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ByWard Market


ByWard Market

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Pausing the pedestrianization of William Street
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Mar 21, 2026

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10 min read

Pausing the pedestrianization of William Street

Councillors raised concerns at the council meeting when they were notified that plans to redevelop William Street are now on hold.

Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale
Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale

ByWard Market

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New ByWard Market proposal one step closer to reality

Mar 15, 2026

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8 min read

New ByWard Market proposal one step closer to reality

For years, Ottawa has talked about revitalizing the ByWard Market. Plans have been released, consultations held, and visions sketched out for what the historic district could become.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

ByWard Market

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Changing times: Will a heritage designation attract more people to the ByWard Market?

Dec 15, 2025

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9 min read

Changing times: Will a heritage designation attract more people to the ByWard Market?

In recent years, numerous initiatives have been introduced to revitalize the area; the latest seeks to establish the Market as a heritage site.

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

ByWard Market

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A quiet experiment in compassion: How the ByWard Market’s block leaders are redefining street outreach

Dec 8, 2025

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9 min read

A quiet experiment in compassion: How the ByWard Market’s block leaders are redefining street outreach

How the ByWard Market’s block leaders are redefining street outreach

Kate Chappell
Kate Chappell

ByWard Market

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Nuit Blanche is returning to Ottawa next fall. Is Canada’s Capital finally becoming an arts city?

Oct 7, 2025

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5 min read

Nuit Blanche is returning to Ottawa next fall. Is Canada’s Capital finally becoming an arts city?

Nuit Blanche will be held in the ByWard Market next fall. Despite failed attempts over a decade ago, their is optimism this time it could actually work

Charlie Senack
Charlie Senack

ByWard Market

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Safety, security and survival: How small businesses are adapting to the ByWard Market challenges
LockSimple

Sep 18, 2025

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4 min read

Safety, security and survival: How small businesses are adapting to the ByWard Market challenges

Ottawa’s ByWard Market is at a crossroads as shops close and social pressures intensify, even actions in the community have yielded some success.

Kate Chappell
Kate Chappell
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