Tag: Orleans

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

three donuts on plate

August 16 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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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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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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

outdoor picnic with coffee and red mug

August 31 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

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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Community Cafe (CGOW.ca/fe) – August 17

outdoor picnic with coffee and red mug

August 17 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

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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Community Cafe (CGOW.ca/fe) – August 24

outdoor picnic with coffee and red mug

August 24 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

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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Community Cafe (CGOW.ca/fe) – August 10

outdoor picnic with coffee and red mug

August 10 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

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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