Published in The BANAR September 2003 What a spectacular day for a community tradition! The weather was great and everyone from young to old had a wonderful time. Fortified with a delicious pancake breakfast, everyone from the small ones on decorated bikes to our senior
Published in The BANAR June 2003 Over 120 Blackburn residents braved the cool temperatures and threatening rain to cleanup the neighbourhood at our annual Blackburn Spring Clean-up on April 26. Following the collection of lots of litter, everyone joined together in a BBQ. Prizes, generously
Published in The BANAR June 2003 On May 5th, 2003 the BCA hosted an information evening with experts from Lafarge, independent consultants, and the City of Ottawa Forrester. The purpose of the meeting was to present technical and non-technical information concerning the effect of the
Published in The BANAR February 2003 by Rainer Bloess The second annual Blackburn Hamlet volunteer recognition evening was held at the Blackburn Community Hall on January 11. Community Builder Awards were given to three very deserving recipients and plaques and certificates of recognition to volunteers
Published in The BANAR November 2002 by Caroline Harris-McDonald An environmental committee of the Blackburn Community Association is now up and running. A variety of activities are planned including: Environmental evenings focusing on such issues as energy efficiency. Hopefully scheduled for November so keep an
Published in The BANAR September 2002 A Local Event That Defines Community by Paul Graham Wind, rain and more wind did not stop the 31st Annual Fun Fair from taking place. The traditional parade, Dunk Bozo, midway, pet judging and home show were all well