Community Association
Oct 29
By Chantal Boudreau, member of the Environment Committee What is circular economy and why does it matter? | UNDP Climate Promise October was circular economy month and while October is over, circular economy initiatives should keep rolling! According to the Government of Canada, a “circular economy retains and recovers as much value as …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/circular-economy-lets-keep-it-rolling
Oct 13
You are invited to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Convent Glen – Orléans Wood (CGOW) Community Association. This is your opportunity to get involved, hear about our activities and future plans, and have your say in the direction of your community.
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/attend-the-community-association-agm
Extend your Cycling Season – Register to attend a free virtual workshop on October 16th from 12-1pm
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/event/extend-your-cycling-season-envirocentre-workshop
You’re Invited to the 2nd Annual Convent Glen Pumpkin Alley! The Convent Glen Orléans Wood Community Association is thrilled to host pumpkin alley again on Saturday November 1st, 2025 from 6 – 8 PM. Join us in Voyageur Park (south end) and …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/event/pumpkin-alley-2025
Sep 29
Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com I recently took responsibility for a group of 7-8-year-old scouts (castor with “les Scouts d’Orléans”). I have been immersed in learning the new program, as I have never been involved at that level as an adult and have been out of the Scouts for a long …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/bringing-kids-and-all-of-us-back-to-reality
Aug 25
Photo by Jess Bailey Designs on Pexels.com Hello Convent Glen Orleans Wood CA Members, I frequently hear from people who aren’t aware of our ongoing and upcoming events, so I’ll share them here. You can also check out the following pages at any time for the latest community information: Continue reading
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/upcoming-events-week-of-august-25
Aug 23
by Gillian Cantello, CGOW Environment Committee Source: https://24x7mag.com/standards/servicing-legislation/right-to-repair/inside-the-right-to-repair/ When was the last time your smartphone slowed to a crawl after just a couple of years, or your washing machine gave out right after its warranty expired? If it felt suspiciously timed, you might not be imagining things. Around the world, critics argue that many …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/the-right-to-repair-fighting-back-against-built-in-obsolescence
Jul 29
The community has been getting together since June and sharing a coffee and some conversation as part of the weekly CGOW CA Community Cafe that was started this year at Voyageur Park. We have a great neighbourhood with amazing parks and access to trails, but we haven’t had access to cozy Third Spaces within easy …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/connecting-our-community-one-coffee-at-a-time-community-cafe-mid-summer-report
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Pumpkin Alley (Nov 1)
