Community Association
Dec 30
For January, check out our upcoming events, community news, and so much more!
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/january-2026-newsletter
Dec 23
Michele BadourEnvironment Committee Thank you to Connor Renouf, who assisted with this article.
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/rain-gardens-and-the-rain-ready-program
Nov 29
For December, check out our upcoming events, community news, and so much more!
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/december-2025-newsletter
Nov 28
Julian KobalievBridge Committee Although Orléans has had ample reason for a year now to feel confident that our eastern Greenbelt is no longer threatened by a bridge, the Bridge Committee would still like to keep you up to date on developments. To recap: about a year ago, the government published its 2024 Fall Economic Statement, …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/bridge-committee-update-december-2025
Nov 20
Understanding the Threat and How We Can Help Combat Them by: The CGOWCA Environment Committee Japanese Knotweed, a highly invasive plant found in Ottawa. Ottawa is known for its beautiful natural landscapes, however, a growing threat to local biodiversity and ecosystems is the proliferation of invasive plant species. These non-native plants disrupt local habitats, outcompete …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/ottawas-growing-problem-with-invasive-plants
Oct 29
By Chantal Boudreau, member of the Environment Committee What is circular economy and why does it matter? | UNDP Climate Promise October was circular economy month and while October is over, circular economy initiatives should keep rolling! According to the Government of Canada, a “circular economy retains and recovers as much value as …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/circular-economy-lets-keep-it-rolling
Oct 13
You are invited to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Convent Glen – Orléans Wood (CGOW) Community Association. This is your opportunity to get involved, hear about our activities and future plans, and have your say in the direction of your community.
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/attend-the-community-association-agm
Aug 23
by Gillian Cantello, CGOW Environment Committee Source: https://24x7mag.com/standards/servicing-legislation/right-to-repair/inside-the-right-to-repair/ When was the last time your smartphone slowed to a crawl after just a couple of years, or your washing machine gave out right after its warranty expired? If it felt suspiciously timed, you might not be imagining things. Around the world, critics argue that many …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/the-right-to-repair-fighting-back-against-built-in-obsolescence
