Brent Lawrie & Don Kelly On September 24, over dozens of our community’s dedicated volunteers and their families gathered at the Just Food Complex, commonly called the “Barn”, to celebrate the BCA’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Day. The BCA organizes this yearly event to acknowledge the
Discovery Café – Breaking the myth: Are our rivers safe for swimming? – Dr. Banu Örmeci Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive Admission is free and refreshments will be served. Every year, questions are raised about
Don Kelly, NW Coordinator Did you know that the Ottawa Police Services (OPS) are shifting their police services approach? The OPS are moving away from a centralized policing structure toward a new district policing model, dividing the city into four full-service districts: West, Central, South,
The annual Blackburn Funfair is already looking ahead to next year and wants to grow its volunteer sponsorship team. Come help make a difference by contacting local businesses asking for financial donations or Silent Auction items for next year’s fair. Volunteer some time at your
Shirley Sheppard, Director Seniors Breakfast Get-togethers Our monthly breakfasts continued with 30-40 people participating in August, September and October, including our favourite virtuoso, Garth Hampson. Garth entertained us with an appropriate song of the month and led the singing of Happy Birthday to those who
The annual Blackburn Hamlet Community Association (BCA) Santa Pancake Breakfast will be held on December 6 at our Community Centre. There is Free Admission for the family, if a BCA Member, and a charge of $10 per family, if not a BCA Member. You may