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Le français suit By François Latreille (ByWard Market residential developer) For those familiar with the residential part of the ByWard Market, the “Domaines du Marché” brand has become synonymous with thoughtfully designed condos that blend seamlessly into the community. Over the past 27 years, I’ve had the privilege of calling this neighborhood home, and as both a…
Le français suit By Mohammed Amine Harmach “Happy birthday!” With these words, Malika Oumou Moumouni Sondé, coordinator at the Lowertown Food Bank, surprised an emotional customer by handing her a birthday cake. A gesture that perfectly illustrates the spirit of solidarity and benevolence that drives Malika on a daily basis. “What motivates me in my work is…
Le français suit By Lina Dib No wonder his middle name was Merryman, James Brian had the most joyful laugh. And it will be missed by the many friends and neighbours he charmed and helped in our community. Born in Montreal, educated in Germany, he brought his enthusiasm and his knowledge to Ottawa, cofounded here the bilingual…
By Dave Bowen The neighbourhood has seen a lot of changes over the past few decades and Jacques Archambault has been there for most of it. Born in 1949, he has lived in the same side-by-side duplex on Bolton Street since May 1951, sharing the space with nine brothers and sisters. His uncle lived in…
By Juliet O’Neill “Are we done with senior’s discounts?” That headline on a recent CBC article prompted the sample list below of discounts for seniors in or near Lowertown. The CBC article questioned whether seniors’ discounts still make sense, given that Canadian seniors are “wealthier than ever.” Some outlets proudly invite seniors to shop at…
By Victoria Williston, ByWard Market District Authority (BMDA) Community safety and well-being is one of the top issues raised about the ByWard Market. In an ongoing effort to enhance safety and security for everyone who calls the ByWard Market home or a place of work, Ottawa Police Services (OPS) and the ByWard Market District Authority…
By Sandra Milton The Routhier Community Centre hosted a community day on Saturday, 14 September and partnered with the Lowertown Community Association on a yard sale. The event and great weather encouraged many in our community to join in the fun. Routhier provided activities for kids and adults, hot dogs, and drinks. The Ottawa Police…
Article and photos by: Bryana Katz You might have noticed a native plant garden emerging from the Bruyère Hospital’s previously empty raised garden bed off Cathcart Street. This L-shaped garden space needed life and colour. I wanted to create a peaceful place for patients, staff, and community, where all could experience the health benefits and…
Un espace de vie face à des défis Par : Mohammed Amine Harmach, bénévole du CRCBV Chaque lundi, un camion de la Banque d’alimentation d’Ottawa dépose des denrées au 145, Promenade Beausoleil. Cette adresse de la maison communautaire du CRCBV (Centre de ressources communautaires de la Basse-Ville) se transforme ainsi en énorme entrepôt d’aliments. “Cinq…
By Juliet O’Neill It’s Tuesday, it must be Starling Restaurant. Wednesday? Clarendon Tavern, Fairouz Cafe, Saigon, or Social. Happy hour in the ByWard Market is good way for friends to dodge rising restaurant dinner bills. There are so many options and we’ve done the research for you. A group of us tried nearly a dozen…