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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.

Eldon Kemp

Remembering Mr. Eldon Kemp

Published in The BANAR September 2011 by Stan Kowala On May 22, 2011 we lost a long-time volunteer/mentor in the Blackburn Hamlet community. Eldon Kemp was born and raised in Blackburn and passed away in his 90th year. He leaves behind a legacy of community

FunFair 2011 Parade

Fun Fair 2011 — great day for all

Published in The BANAR September 2011 by Trisha Cloutier, Chairperson Great times and great entertainment were enjoyed by all who attended this year’s Fun Fair. It was an excellent way for our community to start the summer off. Once again Blackburn residents demonstrated an abundance

FunFair 2010 Games

Fun Fair a Signature Event for the Hamlet

Published in The BANAR September 2010 by Trisha Cloutier Good times and new traditions were enjoyed by all who attended this year’s Blackburn Fun Fair. Blackburn residents demonstrated an abundance of community spirit. Even though there was some disappointing weather over the weekend, we had

Spring Cleanup 2010

Blackburn shines again

Published in The BANAR June 2010 by Barb Sweazey The 10th annual BlackburnHamlet Spring Clean-up was held April 24, 2010,withmore than 175 participants. We collected more than 100 bags of garbage and more than two dozen leaf and yard waste bags. This year we also