Community Association
Dec 30
The community association has been contacted to discuss establishing or re-establishing neighbourhood watches as part of the city of Ottawa’s Neighbourhood Watch program. As a board, we are looking into it, but wondering if this is a solution in search of a problem. We took a look at the crime rates in our community …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/do-we-need-a-neighbourhood-watch
Dec 23
Michele BadourEnvironment Committee Thank you to Connor Renouf, who assisted with this article.
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/rain-gardens-and-the-rain-ready-program
Nov 28
Julian KobalievBridge Committee Although Orléans has had ample reason for a year now to feel confident that our eastern Greenbelt is no longer threatened by a bridge, the Bridge Committee would still like to keep you up to date on developments. To recap: about a year ago, the government published its 2024 Fall Economic Statement, …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/bridge-committee-update-december-2025
Nov 20
Understanding the Threat and How We Can Help Combat Them by: The CGOWCA Environment Committee Japanese Knotweed, a highly invasive plant found in Ottawa. Ottawa is known for its beautiful natural landscapes, however, a growing threat to local biodiversity and ecosystems is the proliferation of invasive plant species. These non-native plants disrupt local habitats, outcompete …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/ottawas-growing-problem-with-invasive-plants
Oct 29
Matthieu Gagnon, Vice President The City has released a report for the harmonization of speed limits along Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard, which was approved by the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on October 23, 2025. The Community Association presented a delegation at that meeting. This article is to present the position of the Community Association …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/jeanne-darc-blvd-speed-harmonization-update
Oct 29
By Chantal Boudreau, member of the Environment Committee What is circular economy and why does it matter? | UNDP Climate Promise October was circular economy month and while October is over, circular economy initiatives should keep rolling! According to the Government of Canada, a “circular economy retains and recovers as much value as …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/circular-economy-lets-keep-it-rolling
Oct 13
You are invited to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Convent Glen – Orléans Wood (CGOW) Community Association. This is your opportunity to get involved, hear about our activities and future plans, and have your say in the direction of your community.
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/attend-the-community-association-agm
Sep 29
Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com I recently took responsibility for a group of 7-8-year-old scouts (castor with “les Scouts d’Orléans”). I have been immersed in learning the new program, as I have never been involved at that level as an adult and have been out of the Scouts for a long …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/bringing-kids-and-all-of-us-back-to-reality
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