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Read the latest issue of The Echo! (16-3, August 2025)
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A survey of forthcoming Ottawa Police Services strategies for the ByWard Market and Lowertown
By Sandra Milton Over the past year, the Ottawa Police Services (OPS) have engaged extensively with our downtown communities. This has involved building stronger relationships with city partners, social service agencies, businesses, and local community associations. The growing problems of crime and social disorder are profoundly affecting community safety and well-being in the downtown…
City approves Irish Famine monument for Macdonald Gardens Park
By Allen Brown On May 14, the City of Ottawa’s Built Heritage Committee approved a motion to erect a monument to commemorate the Irish Famine of 1847-52 at a former cemetery where Irish Famine victims were buried, in what is now Macdonald Gardens Park. The monument is one of several being erected in Canada this…
Read the latest issue of The Echo! (15-4, Autumn 2024)
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A message from our Member of Provincial Parliament, Lucille Collard
Dear residents of Lowertown, Great to see the Lowertown Echo’s new rebranding, which symbolizes a fresh chapter in our community’s story. With this revitalized identity, the Lowertown Echo stands to amplify voices and foster more connections. Congratulations to the entire team for their dedication and hard work! As the warmth of the sun graces our days, I extend my…
Beating summer heat in 1920s Lowertown
By Nancy Miller Chenier On July 13, 1921, the temperature in Ottawa reached 38° C (100 Fahrenheit). The heat had been building for weeks and residents of Lowertown were sweltering. Men, women, and children were seeking every method possible to get relief from the weeks of hot weather. So, what were some of the options…