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PAL Ottawa Forges a New Path to Affordable Artist Housing

PAL Ottawa will explore new private development collaborations in 2026 to fulfill its mission of providing affordable housing for local senior artists and arts workers. This marks a full break from the discussions between PAL Ottawa and Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) for occupancy in one of the MOSAÏQ II buildings. 

Spotlight On Marie-Thé Morin

Marie-Thé Morin est une autrice dramatique, romancière, scénariste, traductrice, conteuse, parolière et cofondatrice de VOX Théâtre à Ottawa. Comédienne, chanteuse et marionnettiste, elle a créé et joué pour tous les auditoires, de la petite enfance à un public adulte.

A heartfelt thank you to Sandy McKay-Smith

The board wishes to thank Sandy Mackay-Smith for his extraordinary tenure on the board.

Deprescribe Network's New Tools

In honour of Pharmacy Appreciation Month, Deprescribe Network has rolled out new tools, including a Medication Review Service Finder.

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After OCHC's deal collapsing earlier this year, PAL Ottawa is exploring new private development collaborations in 2026 to fulfill its mission of providing affordable housing for local senior artists and arts workers.

Spotlight On JP Longboat

Meet JP Longboat, an Ottawa-based multi-disciplinary Artist, Kanienʼkehá꞉ka (Mohawk), Turtle Clan, from Six Nations of the Grand River in Southern Ontario, founder and Artistic Director of Circadia Indigena, and co-founder of the LodgePole Arts Alliance.

Celebrating the Life of Harvey Glatt

Harvey Glatt was on the Advisory Council of PAL Ottawa for many years. He and his wife Louise were big supporters of PAL Ottawa. Losing him after all those years is a blow to PAL Ottawa but nevertheless the legacy of kindness he left us with, was wonderful and worth the telling. 

A Letter from Leah Cogan: To The PAL Community

A message from Leah Cogan: Many of you may already be aware that I have moved on from my role as chair of PAL Ottawa. I wanted to send a note of appreciation and encouragement, and am glad for the opportunity to write to you here.

Young Artist, Charlotte Gervis, Donates to PAL Ottawa

At just 11, Charlotte Gervis won a major art contest—now she’s raising funds for senior artists through her own project.

In Memory of Mitzi Hauser

In memory of Mitzi Hauser: Founding Board Member of PAL Ottawa, artist, and deep supporter of the arts.