Published in The BANAR June 2025 Barbara Whittaker, BCA Director On April 24, Mike Banks, Vice-President of the Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa, gave us a primer on electrical vehicles (EVs). We learned about their range, charging options, maintenance requirements, cost, and usability in cold
Published in The BANAR June 2025 Don Kelly, BCA Director Recently, the tables in the Blackburn Community Centre at 190 Glen Park Drive were replaced. Through the work of some of our BCA volunteers and the tremendous support of our residents, the BCA was able
Published in The BANAR June 2025 Don Kelly, BCA Safety Director Neighborhood Watch Program – Empowering Our Communities The Neighborhood Watch Program (NWP) plays an active part in keeping our community safe. Our program here in the Hamlet is part of the Ottawa Neighborhood Watch
Do you have a garden? Rows, raised beds, perennials, annuals, vertical gardening, containers, trellises… doesn’t matter, the BCA would love to see whatever cool gardens you are working on! Consider having your garden in our Garden Stroll this summer and inspire other gardeners! Contact Cynthia at
A minor variance application has been submitted to permit reduced side yard setbacks and an increase in rear yard parking for the construction of a 10 unit low-rise apartment building at 2441 Cléroux Crescent (the original plan was for a 6 unit building). The hearing
Published in The BANAR June 2025 Camille-Emmanuelle Purchase, BCA Director On April 26, under grey skies and some rain, the spirit of community shone brightly in Blackburn Hamlet. Residents and volunteers of all ages braved the wet weather to take part in our annual Spring