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By the Honourable Mona Fortier Spring is finally settling into our neighbourhood. As the days grow brighter, many families in Lowertown continue to feel the very real effects of rising living costs, housing pressures, and economic uncertainty. After one year in office, the government led by Prime Minister Mark Carney is now a majority government…
By Lucille Collard, Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for Ottawa-Vanier As spring arrives in Lowertown and we welcome longer days, it’s a fitting time to reflect on what we are building for our children and our community’s future. Education is a major topic at Queen’s Park these days. Bill 101, the Putting Student…
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…
A message from our Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Lucille Collard As your provincial representative, it is my job to make sure that the priorities that matter to residents of Ottawa-Vanier are brought to the attention of the government at Queen’s Park. And, according to my interactions with residents and organisations since the…
As summer unfolds, I want to take a moment to share some positive news and highlight a few important programs that are supporting our community here in Ottawa-Vanier-Gloucester. While the House of Commons is on summer recess, the work continues on the ground – to support families, create opportunities for youth, and make our cultural…
As we celebrate Black History Month this February, we recognize the invaluable contributions of Black and Afro-descendant communities in Lowertown and across the National Capital Region. Their cultural richness, dedication, and resilience are integral to our shared history and collective future. Together, we continue to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in our community, and I…
By Stéphanie Plante, Councillor for Rideau Vanier Now that we are fully immersed in autumn, residents and tourists alike go crazy for the beautiful fall colours. I love to go on hikes with my family and there is no better place to do so than in our nation’s capital (or just next door in Gatineau). As…
Un message de notre députée Chères résidentes, chers résidents, Alors que nous approchons la fin de l’été, je souhaite à toutes celles et à ceux qui retournent à l’école ou aux études postsecondaires, ainsi qu’à leurs familles, une année remplie de succès et de découvertes enrichissantes ! J’ai été active cet été dans la circonscription…
Dear residents of Lowertown, Like many of you, I enjoy fall and its bright colours, especially on a sunny day. It’s the best time to go for walks on the many forest trails we are lucky to have in the region. I hope you are enjoying the season. September started off with the opening of…
Dear residents of Lowertown, Great to see the Lowertown Echo’s new rebranding, which symbolizes a fresh chapter in our community’s story. With this revitalized identity, the Lowertown Echo stands to amplify voices and foster more connections. Congratulations to the entire team for their dedication and hard work! As the warmth of the sun graces our days, I extend my…