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. …
Tag: Orleans
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Aug 28
Traffic on the 174 Could Get A Lot Worse
Earlier this week, the Ottawa Citizen published an interesting article about the upload of the 174 to the province. While I generally agree that the residents of Ottawa should not be on the hook for paying for infrastructure that is designed to move people across different cities, the article shows a risk that we …
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Aug 25
Upcoming Events – Week of August 25
Photo by Jess Bailey Designs on Pexels.com Hello Convent Glen Orleans Wood CA Members, I frequently hear from people who aren’t aware of our ongoing and upcoming events, so I’ll share them here. You can also check out the following pages at any time for the latest community information: Continue reading
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Aug 23
The Right to Repair – Fighting Back Against Built-in Obsolescence
by Gillian Cantello, CGOW Environment Committee Source: https://24x7mag.com/standards/servicing-legislation/right-to-repair/inside-the-right-to-repair/ When was the last time your smartphone slowed to a crawl after just a couple of years, or your washing machine gave out right after its warranty expired? If it felt suspiciously timed, you might not be imagining things. Around the world, critics argue that many …
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Pop-up Park Picnic (Glen Park) — August 16
Photo by JESHOOTS.com on Pexels.com Come out and enjoy a family-centric events with free hot-dogs and treats for the kids and a gathering of family and friends to welcome summer in our neighbourhood. This is another excellent way we can …
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Jul 29
Connecting our community, one coffee at a time – Community Café, Mid-Summer Report
The community has been getting together since June and sharing a coffee and some conversation as part of the weekly CGOW CA Community Cafe that was started this year at Voyageur Park. We have a great neighbourhood with amazing parks and access to trails, but we haven’t had access to cozy Third Spaces within easy …
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Jul 29
An Update on the Future of Orleans Boulevard: A Choice We Can Make for a Safer Community
To my neighbours in Orleans and the elected officials representing us, I am writing to you today as a resident, a parent, and a community advocate to give an update on the status of the Orleans Boulevard active transportation project. I also want to talk a little more about the future I want and see …
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Community Cafe (CGOW.ca/fe) – August 31
Photo by Ahmed on Pexels.com The CGOW.ca/fe will be running through the summer between 9:30 and 11:30 at Voyageur Park. There will be a coffee bike cart (with CA Board Director Arnold and other volunteers playing barista) that will …
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