Upcoming Event
Ottawa Riverkeeper Presentation – March 5th at 7:30 PM
Hosted by the Environment Committee
Join us for an exciting presentation and Q&A session with Laura Reinsborough, the Ottawa Riverkeeper! She’ll cover a range of topics, such as road salt, turtles, and what you can do to make a difference. Everyone is welcome to this free event, hosted by the CGOWCA’s Environment Committee. The presentation will be upstairs, which is wheelchair accessible. Doors open at 7 PM. See you there!
Past Event
Moonlight XC Ski – Feb 12, 2025
Outreach Committee Updates
Membership Drive and Contest
We are running a membership drive and contest to get more local residents engaged in the community and aware of the things the community association is working on. To make things a little more fun, you can earn points for every resident you refer to register as a member of the community association.
Joining our community association in Convent Glen Orleans Wood is a fantastic way to stay connected with your closest neighbors and be informed about upcoming initiatives and events. By becoming a member, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in local activities, share your ideas, and contribute to making our neighborhood a better place. Plus, it’s a great way to build lasting relationships and ensure you’re always in the loop about what’s happening in our community.
Community Activities Roadmap
The Community Association is trying to be more proactive about our plans and soliciting ideas and volunteers to help plan and run events. Check out what we’ve got on our radar for the coming year to see what interests you and suggest ideas to build community spirit.
Other Community Items
- CA Starter Kit
- Complete our Community Outreach Survey
- Join the Community Forum
- Enter our photo contest (Theme is *Winter*)
- Subscribe to the Newsletter
- The Beat – Heart of Orleans Newsletter – February 27, 2025
- The Beat – Heart of Orleans Newsletter – February 13, 2025
- Laura Dudas – February 2025 Newsletter
The Clothing Overconsumption Crisis and What You Can Do About It
Savanna Symons, Environment Committee
Clothing overconsumption and overproduction is an urgent and yet overlooked issue. Our obsession with fast fashion can lead to overconsumption. I want to share what you as a community member can do to play a role in this issue and help protect the environment around you.
Major Interprovincial Bridge News
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 new “Eastern Bridge” (See image) You can read the press release here or watch Minister MacKinnon’s announcement here.
Suburban Rob-servations
Rob Attrell, Outreach Committee
Why I’m Obsessed with My Community
Over about the last 2-3 years, I have become VERY interested in urban design. In addition to leading me on a straight path to joining the board of our community association last fall, it has also helped me to learn a LOT about the way cities work (and often, importantly, what’s going on when they don’t).
Matt’s Cycling Corner
Matt Gagnon, Vice-President
Cycling in Winter – A Viable Means of Transportation
As a community association board member, a big part of our role is to validate claims the city makes when making decisions regarding policy, development and infrastructure. The city’s transportation master plan is looking to shift trips from cars to other modes such as transit, walking and cycling. I do believe that cycling is viable for a lot of people because I have been doing it for over two years now. One common criticism of cycling is that winter is a problem. Over the last two winters, I decided to try it to see if the criticism is valid.
Bike Activism Explained
People who use a bike for transportation can sometimes be annoying…based on comments from my wife. I have been reflecting on my journey and my interactions with other people like me to try and help people understand why many people who bike for transportation care about bike-ability a lot.
New Gold-Level Community Builders – Sponsors
The Convent Glen Orleans Wood Community Association has established a partnering approach with local businesses who can support our mission and mandate. We have created affordable sponsorships that provide mutually beneficial outcomes, and we love to connect with and support local, community-oriented businesses.
This month we are welcoming two new Gold-level sponsors from the community. Check out our sponsors or get information about becoming one at cgow.ca/sponsors.
Almanac Urban Mill & Bakery
Almanac is an urban mill and bakery in Ottawa’s East End, and Gabrielle Prud’homme is the owner who calls Convent Glen home.
Dominion City Brewing Company
Dominion City was established to make great beer and bring people together in community. Today, their beer reflects the people and land that make it possible.
