Community Association
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
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 …
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
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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/the-heart-of-orleans-market-native-plant-sale
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
Jun 27
On Thursday, I had the opportunity to speak to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee (PWIC; formerly the Transportation Committee) about the final draft of Ottawa’s Transportation Master Plan. When you do this (which I had never done before), you get 5 minutes to speak on the item, and councillors can then ask you questions …
Permanent link to this article: https://lesscar.ca/2025/06/27/my-delegation-and-comments-on-the-transportation-master-plan-june-26-2025/#new_tab
Jun 20
Bettina Sales, Environment Committee While it is tempting to simply crank up the air conditioner on those hot summer days, there are several cost-effective things you can do to use less energy and save money to stay cool this summer. Reverse your ceiling fan Make sure your ceiling fan is set with the blades running …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/cost-effective-ways-to-stay-cool-this-summer
Jun 16
On September 27th, the Convent Glen Orleans Wood Environment Committee will be hosting their second Repair Cafe at the Orleans United Church, from 2 PM to 5PM. Repair Cafes are free, community-led events where volunteer fixers and menders assist other members of the community with repairing household items such as small appliances, textiles, electronics, furniture, toys, etc. …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/2025-repair-cafe-looking-for-repairers
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Community BBQ (Sept 7)
Kidical Mass (Sept 27)
Repair Cafe (Sept 27)
Annual General Meeting (TBD Fall)
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