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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 Ben Ladouceur At the start of an academic year, one of the first things Professor Kimberly Quiogue Andrews might ask her classroom full of creative writing students is: “What can you tell me about your weird uncle?” Almost everybody has at least one weird uncle. “In a class of fifty,” says Andrews, “it is…
By Malcolm and John Harding of Compu-Home We remind Macintosh users that although this column is one that they can blissfully ignore, it is unseemly to appear too smug! Microsoft sometimes ghoulishly refers to “end of life” when the date for the end of support for a piece of software is approaching. In the case…
By Caitlin Perry Did you know October is Circular Economy Month? It’s a public awareness campaign that educates Canadians about circular economy and how you can reduce waste, save money, build community, and take action on climate change. A previous article in this issue of the Echo focused on how you can reduce plastic waste…
By Nadia Stuewer This article is based on a presentation by John Diener, Vice-President of the Ottawa Jewish Historical Society, entitled “The ByWard Market: The History of Jewish Life and Business”. When people think of the history of the people of Lowertown, they usually think of the French and the Irish settlers. But did you…
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…
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…
By / Par Sylvie Bigras, President / Présidente Working for you As we say goodbye to a stunning summer, it is time for the Lowertown Community Association to resume its meetings after our summer break, starting with our AGM on Monday, October 7th at St. Brigid’s. Community meetings are held every second Monday of the…
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…
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…