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Jan 09
Happy New Year! The Convent Glen-Orléans Wood Community Association wishes everyone a heartfelt Happy New Year. Given the challenges we’ve lived through in 2020, we are all eager to see the finish line of the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite the vaccines that are starting to be given to front-line workers and high-risk groups, we all need …
Nov 29
How to celebrate the holidays while obeying COVID restrictions Given the changing face of Covid-19 numbers and accompanying guidance, it’s early to be talking about the holiday season which is still about 4 weeks away. That said, what seems to be clear is that like everything since March, our 2020 holiday season will not be …
Oct 25
Halloween During the Pandemic Given the number of active cases of Covid-19 in the Ottawa region, both the province of Ontario and Ottawa Public Health have recommended that people find alternatives to traditional trick or treating. Keep reading for some creative ideas and alternatives to still have fun, while avoiding going door to door and …
Sep 27
Mental Health during the Covid-19 Pandemic As the pandemic continues and we are all noticing some effects of the changes we are experiencing in our daily lives. For some of us, there are extra stressors related to finances. For others, the lack of social contact is the biggest challenge. At the time of writing this …
Jun 07
Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit – Jeanne d’Arc on-ramps Update (from Public Notice) This notice is to advise that, as part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, crews and equipment will be working on modifying the access to Jeanne d’Arc on-ramps at Highway 174, in order to create safer connectivity …
May 03
Updates from the Convent Glen-Orléans Wood Community Association: TENTATIVE – Community BBQ on Saturday July 18 The CGOWCA will be monitoring the situation with Covid-19 and will adjust its plans based on directives from Ottawa Public Health. That said, please tentatively save the date for our 2nd annual Community BBQ. Details will follow if this goes …
Mar 30
Covid-19 We are living history right now as we see the daily changes in response worldwide to Covid-19. The CGOWCA wishes everyone, near and far, health and positivity during this time of uncertainty. We’ve seen and heard of many positive actions being taken in our neighbourhood. Let’s keep this going in ways that are safe …
Mar 01
3rd Annual Community Winter Carnival was a success! On Saturday February 15th, more than 50 community members came out to Jeanne d’Arc Park to enjoy some winter fun together. There were games, maple taffy, and very popular tug of war competitions. Thanks to the dedicated team of rink volunteers, the ice was also in excellent …