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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.

Youth Birthday Bash 2023

Blackburn Birthday Bash 2023

by Maureen Forsythe, BCA Youth Director On Saturday May 13th twelve local youth participated in the first-ever Blackburn Birthday Bash event which was held outdoors in the park beside the Community Hall. Five boys and seven girls ranging in age from 9 to 14 participated.

Community Closet 2023

Spring Community Closet a success!

Sarah Morgan-White BCA Environment Director We held our second Community Closet on April 15. It was again an overwhelming success. We had over 350 attendees at the community closet, and so many volunteers! This event would not have been possible without the help of Jenny, Angie

Colouring Contest

Chère Planète Terre / Dear Planet Earth

Sarah Morgan-White BCA Environment Director Chère Planète Terre, Je voulais te remercier pour les gens dans notre communauté! Félicitations à Audrey Larue-Bruneau qui a gagné la carte cadeau de 50$ de Métro pour sa participation dans le Concour de coloriage pour le Jour de la

Spring Cleanup 2023

A cleaner Blackburn

The success of Spring Clean Up Day Lisa Margeson, BCA Treasurer A big thanks to the participants in the 2023 Spring Clean-Up day! You made a very noticeable improvement in the Hamlet’s appearance. Despite a forecast of rain, over 160 individuals, young and not-so-young, participated