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Discounts for seniors as young as 55
By Juliet O’Neill “Are we done with senior’s discounts?” That headline on a recent CBC article prompted the sample list below of discounts for seniors in or near Lowertown. The CBC article questioned whether seniors’ discounts still make sense, given that Canadian seniors are “wealthier than ever.” Some outlets proudly invite seniors to shop at…
Local museums – hubs for preserving stories and building community:
A conversation with Sara MacKenzie (Ottawa Museums Network) and Christine McGuire (The Diefenbunker) By Robin Etherington Sara MacKenzie, Executive Director of the Ottawa Museums Network (OMN), is a communications professional with over 23 years of experience in the federal public service, most recently as Director General of Strategic Communications for Health Canada and the Public…
Les résidents de la basse-ville peuvent opter bientôt pour des contenants réutilisables pour leurs repas à emporter
Par Conseil de l’innovation circulaire Le Conseil de l’innovation circulaire, un organisme environnemental national à but non lucratif, est heureux d’annoncer le lancement de Réemploi Ottawa. Cette initiative innovante permet aux Ottaviens de contribuer à la réduction des déchets plastiques à usage unique en optant pour des contenants réutilisables pour leurs repas à emporter dans…
Creating safety and connection in the ByWard Market through environmental design
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…
Community Day in Lowertown
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…
Demolition by neglect: Razing of three Lowertown heritage buildings recommended
By Allen Brown The City of Ottawa’s Built Heritage Committee (BHC) recommended demolition of three heritage buildings on St. Patrick Street at their meeting on September 10, 2024. It was a sad and frustrating decision for community advocates. Curiously, on the advice of city legal counsel, a week earlier city council waived the demolition permit…