Take the 2025 City-Wide Perceptions SurveyDeadline: September 30, 2025 Downtown Ottawa belongs to all of us—residents, workers, business owners, and visitors. That’s why the Downtown Rideau BIA, in partnership with Environics Research, is inviting you to participate...
Each summer, the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program provides an incredible opportunity—not only for youth aged 15 to 30 to gain meaningful work experience, but also for organizations like ours to expand our capacity, deepen our impact, and invest in the next generation...
You may have noticed our streets looking a little cleaner lately—and that’s no coincidence. This summer, we’ve partnered with Litterbusters to add extra hands to help with daily street cleanup across Vanier’s mainstreets. From picking up litter to keeping sidewalks...
By Ashley Fraser • Published Aug 25, 2025 Twilight magic and community spirit shine at Partage Beechwood dinner Beneath a canopy of trees and fading golden sunlight, the seventh annual Partage Beechwood: An Enchanted Evening of giving turned Beechwood Cemetery into a...
On Wednesday, August 20, the 7th edition of Partage Beechwood transformed the grounds of Beechwood National Cemetery into an enchanted midsummer night, blending fine dining, music, and community spirit in support of the Partage Vanier Food Bank. This year’s event was...
Thinking of starting a business? Need support getting your new venture off the ground? Invest Ottawa is here to help with a series of free workshops designed to guide you through the essentials of building and running a successful small business. These Small Business...
Vanier’s biggest block party is back! 🎉 BeechFest 2025 is taking over Beechwood Avenue on Saturday, September 6 from 3 to 9 p.m. with live music, food, art, and family-friendly fun from St-Charles to Marier. Each year, this free street festival brings together...
Fall is the perfect time to reinvest in your business—and thanks to new funding opportunities, doing so just got a little easier. Three programs are now available to help small businesses go digital, upgrade operations, and modernize the customer experience. 1....
Exciting changes are coming to the southeast corner of Montreal Road and North River Road! As part of the ongoing Montreal Road Revitalization Project, the final design for the Public Art Corner is now complete, and construction is scheduled to begin Monday, July 28,...
Get ready for a season full of music, celebration, and community spirit! The Vanier BIA is proud to announce the return of our signature summer events — refreshed, re-energized, and ready to shine. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details! Summer SUN A...
Saturday, April 12, 2025 In partnership with the Wellington West BIA, we're excited to join Shop Canada Saturday—a community-wide celebration of Canadian-made, Canadian-owned, and proudly local businesses! This initiative encourages customers to support...
Provincial Association Recognizes Excellence in BIA Management and Community Building Vanier, ON – April 2025 — The Vanier Business Improvement Area (BIA) has been recognized for its Akoustik Summer Music Series and its Brand Refresh Project by the Ontario Business...