Category: Community Information

Upcoming Events – Week of August 25

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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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An Update on the Future of Orleans Boulevard: A Choice We Can Make for a Safer Community

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 …

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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

Orleans Boulevard Safe Cycling Infrastructure – Community Feedback

Laura Dudas has asked the Convent Glen Orleans Wood (CGOW) Community Association to encourage residents who do not feel safe cycling on Orleans Boulevard (especially across the 174 overpass) to let her know. Your voice is needed to help move this project forward.

Permanent link to this article: https://bikeottawa.ca/2025/06/13/orleans-boulevard-safe-cycling-infrastructure-community-feedback/#new_tab

Community Connections, Let’s Get Together!

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Arnold van den Hoeven, Outreach Committee Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com As you all have seen over the past months, we have an engaged and enthusiastic team working within the community association to deliver on our mandates.  Of greatest importance is our ability to engage with each other and to make and deepen …

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Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/community-connections-lets-get-together

The Beat – Heart of Orleans Newsletter – April 24, 2025

The BeatΒ is your guide to the vibrant pulse of our community. It is dedicated to fostering a thriving and connected business district. We aim to showcase the diverse array of businesses, events and initiatives that make our neighbourhood a dynamic and welcoming destination for residents and visitors alike.

Permanent link to this article: https://mailchi.mp/heartoforleans/the-beat-april24?e=ac380a85e9#new_tab

Maintaining Neighbourhood Character in a Time of Change

I am currently in the process of reviewing the 2nd draft of the zoning bylaw that just got published, and I felt the need to do something fun like writing an article for the newsletter instead because zoning is REALLY boring. One concept that comes up a lot in zoning discussions is the concept of …

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Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/maintaining-neighbourhood-character-in-a-time-of-change

Ottawa Zoning Bylaw Changes Summary

As some of you may be aware, the City of Ottawa is currently in the process of updating its zoning bylaw. I have attended several meetings on the subject as part of the Federation of Citizen’s Association general meetings and as part of the FCA’s Planning and Zoning Committee and one workshop organized by …

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Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/ottawa-zoning-bylaw-changes-summary

The Beat – Heart of Orleans Newsletter – March 27, 2025

The BeatΒ is your guide to the vibrant pulse of our community. It is dedicated to fostering a thriving and connected business district. We aim to showcase the diverse array of businesses, events and initiatives that make our neighbourhood a dynamic and welcoming destination for residents and visitors alike.

Permanent link to this article: https://mailchi.mp/heartoforleans/the-beat-march27?e=ac380a85e9#new_tab