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I am hearing LOTS about this AI thing – will it help me, or should I be worried?
By Malcolm and John Harding of Compu-Home We can answer these questions in two words: “yes and probably.” For a bit more detail read on, in this and in our November column. To begin, we have a bit of a quarrel with the name, “artificial intelligence,” as we think that “accumulated intelligence” is a better…
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…
Stroll or roll your way to better health
By Christine Kilfoil, Lowertown Community Association Wellness Committee In the 1980s, the popular exercise mantra was “No pain, no gain.” The workouts were intense, the music was loud, and impact on knees and shins was high. We danced along to the Jane Fonda, Richard Simmons, and the “:20 Minute Workout” in our legwarmers and neon…
Inner City Health and the Ottawa Hospital support the nutrition needs of vulnerable community members
By Echo ContributorRakesh Patel, ICU physician and frontline doctor with Ottawa Inner City Health, has launched an innovative program that repurposes discarded hospital nutritional supplements to support people experiencing homelessness while, at the same time, helping to reconnect them with healthcare services in Ottawa. The initiative centres on Ensure, a high-calorie nutritional drink typically used…
The benefits of raising a large family in Lowertown
By Christine Kilfoi When we moved to Ottawa, we knew we wanted to be downtown. We were recommended to look at neighbourhoods like New Edinburgh, Manor Park, or Westboro. Lowertown was not mentioned to us at all. But we needed a home that would fit a large family, and, in the end, our home, formerly…
The Ottawa Mission art program – making the healing power of art available to all
An interview with Aileen Leo, Director of Communications By Robin Etherington The Ottawa Mission’s art program supports individual artists and community engagement through exhibitions, fundraising, and partnerships with local artists and organizations. It empowers individuals, showcases their work, and raises funds for the Mission’s programs, while fostering a sense of community and belonging. What has…