by Maureen Forsythe, BCA Youth Director. In early 2022 the BCA invited Blackburn Hamlet seniors to participate in a new program that aimed to recruit youth volunteers to help them with garden and yard work, especially during spring and fall. A total of 20 local
by Maureen Forsythe, BCA Youth Director. On the sunny afternoon of October 29th some 31 local youth, wearing an astonishing variety of original costumes, descended on the park outside the Blackburn Community Center for a couple of hours of ghoulish fun and games. Sophie Nicolas
by Maureen Forsythe, BCA Youth Director. In August the BCA invited local youth to write a short essay on one of three topics. The topics were about coming of age, the idea of potential and limits and individual competence and autonomy. The BCA is pleased
Blackburn youth aged 10-14 are invited to a Spooktacular Halloween Party that will be held outside the Blackburn Community Hall on Saturday October 29th from 2 – 4.30pm. Costumes are optional, but those who do wear a costume will be eligible for a special door
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
Wonderful Writers 2022: Essay Competition for Blackburn Youth As part of its youth engagement activities, the BCA is inviting Blackburn youth aged 9 to 17 to participate in its Wonderful Writers 2022 essay competition. The overall theme for this contest is Coming of Age. Participants