Signs of election popping up in Ottawa

It's that time already.

No, not back to school time yet. Election time.

We're 60 days away from voting day for this year's federal election, set for Oct. 21.

And even though the writ hasn't yet dropped, Ottawa'sbylawsallow residents to display campaign signs on private property 60 days prior to election day.

There's no special permit required to display campaign signs, but theymust be placed in a spot that won't cause a hazard for motorists, cyclists or pedestrians.

Signs on public properties will only be permitted upon issuance of the writ, no more than 50 days before the election day.

All signs must be removedwithin 48 hours after the polls close.