Ottawa Police, BMDA Pledge Support To Struggling ByWard Merchants

 In 2027, Ottawa’s ByWard Market will turn 200 years old. The outdoor shopping precinct is always abuzz with activity, popular with both locals and tourists. Unfortunately, in recent years, it has also earned a notorious reputation due to violent crime, theft, vandalism, drug addicts and the homeless spilling over from

“Mayor Sutcliffe to Skip Capital Pride Events Due to Festival Organizers Antisemitism 

 Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe has announced that he will not take part in any events hosted by Capital Pride this year, following a recent statement from the organization expressing support for Palestinians. Capital Pride, the annual LGBTQ+ festival in Ottawa, issued a statement earlier this month outlining four key commitments

Mayor Sutcliffe Calls for Help from All Levels of Government to Ease Financial Crisis

 Canadians are facing increased costs for essentials like gas, groceries, and rent. Today, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe called on Ottawa residents to support his campaign, urging the federal and provincial governments to contribute their fair share. Without this support, Ottawa could face a tax increase of at least seven percent. The

2023 Municipal Report Card: Civility Scored High Marks at the Expense of Results

 It’s been one year since the self-described centrist Mark Sutcliffe, an outsider in the race, was elected mayor. Being removed from the mismanagement (think LRT boondoggle) and fractiousness of the Jim Watson-led 2018-2022 Council, the victory offered Sutcliffe a unique opportunity to reset local politics in Ottawa and provide a

Parkdale Market Generates More Revenue Than ByWard Market in 2022

 ABOVE: Seasonal markets like The Ottawa Farmers’ Market: Westboro are allowing consumers to obtain fresh produce away from the downtown core.  Ottawa Markets Chair Bryan Chandler gave a presentation on the state of Ottawa Markets at today’s Ottawa City Council meeting and the various areas inside the city that fall