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. …
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Aug 28
Earlier this week, the Ottawa Citizen published an interesting article about the upload of the 174 to the province. While I generally agree that the residents of Ottawa should not be on the hook for paying for infrastructure that is designed to move people across different cities, the article shows a risk that we …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/traffic-on-the-174-could-get-a-lot-worse
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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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
Jul 29
The community has been getting together since June and sharing a coffee and some conversation as part of the weekly CGOW CA Community Cafe that was started this year at Voyageur Park. We have a great neighbourhood with amazing parks and access to trails, but we haven’t had access to cozy Third Spaces within easy …
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Jul 28
Angie Caunce-Paull, Environment Committee On Sunday July 6, the Environmental Committee, part of the Convent Glen Orléans Wood Community Association, held its first native plant sale fundraiser at the Heart of Orléans Market. It was non-stop community engagement action from open to close! Over 100 visitors came through our booth looking to add to their …
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Jul 28
Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes), photo by Thomas Elliott on Unsplash The no-harm approach to managing mosquitoes By Angie Caunce-Paull, Environment Committee There is no way to sugar-coat it. Mosquitoes suck. How are we supposed to enjoy our outdoor spaces when we are getting eaten alive by relentless vampire insects? When pest control companies …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/shuffle-off-this-mosquito-coil
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 …
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Kidical Mass (Sept 27)
Repair Cafe (Sept 27)
Annual General Meeting (Oct 2
