BCA Newsletter November 2026

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November 2026 News

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Blackburn Hamlet originated as a farming community in the early 1800s, named after Robert Blackburn, a local Reeve and later Member of Parliament. Excluded from the NCC’s 1960s Greenbelt expropriations, it was transformed into a self-contained satellite suburb in 1963. Today, it remains uniquely surrounded by protected Greenbelt lands.

Halloween Treat Accessibility

Blackburn Hamlet, let’s make Halloween accessible for everyone!

Halloween brings our neighbourhood to life: children and families are out, neighbours connect, and our community shines. But for some children and families, Halloween can feel less inviting. For example, those 3 steps to reach the front door can be a barrier for anyone using a wheelchair or mobility device.

This year’s TreatAccessibly campaign has distributed signs identifying participating homes where there is barrier free access to Halloween treats and we have created a map to highlight these locations.

Blackburn Hamlet Treat Accessibility 2026

Thank you to all the participating homes who are helping to make Halloween a celebration every child can enjoy!

If you have any questions, contact kyle@blackburnhamlet.ca

Computer and Electronic Waste Event

The 1st Blackburn Scout Group has rescheduled its Computer and Electronic Waste recycling event to October 31 and November 1, 10am - 5pm each day. The bin will be located in the 'side' Metro parking lot (off Glen Park).

Bring us your old computers, laptops, tablets, cell phones, TVs, cameras, printers, hard drives, CPU boards and cables and help us raise money to help our scouting youth enjoy camping and many other activities. And let your friends, family and co-workers know about our event.

Note: We will not accept batteries that are separated from any electronics and we will not be accepting any appliances.

Thank you for your support!

Discovery Café

DISCOVERY CAFÉ Lecture Series – – Flying High – Canada’s Future Low Altitude Economy – Dr. Jeremy Laliberté, Carleton University

Thursday, November 26, 2026, at 7:00 PM

Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive

Admission is free, no registration is required, people of all ages are welcome, and refreshments will be served.

Canada has historically been a leading aerospace country, with one of the largest traditional aerospace sectors relative to population. However, change is coming in the form of “advanced air mobility”, representing one of the most disruptive shifts in the global aerospace sector since the introduction of the jet engine. Advanced air mobility, or AAM, includes well-known technologies such as military and recreational drones, as well as less prominent advances such as pilotless air taxis, wide-scale use of autonomous delivery drones, novel vertical take-off and landing aircraft, and electrically powered aircraft, among others. Dr. Jeremy Laliberté, from Carleton’s Advanced Aircraft Design Laboratory, will share recent advances in this emerging field and discuss the impact on Canada’s traditional aerospace sector and the broader Canadian economy as low-altitude advanced air mobility technologies take flight.

For Dr. Jeremy Laliberté's biography, please visit blackburnhamlet.ca/261126.

For those who missed last month's lecture on Strokes by Dr. Christopher Skinner, you can now watch it on the BCA Youtube channel.

Santa's Pancake Breakfast

Santa

The annual Blackburn Hamlet Community Association (BCA) Santa's Pancake Breakfast will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at the Blackburn Community Hall, 190 Glen Park Drive.

There is Free Admission for the family, if a BCA Member, and a charge of $10 per family for non-BCA Members. Both the free BCA membership and the non-BCA membership fee refers to a family of adults and dependents who live at the same address.

You may purchase your BCA Membership at the door (cash only) or you can purchase your membership by completing the BCA membership application form and sending payment by e-Transfer. Remember, the BCA membership fee helps support over 70 BCA activities held throughout the year.

This year’s Santa’s Pancake Breakfast will have 4 separate Sittings: 7:45, 9:00, 10:15 and 11:30 am. Registration for the breakfast is MANDATORY and will open on November 16. More details will be posted on the BCA Website and our Facebook group in mid-November.

BCA Events

October 31 Halloween Parties

The parties have been moved to the Blackburn Community Hall @ 190 Glen Park Drive!

10:30 AM to Noon - Kids 2 to 7
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM - Kids 8 to 13
8:00 PM to 10:30 PM - All Ages Monster Mash Dance Party

More Info

November 4 Seniors Breakfast

Join other Seniors at this popular monthly event held at Halibut House. RSVP by November 2nd is MANDATORY. Contact Shirley at 613-841-7691. More Info

November 8 Teddy Bear Picnic for CHEO

Bring your teddy bear for free treatment of any "injuries". Activities, games and More! More Info

November 14 Christmas Market

Your one stop shop for holiday shopping! Featuring a variety of local vendors offering services and wares. More Info

November 18 Seniors Walk & Talk

Meet other Seniors @ 1pm at the Crosswalk of Bearbrook Road and Isaiah Scharfe Park.

November 19 BCA Board Meeting

Find out what the BCA Board is doing for your community. Meetings are held at the Community Hall and online. More Info

November 26 Discovery Café

lying High – Canada’s Future Low Altitude Economy – Dr. Jeremy Laliberté. Admission is free, refreshments will be served and people of all ages are invited to attend. More Info

November 28 Youth Holiday Arts & Crafts

Youth are invited to use their creativity and holiday spirit to create various holiday themed crafts. More Info

November 28 Seniors Christmas Party

Join other Seniors at the Community Hall for a pot-luck Christmas Party. More Info

Neighbourhood Watch

Neighbourhood Watch Blackburn Hamlet

As Halloween approaches, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) reminds families and communities to consider these safety tips to ensure a fun and exciting night of trick-or-treating.

Safety tips for Trick-or-Treaters and Families:

Stay together
Remain visible
Stick to the path
Keep your distance
Inspect treats

You can view the current BCA Neighbourhood Watch report Online. Topics include Crimes reported in Blackburn Hamlet over the past month and the importance of reporting crime the police.

Report all crime or attempted crimes to the Ottawa Police.

If you have not joined Neighbourhood Watch, please go to this link within the Blackburn Community Association website under "Safety" (blackburnhamlet.ca/our-work/safety/neighbourhood-watch/), complete the form and submit. You will be added to the email distribution list through an assigned Block Captain.

Awareness is the first step in personal Crime Prevention.