Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) has started construction on two major developments which will add thousands of residents to the western end of Somerset Ward.
Ottawa Community Housing developments to transform Dalhousie
Category: Community
An Orthodox Church in Chinatown reaffirms its deep Centretown roots
The Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church on Somerset West is undergoing a major renovation, set to finish soon – reflecting other changes in the community it serves.
CCA report: Earth Day festival, gardening, safer roads, Neighbour Woods, heritage
Gardening for the community at Centretown United Church
A garden has been thriving for the past eight summers at the corner of Bank and Argyle. The Centretown United Donation Garden produces healthy vegetables for the meal program of the Centre 507 drop-in and resource centre for those in need.
Keeping a rink frozen when the temperature won’t cooperate
This past winter, master ice-maker Sean Oderkirk had to be even more devoted in creating an ice rink in Jack Purcell Park.
Dress for Success rebounds after break-in
Thieves ransacked a Centretown-based charity on March 3, taking computers, tablets, and merchandise from its boutique.
Somerset Ward: Meet the helpers in Centretown on March 27
“The very best part of my job is meeting the volunteers and staff who do the hard work to support the most vulnerable in our community, beautify our neighbourhoods, and make downtown Ottawa a great place to live,” says Councillor Ariel Troster.
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Mark Jane’s Walk on your calendar: May 4-5. And the City of Ottawa wants your views on snow plow licensing.
Remembering Ed Broadbent
Both dignitaries and regular Centretown residents waited in long lines and packed the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre on January 28 to pay tribute to the late Ed Broadbent.
Solve the Murder on the Orient Express – and fund bursaries for local women students
All proceeds from the preview performance of Murder on the Orient Express at the OLT on February 25 will go to support the Zonta Club’s bursaries for women and girls.
Somerset Ward: Ending homelessness
During this winter season, my thoughts always turn to people experiencing homelessness or housing precariousness, writes Councillor Ariel Troster.
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The City of Ottawa is proposing a new model for recreation fees which could affect local centres. UPDATE: Another consultation session is set for Jan. 29. The Ottawa Urbanism Club will next meet Jan. 29.
Lynne Browne: a tireless advocate for the homeless
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Remembering Lynne Browne, the longtime leader of the Ottawa Alliance to End Homelessness.
MPP report: building community in 2024
MPP Joel Harden is hosting a New Year’s Levee on Saturday, January 20 at 2:30 p.m. at 464 Metcalfe Street. And info on the upcoming Ontario budget.
Somerset Ward: Updates from City Hall
Councillor Ariel Troster talks about the upcoming safer alternative response pilot and the right to protest.
Jack Purcell holiday lunch tradition returns
The Jack Purcell Recreation Association hosted a free holiday lunch for the community on December 15 – for the first time in three years.
The BUZZ and me
Wendy Bennett tells why delivering The Centretown BUZZ has been such a joy for her for many years, and why you should consider joining the delivery team, too.