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By Curtis Wolfe The City of Ottawa’s Heritage Award of Merit for Restoration has been awarded to Matthew Villeneuve and Isabelle Leclerc-Morin, co-owners of Pothier House at 207 Cathcart Street, for their work in restoring the building’s two-storey porch. The award recognizes projects that restore a heritage property to its original form and overall character,…
By Nancy Miller Chenier In 1978, the City of Ottawa designated this one and a half stone double building with end chimneys and dormers as one of the few surviving stone cottages reminiscent of Ottawa’s origins with the Rideau Canal. In 2026, it is currently Lowertown’s only residential stone cottage and it does have strong…
By Curtis Wolfe Did you know that properties located within a heritage conservation district, or having an individual heritage designation, usually require a heritage permit before their windows can be replaced?Windows are considered an important part of a building’s heritage character. Their size, shape, materials, and even the way they open, contribute to the overall…
By Allen Brown Changes made by the provincial government’s Bill 23, or the More Homes Built Faster Act of 2022, originally gave Ottawa until the end of 2024 to remove the 4,600 properties on its Heritage Register, or formally designate them as protected structures under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA). In doing…
By Warren Waters and Josiah Frith The city has unveiled its plan for the ByWard Market – a $197 million proposal that includes a new York Street plaza, upgrades to the Market building, and the redevelopment of the 70 Clarence parking garage site. There is no question the Market needs attention. It is one of…
By Josiah Frith There’s a lot of talk right now about high-speed rail in Ottawa – where it should go, how fast it will be, what it will cost. But before we all start taking sides, it might be worth slowing down for a minute and asking a few basic questions. What would this actually…
By the Honourable Mona Fortier Spring is finally settling into our neighbourhood. As the days grow brighter, many families in Lowertown continue to feel the very real effects of rising living costs, housing pressures, and economic uncertainty. After one year in office, the government led by Prime Minister Mark Carney is now a majority government…
By Lucille Collard, Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for Ottawa-Vanier As spring arrives in Lowertown and we welcome longer days, it’s a fitting time to reflect on what we are building for our children and our community’s future. Education is a major topic at Queen’s Park these days. Bill 101, the Putting Student…
By The Lowertown Health & Wellness Committee Gardeners in Lowertown have a community resource to rely on this spring – the Lowertown Seed Library opened on May 1! The Seed Library is located beside 181 Bruyere Street, marked by the red pin on the map, and is attached to the fence of the community garden….
By Martial Maseba Maweja of the Lowertown Community Resource Centre Having had the privilege of working closely with the Lowertown Community Resource Centre (LCRC) team over the past months, I’ve come to realize that the “vibe” of the House isn’t something you can plan– it’s something you experience. It’s the sound of laughter drifting from…