Lowertown’s newspaper sharing news and highlighting voices of Ottawa’s Lowertown & ByWard Market communities.
Who are we? /
qui sommes-nous?
The Echo, a non-profit community newspaper, is supported financially by its advertisers and the Lowertown Community Association. Opinions expressed are those of contributors and advertisers and do not necessarily represent those of the volunteer editorial staff.
L’Echo est un journal communautaire à but non lucratif dont les seuls revenus viennent des annonceurs et l’Association communautaire de la Basse-Ville. Les textes n’engagent que leurs auteurs et annonceurs respectifs et ne reflètent pas nécessairement l’opinion de l’équipe de rédaction, qui est composée de bénévoles.
Quand publions-nous?/ When do we publish?
L’Echo est publié en février, avril, juin, septembre et novembre de chaque année. Des exemplaires sont distribués gratuitement aux résidents de la Basse-Ville et peuvent être récupérés dans divers magasins et centres communautaires de la Basse-Ville, ainsi qu’à la succursale Rideau de la Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa.
The Echo is published in February, April, June, September, and November each year. Copies are distributed free of charge to residents of Lowertown and can be picked up at various shops and community centres around Lowertown, as well as at the Rideau branch of the Ottawa Public Library.
Contribute / Contribuer
The Echo welcomes articles, letters, photographs, notices,
and other material of interest to its readers in the Lowertown community. Name of the contributor must be
included. Please send your contributions to editor@lowertownecho.ca.
Tous les articles, lettres, illustrations, photos et autre
matériel qui peuvent intéresser les lecteurs de la BasseVille sont les bienvenus. Leurs auteurs doivent indiquer
leur nom. Merci d’envoyer vos contributions à lowertownecho.ca
Volunteer / Bénévolat
You look like someone who would like to get involved with your community newspaper! We currently have a need for two roles to be filled:
Distribution manager – Do you enjoy making charts and organizing things? Well, this could be the opportunity for you! You would coordinate the distribution of the paper by our dedicated volunteers, and ensure that stocks are replenished at key drop-off points such as the Rideau Street branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Time commitment – roughly 10 hours five times per year.
Advertising manager – Do you enjoy wandering around our neighbourhood and chatting with local business owners? If so, you could well be the ideal candidate to sell ad space in our paper. We’ll provide you with rate cards, placement agreements, and extra copies of The Echo. You’ll need some comfortable walking shoes and a love of talking. Without ad sales, we won’t have a paper. Time commitment: flexible but likely 3-4 hours per issue, which comes out five times per year.
Digital marketing and website support – Are you are creative individual like enjoys posting on social media Time commitment: roughly
Contact us for details at editor@lowertownecho.ca.