The Community Safety team works hard to maintain and improve Safety in Blackburn Hamlet, including managing the Neighbourhood Watch and Emergency Preparedness Plan.
- Blackburn Hamlet Neighbourhood Watch (NW)
Don Kelly, NW Coordinator Did you know that the Ottawa Police Services (OPS) are shifting their police services approach? The OPS are moving away from a centralized policing structure toward a new district policing model, dividing the city into four full-service districts: West, Central, South, and East. This new model aims to provide more community-focused - First Aid Training
Don Kelly, BCA Director On June 21, the BCA held a First Aid Training course at Aspira Bearbrook Retirement Living Residence. The 6-hour course was designated as a CPR Level C & AED (Adult, Childo, Infant), and covered: Responding to Emergencies, Airway Emergencies, Breathing & Circulation Emergencies, CPR, Cardiac Arrest & AED. The 11 graduates - Bike Safety
Published in The BANAR, September 2025 Don Kelly, BCA Director The summer months are a wonderful time to get outside and enjoy a bicycle ride along the many paths and roadways in Blackburn. Riding a bike allows you to remain active and has many health benefits. But safety is paramount. Bike riders must obey all - Ottawa Emergency Notification System
The City of Ottawa and the Ottawa Police Service can now send emergency information directly to your personal devices through their Ottawa Alert App, email, SMS text or a phone call. In an emergency, guidance and recovery information will be sent through Ottawa Alert to subscribed residents, businesses and visitors. Receiving timely emergency information on - Safety Updates
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 Program (ONWP) and is supported by the BCA. The ONWP - First Aid CourseDon Kelly, BCA Safety Director The BCA will be hosting the next First Aid Course on June 21. The details of the Course are: CPR Level C & AED (Adult, Child & Infant) 6-hour course, 3-year Red Cross certification Responding to emergencies Check, Call, Care Airway emergencies Breathing & circulation emergencies CPR, Cardiac Arrest &