Electric vehicle charging now available
The BCA is proud to announce the new Flo Dual Head Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charger is now installed and running in the arena parking lot next to the Community Hall.
Hamlet welcomes new splash pad
Published in The BANAR September 2021 by Mark Lister, BCA President It is with much excitement that our new community splash pad was recently opened on June 30, providing our community with a place to cool down during the hot summer months. Located next to
Community Hall Mural 2021
On August 16th, 2021, eleven local youth worked with Ottawa mural artist Ryan Smeeton to design and create a beautiful outdoor mural painting at the Blackburn Community Hall. There were 4 boys and 7 girls who participated. The mural project was organized by the BCA
FunFair – The early years
Published in The BANAR June 2021 by Kendra Brett I recently had the privilege of looking at some photos of FunFair from a few of the older issues of the BANAR, and although many aspects of FunFair have changed since 1971, the community involvement and
Blackburn – A brief history of the area
Published in The BANAR June 2021 By Francis Kenny. North of Blackburn runs Old Montreal Road, known today as St. Joseph Boulevard. The actual concession where the road should have run is about a quarter mile south and runs approximately parallel to the quarry on
Take a video tour of the Blackburn Arena expansion
Published in The BANAR April 2021 Councillor Laura Dudas Yes, this is another article about the Blackburn Arena! It is with good reason that I am providing yet another update on this exciting project; construction on the long-awaited expansion is nearly complete, and reopening is