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[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/pumpkinvote.jpg) _ Ontario _ A record number of Ontario voters turned out in droves Thursday to cast their ballots in what has become the most well attended voter turnout in Ontario Election history. Elections Ontario is attributing the record turnout to their use of new whimsical, seasonal themed ballot boxes that utilized hand carved pumpkin jack-o-lanterns, making the voting process a fun and rewarding experience. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/signs.jpg) _ Ottawa Centre _ Local independent candidate John Black is frustrated to discover his campaign signs have been mistakenly printed using the Wingdings font which may hinder his election chances. The somewhat hard-to-read campaign signs were hastily printed and Mr. ...

** ** [ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/uiqds.jpg) _ @kittybroadway poses, @nikmaack took the picture, used here with permission. _ ** ** It’s Election Day. Polls are open from 9:30am to 9:30pm. You should vote. If you’re not sure where or how, visit our Ottawa Election Guide for voter info. ...

http://www.angrybairds.ca _ (Thanks CC for the link) _ ** ** ** See also: ** Ottawa Election Guide

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2004-06-18-justvote3.jpg) * Election Day is on Monday, May 2, 2011. Polls we be open from 9:30am-9:30pm. * Advance polling takes place on Friday, April 22, Saturday, April 23 and Monday, April 25 between 12:00pm and 8:00pm. You can find more info about advance polling at [ elections. ...

I’ll post more later today but some quick thoughts on yesterday’s election and last night’s coverage: * The City of Ottawa's web site did not crash. * After the 2006 election, I blogged about the [ lack of change ](http://ottawastart. ...

* "anyone else finding their thoughts turning to Alex Munter a lot tonight? Ottawa's basically admitted it made a mistake" (@kateheartfield) * "the only bad thing about this election will be that we won't have a mayor who looks like lex luthor" (@BoogieHowser) * "I can live with Jim Watson. ...

(For the latest election results please visit our Ottawa Election Guide .) ** Related: ** Ottawa Election Guide OttawaStart on Twitter

_ Byron Ave. _ - The current mucinicpal election has been somewhat heated between candidates, but a recent traffic accident has now taken the election to a more dangerous level. Doug Slagson, 88, an undecided voter in the Kitchissippi Ward has put up over 120 campaign signs on his lawn at the intersection of Byron and Dawson Ave. ...

I’ve heard a lot of complaining during this election campaign about how local candidates have failed to really harness the power of the internet and social media. The other side of the story is that during this election, citizens have really upped their game, providing excellent commentary, conversation and reporting on the candidates and their platforms. ...