Lowertown’s Community Newspaper / Journal communautaire de la Basse-Ville
A non-profit newspaper sharing news and highlighting the voices of Ottawa’s Lowertown & Byward Market communities.
Un journal à but non lucratif qui partage des nouvelles et met en valeur les voix des communautés de la Basse-Ville et du marché By d’Ottawa.
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A special request . . . from the team at the Lowertown Echo The Echo is published four times a year by… - What ANCHOR’s expansion into Lowertown means for our community
By the Lowertown Community Association’s Health & Wellness Committee Lowertown will soon be included in the City of Ottawa’s Alternate…
In the Latest Issue
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Wrap-around support at the Lowertown Food Bank
By Jean Gaël ZabayoThe integrated Wrap-Around Support program at the Lowertown Food Bank is a new initiative that combines personalized support for individuals with efforts to provide guidance towards fostering lasting improvements in living conditions. Poverty and food insecurity are realities affecting many individuals and families. Beyond a lack of financial resources, these challenges can…
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Beyond the Plaque: the former Adath Jeshuran Synagogue at 375 King Edward Avenue
By Nancy Miller ChenierIf this heritage designated building at 375 King Edward Avenue with its Moorish-inspired decorative metal domes had a traditional bronze plaque, it would note that in 1904, it was the place of worship for Ottawa’s first Jewish congregation. When designated in 2016, it was described as Romanesque Revival style designed by architect…
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Books by or about Lowertowners
Brian Doyle Angel Square, Groundwood Books, Toronto, 1984. By Nancy Miller-Chenier Brian Doyle is legendary and when he died earlier this year, Lowertown lost one of its most beloved and renowned story-tellers. Doyle’s novel, Angel Square, takes readers into the life of Tommy, pseudonym Lamont Cranston, alter ego of The Shadow, a crime fighter based…
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Tech tips – lithium-ion batteries – how can something so handy be so dangerous?
By Malcolm and John Harding of Compu-Home Q: Considering the huge number of the shapes, sizes, and types of batteries in our homes, isn’t it a bit surprising to be talking about them potentially being dangerous? A: Batteries store chemical energy that is used to power a device, but that power can be released suddenly…
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Antica Café Opens in Lowertown East
By Nadia Stuewer The much-anticipated successor to Bamm’s Snack Shack on Cobourg Street in Lowertown East opened its doors in mid-July. Antica Café and Kitchen, and its owner Gilda Mackwood, are now welcoming customers with a zen atmosphere, friendly service, and a comfort food menu. Gone is the cluttered charm of Bamm’s, the sticker-covered tables,…
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A message from our Member of Parliament, the Honourable Mona Fortier
By the Honourable Mona Fortier As summer ends and the House of Commons prepares to return in September, I want to share updates on how our government is supporting families, youth, and Canadian workers and industries. Although Parliament has been on summer recess, work has continued in Ottawa–Vanier–Gloucester to serve our community. The Canadian Dental…
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The Ottawa River keeper – testing local waters for our wellbeing
By Ottawa RiverkeeperEditor’s note – this article builds on “Testing our Lowertown waters,” published in our November 2025 issue, and provides updated 2026 water quality statistics. The Ottawa River and its tributaries are a special part of life in our region, offering plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors. Whether you are swimming, paddling, and…
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Help shape the future of the Greenbelt
By Alain Miguelez, Vice-President, Capital Planning and Chief Planner, National Capital Commission For more than 70 years, the National Capital Greenbelt has been a defining part of life in the National Capital Region. Reflecting the planning paradigms of the 1950s, it was created to contain the outward expansion of the urban area, protect natural landscapes,…
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