In the face of a short-notice, start-of-the-school year federal election, reporters from the Algonquin Times have fanned out across Ottawa ridings to cover the results.
The Algonquin Times team is also on campus hosting live radio coverage on CKDJ 107.9 from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Follow this live story to hear from our hosts and reporters in the field as they share news, reactions from the campaigns and early results from events around the city.
Lines already number in the hundred as citizens hit the polls @algonquintimes @CKDJ1079 #aclxn44 #CanadaElection2021 #CanadaVotes #Election2021 pic.twitter.com/5Cv3f5PaxO
— Julien Bernier (@julien_bernier) September 20, 2021
There’s currently no line up at the polling station in Old Future Shop located in Kanata. Individuals are in and out in just a few mins @algonquintimes @CKDJ1079 #VoteCanada #aclxn44 #CanadaElection2021 pic.twitter.com/clBvJxgYev
— Sevval Kokten (@Skokten__) September 20, 2021
It's election day! Did you vote today? #elexn44 @algonquintimes @CKDJ1079 pic.twitter.com/thxheR6mMh
— Baylee C (@bayleehc) September 20, 2021
@GreenPDGNS and I are headed to the Liberal campaign office of the Ottawa West-Nepean riding. We will update you throughout the night. #acelxn44 @algonquintimes @Algonquinjourn @CKDJ1079
— Kassia 🦋 (@Kassia_skor97) September 20, 2021
https://twitter.com/adenmunna/status/1440104400178094081
Getting ready for some live election results in the CKDJ room! #acelxn44 pic.twitter.com/qpYyG5CDE6
— Maggie van Lith (@MaggievanLith) September 21, 2021
At Ottawa Centre Liberal candidate Yasir Naqvi’s election results viewing, the feeling in the room is optimistic.@algonquintimes @CKDJ1079 #acelxn44 pic.twitter.com/yb5p0APLDh
— Tanner Reil (@ReilTanner) September 21, 2021
Last minute voters getting their ballots in before polls close at 9:30 P.M ET @algonquintime @CKDJ1079 #acelxn44 #CanadaElection2021 #CanadaVotes #elxn44vote pic.twitter.com/rhJSW71M16
— Julien Bernier (@julien_bernier) September 21, 2021
Spoke with several Liberal Party volunteers tonight in Ottawa and West-Nepean and the feeling in the room is optimism. They Believe Liberal Candidate Anita Vandenbeld is respected by her community, and is in a good place to win tonight. #acelxn44 @algonquintimes @CKDJ1079
— Dave. (@GreenPDGNS) September 21, 2021
The excitement is building at the LPC hq in Kanata-Carleton. Jenna Sudds’ volunteer and office team have the place buzzing… #acelxn44 @algonquintimes pic.twitter.com/6feyQFOBfj
— Andrea Sakiyama Kennedy (@AndreaKSKennedy) September 21, 2021
And now we wait! #acelxn44@algonquintimes @CKDJ1079 pic.twitter.com/Pof3ggw6Mw
— Gabrielle Nadeau (@gigiwritesss) September 21, 2021
Getting set up in Orleans. #acelxn44 @algonquintimes @CKDJ1079 pic.twitter.com/YfgK64MqUR
— Ethan G (@Ethan2001G) September 21, 2021
Supporters are present here for @anitavandenbeld celebration. They seem elated as the early results look good. Me and @Kassia_skor97 will continue to cover the situation in Ottawa West-Nepean #acelxn44 @CKDJ1079 @algonquintimes @Algonquinjourn pic.twitter.com/OUNqapce16
— Dave. (@GreenPDGNS) September 21, 2021
Keeping Liberal volunteer election night morale high in Kanata-Carleton with snacks… #acelxn44 @algonquintimes pic.twitter.com/10DvFjxC7r
— Andrea Sakiyama Kennedy (@AndreaKSKennedy) September 21, 2021
@anitavandenbeld, the Liberal encumbent for Ottawa West-Nepean, arrived to her campaign office about an hour ago and she is very thankful for all the volunteers who have taken the time to setup everything for her campaign party. #acelxn44 @algonquintimes @CKDJ1079 pic.twitter.com/KQIqiODGU4
— Kassia 🦋 (@Kassia_skor97) September 21, 2021
https://twitter.com/adenmunna/status/1440137661046419459
At @anitavandenbeld’s campaign party, there is a projector set up on a screen so volunteers can watch the results throughout the night #acelxn44 @algonquintimes @CKDJ1079 @GreenPDGNS @Algonquinjourn pic.twitter.com/Pz5UqjxOcB
— Kassia 🦋 (@Kassia_skor97) September 21, 2021
As volunteers begin to arrive and liberal numbers begin to rise there is an air of excitement filling the room. #acelxn44 @algonquintimes @CKDJ1079 pic.twitter.com/gxwnyOykEq
— Ethan G (@Ethan2001G) September 21, 2021
Votes are starting to be counted in the Ottawa-Vanier riding with the Liberals taking a convincing lead. NDP candidate Lyse-Pascale is still hopeful she will be able to close the gap between her and Mona Fortier soon enough. #acelxn44 @algonquintimes @CKDJ1079 pic.twitter.com/0q3LvpaDKO
— Jed McAlpine (@JedMcAlpine) September 21, 2021
Viewing party for the Nepean Liberal riding taking place. Numbers are slowly coming in. @AryaCanada currently sitting at 61% @algonquintimes @CKDJ1079 #acelxn44 pic.twitter.com/kfbx0jkHVx
— Roberto (@robertoijozef) September 21, 2021
Nasra is one of the volunteers who has been working for @anitavandenbeld campaign during this election. She really enjoys the fact that Anita has been taking the time to go door-to-door canvassing in her riding and engaging with the residents. @algonquintimes #acelxn44 @CKDJ1079 pic.twitter.com/iMrQn4fhuH
— Kassia 🦋 (@Kassia_skor97) September 21, 2021
CBC projects liberal win, atmosphere is very positive for Yasir Naqvi in Ottawa Centre#acelxn44 @algonquintimes @CKDJ1079 pic.twitter.com/ZGP4FsIKEN
— Tanner Reil (@ReilTanner) September 21, 2021
Early results coming in, showing a Liberal win in Ottawa Centre Riding @algonquintimes @CKDJ1079 #acelxn44 pic.twitter.com/flvulnbw9F
— Julien Bernier (@julien_bernier) September 21, 2021
All eyes are on the screen, awaiting election results. The excitement mounts in Kanata-Carleton. #acelxn44 @algonquintimes pic.twitter.com/BIwB8wVeyQ
— Andrea Sakiyama Kennedy (@AndreaKSKennedy) September 21, 2021
It was an honour to be able to speak with Ottawa-Vanier NDP candidate @LysePascale. She is definetly passionate about making change in her community. I wish her the best with tonight’s results. #acelxn44 @algonquintimes @CKDJ1079 pic.twitter.com/gKXh7sdbcf
— Jed McAlpine (@JedMcAlpine) September 21, 2021
Eric Duncan has been re-elected in Stormont Dundas and South Glengarry. #acelxn44 @algonquintimes a@ckdg1079
— Carol Goddard (@CarolGo60977082) September 21, 2021
https://twitter.com/adenmunna/status/1440154970733441036
“We learned a lot through this campaign,” said David McGuinty. “It’s a real honour to be re-elected once again. It’s been a wonderful wonderful campaign.” #acelxn44 @algonquintimes @CKDJ1079 pic.twitter.com/SM6QmS4bEX
— Christina Korotkov (@korotkov_95) September 21, 2021