Community Association
Mar 13
The Beat 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.
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Feb 27
The Beat 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.
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Feb 25
CGOWCA Bridge Committee On January 30, 2025, Minister Steven MacKinnon announced that the Government of Canada is committed to building a multimodal bridge in the eastern part of the National Capital Region as outlined in the Fall Economic Statement. He also stated that Kettle Island (Corridor 5) has been selected as the site for the …
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Feb 20
Savanna Symons, Environment Committee Mountains of clothes washed up on Ghana beach show cost of fast fashion | The Independent When was the last time you purchased an item of clothing from Zara, Shein, Amazon or H&M? You may be surprised by the repercussions of shopping at these fast-fashion goliaths. Clothing overconsumption and overproduction …
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Feb 13
The Beat 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. Do you have some news to share? …
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Feb 11
The threat of tariffs looms large, and we know that even the threat of tariffs was impacting supply chains and businesses across the country. As shoppers, we always try to be conscious of what we are buying, and whenever possible, prioritize local options. Now, more than ever before, is the time to purchase Canadian products …
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Jan 26
Rachelle Thibodeau, Environment Committee A few years ago, when I moved to Orleans, I was immediately drawn to the natural beauty of the area, especially the mature trees in our backyard and the river just a short walk away. But when I looked at my front lawn, I realized it wasn’t doing much to absorb …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/transforming-my-yard-how-the-rain-ready-program-is-helping-protect-our-community
Dec 21
A Pathway Alliance ad on a Vancouver bus. These kinds of ads were quickly removed after Bill C-59 passed in Parliament. Amrit Khosla, Environment Committee What is greenwashing and why do businesses do it? After many decades of public concern over the climate warming, the Paris Accord was signed by 196 countries. Resulting from its …
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