A ByWard Market busker explains why we should be more proud of them | Unpublished
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Author: Marlo Glass
Publication Date: December 18, 2024 - 04:00

A ByWard Market busker explains why we should be more proud of them

December 18, 2024
Once a gem in the centre of the nation’s capital, the ByWard Market is losing its place in Ottawans’ hearts. Longstanding businesses have closed. A rash of high-profile violent crimes — including a brazen daytime shooting — and rampant opioid abuse have increased calls from locals for help. The attempts to revitalize the area — from the addition of a $50 million neighbourhood police station to installing an undersized fake-ice rink — vary widely. But what say the people who are still there? We interviewed folks who live, work and play in the ByWard Market. These are their stories, in their own words. Read More


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