Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Blackburn Community Association (BCA) The BCA AGM will be held in-person at the Community Hall (190 Glen Park Drive) on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Doors open at 7:00 PM for refreshments and voter registration. The meeting starts at 7:30 PM.
Discovery Café — Eggs with a side of PFAs: the unseen legacy of forever chemicals in our Great Lakes` aquatic life cycles — Geneviève Haché Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive Admission is free and
The rinks at Norman Johnston, Michael Budd Park and Bearbrook Park are all open thanks to the hard work of our Rinks Volunteers. The warming huts at Norman Johnston and Bearbrook Park are now open daily Monday to Friday from 4pm to 10pm and Saturday
Mayor Mark Sutcliffe Congratulations to Kyle Humphrey and Whimble, recipients of the inaugural Accessible Ottawa Awards. Kyle’s tireless advocacy for accessible public transit has highlighted the barriers faced by people with disabilities and helped move our city forward. Whimble’s innovative caretech platform is transforming access
By Miriam Hampson, BCA Director of Beautification As the last days of summer fade into fall, the BCA gardens throughout our Blackburn Hamlet neighborhood are still bursting with color and life—thanks to a remarkable group of volunteers who gave their time (and sweat!) to keep
Don Kelly, Event Coordinator This year’s Hockey Day in the Hamlet will be held on January 17, 2026 at the Norman Johnson outdoor rink. Our event will coincide with Hockey Day in Canada, which celebrates the sport across the country. This year’s event will be