The City of Ottawa and the Ottawa Police Service can now send emergency information directly to your personal devices through their Ottawa Alert App, email, SMS text or a phone call. In an emergency, guidance and recovery information will be sent through Ottawa Alert to
Published in The BANAR June 2025 Don Kelly, BCA Safety Director Neighborhood Watch Program – Empowering Our Communities The Neighborhood Watch Program (NWP) plays an active part in keeping our community safe. Our program here in the Hamlet is part of the Ottawa Neighborhood Watch
Don Kelly, BCA Safety Director The BCA will be hosting the next First Aid Course on June 21. The details of the Course are: CPR Level C & AED (Adult, Child & Infant) 6-hour course, 3-year Red Cross certification Responding to emergencies Check, Call, Care
Don Kelly, BCA Safety Director On June 18, starting at 7 pm, the BCA, in cooperation with Ottawa Police Services, will host a Crime Prevention Workshop at the Blackburn Community Centre, 190 Glen Park Drive. The event will feature four specific components of Crime Prevention.
Our Neighbourhood Watch leaders have put together instructions on how to use the Ottawa Police Service Crime Map. You can view this document on the BCA Website. If you are interested in becoming a Block Captain, or would like more information on Neighbourhood Watch, email
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