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SUMMARY:First Aid Course
DESCRIPTION:The BCA will be hosting the next First Aid Course on June 21. The details of the Course are: \nCPR Level C & AED (Adult\, Child & Infant) 6-hour course\, 3-year Red Cross certification \n\nResponding to emergencies\nCheck\, Call\, Care\nAirway emergencies\nBreathing & circulation emergencies\nCPR\, Cardiac Arrest & AED\nWritten exam (min. passing grade: 75%)\n\nThe cost is $65.00 plus HST ($8.45) = $73.45. \nAnyone interested in attending this important life-saving training can register at safety@blackburnhamlet.ca. The BCA would like to acknowledge the strong community support of the Aspira Retirement Residence who has hosted this event for several years. \n 
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/first-aid-course-3/
LOCATION:Aspira Bearbrook Retirement Home\, 2645 Innes Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1B 3J7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Safety
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Safety":MAILTO:safety@blackburnhamlet.ca
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SUMMARY:Crime Prevention Workshop
DESCRIPTION:On June 18\, starting at 7 pm\, the BCA\, in cooperation with Ottawa Police Services\, will host a Crime Prevention Workshop at the Blackburn Community Centre\, 190 Glen Park Drive. The event will feature four specific components of Crime Prevention. They are: \n\nMake the Right Call: Learn how you are helping build a safer community by Making the Right Call. Calls to the Police must be prioritized quickly and responded to appropriately. Learn how “Make the Right Call” spells out which telephone number to call depending on the nature of the call — life threatening emergency or crime in progress (9-1-1)\, and other emergencies.\nNational Capital Crime Stoppers: Learn about Crime Stoppers\, a community-based tips program that allows residents to anonymously report information about crimes and offers cash rewards of up to $2\,000 for this information. Learn how in 2024\, the community’s support of Crime Stoppers led to $233\,345 worth of property being recovered\, and how Crime Stoppers can play a vital role in community safety.\nCAMSafe: Learn about the new police initiative designed to enhance crime prevention and investigations by leveraging community security cameras. Studies have shown security cameras have not only reduced crime rates but also act as an extra set of eyes to help police identify and apprehend criminals. This program establishes a community network that will help protect our neighborhoods.\nNeighbourhood Watch: Learn how your Neighbourhood Watch is evolving into a highly effective means for Neighbours to help Neighbours and our plans to enhance its expansion.\n\nThis event is open to the public and residents are encouraged to attend. The BCA is asking residents to please send confirmation of your attendance to safety@blackburnhamlet.ca by June 13 so that adequate logistical arrangements can be made. Refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/crime-stoppers/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Safety
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250323
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SUMMARY:First Aid Course
DESCRIPTION:The March 22 First Aid Course\, conducted by the Red Cross and organized by the Blackburn Community Association\, has now reached its full capacity. No more registrations can be accepted at this time for this course. Our next planned First Aid course is for the end of June\, 2025. If you wish to register for the June course contact Don Kelly at safety@blackburnhamlet.ca.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/first-aid-course-2/
LOCATION:Aspira Bearbrook Retirement Home\, 2645 Innes Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1B 3J7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Safety
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SUMMARY:Neighbourhood Watch Block Captain Info Session
DESCRIPTION:LOOKING FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH BLOCK CAPTAINS \nThe BCA Safety team are holding an evening information session on Monday\, February 24\, at the Blackburn Community Centre (190 Glen Park Drive) on the new look of the Neighborhood Watch Program. The information session will be from 7-9pm. The event will be presented by the Ottawa Police Services (OPS) and BCA Safety and will include these subjects: \n\nNew role in community for Community Police Officers\nUse of new OPS Crime App by residents\nRole of NW Block Captains in Emergency Preparedness\nNew NW communication network for Blackburn Hamlet Block Captains\n\nAnyone interested in being a Block Captain is encouraged to attend. Registration is requested. Please send confirmation of your attendance to safety@blackburnhamlet.ca. \nRefreshments will be served.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/12568/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Safety
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241027
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SUMMARY:Cancelled - First Aid Course
DESCRIPTION:The BCA\, in association with PSMK First Aid Training Inc.\, is planning a series of First Aid courses to be held in the Hamlet throughout the year. \nOur next scheduled course is October 26. To sign up for this course\, contact safety@blackburnhamlet.ca \nThe BCA would like to thank Aspira for providing a work space for the course.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/first-aid-course/
LOCATION:Aspira Bearbrook Retirement Home\, 2645 Innes Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1B 3J7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Safety
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SUMMARY:First Aid Course (New Date)
DESCRIPTION:The BCA\, in association with PSMK First Aid Training Inc.\, is planning a series of First Aid courses to be held in the Hamlet throughout the year. \nThe first BCA course was held on April 8 at the Aspira Retirement Residence\, where 16 participants successfully completed the course and received First Aid certificates! The BCA would like to thank Aspira for providing a work space for the course. \nOur next scheduled course is June 15. To sign up for this course\, contact safety@blackburnhamlet.ca
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/first-aid-course-new-date/
LOCATION:Aspira Bearbrook Retirement Home\, 2645 Innes Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1B 3J7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Safety
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCA Safety":MAILTO:safety@blackburnhamlet.ca
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UID:10000230-1712394000-1712417400@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:First Aid Training Course
DESCRIPTION:The Blackburn Community Association has organized a First Aid Training course for adults (18 years & older) \, scheduled for Saturday\, April the 6th. This training session will start at 9am and finish at 3:30pm. The fee is $65 plus tax. \nThe course is certified by the Canadian Red Cross and will be conducted by PMSK First Aid Training Inc. \n\nSubjects will include:\nResponding to Emergencies\nCheck\, Call\, and Care\nAirway Emergencies\nBreathing & Circulation Emergencies\nCPR\, Cardiac Arrest & AED\n\nIncludes a written exam (passing grade: 75%). \nThe maximum course capacity is 16.  To join us for this important life skill\, contact Don Kelly at safety@blackburnhamlet.ca
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/first-aid-training-course/
LOCATION:Aspira Bearbrook Retirement Home\, 2645 Innes Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1B 3J7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Safety
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240307T210000
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SUMMARY:Neighbourhood Watch
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, March 7\, the BCA\, in collaboration with the Ottawa Police\, will be a holding a Neighborhood Watch (NW) Seminar at the Community Hall (190 Glen Park Drive). The event will start at 7pm. \nThe event will look at the planned expansionary role of the NW in Blackburn Hamlet\, including its role within the Emergency Preparedness Plan\, recently introduced to the community. There will be a review of the 25 streets where the NW Program is now in effect and the plans to expand the program. In addition\, the Ottawa Police will highlight their new Crime App\, that is now accessible to the Public. The app allows you to see crime information on your street\, in your neighborhood\, and across the City. \nRemember\, when a community works together\, we can combat crime in a most effective manner – before it starts. So\, join us on March 7 and learn how you can be part of this valuable community resource. If possible\, please advise Don Kelly at safety@blackburnhamlet.ca if you are attending\, for planning purposes. \nNEIGHBORHOOD WATCH – NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS!
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/neighbourhood-watch/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240226T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240226T210000
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CREATED:20240120T191906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T124236Z
UID:10000223-1708972200-1708981200@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Emergency Preparedness Plan
DESCRIPTION:Science is proving that climate change is affecting the frequency\, duration\, and intensity of many climate-related hazards and disasters occurring around the world\, including Ottawa. In Canada\, 2023 was the warmest summer in 76 years\, dating back to the start of national record-keeping in 1948. Canadians in cities\, including Ottawa\, suffered with some of the worst air quality on Earth. Ottawa experienced five tornadoes\, including an EF1 storm on July 13\, that struck Barrhaven. In April\, Ottawa had nine hours of continuous freezing rain. Many were still without power after two days. There were numerous vehicle accidents; sidewalks were coated with treacherous ice and Ottawa’s light-rail transit went down leaving dozens of commuters waiting hours to be evacuated. These events\, at times\, overwhelmed the city’s emergency services. The city is now requesting their communities act in a larger support role to such events. Blackburn Hamlet has been chosen as one of the first communities for this new concept. \nOn the evening of February 26\, at the Community Hall\, the BCA will be holding a community event to highlight the Blackburn Hamlet’s Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP). This event is a joint effort between the City of Ottawa’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and the BCA and will include representation from community stakeholders\, such as police\, fire\, medical\, and businesses. \nA more detailed review of the night will be provided in the upcoming Banar. Queries should be directed to Don Kelly at safety@blackburnhamlet.ca.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/emergency-preparedness-plan/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023742
CREATED:20230120T223734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230128T163453Z
UID:10000146-1686387600-1686398400@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Adult Bike Riding
DESCRIPTION:The BCA will be holding an Adult Bike Riding session on Saturday\, June 10\, from 9-12 am. This event is designed to provide adult cyclists (18+) with safe\, effective bike riding strategies. Held at the Community Centre\, we are planning to hold information sessions on law enforcement\, developing safe and effective biking strategies\, introduce new bike safety features for large vehicles\, and provide bike maintenance sessions. We may also have a demonstration session where participants can learn how to load their bikes on OC Transpo buses. \nAfter the info session there will be a bike ride on roadways in the Hamlet\, including a controlled bike ride down Bearbrook Road where riders will have the opportunity to put into practice lessons learned from the information session and interacting with large vehicles provided by Lafarge Canada. \nMore detailed information will be provided in the Spring. \nIf you would like more information on this event or want to help us with this event\, please contact Robert Bellizzi at Robert@blackburnhamlet.ca . \n*** \nL’ACB prévoit également une randonnée à vélo pour adultes\, prévue le samedi 10 juin\, de 9 h à 12 h\, également ici à Blackburn.  Cet événement est conçu pour fournir aux cyclistes adultes (18 ans et plus) des stratégies de conduite à vélo sûres et efficaces. Tenu au centre communautaire\, nous prévoyons de tenir des séances d’information sur l’application de la loi\, l’élaboration de stratégies de vélo sécuritaires et efficaces\, d’introduire de nouvelles caractéristiques de sécurité à vélo pour les gros véhicules et d’offrir des séances d’entretien des vélos. Nous pouvons également organiser une séance de démonstration où les participants peuvent apprendre à charger leurs vélos dans les autobus d’OC Transpo. \nAprès les séances d’information\, il y aura une balade à vélo sur les routes du quartier y compris une balade à vélo contrôlée sur le chemin Bearbrook où les cyclistes auront l’occasion de mettre en pratique les leçons tirées de la séance d’information en s’exerçant à interagir avec les gros véhicules fournis par Lafarge Canada. \nDes informations plus détaillées seront fournies au printemps. \nSi vous souhaitez plus d’informations sur cet événement ou si vous voulez nous aider avec cet événement\, veuillez contacter Robert Bellizzi à Robert@blackburnhamlet.ca. \n 
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/adult-city-cycling-safety/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Safety,Transportation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230608T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230608T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023742
CREATED:20230120T231407Z
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SUMMARY:Ottawa Police Service Home Security
DESCRIPTION:More details will be posted soon!
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/ottawa-police-service-home-security/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220724T083000
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SUMMARY:CPR C & AED Training
DESCRIPTION:Interested in high quality\, affordable first aid training? The Blackburn Community Association has arranged for a four hour CPR C & AED training by the Ottawa Paramedic Service\, Public Education Section. \nTraining will be held Sunday July 24th from 8h30am to 12:30pm (4 hours)\, in English and costs $45+ HST/participant. The training will be held at the Blackburn Community Hall (190 Glen Park Drive). To hold a course we require a minimum of eight (8) participants with a maximum number of 16 participants. \nSpecifically\, the course teaches participants how to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies. Students will learn to administer CPR to adults\, children and infants as well as choking procedures and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). This course is suitable for any person. Certification is valid for one year. \nIf you are interested\, email enviro@blackburnhamlet.ca with your name\, phone number\, and e-transfer $50.85 to treasurer@blackburnhamlet.ca with the message “First Aid Course”. Registration will be confirmed once payment is received. If the training is canceled as a result of insufficient registrations\, the amount will be reimbursed. Otherwise\, the amount is non-refundable. Deadline for registration is July 15th at noon.” \nParticipants have the following responsibilities. \n\nComplete and pass a COVID-19 self assessment\nBring and wear a mask at all times while indoors\nWear additional PPE when directed to by the instructor\nPractice physical distancing of 2m throughout the course\nAvoid sharing personal issue equipment (bandages\, face mask\, textbooks\, etc.)\nPerform hand hygiene throughout the course\nAlert the instructor if the student begins to experience COVID-19 symptoms
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/cpr-c-aed-training-2/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Safety
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