The CGOWCA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place on September 24, 2024. This is an important community event where members can learn about the Association’s activities over the past year, participate in discussions with elected representatives in attendance, and elect members to the Board of Directors. Here is our president’s message (presentation) from the AGM: …
Category: News
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/2024-cgowca-annual-general-meeting-agm-summary
Sep 19
Virtual public information session (Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard Transit Measures): Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Heads up to the community that there is an information session about the construction on Jeanne d’Arc near the highway on October 9th. You need to register for the session in advance, I know I will be there. Get more information and register here: Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard Transit Measures | City of Ottawa. I …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/virtual-public-information-session-jeanne-darc-boulevard-transit-measures-wednesday-october-9-2024
Sep 03
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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/detailed-design-plan-for-jeanne-darc-roundabout
Sep 03
Notice: Members Meeting – September 9th, 2024
CGOWCA is holding a virtual Members Meeting on Monday September 9th at 7pm. During this meeting we will be reviewing and calling for approval of amendments to our bylaws, which are required to comply with the new Ontario Not for Profit Corporations Act. A copy of these draft bylaws can be found on our website (New …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/notice-members-meeting-september-9th-2024
Aug 30
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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/the-amazing-monarch-butterfly-migration-environment-committee
Aug 28
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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/back-to-school-road-safety
Aug 25
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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/community-bbq-september-8-2024
Aug 07
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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/jeanne-darc-fortune-vineyard-roundabout-and-bus-bay-construction
Sponsors
Gold-level Community Builder 🥇Almanac is an urban mill and bakery in Ottawa’s East End, and Gabrielle Prud’homme is the owner who calls Convent Glen home.
Learn about our sponsors at https://cgow.ca/sponsors.