We’re excited to announce that nominations are officially open for the 2026 Vanier BIA Awards! These awards celebrate the businesses and individuals who make Vanier a vibrant, welcoming, and creative community. Whether you’re nominating yourself or a fellow business,...
A new public gathering space in Vanier is officially open — and it’s the result of years of local advocacy, planning, and collaboration. What started as a vacant lot is now a vibrant community hub with seating, shaded areas, lighting, and art. The space aims to bring...
From sunny sidewalks to music-filled nights, this past summer in Vanier was one to remember. Together, we celebrated community, culture, and connection through a lineup of events that brought our mainstreets to life. It all began with Summer Sun, our family-friendly...
Nine weeks. Eighteen artists. Hundreds of attendees. Zero rainouts. This summer’s Akoustik concert series was a true celebration of community, culture, and creativity. From July through September, Wednesday evenings at St. Charles Market were the place to be—filled...
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....