A wild oasis in Lowertown
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A wild oasis in Lowertown

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…

La banque alimentaire de la Basse Ville / Lowertown food bank
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La banque alimentaire de la Basse Ville / Lowertown food bank

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…

ByWard buzzes with happy hour options 
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ByWard buzzes with happy hour options 

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…

Fantastic views for Lowertown
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Fantastic views for Lowertown

By Maria Gomez Umana This summer, there will be some exciting views for ByWard Market neighbours. Major construction and renovations undertaken by National Capital Commission (NCC) surrounding the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) are nearing completion, promising fantastic results for both neighbours and visitors. Kìwekì Point Formerly known as Nepean Point, Kìwekì Point means “returning…