Convent Glen Skating Rink is Open
The Convent Glen skating rink opened on December 22nd, 2024, and has a new change shack in place now that will officially be opening soon. Stay tuned for more details.
Pictures and other updates will be posted on the dedicated rink page, and you can also keep tabs on current conditions at ottawarinks.ca.
Greenwashing
Amrit Khosla, Environment Committee
The term “greenwashing” is used for misleading marketing claims made by companies to suggest an environmental benefit of their product, packaging, or service. The suggested benefit may be over inflated, unsupported, vague, or completely false.
Suburban Rob-servations
Rob Attrell, Outreach Committee
Suburban Living – A Path to Resilience and Affordability
I’ve come to appreciate the tranquility, space, and sense of calm that comes with living outside the hustle and bustle of the inner city.
The wide streets, ample yards, and peaceful environment are some of the things people cherish most about suburban life.
Rob Attrell, Outreach Committee
In the Suburbs, Everything Looks Like a Drive
The title of this post references the old adage, “When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.” This saying is especially true when it comes to transportation in suburban Ottawa.
If all you have is a car, everything looks like a drive.
Orleans Bike Ottawa Mailing List
If you’re interested in taking part in cycling-related discussion and activities in Orleans, please check out https://bikeottawa.ca/orleans, or send an email to [email protected]. We are building a network of residents who want to promote diverse transportation options in our community.
Outreach Committee Update
Join the Outreach Committee
If you would like to help the community association reach more people and make a difference in the new year, please send an email to [email protected] to let us know you’d like to get involved.
CA Starter Kit
At this page, you can find links to everything you need to get involved with the work of the community association, from becoming a member to helping out with volunteering.
Community Association Outreach Survey
Reminder for those of you who haven’t completed the CA survey, we’d really like your thoughts on community events and what you want from your neighbourhood.
Join the Community Forum
We have set up a community forum where residents can discuss neighbourhood issues, plan or share events, or just chat with neighbours and get to know each other better.
January Photo Contest
The theme for this month’s photo contest is Winter. You can submit entries via the community forum’s #photo-contest channel, or via email at [email protected]. A prize is awarded each month to the most popular photo as voted on in the forum.
Upcoming Events
The times for our winter events are still TBD, but you can stay in the loop on these events using the links below:
