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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…
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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,…
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…
A farewell to Saslove’s Meat Market – “The fight’s gone”
By Nadia Stuewer In early August, Saslove’s Meat Market, the beloved ByWard Market institution, announced that it will be closing at the end of September. The Echo spoke with owner John Diener. The first question on our mind was, of course, “why are you closing?” John replied that business in his store has been declining…
Arts & Culture: Cultural Happenings for You to Enjoy
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