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Spring Roadmap Planning

gray concrete pathway besides pink flower during day

March 28 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com This Friday, the Community Association’s Outreach Committee will be hosting a drop-in session to think about and plan out our spring activities (as well as some summer ones, if there is interest) via our new …

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Protecting the Ottawa River and all its Wildlife, in Orleans and Beyond

Gillian Cantello, Environment Committee On March 5th the Convent Glen Orleans Wood Community was treated to a very special evening with our very own Laura Reinsborough, the Ottawa Riverkeeper. Joined by Michael Ricco, President of Friends of Petrie Island, we learned all about the turtle egg incubation project that the Friends of Petrie …

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Strong Towns Video Series – Watch Party

I first came across this 5-minute video (linked below) shortly after it came out nearly 5 years ago (with the rest of the videos in the series following that). It’s not an exaggeration to say that these videos have changed my life. I’ve spent a lot of time talking *about* this concept, but I figure …

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St Moritz Skating Rinks Closed for the Season

The hockey and puddle rinks off St Moritz (at Jeanne d’Arc Park) are closed for the year, after 68 days open. Thanks so much to the hard work of the rink maintenance volunteers!

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Pedal and Play Kickoff – Convent Glen North

April 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

**April 27 Update – 8:30 AM** – It appears we’re destined to experience rapidly-changing weather between 10-12 this morning, while the afternoon looks like a beautiful spring day with no rain. We will absolutely be out there at 10 AM with fun …

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The Beat – Heart of Orleans Newsletter – March 13, 2025

The Beat is your guide to the vibrant pulse of our community. It is dedicated to fostering a thriving and connected business district. We aim to showcase the diverse array of businesses, events and initiatives that make our neighbourhood a dynamic and welcoming destination for residents and visitors alike.

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Pedal and Play 2025

What is Pedal and Play? The concept is quite simple. If you’ve heard of a bike bus (a group of young cyclists and some parents riding in a group to get to or from school), this is almost the same thing. The only difference would be that the bus that Pedal and Play is emulating …

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Bike Activism Explained

man and woman riding bicycles

Photo by Team EVELO on Pexels.com People who use a bike for transportation can sometimes be annoying…based on comments from my wife. I have been reflecting on my journey and my interactions with other people like me to try and help people understand why many people who bike for transportation care about bike-ability …

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