College Ward
Encyclopedia
College Ward is a city ward in Ottawa
, Canada
's west end. The ward covers the neighbourhoods of Bells Corners
, Qualicum, Graham Park, Leslie Park
, Redwood, Kenson Park, Bel-Air Park, Bel-Air Heights, Braemar Park, Copeland Park, Briar Green, Centrepointe
, Navaho, City View, Ryan Farm, Meadowlands and Crestview.
Prior to the 2006 election, College Ward was known as Baseline Ward, and didn't include Bells Corners. It was incorporated into the city with amalgamation in 2001 (elections were held in 2000). Previously, the ward existed on the earlier Ottawa-Carleton Regional Council. The ward is represented on city council by Rick Chiarelli
. The ward has an estimated population of 55,000 (2006) and an area of 46.2 km2. The ward is named for Algonquin College
.
Prior to amalgamation, the area now covered by College Ward in Ottawa's west end was in Carleton Ward. It was created in 1950, Ottawa west was annexed from Nepean Township
. The ward eventually got smaller and smaller, and by 1972 it only consisted of the area south of the Queensway and west of Clyde Avenue.
Ottawa municipal election, 2010
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
's west end. The ward covers the neighbourhoods of Bells Corners
Bells Corners, Ontario
Bells Corners is a suburban community in the city of Ottawa, Canada. As of the Canada 2006 Census, it had a population of 9,799.-History:...
, Qualicum, Graham Park, Leslie Park
Leslie Park
Leslie Park is a neighbourhood in the Nepean sector of Ottawa, Canada. It has a population of 2,833 .Leslie Park is bounded on the north by Baseline Road, on the east by Greenbank Road, on the west by Cedarview Road and on the south by the OCRR.Leslie Park contains two parks...
, Redwood, Kenson Park, Bel-Air Park, Bel-Air Heights, Braemar Park, Copeland Park, Briar Green, Centrepointe
Centrepointe
Centrepointe is a neighbourhood in Ottawa, Canada and part of the former city of Nepean. The population of Centrepointe is between 4,000 and 4,500 people...
, Navaho, City View, Ryan Farm, Meadowlands and Crestview.
Prior to the 2006 election, College Ward was known as Baseline Ward, and didn't include Bells Corners. It was incorporated into the city with amalgamation in 2001 (elections were held in 2000). Previously, the ward existed on the earlier Ottawa-Carleton Regional Council. The ward is represented on city council by Rick Chiarelli
Rick Chiarelli
Richard "Rick" Chiarelli is a politician in Ontario, Canada. He is currently an Ottawa City Councillor, and the second cousin of former Ottawa mayor Bob Chiarelli. He represents the College Ward covering part of Nepean and Ottawa's west end.-Early years:...
. The ward has an estimated population of 55,000 (2006) and an area of 46.2 km2. The ward is named for Algonquin College
Algonquin College
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology is a publicly funded English-language college and member of Polytechnics Canada located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The college serves the National Capital Region and the outlying areas of Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec...
.
Prior to amalgamation, the area now covered by College Ward in Ottawa's west end was in Carleton Ward. It was created in 1950, Ottawa west was annexed from Nepean Township
Nepean Township, Ontario
Nepean Township is a historical township in Eastern Ontario, Canada.Originally known as Township D, it was established in 1792. In 1800, it became part of Carleton County and was incorporated as a township in 1850. The first settler in the township was Jehiel Collins, from Vermont, who settled in...
. The ward eventually got smaller and smaller, and by 1972 it only consisted of the area south of the Queensway and west of Clyde Avenue.
City councillors
- Frank Boyce (1950–1958)
- Howard Henry (1950–1969)
- Cyril Lloyd FrancisCyril Lloyd FrancisCyril Lloyd Francis, PC was a Canadian politician and one time Speaker of the Canadian House of Commons...
(1959–1960) - Frank Boyce (1961–1964)
- Maurice Egan (1965–1969)
- Ralph Sutherland (1970–1972)
- William Law (1970–1974)
- Toddy Kehoe (1975–1985)
- Bob Morrison (1986–1988)
- Tim Kehoe (1989–1994)
- Brian Mackey (1995–2000)
- Rick ChiarelliRick ChiarelliRichard "Rick" Chiarelli is a politician in Ontario, Canada. He is currently an Ottawa City Councillor, and the second cousin of former Ottawa mayor Bob Chiarelli. He represents the College Ward covering part of Nepean and Ottawa's west end.-Early years:...
(2001–present)
1949 special election
Two aldermen elected for the newly created Carleton Ward| City council | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % |
| Frank Boyce | 996 | 34.55 |
| Howard Henry | 789 | 27.37 |
| George Ault | 605 | 20.99 |
| R. E. Denison | 493 | 17.10 |
Ottawa-Carleton Regional Municipality elections, 1994
| Regional council | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % |
| Al Loney | 4269 | 38.10 |
| Jay Acton | 3595 | 32.09 |
| Stan McBride | 1748 | 15.60 |
| Kevin Kinsella | 1592 | 14.21 |
Ottawa-Carleton Regional Municipality elections, 1997
| Regional council | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % |
| Al Loney | 6291 | 64.17 |
| Mike Patton | 3512 | 35.83 |
Ottawa municipal election, 2000
| City council | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % |
| Rick Chiarelli Rick Chiarelli Richard "Rick" Chiarelli is a politician in Ontario, Canada. He is currently an Ottawa City Councillor, and the second cousin of former Ottawa mayor Bob Chiarelli. He represents the College Ward covering part of Nepean and Ottawa's west end.-Early years:... |
5738 | 59.67 |
| Al Loney | 3879 | 40.33 |
Ottawa municipal election, 2003
| City council | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % |
| Rick Chiarelli Rick Chiarelli Richard "Rick" Chiarelli is a politician in Ontario, Canada. He is currently an Ottawa City Councillor, and the second cousin of former Ottawa mayor Bob Chiarelli. He represents the College Ward covering part of Nepean and Ottawa's west end.-Early years:... |
ACCLAIMED | |
Ottawa municipal election, 2006
Long time incumbent Rick Chiarelli faced opposition from Brett Delmage a software developer, and activist Laura Lee Doupe.| City council | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % |
| Rick Chiarelli Rick Chiarelli Richard "Rick" Chiarelli is a politician in Ontario, Canada. He is currently an Ottawa City Councillor, and the second cousin of former Ottawa mayor Bob Chiarelli. He represents the College Ward covering part of Nepean and Ottawa's west end.-Early years:... |
13761 | 72.59 |
| Brett Delmage | 3765 | 19.86 |
| Laura Lee Doupe | 1432 | 7.55 |
Ottawa municipal election, 2010Ottawa municipal election, 2010The Ottawa municipal election was contested on October 25, 2010 to elect the mayor of Ottawa, Ottawa City Council and the Ottawa-Carleton Public and Catholic School Boards...
| City council | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % |
| Rick Chiarelli Rick Chiarelli Richard "Rick" Chiarelli is a politician in Ontario, Canada. He is currently an Ottawa City Councillor, and the second cousin of former Ottawa mayor Bob Chiarelli. He represents the College Ward covering part of Nepean and Ottawa's west end.-Early years:... |
10531 | 65.54 |
| Lynn Hamilton | 2367 | 14.73 |
| Julia Ringma | 1139 | 7.09 |
| Catherine Gardner | 606 | 3.77 |
| Ralph Anderson | 513 | 3.19 |
| John Campbell | 423 | 2.63 |
| William McKinnon | 249 | 1.55 |
| Craig MacAulay | 239 | 1.49 |