A recent bike theft in our neighbourhood has raised concerns for one local family and serves as a reminder for residents to keep bikes securely locked. Local resident Minoo Henry’s eight-year-old son left his bicycle unattended for just a few minutes before it was stolen. The family shared photos online in hopes of recovering the bike, but it has not yet been returned. Ottawa police and local bike advocates encourage residents to record their bike’s serial number, register it through 529...

The Flowers for Food fundraiser returns on Saturday, September 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Westboro Legion, located at 389 Richmond Road. The event supports the Westboro Region Food Bank and will feature a beautiful exhibit of ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging. Visitors will also be invited to make their own bouquet to take home, attend a free flower arranging demonstration and enter for a chance to win handmade pottery. Guests can also meet Isamu-san, a complete set...

Community members are invited to attend a mayoral candidate forum and meet-and-greet on Wednesday, August 26, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Nepean Sportsplex, Hall A. The forum will focus on building a resilient, inclusive and greener Ottawa. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from mayoral candidates, learn more about their policy priorities and meet them in person. RSVP through Eventbrite. The event is being organized with support from The People’s Official Plan. A second...