Author: Robin Cloutier

  • OSCA is Hiring!

    The Old Ottawa South Community Association is looking for an enthusiastic, community-minded individual to join the team. This is an ideal position for someone with a recreation/fitness/sports background, who is passionate about serving the community and working with volunteers and partners to deliver high quality events and programs to families and residents of all ages. See the full post for all details. The Manager will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations of seasonal/sessional programming…

  • OSCA Seeks Fishing Enthusiasts

    We’re looking for experienced anglers who have a love of urban fishing and want to share their knowledge with young enthusiasts.  We are currently seeking a leader to assist in the delivery of a summer day camp. This is an ideal role for anyone looking to contribute to a not-for-profit, community-minded organization.  Key Responsibilities include leading instruction to a group of children (8-15yrs old) who are keen to learn about Fishing (catch-and release) in…

  • STOP Lansdowne 2.0

    There is a mass rally and press conference scheduled for Friday morning, November 7th at 8:30am. Join fellow residents ahead of the City Council vote and voice your opposition to the proposed plan. Marion Dewar Plaza (110 Laurier). More information about the current plan, including the financial impact on the city, the risks involved, and various stakeholder positions, can be found here: https://www.betterlansdowne.ca/ and here: https://betterottawa.ca/fightlansdowne/

  • OSCA calls on Mayor to delay decision on Lansdowne 2.0

    At its October 21st meeting, OSCA’s Board of Directors unanimously passed a motion calling on the Mayor to delay the decision by Council on Lansdowne 2.0 until at least one month after the Finance and Corporate Services Committee has had an opportunity to consider the analysis of the financial information in the Report by the Auditor General and public delegations have been made to this Committee. Below is the full motion. Motion Approved by the…

  • OSCA Board member recognized at Queen’s Park with Ontario Senior Achievement Award

    Anna Cuylits is a passionate advocate for seniors in Ottawa. She co-founded Senior’s Watch Old Ottawa South (SWOOS) and the Seniors Health Innovation Hub (SHIH), working to improve primary care and support aging in place. As a board member of the Old Ottawa South Community Association, she championed age-friendly initiatives and intergenerational connections. Anna also led the creation of a community aging guide, supported seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic and collaborated on tech innovations for…

  • OSCA Annual General Meeting

    Saturday, June 7th, 2025, 3:00-5:00 pm. 260 Sunnyside Ave. We are excited to welcome all OSCA Members to the Annual General Meeting. We will gather with a wine and cheese social before and after the business meeting, so feel free to arrive early and stay afterwards to meet socially with your neighbours and meet the newest board members. If you are planning to participate in the AGM either in person or by proxy, please…

  • Ottawa Centre Candidates Debate

    Click here for the recording. For those who weren’t able to attend or wish to see it again, the candidates debate for Ottawa Centre was filmed and broadcast by Rogers TV on April 15th, 2025 at Knox Presbyterian Church in Centretown. Many thanks to the candidates and their teams, moderator David Reevely, Rev. Jim Pot, and all of the volunteers who made this event run smoothly. Deep appreciation for those who contributed with financial…

  • Federal Election: Ottawa Centre Riding

    Candidates Debate: April 15th Mark your calendars for a candidates debate on Tuesday, April 15th at Knox Presbyterian Church at 120 Lisgar Street. Invited candidates include Amanda Rosenstock (Green), Joel Harden (NDP), Paul D’Orsonnens (Conservative), and Yasir Naqvi (Liberal). The debate will be moderated by David Reevely, local author and reporter with The Logic. The church is located at the corner of Elgin and Lisgar Streets and there is free parking on the street after…

  • Join the OSCA Board of Directors

    OSCA is looking for individuals to join the Board of Directors. It’s a great way to be involved and make a difference right here in Old Ottawa South. Email nominations@oldottawasouth.ca to apply or for more information. Meetings take place once per month at the Firehall and there are many opportunities to participate in committees that suit individual skills and interests.

  • OSCA Planning & Zoning

    On October 7th, the Planning and Zoning Committee shared a very informative presentation about Ottawa’s new Draft Zoning Bylaws. Please click the link below for a recording of that online session, which includes the presentation by Laura Urrechaga and Carol Brascoupe as well as the Q&A session that followed. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S8biuPfF3L3PcE_CQ1YuKW5A98EHtCZv/view?usp=sharing

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