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.
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
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
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,
Don 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 &
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