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SUMMARY:BCA Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.  Meeting starts at 7:30 PM.  Participation is open to all residents of Blackburn Hamlet\, however\, only residents who have renewed their BCA membership at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting are eligible to vote (https://blackburnhamlet.ca/about/bca-membership/). \nThe main areas of discussion at the AGM will be: \n\nVote to approve the 2025 AGM Minutes\nPresentation of our 2025 financial statements and 2026 budget\nVote to appoint Kelly Huibers McNeely Chartered Professional Accountants as Accountants for the 2026 financial year\nVote to approve changes to our updated not for profit purpose statement\nReview of our 2025 activities\nElection of the board (President\, Vice-President\, Treasurer\, Secretary\, 11 Directors)\n\n\nDocuments for this AGM will be posted in early March. \nAgenda\nhttps://blackburnhamlet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BCA_agenda_2026-03-12.pdf \nDraft Minutes from the March 20\, 2025 Annual General Meeting\nhttps://blackburnhamlet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/BCA_minutes_2025-03-20-AGM.pdf \n2025 Financial Report \n2026 Budget \nUpdated BCA not-for-profit purpose statement\nhttps://blackburnhamlet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BCA-Purpose-2026-revision.pdf \n2025 Summary Video\nhttps://youtu.be/w_zyUi1_iuk?si=KJwFDLiWtw_sNzDy \nBCA Board Roles\nhttps://blackburnhamlet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/BCA-Roles-2021.pdf \nBCA By-law\nhttps://blackburnhamlet.ca/about/bca-by-law/ \n\nBoard Elections \n\nVoting Members must be present at the Members’ meeting\nMembers must have paid for membership at least 7 days prior to the AGM\nVoting is restricted to two adults (18 years or older) per household\nAssociate Members are not entitled to vote on the election of the Directors\nCandidates must be BCA Members or Associate members and nominated and seconded by BCA Members\nIf there is only one candidate for President\, Vice-President\, Treasurer or Secretary\, the candidate will be elected without a vote unless there is an objection raised\nIf there are 11 or fewer candidates for Director\, the candidates will be elected without a vote unless there is an objection raised\nIf a written vote is required\, the President shall appoint a Member of the BCA to conduct the voting\nPortfolio Chairs / Co-Chairs will be determined at a board meeting after the AGM.\n\nWe look forward to your active participation in this year’s AGM! \nBlackburn Community Association
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/bca-annual-general-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183102
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SUMMARY:BCA Virtual Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada. Email secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca for meeting details.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/bca-virtual-board-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:BCA Board
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260115T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183102
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SUMMARY:BCA Virtual Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada. Email secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca for meeting details.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/bca-virtual-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:BCA Board
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DTSTAMP:20260403T183102
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SUMMARY:BCA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This in person meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada. Email secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca for more information.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/bca-board-meeting-35/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA Board
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251016T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251016T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183102
CREATED:20240923T171320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241027T210212Z
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SUMMARY:BCA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This in person meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada. Email secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca for more information.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/bca-board-meeting-34/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA Board
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SUMMARY:BCA Volunteer Appreciation
DESCRIPTION:More details will be posted in late Summer.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/bca-volunteer-appreciation/
LOCATION:Just Food Farm\, 2391 Pépin Court\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1B 4C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250918T193000
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DTSTAMP:20260403T183102
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SUMMARY:BCA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This in person meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada. Email secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca for more information.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/bca-board-meeting-33/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA Board
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250619T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250619T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183102
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SUMMARY:BCA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This in person meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada. Email secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca for more information.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/bca-board-meeting-32/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA Board
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250517T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183102
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SUMMARY:sARTurday morning Art Session
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something to do during the cold winter months? Why not try your hand at painting? \nWe are pleased to announce that Heather Vos\, who ran art sessions at the Blackburn Hamlet Community Church prior to the pandemic\, will be back in the Hamlet to lead two art sessions over the next few months. Heather is a retired teacher specializing in the arts. She has facilitated several art activities for children and adults and creates all kinds of art in her spare time. Her favourite kind of people are those who think they have no artistic skills whatsoever. \nThe second session will be held on Saturday\, May 17\, 2025 at 9:00 AM at the Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive. \nThe fee is $20 per person per session and can be paid directly to Heather on the day of the event. \nRefreshments will be served. \nTo help ensure Heather has ample supplies for participants\, please register your attendance by email at barbara@blackburnhamlet.ca.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/sarturday-morning-art-session-2/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250515T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250515T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183102
CREATED:20240923T171117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241027T210554Z
UID:10000270-1747337400-1747346400@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:BCA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This in person meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada. Email secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca for more information.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/bca-board-meeting-31/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA Board
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250417T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250417T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183102
CREATED:20240923T171051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241027T210745Z
UID:10000269-1744918200-1744927200@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:BCA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This in person meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada. Email secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca for more information.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/bca-board-meeting-30/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA Board
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250320T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183102
CREATED:20240923T170937Z
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SUMMARY:BCA Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The BCA AGM will be held in-person at the Community Hall (190 Glen Park Drive) on Thursday\, March 20\, 2025. Doors open at 7pm for refreshments and voter registration.  Meeting starts at 7:30pm.  Participation is open to all residents of Blackburn Hamlet\, however\, only residents who have renewed their BCA membership at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting are eligible to vote (https://blackburnhamlet.ca/about/bca-membership/). \nThe meeting will include a  review of the BCA Budget and 2024 activities\, followed by the election of the board. \n\nYou will find all documents for this AGM at the following links: \nAgenda\nhttps://blackburnhamlet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/BCA_agenda_2025-03-20.pdf \nDraft Minutes from the March 21\, 2024 Annual General Meeting\nhttps://blackburnhamlet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BCA_minutes_2024-03-21-AGM.pdf \n2024 Financial Report TBD \n2025 Budget TBD \nBCA Board Roles\nhttps://blackburnhamlet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/BCA-Roles-2021.pdf \nBCA By-law\nhttps://blackburnhamlet.ca/about/bca-by-law/ \n\nBoard Elections \n\nVoting Members must be present at the Members’ meeting\nMembers must have paid for membership at least 7 days prior to the AGM\nVoting is restricted to two adults (18 years or older) per household\nAssociate Members are not entitled to vote on the election of the Directors\nCandidates must be BCA Members or Associate members and nominated and seconded by BCA Members\nIf there is only one candidate for President\, Vice-President\, Treasurer or Secretary\, the candidate will be elected without a vote unless there is an objection raised\nIf there are 11 or fewer candidates for Director\, the candidates will be elected without a vote unless there is an objection raised\nIf a written vote is required\, the President shall appoint a Member of the BCA to conduct the voting\nPortfolio Chairs / Co-Chairs will be determined at a board meeting after the AGM.\n\nWe look forward to your active participation in this year’s AGM! \nBlackburn Community Association
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/bca-annual-general-meeting-tentative-date/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250220T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250220T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183102
CREATED:20240923T170813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T175118Z
UID:10000267-1740079800-1740088800@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:BCA Virtual Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada. Email secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca for meeting details.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/bca-board-meeting-29/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:BCA Board
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250215T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183102
CREATED:20250109T230325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T010702Z
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SUMMARY:sARTurday morning Art Session
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something to do during the cold winter months? Why not try your hand at painting? \nWe are pleased to announce that Heather Vos\, who ran art sessions at the Blackburn Hamlet Community Church prior to the pandemic\, will be back in the Hamlet to lead two art sessions over the next few months. Heather is a retired teacher specializing in the arts. She has facilitated several art activities for children and adults and creates all kinds of art in her spare time. Her favourite kind of people are those who think they have no artistic skills whatsoever. \nThe first session will be held on Saturday\, February 15\, 2025 at 9:00 AM at the Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive. Heather will guide budding artists in painting a lovely winter scene. \nThe fee is $20 per person per session and can be paid directly to Heather on the day of the event. \nRefreshments will be served. \nTo help ensure Heather has ample supplies for participants\, please register your attendance by email at barbara@blackburnhamlet.ca.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/sarturday-morning-art-session/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250123T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183102
CREATED:20240923T171557Z
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SUMMARY:Discovery Café (Free event)
DESCRIPTION:When: Thursday\, January 23\, 2025 at 7:00 PM \nWhere: Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive \nTopic: A Day in the House of Commons \nSpeaker: Jeffrey LeBlanc\, Deputy Clerk\, Procedure \nYou might have seen a quick news clip from Question Period\, but what is an actual day in the House of Commons like? Who decides what gets debated or when matters come to a vote? How do parties prepare for Question Period? How does the Speaker oversee proceedings? What goes on behind the curtains? This session takes you through a typical sitting day\, explaining the different parts of the House’s schedule\, how the business is organized and how important matters get decided. It will also focus on key players involved in preparing for a sitting and how you can follow the progress of a particular bill or motion. \nJeffrey LeBlanc was appointed Deputy Clerk\, Procedure of the House of Commons in March 2023. He is responsible for the team that provides procedural and legislative support to Members of Parliament in the House and in committees. Jeffrey began his career on Parliament Hill as a Page in 1995 and was hired as a Procedural Clerk in 2000. He became a Table Officer in 2007\, providing advice to five different Speakers of the House. \nAdmission is free\, refreshments will be served and people of all ages are invited to attend. \nQuestions & Suggestions? Please email barbara@blackburnhamlet.ca.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/discovery-cafe-free-event-12/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Discovery Café
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250116T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250116T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183102
CREATED:20240923T170727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T175145Z
UID:10000266-1737055800-1737064800@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:BCA Virtual Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada. Email secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca for meeting details.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/bca-board-meeting-28/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:BCA Board
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241128T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183102
CREATED:20240120T190846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T152838Z
UID:10000213-1732820400-1732825800@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Discovery Café (Free event)
DESCRIPTION:Let`s Talk Climate Change – Elsa DaCosta – Free Lecture \nWhen: Thursday\, November 28\, 2024 at 7:00 PM \nWhere: Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive \nAdmission is free\, refreshments will be served and people of all ages are invited to attend. \nHave you ever wondered why we are hearing so much about climate change these days? Join Elsa Da Costa as she explains the impacts of climate change\, why it is such an important issue today\, why governments have been meeting annually about the issue for 30 years\, why the private sector is now getting involved (like your banks and pension managers)\, and what are some of the main things happening in Canada to transition to low-carbon. \nElsa Da Costa has over 15 years of experience in the field of reporting on environment and sustainable development matters. She has worked for the federal government on a number of reports relating to the environment and sustainable development on sustainable development and climate change topics. \nShe also worked as an international environmental consultant on a variety of topics including: climate change\, biodiversity\, disaster management and land degradation for the Canadian International Development Agency\, the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency\, the Inter-American Development Bank\, the World Bank\, the Global Environment Facility\, United Nations Development Programme\, the United Nations environmental conventions. \nElsa holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environment and Development from McGill University and a Master of Science from l’Université de Montréal. She also completed the Osgoode Certificate in ESG\, Climate Risk and the Law\, from Osgoode Hall Law School Professional Development. \nQuestions? Please email barbara@blackburnhamlet.ca.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/discovery-cafe-free-event-11/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Discovery Café
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183102
CREATED:20240120T190752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T152844Z
UID:10000212-1729796400-1729801800@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Discovery Café (Free event)
DESCRIPTION:First Crossing: Alexander Mackenzie`s fascinating crossing of North America — Richard Van Loon – Free Lecture \nWhen: Thursday\, October 24\, 2024 at 7:00 PM \nWhere: Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive \nAdmission is free\, refreshments will be served and people of all ages are invited to attend. \nAlex Mackenzie from Canada by land 22d July 1793 — Those simple words painted on a rock at the head of the North Bentinck Arm near Bella Coola BC mark the culmination of the first complete crossing of North America\, a voyage by one of Canada’s most famous trader/explorers\, Alexander Mackenzie. Mackenzie’s odyssey was indeed amazing but it would not have been possible without the support of several First Nations and a hardy group of traders who preceded his travels to the northwest. We will meet many of them\, and his dog\, as Mackenzie makes a perilous way west. Hang on. It’s a tough trip. \nRichard Van Loon was President and Professor Emeritus of Carleton University which he led from 1995 to 2005. He then returned teaching there in the School of Public Policy and Administration until 2015. He was a professor of political science and public administration at Queen`s\, University of Ottawa and Carleton\, intermingled with a career in the public service\, ending as Associate Deputy Minister of both Health Canada and Indian and Northern Affairs. \nThis talk and others on early Canadian history result from an ongoing interest rekindled after he left the presidency of Carleton in 2005. \nQuestions? Please email barbara@blackburnhamlet.ca.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/discovery-cafe-free-event-10/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Discovery Café
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241017T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241017T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183102
CREATED:20240120T191344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T000454Z
UID:10000221-1729193400-1729202400@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:BCA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This in person meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada. Email secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca for more information.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/bca-board-meeting-26/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA Board
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240926T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183102
CREATED:20240120T190716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T152854Z
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SUMMARY:Discovery Café (Free event)
DESCRIPTION:Fraud Prevention and Awareness – Stephanie Senecal – Free Lecture \nWhen: Thursday\, September 26\, 2024 at 7:00 PM \nWhere: Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive \nAdmission is free\, refreshments will be served and people of all ages are invited to attend. \nIn this important session\, we will learn about the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC)\, the tools fraudsters use\, top payment and communication methods\, the top scams\, what to do if you are a victim\, and how to report fraud. \nStephanie Senecal is an OPP civilian member and the Senior Support Coordinator at the CAFC. She manages a team of senior volunteers who do call backs to senior victims of fraud\, who input fraud data and who also do fraud prevention presentations to the public. Stephanie also presents on a regular basis and assists law enforcement with their senior victims of fraud. \nQuestions? Please email barbara@blackburnhamlet.ca.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/discovery-cafe-free-event-9/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Discovery Café
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240919T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240919T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183102
CREATED:20240120T191321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T143710Z
UID:10000220-1726774200-1726783200@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:BCA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This in person meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada and will be held in the Barn Loft at Just Food Farm\, 2391 Pépin Court.  If you are driving\, go past the barn on the right side and turn right into the parking area.  If you have any questions\, please email secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/bca-board-meeting-25/
LOCATION:Just Food Farm\, 2391 Pépin Court\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1B 4C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA Board
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240719T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240719T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183102
CREATED:20240621T221506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T171318Z
UID:10000253-1721421000-1721428200@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Movie in the Park July 2024
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/movie-in-the-park-july-2024/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA Sponsored
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240620T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240620T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183102
CREATED:20240120T191240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T000907Z
UID:10000219-1718911800-1718920800@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:BCA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This in person meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada. Email secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca for more information.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/bca-board-meeting-24/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA Board
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240526
DTSTAMP:20260403T183102
CREATED:20240120T192117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T192218Z
UID:10000225-1716595200-1716681599@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Volunteer Appreciation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/volunteer-appreciation/
LOCATION:Just Food Farm\, 2391 Pépin Court\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1B 4C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240523T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183102
CREATED:20240120T190518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T152903Z
UID:10000210-1716490800-1716496200@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Discovery Café (Free event)
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Paul Villeneuve: Breathing Life into Cities: The Importance of Greenness and Walkable Neighbourhoods \nWhen: Thursday\, May 23\, 2024\, at 7:00 PM \nWhere: Blackburn Hamlet Community Centre\, 190 Glen Park Drive \nThe design of cities plays an important role in the health of its residents.  Walkable neighbourhood and access to green spaces has been shown to have direct and indirect health benefits.  Some of these benefits include improved mental health\, healthier babies\, and reduced risks of several diseases. Nature also plays an important role in exposure to air pollution\, noise\, and the effects of urban heat island. Dr. Villeneuve will discuss these topics while drawing on some research he has led\, including Ottawa-based assessments of associations between greenness and physical activity\, environmental exposures studies in and around the Central Experimental Farm\, and the benefits of access to parks during the COVID-pandemic. \nDr. Paul Villeneuve is an environmental and occupational epidemiologist\, and received his PhD in epidemiology from the University of Toronto. He is currently a Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at Carleton University. Before joining Carleton\, he was a Senior Research Scientist in the Healthy Environment and Consumer Safety Bureau at Health Canada. His research activities have focused on estimating the impacts of a number of environmental and occupational exposures on human health such as: air pollution\, diesel\, radon\, electromagnetic fields\, cigarettes\, radiation\, and features of the built environment (greenness\, noise\, and walkability). He has led many record linkage studies where occupational or survey data have been linked to national or provincial administrative health data and is currently investigating health effects among Canadian workers exposed to ionizing radiation. He also serves on the editorial boards of the Canadian Journal of Public Health\, and Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention\, and is chairing WHO’s Technical Advisory Group on the Occupational Burden of Disease Estimation. \nAdmission is free and no registration is required. Refreshments will be served. \nPeople of all ages are welcome. \nLooking forward to seeing you! \nQuestions? Please email barbara@blackburnhamlet.ca
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/discovery-cafe-free-event-8/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Discovery Café
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183102
CREATED:20240120T191218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T005701Z
UID:10000218-1715886000-1715893200@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:BCA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This in person board meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada. \nThe May 16 meeting will be held at Aspira Bearbrook\, 2645 Innes Road in the Theatre (take the elevator down to the basement). \nDoors open at 7pm and all attendees must register at the front desk.  The meeting will start at 7:15pm and will finish no later than 8:45pm as we must leave the building before 9pm. \nPlease note there is limited parking at this site so plan accordingly. \nThe minutes from the April board meeting are posted at https://blackburnhamlet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BCA_minutes_2024-04-18.pdf \nIf you have any questions\, please contact secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca. \nThank you.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/bca-board-meeting-23/
LOCATION:Aspira Bearbrook Retirement Home\, 2645 Innes Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1B 3J7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA Board
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240425T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183102
CREATED:20240120T190440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T152910Z
UID:10000209-1714071600-1714077000@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:Discovery Café (Free event)
DESCRIPTION:Discovery Café: YOW – A Primer on Its Operations \nWhen: Thursday\, April 25\, 2024\, 7:00 to 8:30 PM \nWhere: Blackburn Hamlet Community Centre\, 190 Glen Park Drive \nTake a journey through the Ottawa airport as Dick Brown explains each step in the experience of a passenger flying out of Ottawa. He will also talk about the impact that COVID-19 has had on flights and flying from Ottawa. \nDick Brown was born and raised in Ottawa. He attended Fisher Park High School and then Carleton University. After one year of teaching\, Dick returned to Carleton in 1966 as an employee and remained there until he retired in 1999. During his years at Carleton Dick served as Assistant Dean of Students\, Coach of the Raven Basketball team\, Director of Student Housing and Food Services and Director of Human Resources for 18 years. Following his retirement Dick Brown joined the Ottawa Gatineau Hotel Association (OGHA) as their first Executive Director. In this role Dick helped establish the very successful Destination Marketing Fee program which generates some $7M in support of Ottawa’s tourism industry. \nDick and his wife Heather are enthusiastic canoe trippers\, cross country skiers and cyclists. Holidays are often spent cycling or hiking in European destinations. Dick’s two children\, Patty and Danny reside in Ottawa as does his step-son Jamie. All three are married and in total have provided Dick and Heather with 6 grandsons and one granddaughter. \nDick has been\, and remains\, active in both business and community service activities. These include: \n\nMember\, Ottawa Congress Centre Board of Directors – 2006 to 2019\nMember\, Ottawa Business Journal Editorial Board – 2006 to 2012\nMember\, City of Ottawa Business Advisory Committee – 2005 to 2007\nMember\, Ontario Restaurant Hotel Motel Association Board of Directors – 2004 to 2010\nPresident\, Boys & Girls Club Board of Directors – 2003 to 2005\nChair\, United Way Agencies Benefits Committee – 1993 to 1998\nMember\, United Way of Ottawa/Carleton Board of Directors – 1992 to 1996\nPresident\, Family Services Centre\, Ottawa/Carleton – 1990 to 1992\nPresident\, Ontario Association of University Personnel Administrators – 1989 to 1991\nMember\, Consultative Panel\, Ontario Pay Equity Commission – 1988\nMember\, Board of Directors\, Canada’s Capital Visitors & Convention Bureau – 1974 to 1989\n\nAdmission is free and no registration is required. Refreshments will be served. \nPeople of all ages are welcome. \nLooking forward to seeing you! \nQuestions? Please email barbara@blackburnhamlet.ca
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/discovery-cafe-free-event-7/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Discovery Café
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240418T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240418T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183102
CREATED:20240120T191146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T191146Z
UID:10000217-1713468600-1713477600@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:BCA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada. Email secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca for meeting details.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/bca-board-meeting-22/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:BCA Board
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240321T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183102
CREATED:20240119T203032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T155043Z
UID:10000195-1711047600-1711058400@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:BCA Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The BCA AGM will be held in-person at the Community Hall (190 Glen Park Drive) on Thursday\, March 21\, 2023 at 7pm.  Participation is open to all residents of Blackburn Hamlet\, however\, only residents who have renewed their BCA membership at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting are eligible to vote (https://blackburnhamlet.ca/about/bca-membership/). \nIn addition to the review of the BCA Budget and 2023 activities and the election of the board\, there will also be a vote on changes to our articles of incorporation and a meet and greet/social activity that will be announced in early March. \n\nThe motion is for BCA Members to approve the following addition to our articles of incorporation in order to comply with the new Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA). \nBlackburn Community Association has two types of memberships: Regular and Associate \nRegular members reside within the boundaries of Blackburn Hamlet. Membership gives them the right to vote on motions raised at Members’ Meetings and to vote on the election of the Directors. \nAssociate members reside outside the boundaries of Blackburn Hamlet. Membership gives them the right to vote motions raised at Members’ Meetings. Associate members are not eligible to vote on the election of the Directors. \n\nBoard Elections \n\nVoting Members must be present at the Members’ meeting\nMembers must have paid for membership at least 7 days prior to the AGM\nVoting is restricted to two adults (18 years or older) per household\nAssociate Members are not entitled to vote on the election of the Directors\nCandidates must be BCA Members or Associate members and nominated and seconded by BCA Members\nIf there is only one candidate for President\, Vice-President\, Treasurer or Secretary\, the candidate will be elected without a vote unless there is an objection raised\nIf there are 11 or fewer candidates for Director\, the candidates will be elected without a vote unless there is an objection raised\nIf a written vote is required\, the President shall appoint a Member of the BCA to conduct the voting\nPortfolio Chairs / Co-Chairs will be determined at a board meeting after the AGM.\n\nWe look forward to your active participation in this year’s AGM! \nBlackburn Community Association
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/bca-annual-general-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Blackburn Community Hall\, 190 Glen Park Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240215T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240215T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183102
CREATED:20240120T191117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T191117Z
UID:10000216-1708025400-1708034400@blackburnhamlet.ca
SUMMARY:BCA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom meeting is open to residents of Blackburn Hamlet in Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada. Email secretary@blackburnhamlet.ca for meeting details.
URL:https://blackburnhamlet.ca/event/bca-board-meeting-21/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:BCA Board
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