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Author: Ken Warren
Publication Date: January 31, 2025 - 16:01
Ontario Election 2025: What you need to know if you vote in the Ottawa-West Nepean riding
January 31, 2025
The district is bordered in the north by the Ottawa River, Kanata and Bells Corners to the west, a southern edge that includes the Canadian National Railway tracks/Hunt Club Road, and the Rideau River to the east. It's primarily a suburban riding, but does include rural communities in Shirley's Bay to the west. The Queensway runs through the riding between Kirkwood Avenue and March Road. Read More
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