Editorial: Clear the air around Ottawa Councillor Rick Chiarelli

These are turbulent times at Ottawa Council. Veteran Diane Deans is on medical leave, and Keith Egli has cut back his duties for health reasons. Tim Tierney was recently docked two months’ pay for trying to entice a rival to quit the municipal election race a year ago. Re-elected councillor Tobi Nussbaum abruptly ditched the job for an NCC position. Meanwhile, nasty factions have surfaced and personal attacks increased. Read More