The Community Safety team works hard to maintain and improve Safety in Blackburn Hamlet, including managing the Neighbourhood Watch and Emergency Preparedness Plan.
Additional resources can be found at:
- Show Me The Fraud Toolkit
- Top 10 Frauds in 2025
- Trousse d’outils montre-moi la fraude
- 2025 Palmarès des 10 frauds les plus courantes
- Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
- RCMP Cyber Choices
- Crime Stoppers
- CAMSafe
- Ottawa Crime Maps
For emergencies, including a crime in progress, always call 911.
To file a report, visit online any time at ottawapolice.ca/report or call 613-236-1222.
- First Aid Training
On June 27, 2026 the Blackburn Hamlet Community Association has scheduled a First Aid Course. In accordance with Canada Red Cross regulations a minimum number of 13 candidates is required. The course is a CPR Level C & AED (Adult, Child & Infant), 6hr course. Graduates will receive a 3 year Red Cross certification. The - March is Fraud Prevention Month
March is Fraud Prevention Month. This year, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is focused on exposing fraud as a serious and organized crime, not an isolated mistake or a victimless offence. The campaign will highlight the scale and impact of fraud, its borderless nature, the tools fraudsters use to make their attacks more sophisticated, and how - Safety Corner February 2026
Don Kelly, BCA Safety Winter can be a particularly dangerous season for both home fires and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. To protect your home and the safety of the occupants, the following safety information is provided. Remember that non-compliance with the Fire Code Regulations could nullify your insurance. Your goal should always be to “Keep - Blackburn Hamlet Neighbourhood Watch (NW)
Don Kelly, NW Coordinator Did you know that the Ottawa Police Services (OPS) are shifting their police services approach? The OPS are moving away from a centralized policing structure toward a new district policing model, dividing the city into four full-service districts: West, Central, South, and East. This new model aims to provide more community-focused - First Aid TrainingDon Kelly, BCA Director On June 21, the BCA held a First Aid Training course at Aspira Bearbrook Retirement Living Residence. The 6-hour course was designated as a CPR Level C & AED (Adult, Childo, Infant), and covered: Responding to Emergencies, Airway Emergencies, Breathing & Circulation Emergencies, CPR, Cardiac Arrest & AED. The 11 graduates
- Bike Safety
Published in The BANAR, September 2025 Don Kelly, BCA Director The summer months are a wonderful time to get outside and enjoy a bicycle ride along the many paths and roadways in Blackburn. Riding a bike allows you to remain active and has many health benefits. But safety is paramount. Bike riders must obey all