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A message from our Member of Parliament, the Honourable Mona Fortier  / Un message de notre députée, l’honorable Mona Fortier

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As we celebrate Black History Month this February, we recognize the invaluable contributions of Black and Afro-descendant communities in Lowertown and across the National Capital Region. Their cultural richness, dedication, and resilience are integral to our shared history and collective future. Together, we continue to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in our community, and I…

What’s in a name? Uncovering the namesake of Tormey Street 
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What’s in a name? Uncovering the namesake of Tormey Street 

ByJennifer Campbell

By Curtis Wolfe  Tormey Street, bordering Macdonald Gardens Park in Lowertown East, commemorates William Tormey, a blacksmith and civic leader whose work during the Rideau Canal’s construction, and contributions to the development of early Bytown, had a long-lasting impact on the city.  Born in 1795 in County Tyrone in what is now Northern Ireland, William…