Shirley Sheppard, Director Seniors Action Committee members Barbara Whittaker, Connie Mattey, Elena Leggiadro, John Moores, Marion Hall Seniors Breakfast Get-togethers Our monthly breakfasts continued with between 28 and 38 people participating at each breakfast in November, December and January. Garth Hampson entertained us once again
Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Blackburn Community Association (BCA) The BCA AGM will be held in-person at the Community Hall (190 Glen Park Drive) on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Doors open at 7:00 PM for refreshments and voter registration. The meeting starts at 7:30 PM.
Discovery Café — Eggs with a side of PFAs: the unseen legacy of forever chemicals in our Great Lakes` aquatic life cycles — Geneviève Haché Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive Admission is free and
Mayor Mark Sutcliffe Congratulations to Kyle Humphrey and Whimble, recipients of the inaugural Accessible Ottawa Awards. Kyle’s tireless advocacy for accessible public transit has highlighted the barriers faced by people with disabilities and helped move our city forward. Whimble’s innovative caretech platform is transforming access
Discovery Café – Breaking the myth: Are our rivers safe for swimming? – Dr. Banu Örmeci Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive Admission is free and refreshments will be served. Every year, questions are raised about
The November 2025 edition of the Blackburn Area News and Reports (BANAR) is now available at blackburnhamlet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Banar_2025_11.pdf. Check out updates on recent and upcoming BCA events and activities! Paper copies of the BANAR are being delivered and extra copies are usually available at the Metro,