by Lynn Lefevre | May 25, 2020 | Events
Thanks to funding through the 2020 TD Park People Grants program, the BCA Environment Committee is holding a Nature Photo Contest between June 1 to 30. This contest aims to help connect Blackburn residents with nature while showing off their photography skills! This...
by Lynn Lefevre | May 25, 2020 | Events
The BCA Environment Committee was thrilled to be one of the winners of the TD Park People Grants program for 2020. Due to the COVID-19 situation and physical distancing protocols, the TD Park People Grants program has a modified approach this year, with each group...
by Lynn Lefevre | Apr 13, 2020 | Community News
The Spring Campaign of the GLAD Cleaning the Capital Program will NOT take place until further notice. Due to the current COVID-19 situation no clean ups (e.g., spring clean ups) should be undertaken off your property. Residents have been advised to stay home and...
by Lynn Lefevre | Apr 5, 2020 | BANAR
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and essential services restrictions, this version of the BANAR is online only. Download your copy today to find the latest information on community events and links to reliable government information on this outbreak.
by Kevin White | Feb 3, 2020 | BANAR
Read the February 202 BANAR online now! This first issue of the new year is packed with great community info, from all the information about the new BCA board, updates from the Environment Committee including their Tree Team and the new NeighbourWoods program, as well...
by Environment Committee | Sep 12, 2019 | Events
Interested in learning about about tree sustainability in the Hamlet? Join us for our Speakers’ Series to learn more about: Activities related to improving the tree community in the Hamlet What species have been identified in the areaWhere should more trees be...
by Kevin White | Sep 8, 2019 | BANAR
Read the September 2019 BANAR online now! In this back-to-school edition, read about the upcoming Cancer Chase, and find out about the successes of the 2019 FunFair and Canada Day celebration. Download your copy today! Paper copies have been delivered, with extra...
by Environment Committee | Aug 5, 2019 | Events
Interested in learning about invasive plant species in the Hamlet? Join us for our Speakers’ Series to learn more about: Invasive plant species in generalWhat species have been identified in the HamletWhat’s planned to restore native plants to the...
by Kevin White | May 26, 2019 | BANAR
Read the June 2019 BANAR online now! Check out all this FunFair edition for the full schedule. Also in this issue, the PARTICIPaction Community Better Challenge, Canada Day in the Hamlet, and more. Download your copy today! Paper copies to be delivered soon, with...
by Kevin White | Apr 23, 2019 | Events
The date this year is Saturday, May 4th, the rain date is Sunday, May 5th. Click here to open the map in Google Maps E-mail garagesale@blackburnhamlet.ca to have your garage sale added to the map, which will be published soon. Include address, times, and items you...
by Kevin White | Apr 6, 2019 | BANAR
Read the April 2019 BANAR online now! Read about the multitude of upcoming events like the Spring Clean-up, Community Garage Sale, and more! Past issues of February 2019, November 2018, and September 2018 have also been posted. Download your copy today! Paper copies...
by Kaitlyn Demasi | May 25, 2018 | BANAR
Read the June 2018 BANAR early online now! Our FunFair edition has everything you need to know to enjoy our Fair the first weekend in June, including the full schedule (for any schedule updates, please be sure to check out the FunFair website. Other highlights include...
by Environment Committee | Apr 29, 2018 | Events
Blue dots are exact locations, green dots are approximate, yellow dots have lemonade. Check the individual descriptions for information about what is for sale at the various locations. This data is self-reported and incomplete. There will be lots of other yard sales...
by Environment Committee | Apr 4, 2018 | Community News
2018 Survey: Top environmental issues for Blackburn Hamlet Why did we perform this survey? Back in January 2018, Ecology Ottawa approached community associations across the city of Ottawa to better understand neighbourhood and community led environmental concerns in...
by Kaitlyn Demasi | Mar 31, 2018 | BANAR
The April BANAR is now available! This month’s issue includes a tribute to the founder of the Allotment Gardens, three banner events from the Environment and Transportation Committee, a rebirth of the Cancer Chase in time for an eighth annual race in October, an...
by Kaitlyn Demasi | Mar 28, 2018 | Events
RAIN DATE IN EFFECT: Saturday, May 5 is Bike Rodeo Day in Blackburn Hamlet The Blackburn Community Association’s Environment and Transportation Committee is planning a Bike Rodeo for kids in grades 2, 3, 4 and 5. Certified CANBIKE instructors and volunteers will be...
by Kaitlyn Demasi | Mar 26, 2018 | Events
We’re already getting ready for one of the biggest community events of the year: Blackburn and area’s Community Garage Sale / Yard Sale! If you would like to host a garage sale sometime this spring, consider coordinating with the neighbourhood to draw big,...
by Beatrice Almonte | Mar 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
Sometimes a staycation is truly the best thing during March Break. So, here are a few staycation ideas for people at home, in the Hamlet and in Ottawa! Sugar Bushing The classic Canadian winter/spring activity! Get some fresh air with friends and family while helping...
by Kaitlyn Demasi | Jan 31, 2018 | BANAR
Read the February 2018 BANAR early online now! Highlights include Family Day Skate with the councilor; a profile of Blackburn’s own professional hockey player, Mark Fraser; a call for new volunteers to help run the 2018 cancer run/walk, and to maintain our local...
by Kaitlyn Demasi | Dec 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
Although we do not expect the public to be targeted, in an abundance of caution, we would like to alert you to the fact that the BCA was targeted by email scammers. Scammers read our website and used information from there to impersonate our president. They emailed...
