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February 2024 Newsletter

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2024 Orléans Leading Women and Girls Recognition Awards Awarded annually by our MP, Marie-France Lalonde, this award recognizes and rewards women and young girls in Orléans for their involvement in the community and for their leadership.  If you’d like to nominate someone, complete the nomination form for the Orléans Leading Women and Girls Recognition Awards …

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January 2024 Newsletter

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Happy New Year! May 2024 be filled with memorable moments. CGOWCA Bylaws – we need help! In 2021, the provincial government updated the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act. Since the Convent Glen Orléans Wood Community Association is registered as a non-profit in Ontario, we must update our bylaws accordingly. We are looking for assistance from …

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December 2023 Newsletter

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Outdoor Tennis and Pickleball Strategy The City of Ottawa is offering public consultations (virtually) regarding Outdoor Tennis and Pickleball. Pickleball is currently the fastest growing sport in North America. As such, demand for court space is steadily increasing across Ottawa, while tennis continues to be a well-loved sport in our community. The City has identified …

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November 2023 Newsletter

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City of Ottawa – Budget 2024 The City has dedicated a section of their website to this year’s budget process. It includes a short video that explains the ways you can provide input. Municipalities are responsible for many services that affect our day to day lives like public transit, libraries, Bylaw, Fire and …

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October 2023 Newsletter

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Annual Community BBQ Wow, we had a wonderful time at our BBQ on September 10! It was lovely to see so many of our neighbours come out and participate. A big thank you to Golden FriesTrinity PhysioAllegro Music School, Metro Convent Glen, and Councillor …

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July / August 2023 Newsletter

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Summer Edition We are putting out a summer edition again this year to give volunteers a summer break.  Our next edition will be coming out around Labour Day weekend.  Thanks for your support. Check out Convent Glen – Orleans Wood’s newest Pollinator Garden! On Thursday, June 22nd, CGOWCA’s Environment Committee unveiled its latest initiative, the …

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May 2023 Newsletter

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Thank you to Worry Free! The CGOWCA would like to express our gratitude to Worry Free for clearing our outdoor rink after every large snowfall. Your help has been invaluable this rink season. A heartfelt thank you as well to all of our rink volunteers whose dedication and love of community shine through every winter. …

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February 2022 Newsletter

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Winter Carnival Update The board of the CGOWCA has decided to cancel our annual Winter Carnival again this year, due to the risk and uncertainty around the pandemic. (Yes, we’re just as tired of it as you are!) Instead, we invite you to participate in our Snow Sculpture Contest! There will be two categories: 10 …

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