Category: Community Information

Zoning By-law Workshop – Oct 1st at Ray Friel

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 …

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Detailed Design Plan for Jeanne d’Arc Roundabout

Like many of you in the community, I have been following the news concerning the roundabout currently under construction at the intersection of Jeanne d’Arc and Fortune/Vineyard very closely. Last week, I spoke with Kyle Delaney, the project manager for the city of Ottawa, to ask for a clearer picture of the design of the …

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The Amazing Monarch Butterfly Migration | Environment Committee

Article: Nadia Ouellette, CGOWCA Environment CommitteePhoto credit: Dave Keys

Fall is upon us, and we will soon witness the migration of the Monarch butterfly. From September to October, Eastern Monarchs begin their long migration from Canada to Mexico. These amazing insects will fly over 4000 km …

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Back to School Road Safety

Cheryl Turpin, Crossing Guard, Convent Glen Catholic School Hello everyone! For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Cheryl Turpin. I am the morning crossing guard (last year the afternoon guard) at the corner of Jeanne d’Arc and Fortune. I want to share some important information about pedestrian safety and the ongoing …

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Community BBQ | September 8, 2024

Join us on September 8, 2024, between 11 and 2 for our annual Community BBQ! Activities and food will be provided for free. Golden Fries will be serving lunch, the Girl Guides will host a craft table, we’ll have amazing face painting, lawn games, live music and more. Find out more on our Facebook …

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Jeanne d’Arc & Fortune / Vineyard Roundabout and Bus Bay Construction

Starting this month, the intersection of Jeanne d’Arc and Fortune / Vineyard is having the signalized intersection removed and replaced with a roundabout. This construction is planned to start in August 2024, and should be wrapped up summer 2025 to coincide with the opening of the LRT East Extension. Find out more about the project …

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October 2020 Newsletter

Mental Health during the Covid-19 Pandemic As the pandemic continues and we are all noticing some effects of the changes we are experiencing in our daily lives.  For some of us, there are extra stressors related to finances.  For others, the lack of social contact is the biggest challenge.  At the time of writing this …

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May 2020 Newsletter

person grilling hamburgers and hot dogs

Updates from the Convent Glen-Orléans Wood Community Association: TENTATIVE – Community BBQ on Saturday July 18 The CGOWCA will be monitoring the situation with Covid-19 and will adjust its plans based on directives from Ottawa Public Health.  That said, please tentatively save the date for our 2nd annual Community BBQ.  Details will follow if this goes …

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