On March 23, 2023, the Blackburn Community Association held their 2023 Annual General Meeting. After each board member presented a long list of accomplishments carried out by a large number of dedicated volunteers, there was an election for the 2023 board. All positions were acclaimed
The proposed 4-storey building at 2663 Innes Road will accommodate 18 residential units and 3 commercial office spaces that are nestled beside an existing retirement residence to the west and a walking path and tennis club to the east. The property is accessed immediately off
May 14th is Mother’s Day. Why not also help Mother Earth? The Blackburn Community Association’s Tree Team has made arrangements to purchase some red oak and white pine seedlings which we are offering for free to Blackburn residents. Why not show your mom(s) or mother
To celebrate the arrival of spring, Blackburn youth aged 9 to 14 (as of 31 December 2023) are invited to submit an original, unpublished poem on the theme “finding joy in the present moment”. Poems may be submitted in either English or French and must
by Maureen Forsythe, BCA Youth Director. In November 2022 Blackburn youth aged 9-14 were invited to think about the power of words, spoken or written, and to write a short fictional story that reflects this theme. Eleven local youth, including 4 boys and 7 girls,
Read the February 2023 BANAR online now! Paper copies are being delivered and extra copies are usually available at the Metro and the Library.