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November 2025 Newsletter

For November, check out our upcoming events, community news, and so much more!

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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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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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Crave Paradise? Hide all the Parking Spots

First: St Joseph Boulevard Parking Lots. Second: Preston Street no Parking Lots Let’s take a hypothetical drive down any of Orleans’ commercial strips – in particular I usually focus on St. Joseph Boulevard. What often strikes me first isn’t the vibrant shops, services, and local businesses, but instead I can’t help but focus …

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Taking Transit in Orleans From a Drag to a Dream

Today, we’re going to talk a bit about local buses in Orleans. With the LRT extension just starting to peek over the horizon, it’s a great time to investigate how we can make sure our transit system is actually a viable alternative to driving for enough people that it’s worth making it great. For a …

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A Simple Solution to Safely Cross Orleans Blvd: Let’s Experiment

I often find myself talking with friends and neighbours about simple, temporary solutions for the rather, ahem, uninspiring active transportation routes we frequently find in Orleans. Look, I get it. There are grand plans, often tucked away in some corner of the city of Ottawa website, to eventually build safe and accessible infrastructure. But “eventually” …

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Permanent link to this article: https://theneworleans.ca/2025/07/19/a-simple-solution-to-safely-cross-orleans-blvd-lets-experiment/#new_tab

Beyond the Backyard Oasis: Why Community Pools Could Be Orleans’ Next Big Splash

swimming pool in a traditional resort

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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Permanent link to this article: https://theneworleans.ca/2025/07/16/beyond-the-backyard-oasis-why-community-pools-could-be-orleans-next-big-splash/#new_tab

Beyond the Pump: How a Less Car-Dependent Life Could Boost Your Happiness (and Your Wallet) in Orleans

sports car toy beside the pile of coins

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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