The September 2021 BANAR is now Available!
Read the September 2021 BANAR online now! Paper copies have been delivered and extra copies are usually available at the Metro, Shoppers Drug Mart and the Library.
Flowering Gardens
As part of a spring 2021 BCA initiative, flowering gardens were created around the two Blackburn Hamlet Gateway signs and the Art Sculpture at the corner of Sienna Living. The goal was to help make these main entry points into Blackburn more attractive and welcoming.
Bike repair stand sees first of many events
Published in The BANAR September 2021 by Dave Garand Earlier this summer, the BCA and the office of councillor Laura Dudas worked together to install a bicycle repair station at the corner of Innes and Bearbrook road in the Hamlet. These stations allow one to
Hamlet welcomes new splash pad
Published in The BANAR September 2021 by Mark Lister, BCA President It is with much excitement that our new community splash pad was recently opened on June 30, providing our community with a place to cool down during the hot summer months. Located next to
Community Hall Mural 2021
On August 16th, 2021, eleven local youth worked with Ottawa mural artist Ryan Smeeton to design and create a beautiful outdoor mural painting at the Blackburn Community Hall. There were 4 boys and 7 girls who participated. The mural project was organized by the BCA
Youth Poetry Contest!
This year the Blackburn Community Association (BCA) will be hosting its first ever poetry prize: The 2021 BCA Poetry Prize WHAT: Submit an original, unpublished poem, in English or French, up to 200 words in length with no minimum word requirement. The poem should reflect