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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…
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 Nada Ziane, for the Lowertown Community Resource Centre The Lowertown Community Resource Centre (LCRC) is pleased to announce the relaunch of a volleyball program starting in February for children aged 9 to 15. This program aims to provide young people with an opportunity to discover and play volleyball in a safe, inclusive, and fun…
By Melissa Gruber A handful of neighbours in the ByWard Market are organizing another community yard sale on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Everyone in Lowertown is invited to set up in front of their homes in the morning. Afterwards, we’ll meet for a community picnic at Bingham Park. Last year, the sale was small but…
By Tristan, Laura, Sam, and Frankie I’m not one for New Year’s resolutions. I lack the required forward-thinking ability and willpower. I much prefer to let the nostalgia out and reminisce. You can sit, reminisce, and have a beer. That’s more my speed. And so, in the early days of 2026, while not making any…
Article and photos by Sarah Bissex Lowertown came alive this October as Saint Brigid’s transformed into a Halloween haven for the neighbourhood’s first-ever Lowertown Block Party, hosted in collaboration with the Lowertown Community Association’s Health and Wellness Committee. The block party featured over 30 local vendors, live music, food and drinks, a costume contest, and…
By the Lowertown Echo team American-born singer, songwriter, entertainer, lawyer, and adjudicator, Antoine L. Collins has never fit neatly into a box. He moves effortlessly from the courtroom to the concert stage with the same passion and purpose. He and his partner, retired Foreign Service officer Allen Brown, have called Ottawa’s Lowertown West home since…
By Warren Waters Last month, I took four journeys through the ByWard Market, thanks to four extraordinary walking tours offered during Architecture Week’s “Mapping the Market.” Presented by the Ottawa Regional Society of Architects (ORSA), this annual festival is an invitation to explore Ottawa’s rich tapestry. The first tour, “Jane Jacobs 101,” delved into Jane…
By Eddy Niyonkuru (LCRC) Renovations to the Lowertown Community House at 145 Beausoleil Drive are progressing. This place, which is so important to residents, will soon be even more welcoming, accessible, and adapted to their needs. On the ground floor, fresh coats of paint add warmth and conviviality, and new flooring gives the whole space…