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By Josiah Frith Ottawa stands on the unceded, surrendered territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation, who continue to live, govern, and care for these lands and waters today. I offer these reflections in the spirit of learning, reconciliation, and shared stewardship. I write as a long-time resident of Lowertown, part of the historic heart of…
By Nancy Miller Chenier In 1980, the City of Ottawa gave heritage designation to the Mother House of the Sisters of Charity at the corner of Sussex Drive and Bruyère Street (previously Bolton and then Water Street). A plaque with the following inscription tells a small part of the story of this historic building, one…
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…
Par Eddy Niyonkuru (CRCBV) Les rénovations de la maison communautaire de la Basse-Ville, au 145 prom. Beausoleil, avancent. Ce lieu si important pour les résident.es sera bientôt encore plus accueillant, accessible et adapté à leurs besoins. Au rez-de-chaussée, les nouveaux coups de pinceau apportent de la chaleur et convivialité, et le nouveau plancher donne un…
By Allen Brown In late May 2025, the first post-pandemic meeting of Ottawa’s heritage community was convened by Heritage Ottawa and the Lowertown Community Association at the Routhier Community Centre. About 25 heritage proponents from various community associations across Ottawa met to discuss heritage-related issues and priorities. Linda Hoad, Heritage Ottawa’s Advocacy Committee co-chair, began…
By Maria Gomez-Umaña Something exciting is brewing for Ottawa’s arts and culture lovers: Nuit Blanche, the all-night arts festival, is officially making a comeback in the fall of 2026, and organizers are hoping it’s the start of something big. I remember driving from Kanata to Lowertown to attend the free festival, which ran in Ottawa…
By Christine Kilfoil, Lowertown Community Association Wellness Committee In the 1980s, the popular exercise mantra was “No pain, no gain.” The workouts were intense, the music was loud, and impact on knees and shins was high. We danced along to the Jane Fonda, Richard Simmons, and the “:20 Minute Workout” in our legwarmers and neon…
By Catherine Mageau, Special Projects Coordinator, LCRC Big things are happening at the LCRC’s Community House at 145 Beausoleil Drive. Now that our food bank that used to operate on that site has moved to our 40 Cobourg Street location, our Community House is entering an exciting new chapter – with fresh energy, new projects,…
By Nancy Miller Chenier In May 2025, the Heritage Impact Assessment and Conservation Plan for the proposed development at 168-174 Murray Street stated that it would include “the conservation and rehabilitation of both the two-storey brick clad frame building located at 174 Murray and the one and one half-storey log/frame building at 168 Murray.” The…
By Daniel Marlow Hulya Guler Art Studio is now open at 206 Saint Patrick Street. The studio and gallery sit inside a charming heritage building, just steps from the National Gallery of Canada and the ByWard Market. Hulya’s path to becoming a professional artist has been far from conventional. Born in Turkey, she immigrated to…