**UPDATE** Thank you to Auramarina for taking over this critical BCA role! The BCA is currently looking for a volunteer to be the Distribution Coordinator for the BANAR, which is delivered to homes and businesses in the Hamlet 5 times a year (February, April, June,
On March 24, 2022, the BCA held their Annual General Meeting. In addition to updates from the board on the 2021 accomplishments (you can read the minutes here), the election for the new Board of Directors was held. We would like to welcome new board
Brent Lawrie, VP of the BCA Blackburn Hamlet has three excellent outdoor skating rinks that were opened this year on December 27, one of our earliest openings in recent years. There are three locations — Bearbrook Pool and Norman Johnston School, each of which hosts
The BCA is looking for volunteers for next year’s Blackburn Funfair. The Blackburn FunFair occurs annually on the first weekend of June and showcases the community spirit in Blackburn Hamlet. Next year’s 50th anniversary event is looking for volunteers to fill the following positions: Funfair
As part of a spring 2021 BCA initiative, flowering gardens were created around the two Blackburn Hamlet Gateway signs and the Art Sculpture at the corner of Sienna Living. The goal was to help make these main entry points into Blackburn more attractive and welcoming.
Published in The BANAR June 2021 By Laura Dudas Evelyn Budd has spent a lifetime giving back to the community. She has volunteered in many capacities, but her most high-profile role has been as the publisher, editor, writer and photographer for the Blackburn Area News
