What is ConneXions?

Heartfelt thanks go to our stellar ConneXions Editor, Alexandra Pope, who is leaving the job. We are looking for someone to replace her! If you are interested, please contact us at info@overbrook.ca

ConneXions made its debut in October 2019. It is a non-profit community newspaper produced by the Overbrook Community Association. It is distributed free of charge to approximately 6,300 homes, businesses and organizations in Overbrook and Castle Heights. In addition to residential delivery, ConneXions is available in city Ward 13 via businesses, schools, community centres, libraries and churches (when they are open!).

We produce four issues per year: Winter (January), Spring (April), Summer (July) and Fall (October).

Want to contribute?

We invite residents to submit, in English and/or French, articles, notices and letters of interest to our readers as well as poems, photos and artwork. ConneXions reserves the right to edit in whole or in part all such contributions.

Please send submissions and inquiries to editor@overbrook.ca.

We welcome advertisers and sponsors!

For advertising information, click here.
To make inquiries, email editor@overbrook.ca.

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS AND ADS FOR THE NEXT ISSUE: Stay tuned!

Thanks to the Community Development Framework for providing funds to support production of ConneXions and to the Ottawa Community Foundation’s Rapid Response Fund for supporting delivery of the July 2020 issue to all residences in Overbrook and Castle Heights by Canada Post.

Fall 2021

Fun outdoor events, great projects and plans for changes in the community as we gradually emerge from the pandemic!

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Summer 2021

Find out about sustainable homes, more trees and the man in the middle of the action at the Overbrook Community Centre.

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Spring 2021

Thinking about food, COVID-19 vaccines and some of the people you may meet around the neighbourhood.

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Winter 2021

Working and playing together makes our community a better place to live during COVID and beyond.

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Fall 2020

Spotlight on amazing youth in our community and on programs and activities for children and youth in Overbrook and Castle Heights.

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Summer 2020

Quarantine life is starting to feel normal, even if we’re now in a “new normal”. What will the end of the year bring? Who knows! But we’re keeping our head downs and we’re still growing Overbrook!

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Spring 2020

COVID-19 has changed life as we know it, yet families, friends and neighbours are finding new ways to connect. We may be physically distanced, but one thing is clear: our community is stronger than ever!

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Winter 2020

It’s not just a new year, but a new decade in which to shape our community. See what Overbrook looks like today, looking east up Donald St. from the river; what will it look like in 2030? 2040? 2050? Read on to learn what’s happening in your neighbourhood in 2020!