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By Amine Mohammed Harmach A space made by and for youth in Ottawa’s Lowertown came back into being this May at the Youth Centre, located at 201 Friel Street. After school from Monday to Thursday, the Transitions and Drop-in programs offer a series of activities for roughly twenty participants. Initiated by the Lowertown Community Resource…
By Dave Bowen As of this writing, winter has eased its grip and the flowers and birds of spring have finally started to return. It was a long, cold winter but the bright side is that the Bingham Park rink had the best skating season in recent years. The snow arrived early so work to…
By Nadia Stuewer and Ann Waters The familiar strains of Meghan Trainor’s “All About that Bass” fill the room as the basses start singing doom-do-doom. But suddenly the choir is singing, “all about… the bus? Yes, welcome to Just Voices, Ottawa’s activist choir whose songs promotes peace, social justice, and environmental responsibility. “All About the…
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…