Published in The BANAR June 2024 Laura Dudas This was one of the first questions I was asked when I became the Blackburn Community Association President back in, what was it, 2007? It feels like that was a lifetime ago now. The question really resonated
Published in The BANAR April 2024 Since May 1994, Stephane Crete and his dedicated staff cared for generations of Blackburn Hamlet residents’ vehicles, as well as those of many former residents. In fact, quite a few people from other communities heard about the good service
by Maureen Forsythe, BCA Youth Director. As you drive down Glen Park Drive toward Innes and the Metro, it will be hard to miss the colourful new mural on the Lois Kemp arena, which features a scattering of leaves blowing across the wall, a large
The Heritage Inventory Project, a city-wide heritage study, began in January 2016 and was completed in December 2019. City staff studied Ottawa’s urban, suburban and rural areas and evaluated buildings for design and context. The project resulted in the inclusion of 3,402 properties on the
The following is a summary of some milestone dates in Blackburn Hamlet History. This is not a comprehensive list, so if anyone has more details on other memorable events, such as when key buildings, parks and facilities were opened, please contact secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca. 1803-1811 – First
By Maureen Forsythe, BCA Youth Director. As you turn off of Innes Road onto Glen Park Drive near the Metro, it will be hard to miss the colourful new rainbow mural on the side of the Lois Kemp Arena. As part of its youth engagement
