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Leiper promises more night ambassadors, fuller storefronts in ByWard Market if elected mayor of Ottawa

Leiper promises more night ambassadors, fuller storefronts in ByWard Market if elected mayor of Ottawa

Ottawa mayoral candidate Coun. Jeff Leiper says, if elected mayor on Oct. 26, he would triple the number of night ambassadors and community engagement team members in the ByWard Market, work to fill empty storefronts in the district, and create a new, permanent festival plaza for events.

Voting begins today in Ottawa’s municipal election. Here’s what you need to knowOpens in new window

Sutcliffe proposes $10 billion plan to fix Ottawa’s aging infrastructure if re-elected mayorOpens in new window

Key Dates

October 1, 2026

List of changes to Voters’ List provided to candidates

October 1, 2, 3, and 4, 2026

10 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Special Advance Voting Days

October 16, 2026

10 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Advance Voting Day
8 p.m.: Deadline for special mail-in ballots to be received

October 26, 2026

10 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Voting Day

October 29, 2026

Election signs must be removed from private and public property

Sutcliffe pledges to bar non-Ottawa residents from first night of swimming lesson registrations if re-elected mayor of Ottawa

Sutcliffe pledges to bar non-Ottawa residents from first night of swimming lesson registrations if re-elected mayor of Ottawa

Sutcliffe pledging $500M in climate-resilient infrastructure upgrades over next term if re-elected mayor of Ottawa

Sutcliffe pledging $500M in climate-resilient infrastructure upgrades over next term if re-elected mayor of Ottawa

Lawson pledges to end vacant unit tax at first council meeting if elected mayor of Ottawa

Lawson pledges to end vacant unit tax at first council meeting if elected mayor of Ottawa

Mayoral candidate charged for alleged threats against Ottawa mayor, Premier Ford

Mayoral candidate charged for alleged threats against Ottawa mayor, Premier Ford

Leiper’s housing plan includes 1,500 new non-profit homes a year

Leiper’s housing plan includes 1,500 new non-profit homes a year

Sutcliffe pledges to cap tax increases at 2-2.5% if re-elected Ottawa mayor

Sutcliffe pledges to cap tax increases at 2-2.5% if re-elected Ottawa mayor

Lawson promises ‘smarter traffic lights’ through Google partnership if elected mayor of Ottawa

Lawson promises ‘smarter traffic lights’ through Google partnership if elected mayor of Ottawa

Saravanamuttoo won’t commit to property tax hike target if elected Ottawa mayor

Saravanamuttoo won’t commit to property tax hike target if elected Ottawa mayor

Saravanamuttoo won’t commit to property tax hike target if elected Ottawa mayor

Saravanamuttoo won’t commit to property tax hike target if elected Ottawa mayor

Leiper pledges to add 1% infrastructure levy to property tax increases if elected Ottawa mayor

Leiper pledges to add 1% infrastructure levy to property tax increases if elected Ottawa mayor

Ottawa Board of Trade outlines priorities for Ottawa’s municipal election

Ottawa Board of Trade outlines priorities for Ottawa’s municipal election

Community groups call on Ottawa municipal election candidates to lower transit fares, build bus-only lanes

Community groups call on Ottawa municipal election candidates to lower transit fares, build bus-only lanes

Mark Sutcliffe promises $10 billion for infrastructure if re-electedOpens in new window

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Mayoral candidates talk arts & cultureOpens in new window

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Ottawa mayoral candidate charged for alleged threats against Sutcliffe, FordOpens in new window

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Municipal election signs go up in OttawaOpens in new window

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Leiper vows to repeal RTO for city employeesOpens in new window

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Sutcliffe unveils rural Ottawa re-election platformOpens in new window

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Morning Rush: Leiper vows to overturn City of Ottawa return-to-office mandate if electedOpens in new window

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Ottawa mayoral candidate promises to raise Palestinian flag at city hall if elected mayorOpens in new window

Walk My Ward: 1 – Orléans East-Cumberland

Where suburban growth meets rural Ottawa, and residents are still looking for reliable ways to get around without a car.

Walk My Ward: 2 – Orléans West-Innes

The story is growth and traffic - with major development changing how people move through the east end.

Walk My Ward: 3 – Barrhaven West

One of the city’s fastest-growing communities - putting pressure on roads, transit and infrastructure to keep pace.

Walk My Ward: 4 – Kanata North

Ottawa’s technology hub, the challenge is connecting a major employment centre with the people who work there.

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Things to do in Ottawa this weekend: Oct. 2-4

Man facing charges after 2 stabbings in downtown Ottawa

Man facing charges after 2 stabbings in downtown Ottawa

Voting begins today in Ottawa’s municipal election. Here’s what you need to know

Voting begins today in Ottawa’s municipal election. Here’s what you need to know

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Sens sign locker room attendant as first-ever emergency back-up goaltender

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Nearly 100 homes acquired by Ottawa Community Housing to be prioritized for homeless families

Nearly 100 homes acquired by Ottawa Community Housing to be prioritized for homeless families

Police investigating antisemitic flyers distributed in Belleville, Ont.

Police investigating antisemitic flyers distributed in Belleville, Ont.

Leiper promises more night ambassadors, fuller storefronts in ByWard Market if elected mayor of Ottawa

Leiper promises more night ambassadors, fuller storefronts in ByWard Market if elected mayor of Ottawa

Take a look at Ottawa’s newest articulated bus

Take a look at Ottawa’s newest articulated bus