A long-standing, nearly century-old pub in Ottawa has changed hands and its new owners are promising to keep the traditions and community values of the Carleton Tavern alive.
A long-time Christmas Day community feast in Ottawa's Hintonburg neighbourhood will not take place this year for the first time since the tradition started 22 years ago.
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OTTAWA Several Ottawa charities are serving free meals on Christmas Day. And while their usual sit-down dinners can t happen, they re still stepping up to help feed those in need. Here are a few places people in need can go for a free meal on Friday.
Parkdale United Church (429 Parkdale Ave.) with the Carleton Tavern The Carleton Tavern s annual Christmas meal has been a cherished tradition for two decades. Last year they served nearly 1,100 Christmas dinners. They can t do their usual sit-down dinner this year, so they have moved opreations to nearby Parkdale United Church, where they re handing out takeout meals between 1 and 3 p.m. They are also doing free delivery in the area, but orders had to be placed by Dec. 20. There is a GoFundMe for those wishing to contribute.