The Community Voice of Old Ottawa South

The OSCAR

A self-supporting, monthly community-based newspaper published by the Ottawa South Community Association. Our goal is to be the Community Voice — a source of information and a forum for community expression since 1974.

The OSCAR

Deadlines for articles and ads

  • September 11
  • October 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • October 16
  • November 13
  • December 11
  • January 15, 2027
  • February 12, 2027
  • March 12, 2027
  • April 16, 2027
  • May 14, 2027

Ad rates and deadlines

To place an ad, email: oscarads@oldottawasouth.ca.

Download our rate sheet

Browse the archive

Almost all OSCAR issues published since 1974 are available for download as PDF files.

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Get in touch

Have a story idea? Written an article or letter to the editor? Send us an email.

Delivered by your neighbours, funded by local businesses

The OSCAR receives no subsidies. The publication is funded entirely by advertising. 

It is published by the Old Ottawa South Community Association. Distribution is free to all Old Ottawa South homes and businesses, and selected locations in Old Ottawa South and the Glebe. Opinions expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily of The OSCAR or OSCA.

Submission Guidelines

Contributions should be in electronic format sent by e-mail to oscar@oldottawasouth.ca in either plain text or WORD format.

Editorial Policy

The OSCAR serves as a forum to inform and entertain the residents of Old Ottawa South. Articles and letters are solicited primarily from residents and community-oriented organizations about items and information of interest to residents.

Governing Principles

This policy sets out The OSCAR’s governing principles, organization, responsibilities and relationship to the Board of Directors of the Old Ottawa South Community Association (OSCA)

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