By Laura Dudas Published in The BANAR November 2025 I have some very exciting news. Recently, I had the great honour of bringing forward a motion to name the baseball diamond at Blackburn Park in honour of our own Gregory Kazmierski, aka “Mayor Greg.” The
The BCA Board would like to thank William Hewitt, Lisa Wyman and the Arena staff for making our dream of a public water fountain outside the Hall come true!
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
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