The threat of tariffs looms large, and we know that even the threat of tariffs was impacting supply chains and businesses across the country. As shoppers, we always try to be conscious of what we are buying, and whenever possible, prioritize local options. Now, more than ever before, is the time to purchase Canadian products …
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Jan 27
CA is for Change Agent
Photo by Jopwell on Pexels.com Matthieu Gagnon, Vice-President Since I joined the community association, I have been thinking about what role we should take when it comes to advocating for our community needs, which is one of the elements of our new strategic plan. The community association is in a weird spot …
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Jan 27
New Urbanism in Troubled Times
Photo by Michael Tuszynski on Pexels.com Matthieu Gagnon, Vice-President I am currently writing this in the wake of Donald Trump’s inauguration. The tableau made it clear that our closest neighbour has been captured by oligarchs who do not have the best interests of their citizens in mind let alone the interests of foreigners …
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Jan 06
Building a Stronger Sense of Community: Why It Matters
Photo by David McBee on Pexels.com In today’s digitally connected world, it’s easy to feel isolated despite being surrounded by people. Building closer relationships with our neighbors can counteract this isolation and bring numerous benefits to our lives. As a member of the community association, I believe fostering a sense of community cohesiveness …
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Jan 05
Learning About Roundabouts: Steering Towards a Safer, More Efficient Community
Photo by Altaf Shah on Pexels.com As a proud member of the board of our community association in Convent Glen Orleans Wood, I am a huge proponent of the maintaining the charm and tranquility of our neighbourhood. We all cherish the sense of familiarity and the ease of getting around without needing to …
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Dec 01
Third places in Convent Glen Orléans Wood
Photo by Quang Nguyen Vinh on Pexels.com Matthieu Gagnon, Vice-President The Pumpkin Alley organized by my fellow community association board member, Arnold van den Hoeven, made me realize two important things, our neighbours are generally awesome and we need more of these types of things. The highlight of the event to me was …
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Oct 28
Budget 2025: Active Transportation Priorities
Matthieu Gagnon, Vice-President, CGOWCA Board Last spring, I did a series on my personal blog about what I consider the top priorities for active transportation in Orléans. I came up with four general objectives and wrote a post about each of them: Allowing kids to move around the neighbourhood Getting people to the …
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Apr 01
April 2024 Newsletter
Let’s Clean Up Our Community for Earth Day! CGOWCA Environment Committee Please join us Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Roy G. Hobbs community centre from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m.! The Convent Glen Orléans Wood Community Association’s Environment Committee is having a ‘Cleaning the Capital’ event on Sunday, April 21st to celebrate Earth Day! Each …
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