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Mois de la Francophonie!

Mois de la Francophonie!

The Francophone Committee of the Vanier Community Association wishes all Francophones and Francophiles a wonderful Francophonie Month! In March, celebrations take place all over the world. Here in Ottawa, for the past 24 years, Les Rendez-vous de la Francophonie (rvf.ca) has been inviting all Canadians to their site, regardless of…

Volunteers needed to help families at risk of homelesness
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Volunteers needed to help families at risk of homelesness

Between 2014 and 2017, the number of homeless families in Ottawa increased by 171%. Their average stay in emergency shelters increased from 105 to 123 days. Emergency sheltering is a significant cost to the city and isn’t a viable solution to family homelessness. Come help us change the story for families facing homelessness…

Le Droit – De Vanier à Pékin, du Cirque du Soleil au patinage de vitesse

Le Droit – De Vanier à Pékin, du Cirque du Soleil au patinage de vitesse

Le Droit – Martin Comtois – February 16, 2022 From university football coach in Sherbrooke to director of sports services at the University of Ottawa to vice-president of the Institut national du sport du Québec to game analyst for the Redblacks to director of coaching at Cirque du Soleil. These days,…

2021 Snowflake Breakfast: $48,000 raised for the Partage Vanier Food Bank

2021 Snowflake Breakfast: $48,000 raised for the Partage Vanier Food Bank

Vanier – This morning, the community gathered for the Partage Vanier Food Bank cause and celebrated the Snowflake Breakfast for the 16th year. The “pandemic” model was implemented again, with the distribution of boxed breakfasts and a virtual celebration replacing the traditional in-person event. The organizing committee of the Snowflake…