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City approves Irish Famine monument for Macdonald Gardens Park
By Allen Brown On May 14, the City of Ottawa’s Built Heritage Committee approved a motion to erect a monument to commemorate the Irish Famine of 1847-52 at a former cemetery where Irish Famine victims were buried, in what is now Macdonald Gardens Park. The monument is one of several being erected in Canada this…
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Self-guided Lowertown public art walk
By Scott Lemoine A towering, leggy spider, named Maman, surveils the western border of Lowertown from the forecourt of the National Gallery. She is both portal and defender — beyond her, in climate-controlled solitude, many beautiful things hang on pristine walls. But if Maman took a stroll through our neighbourhood, she would find art woven into the fabric…
Studying creative arts at De La Salle
By Nadia Stuewer Did you know that the Centre d’excellence artistique de l’Ontario (CEAO) is a centre of excellence for the arts housed within the École secondaire publique De La Salle, a public French high school on Old St. Patrick Street? The CEAO celebrated its fortieth anniversary last year, after De La Salle school celebrated…
A survey of forthcoming Ottawa Police Services strategies for the ByWard Market and Lowertown
By Sandra Milton Over the past year, the Ottawa Police Services (OPS) have engaged extensively with our downtown communities. This has involved building stronger relationships with city partners, social service agencies, businesses, and local community associations. The growing problems of crime and social disorder are profoundly affecting community safety and well-being in the downtown…
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…