Community Association
Sep 05
I’m going to share a little about myself right off the top here before getting into this. My name is Rob, and I’m a husband, a father of three, and your neighbour here in Orléans. Like you, I chose to live here for the calm streets, the green spaces, and the shared sense of community. …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/paying-the-bills-the-uncomfortable-math-of-our-orleans-lifestyle
Aug 31
For September, check out our upcoming events, community news, featured photos taken by our residents, and so much more!
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Aug 25
Photo by Jess Bailey Designs on Pexels.com Hello Convent Glen Orleans Wood CA Members, I frequently hear from people who aren’t aware of our ongoing and upcoming events, so I’ll share them here. You can also check out the following pages at any time for the latest community information: Continue reading
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Jul 30
Check out our upcoming events, community news, featured photos taken by our residents, and so much more!
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Jul 29
To my neighbours in Orleans and the elected officials representing us, I am writing to you today as a resident, a parent, and a community advocate to give an update on the status of the Orleans Boulevard active transportation project. I also want to talk a little more about the future I want and see …
Permanent link to this article: https://bikeottawa.ca/2025/07/29/an-update-on-the-future-of-orleans-boulevard-a-choice-we-can-make-for-a-safer-community/#new_tab
Jul 27
It happened again this week. The moment of discovery that we were out of milk, a minor crisis for a family with three young children. The solution, in theory, was simple. But in practice, for most families that means finding keys, jumping into a vehicle, and undertaking a 15-minute return trip for a single common …
Permanent link to this article: https://theneworleans.ca/2025/07/27/the-10-minute-errand-test-why-my-neighbourhood-fails-and-how-we-could-start-fixing-it/#new_tab
Jul 25
It was a real pleasure to sit down with Ben Durham on the “Wheels and Beyond” podcast. The conversation started off with the interesting way we connected through his sister, Jamie, who happens to be a colleague of mine. It was reassuring to learn I wasn’t the only one doing the daily …
Permanent link to this article: https://lesscar.ca/2025/07/25/rob-on-the-wheels-and-beyond-podcast-with-ben-durham/#new_tab
Jul 25
First: St Joseph Boulevard Parking Lots. Second: Preston Street no Parking Lots Let’s take a hypothetical drive down any of Orleans’ commercial strips – in particular I usually focus on St. Joseph Boulevard. What often strikes me first isn’t the vibrant shops, services, and local businesses, but instead I can’t help but focus …
Permanent link to this article: https://theneworleans.ca/2025/07/25/crave-paradise-hide-all-the-parking-spots/#new_tab
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Kidical Mass (Sept 27)
Repair Cafe (Sept 27)
Annual General Meeting (Oct 2
