Oct 29
Starting in November 2024, the Convent Glen Orleans Wood Community Association will be launching a new pilot initiative: a community forum (minus the Facebook algorithm). I wanted to share some of the reasons we wanted to try this out for the community and what we hope to do to keep it as a safe, productive …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/cgowca-pilot-project-a-discord-community
Oct 27
Photo credit: Seetal SungaNadia Ouellette, Environment Committee This time of year, many neighbours are vigilantly raking and disposing of leaves. Last November, our newsletter highlighted the benefits of leaving the leaves. The effort to remove leaves from your property is harmful to pollinators, but well-meaning people may not realize the harm they are inadvertently …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/life-under-the-leaves
Oct 25
You’re invited to the first Convent Glen Pumpkin Alley! The Convent Glen Orléans Woods Community Association is thrilled to host our first pumpkin alley on Friday November 1st, 2024 from 6 – 8 PM. Join us in Voyageur Park (south end) and bring your carved pumpkins with battery powered tea lights (no candles) to light …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/convent-glen-pumpkin-alley-2024
Oct 01
For a lot of families, one car per adult in the household is pretty typical, unless a car is in the shop or out of commission for some other reason.
Permanent link to this article: https://lesscar.ca/2024/10/01/a-weekend-in-the-suburbs-with-no-car/
Sep 29
Editor’s Note: If you’re a regular reader of the newsletter, you will notice that starting last month the association has started posting news and updates more frequently on the website, with the newsletter serving up a summary of the news and activities for the month. Check the website regularly or subscribe to updates to stay …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/october-2024-newsletter
Sep 28
Savanna Symons, CGOWCA Environment Committee Reducing our waste to benefit environmental conservation is something we can all do. Thanks to Earthub, it’s easier than you think! Earthub is a local organization on a mission to empower individuals, businesses, and communities to embrace eco-friendly solutions that preserve our planet for future generations. It was founded in …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/spotlight-on-earthub
Sep 28
The CGOWCA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place on September 24, 2024. This is an important community event where members can learn about the Association’s activities over the past year, participate in discussions with elected representatives in attendance, and elect members to the Board of Directors. Here is our president’s message (presentation) from the AGM: …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/2024-cgowca-annual-general-meeting-agm-summary
Sep 26
This fall, the City of Ottawa is hosting a series of in-person workshops to discuss the new Zoning By-law. These workshops aim to engage the community, gather valuable feedback, and ensure that the new Zoning By-law aligns with the Official Plan and meets the needs and aspirations of all residents. The workshops are an …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/zoning-by-law-workshop-oct-1st-at-ray-friel
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