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By Dave Bowen The sale of Bingham House in February of this year marks the end of an era for the venerable two and a half story brick house at 120 Boteler Street. Donna Kearns and Peter Gaby sold the house after having spent years and countless hours restoring one of Lowertown’s architectural jewels to…
By the Lowertown Community Association’s Health & Wellness Committee Lowertown will soon be included in the City of Ottawa’s Alternate Neighbourhood Crisis Response (ANCHOR) program, a community-led mental health and substance-use crisis response service that offers an alternative to a police response in certain situations. ANCHOR was launched in 2024 as a response to long-standing…
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Cultural happenings for you to enjoy / Des événements culturels pour votre plaisir Entries by Robin Etherington GALLERIES – GALERIES Barbara Ann Scott Gallery 110 Laurier Avenue WestCultivating Community: Agriculture Rooted in Ottawa’s History, until November 5, 2028City Hall Art Gallery 110 Laurier Avenue WestCity of Ottawa Art Collection – 2025 Additions until March 29Judy Nakagawa…
By Allen Brown Two years ago, the Lowertown Community Association (LCA) expressed concern that the addition to the Andaz Hotel proposed at that time did not respect the designation of the site as part of the ByWard Market Heritage Conservation District (HCD). In mid-December 2025, the LCA again expressed concerns that a new plan for…
By Dave Bowen It may seem like a given, one of those things that’s always been around, but there remains an ongoing debate about the origins of Taco Tuesdays. Luckily for us, we needn’t worry about the history and can just take advantage of the offerings at El Taco De Oro, our local taqueria. According…
By Bernie Forestell, Senior Manager Communications, Shepherds of Good Hope In late 2024, Shepherds of Good Hope (SGH) partnered with the Alliance to End Homeless Ottawa and the City of Ottawa on the Diversion Pilot Project, a groundbreaking initiative toward transforming Ottawa’s shelter system to better meet the needs of the community. During the pilot…
By Stéphanie Plante, Councillor for Ward 12 (Rideau-Vanier) On January 13, more than 100 people packed into the Sandy Hill Community Centre to talk about the future of neighbourhood policing in Ottawa for the Community Safety and Well-Being consultations. The meetings, held with the Ottawa Police Service and community partners, focused on upstream prevention, risk…
Your Lowertown Community Association’s (LCA) diligent volunteers continue to focus on safety, compassion, and livability. We work with residents, city staff, and partners to ensure Lowertown remains a welcoming, connected, and resilient community. Here is a snapshot of what we’re working on this quarter. Community safety and well-being Meaningful community consultation Heritage Equity across…
By Nancy Miller Chenier The plaque on this building, now the Turkish Embassy, features the Children’s Hospital, one of the significant early occupants. In June 1889, local reporters heralded the opening of the Children’s Hospital with headlines like “For the Little Ones” and “A Pretty Little Nest.” Early descriptions indicated a ground floor apartment for…