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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.

Writing Pad

Winners of the BCA Very Short Story Prize

by Maureen Forsythe BCA Youth Director In December 2021, the Blackburn Community Association invited local youth aged eleven to seventeen to write a very short story that reflected what it’s like or what it means to be growing up in today’s world. Eighteen aspiring young

Poetry Party Invitation

2022 Wild Poetry Party In The Park

Local poetry enthusiasts (aged 11-14) are invited to participate in a special Wild Poetry Party in the Park event on Saturday, April 9th, 2022. This event will give local youth a chance to get together with friends and peers and celebrate the arrival of spring in

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Virtual Annual General Meeting

Please be advised that the Blackburn Community Association (BCA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 7:30 pm. Participation is open to all residents of Blackburn Hamlet. However, voting privileges are only for residents who have renewed their BCA

Poetry In The Park

2022 Poetry Party In The Park

Local poetry enthusiasts (aged 10-14) are invited to participate in a special Valentine’s Poetry Party in the Park event on Saturday, February 12, 2022. This outdoor event will feature poetry readings, a scavenger hunt, prizes and refreshments! RSVP by Feb 8th: youth@blackburnhamlet.ca

Rink Volunteers

Outdoor rinks open!

Outdoor skating rinks in Blackburn Hamlet are now open the community! For those of you looking to get outside this holiday season consider checking out our rinks at Norman Johnston School, Bearbrook park or Micohael Budd Park. This year, with the recent spike in COVID