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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

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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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April 2020 Newsletter

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Covid-19 We are living history right now as we see the daily changes in response worldwide to Covid-19. The CGOWCA wishes everyone, near and far, health and positivity during this time of uncertainty. We’ve seen and heard of many positive actions being taken in our neighbourhood. Let’s keep this going in ways that are safe …

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March 2020 Newsletter

3rd Annual Community Winter Carnival was a success! On Saturday February 15th, more than 50 community members came out to Jeanne d’Arc Park to enjoy some winter fun together.  There were games, maple taffy, and very popular tug of war competitions.  Thanks to the dedicated team of rink volunteers, the ice was also in excellent …

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February 2020 Newsletter

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3rd Annual Winter Carnival Only a few more days until our 2020 Winter Carnival on Saturday February 8th!  Bring the whole family out to the community outdoor rink at Jeanne d’Arc Park.  It’s located behind Convent Glen Catholic Elementary School.  There will be fun for people of all ages.  You can bring your skates to …

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