Community Association
Sep 05
I’m going to share a little about myself right off the top here before getting into this. My name is Rob, and I’m a husband, a father of three, and your neighbour here in Orléans. Like you, I chose to live here for the calm streets, the green spaces, and the shared sense of community. …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/paying-the-bills-the-uncomfortable-math-of-our-orleans-lifestyle
Aug 31
For September, check out our upcoming events, community news, featured photos taken by our residents, and so much more!
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/september-2025-newsletter
Jul 30
Check out our upcoming events, community news, featured photos taken by our residents, and so much more!
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/august-2025-newsletter
Jul 28
Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes), photo by Thomas Elliott on Unsplash The no-harm approach to managing mosquitoes By Angie Caunce-Paull, Environment Committee There is no way to sugar-coat it. Mosquitoes suck. How are we supposed to enjoy our outdoor spaces when we are getting eaten alive by relentless vampire insects? When pest control companies …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/shuffle-off-this-mosquito-coil
Jul 27
It happened again this week. The moment of discovery that we were out of milk, a minor crisis for a family with three young children. The solution, in theory, was simple. But in practice, for most families that means finding keys, jumping into a vehicle, and undertaking a 15-minute return trip for a single common …
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Jul 25
It was a real pleasure to sit down with Ben Durham on the “Wheels and Beyond” podcast. The conversation started off with the interesting way we connected through his sister, Jamie, who happens to be a colleague of mine. It was reassuring to learn I wasn’t the only one doing the daily …
Permanent link to this article: https://lesscar.ca/2025/07/25/rob-on-the-wheels-and-beyond-podcast-with-ben-durham/#new_tab
Yoga in the Park takes place every Wednesday at 7 PM during July and August, at Décarie Park. It is free, no registration required, and everyone is welcome. When the weather is questionable, I usually call it around 5 o’clock the same …
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Jun 29
This July 2025 newsletter from the Convent Glen Orleans Wood Community Association covers a variety of community happenings. Events like Community Cafe and Yoga in the Park, environmental efforts including a plant sale and Repair Cafe, plus articles on urban planning and community stories.
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/july-2025-newsletter
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Kidical Mass (Sept 27)
Repair Cafe (Sept 27)
Annual General Meeting (Oct 2
