Gatineau election: Mayor stands alone against massive Place des Peuples

The touchiest development plan in ages in Gatineau is a study in contracts: Two sleek towers, one of them 55 stories tall, soaring over the Canadian Museum of History and narrow streets with little houses nearby.
Gatineau developer Brigil wants to build the Place des Peuples, a hotel and condo complex with commercial space looking across at Parliament Hill.
But the incumbent candidate for mayor and his Action Gatineau party stand in the way.
As well, public opinion is split right down the middle