For November, check out our upcoming events, community news, and so much more!
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Oct 29
Jeanne d’Arc Blvd Speed Harmonization – Update
Matthieu Gagnon, Vice President The City has released a report for the harmonization of speed limits along Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard, which was approved by the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on October 23, 2025. The Community Association presented a delegation at that meeting. This article is to present the position of the Community Association …
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Aug 31
September 2025 Newsletter
For September, check out our upcoming events, community news, featured photos taken by our residents, and so much more!
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Jul 16
Beyond the Backyard Oasis: Why Community Pools Could Be Orleans’ Next Big Splash
Photo by Clément Proust on Pexels.com Take a glance at your favourite digital map of Orleans, especially areas like Convent Glen North, and you’ll notice a distinctive backyard feature: the private swimming pool. Our community is brimming with them, each a personal aquatic fiefdom. While the allure of your own private oasis is …
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Jul 15
Beyond the Pump: How a Less Car-Dependent Life Could Boost Your Happiness (and Your Wallet) in Orleans
Photo by Alex P on Pexels.com In Orleans, the car is king. It’s the default mode of transport for groceries, school runs, and even that quick trip for coffee. We often focus on the big-picture issues of car dependency – traffic, land use, emissions. But what if shifting away from the car, even …
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Jun 28
Orleans’ Untapped Potential – St. Joseph vs Centretown
How a city organizes its space—its land use and population density—has a profound impact on its financial health and the daily lives of its residents. Denser, more compact urban areas are better able to generate tax revenue to pay for amenities and services because they accommodate more homes and businesses on less land. A single …
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Jun 27
My Delegation and Comments on the Transportation Master Plan – Rob Attrell – June 26, 2025
On Thursday, I had the opportunity to speak to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee (PWIC; formerly the Transportation Committee) about the final draft of Ottawa’s Transportation Master Plan. When you do this (which I had never done before), you get 5 minutes to speak on the item, and councillors can then ask you questions …
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Apr 29
Who Are Bike Lanes For?
Matthieu Gagnon, Vice-President There has been a lot of talk about bike lanes recently because the province got involved in municipal affairs with Bill 212. I have also been expecting plans for bike lanes on and near Orléans Boulevard between the river and Notre-Dame for a long time. Whenever I post something on Facebook, …
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Pumpkin Alley (Nov 1)Sponsors
Silver-level Community Builder 🥈Savvy Party was born out of our love for planning fun themed parties for friends and family over the years. Now we want to share this with others.
Learn about our sponsors at https://cgow.ca/sponsors.