Lowertown Community Association

Mark your calendar!

Join Action Sandy Hill as they host Envirocentre to present a workshop on how you can extend your cycling season on October 18th @ 3pm. Sign up here.

www.eventbrite.ca/e/extend-you...

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Our monthly community meetings are starting up again after a break for the summer. Join us on Zoom tomorrow - Monday, 8th September beginning at 7:00 p.m. We'll have reports from our municipal councillor, the Ottawa Police Service, and even more! Send us a DM if you need the Zoom link!

MEMORIAL AND RALLY FOR SAFER STREETS Join community members as we place ghost shoes in Marion Dewar Plaza to remember the woman who was killed and rally for safer streets for everyone. Friday July 11 @ 6pm City Hall (110 Laurier Ave W)

MEMORIAL AND RALLY
FOR SAFER STREETS

Join community members as we place ghost shoes in Marion Dewar Plaza to remember the woman who was killed and rally for safer streets for everyone.

Friday July 11 @ 6pm
City Hall (110 Laurier Ave W)

Thanks to @marnanightingale.bsky.social for organizing.

Amis et voisins ! Ce vendredi ! Au parc Jules-Morin ! Soirée cinéma grâce à @lowertown-crcbv.bsky.social communautaires. Whoop!

Friends and neighbours! This Friday! Jules Morin Park! It's a movie night thanks to the @lowertown-crcbv.bsky.social! Be there or be 🟧.

Sign the Petition Fast Track the New Ottawa-Gatineau Interprovincial Crossing

For decades, truck traffic on King Edward has subjected residents to toxic air, dangerous streets, and excess noise. We support the proposed Kettle Island Bridge as a necessary, though imperfect, solution. Please sign the petition in support of an eastern crossing!

www.change.org/p/fast-track...

This is such a great example of design leadership. Mayors from Canadian cities take note; as a bonus, hire Canadian talent!

The Ottawa Cancer Foundation is sponsoring a super fun (and tasty) fundraiser this summer. Set up a lemonade stand and raise funds for the Foundation. 100% of funds raised will go to free services for folks living with cancer.
Let's do our part to help out!

support.ottawacancer.ca/site/TR/Lemo...

@stephanieplante.bsky.social tiendra la dernière séance de quartier de l'été le vendredi 27 juin de 14h à 16h au Planet Coffee, 24a rue York. C'est l'occasion idéale de passer nous voir, de discuter de sujets qui vous tiennent à cœur et de soutenir un excellent café local !

Councillor @stephanieplante.bsky.social will be holding the last ward hours for the summer on Friday, June 27 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Planet Coffee, 24a York Street. This is a great chance to drop in, have a chat about issues that matter to you, and to support an excellent local coffee shop!

Il fait une chaleur torride aujourd'hui (et demain aussi, à en juger par les prévisions). Si vous avez besoin d'un endroit pour vous rafraîchir, consultez cette ressource de @santepubliqueottawa.ca !

ottawa.ca/fr/avertisse...

It's a stinker out there today ☀️. Check out the resources from @ottawapublichealth.ca to help you stay cool and comfortable (or at least cooler and more comfortable)!

ottawa.ca/en/heat-warn...

Please contact the city at 3-1-1, or 613-580-2400.

Revitalizing Public Space in the ByWard Market You've made memories here. Now be part of what comes next! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ William Street and ByWard Market Square street re...

Friends and neighbours! The City is conducting more engagement sessions about the future revitalization of the Byward Market. Take a look and share your views!

engage.ottawa.ca/bywardmarket

Amis et voisins ! La Ville organise de nouvelles séances de mobilisation sur la revitalisation future du marché By. Consultez-les et partagez vos opinions !

participons.ottawa.ca/marcheby

Voici notre calendrier des activités sportives gratuites pour l’été 2025 pour les jeunes de la Basse-Ville de 6 à 18 ans! / Summer 2025's calendar of free sports activities for Lowertown youth aged 6 to 18!

@ourlowertown.bsky.social @stephanieplante.bsky.social @en.ottawa.ca @fr.ottawa.ca

Friends and neighbours! On Sunday, June 15 beginning at 2:00 pm, our very own Nancy Miller-Chenier will be leading a walking tour of the built heritage around Macdonald Gardens in Lowertown East. This is not to be missed. Registration link below!

heritageottawa.org/events/lower...

What a great way to teach tactical urbanism and sustainability to kids! More of this! #ottCity
@ottarchfoundation.bsky.social
@brigittepellerin.bsky.social
@ecologyottawa.bsky.social
@brenttoderian.bsky.social

Le FESTIVAL FRANCO ONTARIEN approche à grands pas ! Ne manquez pas ce fabuleux week-end de musique, de culture et de divertissement franco-ontarien !

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The FESTIVAL FRANCO ONTARIEN is coming up fast! Don't miss out on this fabulous weekend of Franco-Ontarien music, culture, and fun!

ffo.ca/en/programma...

Our last monthly meeting until fall is coming up on Monday, 9 June. We'll be gathering at Brigid's Well at 6:00 for some socializing, then will start the meeting at 7:00. After the meeting? Well, that's up to you! See you Monday!

Au plaisir de vous voir dans 1 semaine/10 JUIN lors de notre AGA à La Nouvelle Scène Gilles Desjardins dès 17h.
We look forward to seeing you in ONE week/Tuesday, June 10 at our AGM, 5pm onwards.
@ourlowertown.bsky.social @och-lco.bsky.social @stephanieplante.bsky.social @ottawafoodbank.bsky.social

It’s June, which means Let’s Bike Month!

Sign up and log your beautiful low-emissions, high-joy trips around town.

#OttBike #GreenMobility #LetsBikeMonth

Programming for Lowertown youth 13-18 years old starting TODAY at Youth Centre (201 Friel basement)- but it's not to late to register! Contact Christelle and Gaddi - 343.643.2066 for more information.
@ourlowertown.bsky.social @och-lco.bsky.social

City of Ottawa designates part of ByWard Market as ‘Irish Village’ Ottawa has an “Irish Village” in the ByWard Market to celebrate the city’s Irish heritage.

There have been a few articles on “The Irish Village” in Lowertown, including on CTV. @ourlowertown.bsky.social www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...

Happy Pride Month, friends and neighbours! Let's celebrate our diverse, inclusive, fun, and fabulous quartier today, this month, and every day of the year! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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L’Assemblé de la Francophonie de l'Ontario (AFO) 2025 a besoin de vous Franco-Ontarien-nes pour mieux orienter ses actions - votre avis est essentiel pour représenter votre réalité et celle de notre communauté. Pour répondre au sondage : fr.surveymonkey.com/r/275LW5C
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Why so many Ottawa heritage buildings sit empty and decaying Some derelict Ottawa heritage buildings have been labelled "a poster child for demolition by neglect." A new report shows which may be next.

Preserving and revitalizing heritage structures is one of our most important initiatives. Demolition by neglect must end.

ottawacitizen.com/feature/otta...

TODAY - Thursday May 29 1pm in front of City Hall! AUJOURD'HUI - jeudi 29 mai à 13h devant l'hôtel de ville !

Ontario's proposed Bill 6 would punish people for being homeless. Join us to say that what is needed is housing!
endhomelessnessottawa.ca/rally

@ourlowertown.bsky.social