• Ontario passes law boosting ‘strong mayor’ powers in Toronto, Ottawa

  Ontario has passed legislation that allows Toronto and Ottawa to enact certain bylaws even if a minority of councillors are in favour.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2022
• New Ottawa mayor Mark Sutcliffe, rookie council face big challenges ahead

  Local broadcaster and entrepreneur Mark Sutcliffe won the mayor's seat handily with more than 51 per cent of the vote.

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2022
• Mark Sutcliffe elected next mayor of Ottawa

  Ottawa has a new head of council this time around, with Mark Sutcliffe elected as the next Mayor.

  Politics

  Oct 24, 2022
• Ontario municipal election 2022: Ottawa results

  Ottawa will have a new head of council this time around, with Mayor Jim Watson announcing last year he would not be seeking another term in office.

  Politics

  Oct 24, 2022
• The complicated legacy of Ottawa’s longest serving mayor

  Jim Watson has held the post for a total of 15 years, including the last 12, but is not seeking re-election in tomorrow's municipal vote.

  Politics

  Oct 23, 2022
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• Ontario introduces ‘strong mayor’ legislation to speed up housing development

  Premier Doug Ford has said he's planning a "strong mayor" system for Toronto and Ottawa and is considering expanding that to other cities.

  Politics

  Aug 10, 2022
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• Ford government considers increasing power wielded by Toronto, Ottawa mayors

  The Ford government is working on legislation that is expected to grant increased powers to Toronto's and Ottawa's mayors, as well as tackling the issue of affordable housing. 

  Politics

  Jul 19, 2022