Community Association
Oct 29
By Chantal Boudreau, member of the Environment Committee What is circular economy and why does it matter? | UNDP Climate Promise October was circular economy month and while October is over, circular economy initiatives should keep rolling! According to the Government of Canada, a “circular economy retains and recovers as much value as …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/circular-economy-lets-keep-it-rolling
Oct 13
You are invited to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Convent Glen – Orléans Wood (CGOW) Community Association. This is your opportunity to get involved, hear about our activities and future plans, and have your say in the direction of your community.
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/attend-the-community-association-agm
Sep 29
By Chantal Boudreau, member of the Environment Committee Fall is just around the corner and that means harvest season is here for several fruit trees! Elderberry cluster, harvested here in Orléans! Over the Summer, I became a Neighbourhood Leader with Hidden Harvest (more on them below!). I’d participated in harvests with them before and enjoyed …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/hidden-harvest-a-hidden-gem
Sep 05
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. …
Permanent link to this article: https://theneworleans.ca/2025/09/04/paying-the-bills-the-uncomfortable-math-of-our-orleans-lifestyle/#new_tab
Aug 28
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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/traffic-on-the-174-could-get-a-lot-worse
Aug 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
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/upcoming-events-week-of-august-25
Aug 23
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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/the-right-to-repair-fighting-back-against-built-in-obsolescence
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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/event/pop-up-park-picnic-glen-park-august-16
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Pumpkin Alley (Nov 1)
