News of the day: Mayoral promises for public servants; Ottawa Community Housing acquires 503 units on Craig Henry Drive

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The four top candidates vying for mayor of Ottawa.Top mayoral candidates have made their pitches to federal public servants. Photo by Jean Levac/Tony Caldwell /POSTMEDIA

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WHAT OTTAWA’S MAYORAL FRONTRUNNERS ARE PROMISING FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVANTS

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Leading candidates for mayor are explicitly courting public servants, as the federal government reshapes its workforce — and the city.

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Krystin Stacenko is seen outside her Craig Henry Drive home on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. Krystin Stacenko is seen outside her Craig Henry Drive home on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

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NEW LANDLORD A ‘SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT’ FOR OTTAWA NEIGHBOURHOOD

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A total of 503 units were included in “the largest acquisition” in Ottawa Community Housing history.

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The names of those lost were printed on a large red cloth that was going to be carried to the stage as ceremonies got underway. The names of those lost were printed on a large red cloth that was going to be carried to the stage as ceremonies got underway on Sept. 30, 2025. Photo by JULIE OLIVER /Postmedia

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HOW TO HONOUR NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION IN OTTAWA

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Events will take place across Ottawa on Wednesday and will offer residents the chance to reflect on the multi-generational impacts of Canadian residential schools.

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It won't be cheap for fans who want to see all 84 games involving Tim Stutzle and the Ottawa Senators on TV this season It won’t be cheap for fans who want to see all 84 games involving Tim Stutzle and the Ottawa Senators on TV this season. Photo by Chris Tanouye /Getty Images

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HOW MUCH WILL IT COST TO WATCH EVERY OTTAWA SENATORS GAME ON TV THIS YEAR?

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A new study shows Sens fans are paying an estimated 15 per cent more to watch their favourite team from the couch in 2026-27.

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A public servant complains about their boss taking personal calls with their office door open. Illustration by Rob Cross A public servant complains about their boss taking personal calls with their office door open. ILLUSTRATION BY ROBERT CROSS Photo by Getty Images /POSTMEDIA

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MY BOSS MAKES NON-STOP PERSONAL CALLS WITH THE DOOR OPEN. WHAT CAN I DO?

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A public servant asks what they can do about their director having inappropriate conversations in the office.

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