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.

Safeguard your home

Safeguarding Your Home Presentation

On the evening of June 8, 2023, the Ottawa Police Service gave a presentation to interested community members on the topic of Safeguarding Your Home.  For those who missed the event, we have posted the Presentation Slides and the Ontario Home Security Audit Guide.

Mural 2023

Attention Young Mural Artists

The BCA is looking for local youth ages 10-17 who live in Blackburn Hamlet to work with mural artist Dan Martelock to create a brand new mural in our community!  The new mural will be painted on the side of the Lois Kemp Arena during

Tick Warning

Ticks & Lyme Disease Focus Group

Looking for 10-12 individuals who live, work or play in Blackburn Hamlet to participate in a Focus Group with the University of Montreal. What: Blackburn Hamlet has been invited by the University of Montreal to participate in a focus group on Lyme disease. As part

Spring Poetry Prize 2023

Hello Spring! Poetry Prize Winners

by Maureen Forsythe, BCA Youth Director Since the fall of 2021, the BCA has been organizing a series of writing contests for Blackburn youth. In April 2023, the BCA invited local youth aged nine to fifteen to write a poem about finding joy in the

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.

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