You can support the Emily Carr Middle School library from now until October 9th!   Emily Carr Middle School is raising funds for its library through the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation – Adopt A School. Don’t have funds to give? Support by sharing...

The OCDSB has resumed the process of reviewing the secondary programs in three of its high schools in Gloucester. They are now looking for feedback on the recently accepted recommendations, which are outlined below. Please take a minute to review the proposed changes...

School is back in session after summer vacation, resulting in lots of children walking through our community and crossing streets. With more children walking in the morning and afternoon rush hours, motorists need to keep an even more watchful eye out for pedestrians,...

Do you know a volunteer who goes above and beyond to make our community a better place to live? The BCA is now accepting nominations for its annual Volunteer Awards. The deadline for nominations is September 9, 2016. The person must live in the Hamlet or volunteer in...

Did you know that the east end is home to several incredibly talented artists, many of whom live in Blackburn Hamlet? It’s true. Blackburn Hamlet artists like Virginia Dupuis, Beata Jakubek, Zygmunt Jakubek and Joyce Buckley were recently featured as part of the...

At the June 2, 2016 Ottawa Hospital’s President’s Dinner, the Cancer Chase was cited for its fundraising efforts for cancer research at the Hospital. At this dinner, the emphasis was on the world class cancer research being done at the Hospital. Accepting the citation...

The Clean Up Blackburn Hamlet Crew has been hard at work in recent days picking up litter in our community. Spearheaded by David Payne, the Crew has taken matters, and garbage, into their own hands in an ongoing effort to keep our Hamlet beautiful. To date, they have...