Share this Story : Deachman: Lowertown's crisis of violence is the entire city's problem Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Local News Columnists Deachman: Lowertown's crisis of violence is the entire city's problem It's not just up to Ottawa police. City officials and all councillors need to get serious about the problems facing Lowertown and the ByWard Market. Get the latest from Bruce Deachman straight to your inbox Sign Up Author of the article: Bruce Deachman Published Jun 04, 2024 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 4 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here .
Or sign-in if you have an account. The Ottawa Neighbourhood Study points to alarmingly high levels of crime in Lowertown, including the ByWard Market. Photo by Jean Levac / POSTMEDIA NEWS Article content Listening to Lowertown residents at last week’s Police Services Board meeting describe their recent life experiences was nothing short of heartbreaking.
One woman spoke emotionally about fearing for her life as she finds herself surrounded by levels of violence she’s never before witnessed. Another described Lowertown as Ottawa’s “neglected jewel,” adding that residents needn’t turn on their televisions, because there’s drama on every street corner. “It’s all around us,” she said, “especially the constant show of the sirens of our emergency workers.
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