Media Advisory: Ottawa Community Housing to Break Ground on 159 New Affordable Homes in Lowertown

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Media Advisory: Ottawa Community Housing to Break Ground on 159 New Affordable Homes in LowertownAuthor of the article:OTTAWA, Ontario, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ottawa Community Housing will mark the start of construction on a new affordable housing development at 200 Beausoleil Drive with a ceremonial groundbreaking alongside government, community and development partners. 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Please try againWhat: Ceremonial groundbreaking celebrating the start of construction of Ottawa Community Housing’s new affordable housing development at 200 Beausoleil Drive When: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Where: 200 Beausoleil Drive, Ottawa, ON (Outdoor event – weather-appropriate footwear recommended) Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament for Ottawa–Vanier Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, City of Ottawa Councillor Stéphanie Plante, Rideau-Vanier WardStéphane Giguère, Chief Executive Officer, Ottawa Community Housing Representatives from the City of Ottawa, Government of Canada and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Laurin Construction and Diamond Schmitt ArchitectsMedia availability with Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament, Mayor Sutcliffe, Councillor Plante, and Mr. Giguère following remarks Visuals of speakers on site, photo op of ceremonial groundbreakingRenderings of the proposed affordable housing development Michaela Ianni Media Relations Specialist Ottawa Community Housing Michaela.Ianni@och.caThis advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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