by Maureen Forsythe, BCA Youth Director In August 2023, the BCA invited local youth aged nine to 17 to write an original short story on one of two topics: a brother and sister discover an old journal in the attic or a family’s cat and
by Maureen Forsythe, BCA Youth Director On the sunny and windy afternoon of October 28th some 37 local youth, wearing an amazing variety of original costumes, descended on the park outside the Blackburn Community Hall for a couple of hours of ghastly fun and games.
Blackburn youth aged 9 -13 are invited to a Horrifying Halloween Costume Party that will be held outside the Blackburn Community Hall on Saturday October 28th from 2 – 4 pm. Costumes are optional, but those who do wear a costume will be eligible for
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
As part of its youth engagement activities this fall, the BCA is inviting Blackburn youth aged 9 to 17 to participate in its Wonderful Writers 2023 Short Story Competition. Youth who attend school or live in Blackburn Hamlet are invited to submit an original, unpublished short story
The BCA is looking for local youth ages 10-17 who live in Blackburn Hamlet to work with mural artist Dan Martelock to create a brand new mural in our community! The new mural will be painted on the side of the Lois Kemp Arena during