Day eight of The 12 Days of #SparksGives! @dalhousiefoodottawa has been nourishing our community since 1985, providing emergency food support and improving neighbours' well-being and nourishment through assessing, understanding, and adapting to individual and community needs.

A beautiful look at Sparks Street, all decked out for the holidays! Check out some the best spots in the city to get into the holiday spirit 👉 bit.ly/317CkTT 📷 juliaxweber/IG explorer613/IG #MyOttawa #Holidays #ExploreCanada #HolidayDecor #WinterWonderland

Day nine of #SparksGives! Centre 507 is a community where everyone is welcome. The community is heavily invested in our day-to-day operations. They help to run social events and pitch in the help with the daily operations.

Day 10 of the 12 days of #SparksGives ! The Salvation Army's Street Outreach Services provides transportation for people without housing to safe shelters. This community service is a major effort to reduce harm and provide further support.

Day 11 of the 12 days of #SparksGives!⁠ ⁠ @swchc_community offers health programs, community programs, workshops, events, counselling, and so many more services to those in need. ⁠

Day 12 of the 12 days of #SparksGives!⁠ ⁠ Centretown Community Food Centre serves a high number of newcomers and children due to the recent increase in the amount of subsidized housing available for families in Centretown. ⁠ ⁠

#SparksGives will be making a monetary donation this year to help the Toy Mountain team execute their work and get presents under the tree for children across Ottawa.⁠ ⁠

We would like to wish you a happy holiday season and a wonderful 2024!✨️

Winter Wanter on Sparks Street makes for a stunning evening backdrop 😍⁣ Check out some the best spots in the city to get into the holiday spirit 👉 bit.ly/317CkTT ⁣ 📷 nicholasplacephoto/IG ⁣ #MyOttawa #Ottawa #ontarioadventures #ontario_adventures #OttawaOntario

Merry Christmas from Sparks Street!🌲🎅🏼⁠ ⁠

Wishing you all a spectacular start to the year! May 2024 bring endless opportunities, triumphs, and unforgettable moments. Cheers to new beginnings and making this year your most successful yet! 🌟🎇🎆

DYK that #Winterlude ❄️ is officially 1 month away? There are 200+ outdoor and indoor activities! Most are FREE and family-friendly ☃️ Get full festival details and more tips to plan your visit ➡️ bit.ly/2QKuNPD #MyOttawa #Ottawa #DiscoverOn #ExploreCanada

💌 To apply, email your resume to [email protected] with the subject line: Social Media and Administration Coordinator. To view the full job description, please click here: sparkslive.com/social-media-a… We look forward to hearing from you!

After a year of dedicated effort, the Downtown Ottawa Revitalization Task Force is excited to announce the release of its comprehensive report. To read the full report, please visit the links below. French: yasirnaqvi.libparl.ca/2024/01/11/gro… English: yasirnaqvi.libparl.ca/2024/01/11/new…

It's officially the one-week countdown to Winterlude 2024! Admire beautiful ice sculptures crafted by talented local artists🧊, skate the famous Rideau Canal Skateway⛸️and celebrate the culture and diversity right here in the Capital. #MySparksStreet #Winterlude2024

❄️❄️Today marks the first day of a 3-week long celebration of Canada's unique northern culture & climate! Kick off the #Winterlude festivities right here on Sparks with Indigenous performances, OLG Buskerfest, stunning public art installations and more❄️❄️

We're pleased to see additional support coming to Ottawa, including investments in housing. Read about it here: ottawa.ctvnews.ca/ontario-announ…... #MyOttawa

Our Executive Director, Kevin McHale, recently had the opportunity to sit down with Rogers TV to talk about Sparks Street. Tune in Sunday at 8pm! Rogers tv Ottawa Board of Trade

Sparks Street BIA is preparing for a boundary expansion. The recent focus on downtown revitalization has shown a significant area of the downtown core as being underrepresented. The need for business support & advocacy is more important now than ever. See: tinyurl.com/23y5ya5a

In June, Public Services and Procurement Canada relocated the #TerryFox Memorial Sculpture to the Sparks Street Pedestrian Mall, which is on the route that Fox ran during his Marathon of Hope in 1980. 🏃 I’m so impressed in how seamless this move was! Discover our team’s work ⬇️ canada.ca/en/public-serv…