Mayoral Candidate Forum & Meet and Greet 2026
Join us this Wednesday, August 26, for the Mayoral Candidate Forum & Meet and Greet, where you will have the opportunity to meet the candidates running to lead our city, hear what they have to say, and ask the questions that matter to you.
This event is about bringing candidates and community members together for an open and engaging conversation about Ottawa’s future. All the mayoral candidates have been invited, and we hope to see you there.
- Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Location: Nepean Sportsplex, Hall A, Ottawa, ON
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Events
- Tuesday, 18 August 2026
- When:
- 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Webinar: Cities For EveryoneWhen: Tuesday, 18 August 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where:
check out free bi-weekly webinars from Cities For Everyone
https://cities4everyone.ca/webinar/- When:
- 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
Online: Eastern Ottawa Urbanism ClubWhen: Tuesday, 18 August 2026 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Where:
Eastern Ottawa Urbanism Club
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If you want to be part of the conversation and stay updated on ongoing discussions and meeting times, please join the mailing list or send an email using the links below:
Our ‘kick-off’ meeting is March 3rd at 12:15 PM. Weekly meetings will follow. Get the invite below.
This year, we are starting the Eastern Ottawa Urbanism Club, a dedicated time and place for east Ottawa residents who are interested in discussing how our community is built, how it moves, and how we can make our neighbourhoods more financially and socially resilient. Whether you’re a long-time advocate or just curious about why our streets look and feel the way they do, this is a low-pressure way to connect with others who care about the future of the east end.
Our primary way of keeping in touch is a weekly virtual roundtable meeting held during the Tuesday lunch hour (12:15 PM on Tuesday is tentative until we establish it works for people)—perfect for a quick mid-week check-in on any local projects and policy discussions. To keep things grounded in the real world and to get to know each other, we also aim to meet up in person for lunch or an evening drink and/or chat every 4 to 6 weeks.
I would also invite you to share ongoing projects or issues that might be relevant to the group in The New Orleans Forum.
- Saturday, 22 August 2026
- When:
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Where:
- Riverside United Church, 3191 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, ON K1V 8N8, Canada
Ottawa Organic Farmers MarketWhen: Saturday, 22 August 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Riverside United Church, 3191 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, ON K1V 8N8, Canada
- When:
- 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Where:
- Queenswood Ridge Park, 346 Kennedy Ln E, Orléans, ON, K1E 3M3, Canada
Queenswood Heights Family Fun Day and Music FestivalWhen: Saturday, 22 August 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where: Queenswood Ridge Park, 346 Kennedy Ln E, Orléans, ON, K1E 3M3, Canada
Join us on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Aquaview Park for a fun-filled day of music, games, family activities. We'll have a selection of EVs on display, and our friendly volunteers are ready to answer any questions you may have about Electric Vehicle purchasing, charging, travelling, and more.
