The BCA is a grassroots volunteer-run organization that supports and advocates on behalf of residents, businesses and groups in Blackburn Hamlet, Ottawa, Canada.
The BCA board meets nine times a year on the third Thursday of every month, excepting July and August. Meetings are open to Blackburn Hamlet residents. Contact secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca for the Zoom credentials. Minutes from past meetings can be found on our website.
Highlights from recent meetings and board discussions include:
November 2022
- The repairs to the Blackburn Hamlet entrance signs were completed by John Sharkey Renovations in early November.
- The students hired to clean the parks the past summer did a phenomenal job.
- Robert Bellizzi was appointed to take over the vacant Transportation Chair position.
- Transition of the Membership Chair to Heather McCuaig Edge has been completed.
January 2023
- Due to challenges with the 2022 Cancer Chase location, we are investigating alternate locations to hold this event.
- The BCA has joined with other community associations to request the City of Ottawa to provide public Wi-fi at city facilities, including our Community Hall.
- The BCA Canada Day and Bike Rodeo events will be returning in 2023.
- Planning for many new and returning 2023 events is underway and details are being posted on our website regularly.