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Blackburn Community Association
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BCA Annual General Meeting (AGM)
 The BCA AGM will be held in-person at the Community Hall (190 Glen Park Drive) on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Doors open at 7pm for refreshments and voter registration. Meeting starts at 7:30pm. Participation is open to all residents of Blackburn Hamlet, however, only residents who have renewed their BCA membership at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting are eligible to vote.
The main areas of discussion at the AGM will be:
- Vote to approve the 2024 AGM Minutes
- Presentation of our 2024 financial statements and 2025 budget
- Review of our 2024 activities
- Election of the board (President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, 11 Directors)
You will find all documents for this AGM on our website.
We look forward to your active participation in this year’s AGM!
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Seniors Breakfast Get-together - Halibut House
When: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Where: Halibut House, 2672 Innes Road
Blackburn Seniors (55+) are invited to gather for a great meal, wonderful conversation and lots of laughs.
Ample parking is available. Guests are welcome.
To help our friends at Halibut House prepare, please RSVP to Shirley at 613-841-7691 by Monday, March 3.
Donations of non-perishable items for the Lifecentre Foodbank would be appreciated.
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Free Family Skate
Free Family Skate on March 7 from 6 to 8 pm at the Lois Kemp Arena, located at 200 Glen Park Drive. There will be skating, hot chocolate, music and more!
For those who are able, Food Bank donations are welcome. |
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Blackburn Seniors Potluck and Games Lunch
 When: Saturday, March 15, 2025, 11:30 AM to 3 PM
Where: Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive
By popular demand, we are holding another seniors potluck and games afternoon this March.
Bring a sharable dish, your own serving utensils and your favourite game and get ready for a few hours of fun and laughter.
Doors will open at 11:30 AM and we will begin eating at 12:00 noon.
Hope to see you there!
Questions? Please email seniors@blackburnhamlet.ca |
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First Aid Training in the Hamlet
The March 22 First Aid Course, conducted by the Red Cross and organized by the Blackburn Community Association, has now reached its full capacity. No more registrations can be accepted at this time for this course. Our next planned First Aid course is for the end of June, 2025. If you wish to register for the June course contact safety@blackburnhamlet.ca. |
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Youth Spring Fling
 When: Sunday, March 23, 2025 10:30am to 1pm
Where: Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive
Come celebrate the arrival of spring at the hall! Kids ages 5 to 15 will have opportunities to engage in various spring-themed arts and crafts activities and games. Light refreshments will be provided. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult guardian. |
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Youth & Teen Sewing
No sewing experience? No problem. Come try out this useful skill and see how fun it can be to learn how to make your own knot bag, zippered pouch, and clothes! You can also bring your own project and the instructor Sophie will be your guide to help you complete it. These sessions are free and no materials are required.
Sophie is a bilingual sewing instructor, Mom of four, volunteer Scouts animator and PTA-Mom. For more information or to reach Sophie, email seyseysophie@gmail.com.
Please register in advance for one or all of the upcoming sessions listed below by using this Google form.
Ages 8 – 17
Location: Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive
Dates:
- Sunday March 23rd, 3pm – 5pm
- Sunday April 13th, 3pm -5pm
- Sunday May 25th, 3pm – 5pm
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Emergency Preparedness Plan Postponed
The presentation of the Blackburn Hamlet Emergency Preparedness Plan scheduled for March 26 at the Community Centre has been postponed until a later date. The Blackburn Community Association and the City of Ottawa are awaiting legal questions that must be clarified before publication of the Plan is permitted.
Updates will be posted on the BCA website.
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March Discovery Café
When: Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Where: Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive
Mark your calendars for this month`s Discovery Café session. Information about the topic and speaker will be posted on the BCA Website soon.
Questions & Suggestions? Please email barbara@blackburnhamlet.ca. |
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Community Closet - Adult Clothing
 When: Saturday, April 12, 2025
Where: Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive
Mark your calendars for the next Community Closet!. Information about the event will be posted on the BCA Website soon.
To donate clothing or help with this event, please email enviro@blackburnhamlet.ca. |
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Neighbourhood Watch Update
 On February 24, 2025, a joint presentation by the Ottawa Police and the Blackburn Hamlet Community Association’s Neighborhood Watch team was conducted with a focus on current and potential Block Captains. For those who were unable to attend, you can find a summary report on the BCA Website.
If you are interested in becoming a Block Captain, or would like more information on Neighbourhood Watch, email safety@blackburnhamlet.ca. |
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Looking for old BANAR Editions
Did you know that the BCA has worked hard to archive many past BANAR editions, dating back to the 1960s? If you’re looking for archived news from the area, or just have a curiosity about what was happening in the Hamlet in the last half century, browse the archives at blackburnhamlet.ca/banar/archives/.
However, the archive is not complete. We are looking for a number of editions, mainly from the 1970s and 1980s, so if you’re a long-time resident, please let us know if you have any! We would simply like to scan them for uploading to the website. For a full list of which editions we’re missing by year, please visit the link above and click Archives. |
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Crossing Guards
The Ottawa Safety Council is looking to hire a School Crossing Guard at Innes Rd. at Bearbrook Rd./Glen Park Dr. from 8:30-9:30am and 3:30-4:30pm Monday to Friday in Blackburn Hamlet. School Crossing Guards stay active, interact with children and are visible members of our communities. The position pays $19.80 per shift and comes with additional perks. For more information and to apply for a position, visit ottawasafetycouncil.recruitee.com/o/school-crossing-guard-ott-ottawa |
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March is Fraud Prevention Month
Protect yourself from scams
Each year, Canadians lose millions of dollars to fraud. Educating yourself on common scams is the easiest way to prevent becoming a victim of one.
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Don’t fall for high pressure sales tactics that don’t allow you to think over a decision or that require you to provide personal, banking or credit card information before you have even accepted an offer. Any reputable company will put the offer in writing and give you time to think it over.
Do your due diligence. Check companies with the Better Business Bureau, ask for references and visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre to find out about the latest scams and where they are active. Taking a little time is worth the effort if it avoids you becoming a victim.
If you didn’t request a service, don’t accept unsolicited offers by phone, computer or at your doorstep. Always do your homework first to ensure you are dealing with a reputable company and get a contract with the scope of work being done, a timeline and the fees.
No government agency or legitimate business will ask you to purchase gift cards or bitcoin in order to settle an account.
Be careful where you share your personal information, particularly on social media. Over-sharing personal details can make it easier for fraudsters to make false credit applications in your name.
Scams work because fraudsters don’t give you time to think about what is being asked. Call a trusted family member to discuss it or call your local police service.
Talk about common types of fraud with friends and family, especially older and vulnerable people.
If you have been a victim of fraud, please make a report online with the Ottawa Police Service and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre by phone at 1-888-495-8501 (toll-free). You can read more about scams and tips to protect yourself by visiting the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
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Contact North: Free Courses & Programs
 “Get the training you need, to get the job that you want!”
Contact North is a bilingual, provincially funded non-profit organization that offers residents of Ontario, access to education and job training through online courses and programs from colleges and universities as well as many other vetted organizations, funded by various levels of government.
Our services are entirely free and used by anyone – businesses, corporations or individuals - interested in upgrading their skills, training their employees, completing professional development or changing careers altogether, as we have access to over 50,000 programs and courses, hundreds of which are free!
Whether you need to complete your high school diploma, upgrade your Microsoft skills, get a university degree or simply train your staff in the hospitality industry including for Smart Serve and Food Handler certifications, we can help you find the best avenue to learn - because meaningful employment starts with meaningful training.
Join us at the Blackburn Hamlet branch of the Ottawa Public Library (199 Glen Park Drive) for our next information session on March 20, 2025 at 6pm. |
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Blackburn Library Activities
There are a variety of activities scheduled at the Ottawa Public Library, Blackburn Hamlet Branch throughout the month.
- Mar 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 @ 10am Fun and Games for Adults
- Mar 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 @ 6pm English Conversation Group
- Mar 4, 11, 18 & 25 @ 3:30pm Chess club D'échecs
- Mar 6, 20 & 27 Free Tax Clinic (by appointment only)
- Mar 8 @ 11am Rubik's Cubes at BH
- Mar 10 @ 2pm Game On! Ages 6-12.
- Mar 10 & 24 @ 3pm Technology Question & Answer
- Mar 11 @ 11am Codes and Cyphers 101
- Mar 12 @ 2pm Des mots qui dansent
- Mar 13 @ 2pm Who Am I? Qui suis-je?
- Mar 14 @ 2pm Get Crafty! / Brico en fête!
- Mar 15 @ 2pm Buildaroo: Science & Engineering Foundation
- Mar 17 @ 2pm Book Chat: Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots
- Mar 18 @ 2pm Watercolour Connect
- Mar 20 @ 6pm Contact North Free Online Skills Courses
- Mar 25 @ 10:30am Babytime
- Mar 26 @ 10:30am Family Storytime
- Mar 26 @ 11am Stay & Play
- Mar 28 @ 2pm Lego Block Party
- Mar 31 @ 2pm Quick PC Tips
- Jigsaw Drop in anytime during opening hours
- Summer student positions will be posted on ottawa.ca.
More details can be found on the Ottawa Public Library Website.
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The BCA gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the City of Ottawa / Le ACB remercie sincèrement la Ville d’Ottawa de son soutien financier. |
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