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Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Most of us have heard the phrase “Buy Local.” It’s a feel-good reminder that shopping close to home supports small businesses and keeps money circulating in our community. And in Convent Glen – Orléans Wood, we’re lucky to have a growing number of independent shops, markets, and services …
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🏘️ Why consider more flexible zoning in our suburban community? After posting lots of content talking up gentle neighbourhood urbanization over the last 6 months or so, I’ve put all of the big questions and concerns raised by residents over zoning and community character in one place. I’ve also provided some information in response to …
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Upcoming Events Earth Day – Cleaning the Capital Event Environment Committee April 26 from 9 AM – 12 PM at Golden Fries Join the Environment Committee this year at the Convent Glen Shopping Centre, in the parking …
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Even from my perspective, this is kind of a strange thing for me to write and put in a community newsletter, but I do hope you choose to read it and hopefully take something away from it. I’ve just finished writing about what I’ve learned about the community in my 6 months involved in …
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This is Part 5 of a 5* part series of posts about my thoughts on the urban design of our community.
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/whats-next-why-im-obsessed-with-my-community-part-5
This is Part 4 of a 5* part series of posts about my thoughts on the urban design of our community.
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/finally-why-im-obsessed-with-my-community-part-4
This is Part 3 of a 5* part series of posts about my thoughts on the urban design of our community.
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This is Part 2 of a 5* part series of posts about my thoughts on the urban design of our community.
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/oops-all-cars-why-im-obsessed-with-my-community-part-2