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Lowertown Community Association
@ourlowertown.bsky.social
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Dedicated to sharing news and ideas about Lowertown East and West, and the ByWard Market, and prone to occasional moments of cheekiness.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Mark your calendar!
October 26, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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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...
October 17, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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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!
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September 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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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.
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)
July 10, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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Amis et voisins ! Ce vendredi ! Au parc Jules-Morin ! Soirée cinéma grâce à @lowertown-crcbv.bsky.social communautaires. Whoop!
lowertown-crcbv.bsky.social Lowertown Centre de ressources communautaires de la Basse-Ville @lowertown-crcbv.bsky.social · Jul 8
Join us at 8:30 pm this Friday, July 11, in Jules Morin Park for a Movie Night under the stars! 🎥🍿🌠 RDV à 20h30 ce vendredi 11 juillet dans le parc Jules Morin pour une soirée cinéma!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb21...

@ourlowertown.bsky.social @stephanieplante.bsky.social @och-lco.bsky.social
July 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Friends and neighbours! This Friday! Jules Morin Park! It's a movie night thanks to the @lowertown-crcbv.bsky.social! Be there or be 🟧.
lowertown-crcbv.bsky.social Lowertown Centre de ressources communautaires de la Basse-Ville @lowertown-crcbv.bsky.social · Jul 8
Join us at 8:30 pm this Friday, July 11, in Jules Morin Park for a Movie Night under the stars! 🎥🍿🌠 RDV à 20h30 ce vendredi 11 juillet dans le parc Jules Morin pour une soirée cinéma!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb21...

@ourlowertown.bsky.social @stephanieplante.bsky.social @och-lco.bsky.social
July 8, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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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...
Sign the Petition
Fast Track the New Ottawa-Gatineau Interprovincial Crossing
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July 8, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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toondreessen.bsky.social
This is such a great example of design leadership. Mayors from Canadian cities take note; as a bonus, hire Canadian talent!
brenttoderian.bsky.social Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · Jun 25
NEW: “Canadian urbanist @brenttoderian.bsky.social teamed up with the city of Paris and, in particular, its mayor, @annehidalgo.bsky.social on a new exhibition that shines a light on cities and global climate action.”

Thanks very much @momentummag.bsky.social for the great questions! #Paris
June 26, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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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...
Lemonade Standemonium
Join Lemonade Standemonium, a summer fundraiser by The Ottawa Cancer Foundation. Host a stand and support local families facing cancer.
support.ottawacancer.ca
June 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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@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 !
June 23, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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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!
June 23, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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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 !

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Avertissement de chaleur | Ville d'Ottawa
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June 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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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...
Heat Warning | City of Ottawa
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June 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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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
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...
engage.ottawa.ca
June 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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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
Revitaliser l’espace public du marché By
Vous avez créé des souvenirs ici. Maintenant, participez à ce qui s’en vient! _________________________________________________________________________________________ Projet de réaménagement de la ru...
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June 20, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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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
June 13, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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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...
Lowertown East | Heritage Ottawa
Lowertown East, bounded by Rideau Street, King Edward Avenue, and the Rideau River, has been home to many important religious, residential and civic buildings. Despite a controversial 1970s urban rede...
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June 9, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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toondreessen.bsky.social
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
oliver48.bsky.social Oliver @oliver48.bsky.social · Jun 7
"This was an experiment by a kindergarten class. They dropped seeds in the cracks of the sidewalk to see what would happen.
This would help our bees "
via I Love Bees
June 7, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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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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June 7, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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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...
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June 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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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!
June 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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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
June 3, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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ecologyottawa.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
bikeottawa.bsky.social Bike Ottawa @bikeottawa.bsky.social · May 31
Tomorrow is the start of Let’s Bike Month in Ottawa. And we’ve created a team!

Join Bike Ottawa, log all your rides and run the chance of winning prizes! Let’s have fun together.
#LetsBike2025 #Ottawa #OttBike

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June 2, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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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
June 2, 2025 at 5:43 PM