Community Association
Mar 18
I first came across this 5-minute video (linked below) shortly after it came out nearly 5 years ago (with the rest of the videos in the series following that). It’s not an exaggeration to say that these videos have changed my life. I’ve spent a lot of time talking *about* this concept, but I figure …
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Mar 17
The hockey and puddle rinks off St Moritz (at Jeanne d’Arc Park) are closed for the year, after 68 days open. Thanks so much to the hard work of the rink maintenance volunteers!
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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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Mar 12
What is Pedal and Play? The concept is quite simple. If you’ve heard of a bike bus (a group of young cyclists and some parents riding in a group to get to or from school), this is almost the same thing. The only difference would be that the bus that Pedal and Play is emulating …
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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
Photo by Team EVELO on Pexels.com 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 …
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Feb 25
Photo by Twelve Visualz on Pexels.com Matthieu Gagnon, Vice President 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 …
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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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Pumpkin Alley (Nov 1)
