Old Ottawa South

Turning the Page at Sunnyside Branch Library

Attendees were in the hundreds at the official reopening of the Sunnyside branch of the Ottawa Public Library on Thursday, August 26th. The soft strains of Irish piper Ross Davidson filled the newly airy room as guests gathered. Pamela Sweet, Vice-Chair of the library board, chaired the ceremony. After welcoming everyone, she spoke about the branch's long history.

"There has been a public library serving Ottawa South and the Glebe for over a hundred years. It changed locations a few times—it was in a private house, then Hopewell school, then a number of storefront locations—until the building w...

Sunnyside Branch Library Reopens: What's New and What's Improved?

There was a lineup at the front door when Sunnyside Branch reopened on Monday August 16 at 10 am after eight months of renovations. The $1.275 million for the project came from the infrastructure stimulus fund, supported equally by the federal, provincial and municipal governments.

Summertime Reading: an Artist's Tribute

Called "Summertime Reading", this beautiful painting by Old Ottawa South artist Crystal Beshara graces the children's library at the newly renovated Sunnyside Branch of the Ottawa Public Library. It was commissioned by the Friends of the Sunnyside Library , along with local artist Bhat Boy's "Jolly Old Ottawa South" which hangs in the main library upstairs.

Both restful and vibrant, the painting enhances the atmosphere of the Children's Room, and reflects the artist's own rural childhood. Children are excited to discover the smaller listening animals. (Can you spot the snail and the hedgehogs?)

Welcome to the OSCA Website: The Celebrate Your Local Library Edition!

Do you live, work or own a business in Old Ottawa South? Then this is your website. Find out what your community association and your neighbours are doing to make it a great place to live. Sign up for ...

Porch Sale Set for September 11

It's that time again! Time to rifle your closets and scour your basement for stuff to sell at the annual OSCA community-wide porch sale Saturday, September 11, 2010 (9:00 am - 3:00 pm). Old Ottawa Sou...

Your Library Card: an Essential Back-to-School Supply

The Ottawa Public Library is giving kids lots of reasons to get or renew a library card this fall: would you like to win a laptop? Win tickets to a Senators hockey game or a  Sparty's Kids Club membe...

Carleton U. Calls for Clean the Campus Volunteers

Calling all volunteers! Join the Carleton University community for our fall “Clean the Campus” initiative, Saturday, October 2nd, 9:00 am - noon. Local high school students are especially welcome to pa...

Georgetown Pub Honoured as 1 of 5 Best Wings in Town

Popular local blog website Apt613 has once again honoured an Old Ottawa South institution: this time it's the Georgetown Pub for serving one of the five best chicken wings in all of Ottawa. They asked blo...

Old Ottawa South Garden Club: 2010-2011 Program

It's looking like a colourful and fruitful fall and winter for the Old Ottawa South Garden Club. In September, award-winning landscape designer Welwyn Wong will emphasize how important our local growi...

Helping Hands for Fair Trade: Ten Thousand Villages Needs Volunteers

Looking for a volunteer opportunity with real meaning? Make a difference in the lives of struggling artisans—volunteer your time at Ten Thousand Villages in Old Ottawa South! As a non-profit fair tr...

Employment Opportunity: After 4 Counsellors at the Firehall

Are you at least 16 years of age? Do you have experience working or volunteering with children? Are you creative, enthusiastic, patient and caring, and enjoy working in a team setting? Are you availab...

Basketball Coaches Needed

OSCA Coed Atom Basketball Team

We need coaches who can volunteer Saturday afternoons, 1 pm - 3 pm, starting September 25. The team will be participating in the West End Basketball League and requires a...

Public Meeting On OOS Traffic Study Sept. 15

At the request of OSWatch , the OSCA planning and development committee, City staff will attend a second Public Open House to learn what area residents are concerned about regarding traffic problems in Ol...