Welcome to the Blackburn Hamlet Community Association (BCA)

The Blackburn Community Association (BCA) is a grassroots, volunteer-run organization that supports and advocates on behalf of residents, businesses and groups in Blackburn Hamlet, Ottawa, Canada.

BANAR

The June 2026 BANAR is now available!

The June 2026 edition of the Blackburn Area News and Reports (BANAR) is now available at blackburnhamlet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BANAR_2026-06.pdf.  Check out updates on recent and upcoming BCA events and activities! Paper copies of the BANAR are being delivered and extra copies are usually available at the Metro,

Seniors Activities

Seniors Corner June 2026

Shirley Sheppard, Director Seniors Action Committee Members Barbara Whittaker, Connie Mattey, Elena Leggiadro, John Moores, Marion Hall Seniors Breakfast Get-together Our monthly breakfast on May 6 had a whopping 45 people in attendance! Cash donations totalling $95.65 as well as many non-perishable food items were

Youth Activities

Summer Youth Activities

Video Game Safety Course Sunday June 14th, 4pm – 5pm Blackburn Community Hall (190 Glen Park Drive) Get your kids ready for video game safety ahead of the summer! Your child will learn how to keep their personal information safe, how to spot scams and

Discovery Cafe

Discovery Café — Two-in-one, better together

Discovery Café — Two-in-one, better together: A two-virus system for tackling solid tumours using a combined viral/mRNA cancer immunotherapy – Tim Lee, PhD candidate and cancer researcher Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM, Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive Ever heard of cancer-killing

Discovery Cafe

Discovery Café Sleep Presentation

At the March 26, 2026 Discovery Café, Dr Christopher Skinner gave a fascinating presentation on sleep.  For those who missed this session, or for those who wish to review the material presented again, Dr. Skinner has provided us with a copy of his presentation. The

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