Tag: Orleans

My 6-Month Review of our Community

I’ve officially been a sitting board member of the Convent Glen Orleans Wood Community Association for 6 months now. I’ve also lived in the community for 5+ years and have family with deep roots here. As I was sitting down to put together the April edition of the newsletter, I thought to myself: “What have …

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Earth Day – Cleaning the Capital

April 26 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Convent Glen Orléans Wood Community Association’s Environment Committee is having a ‘Cleaning the Capital’ event on Saturday, April 26th to celebrate Earth Day! Each spring and fall, residents across the Ottawa area volunteer to clean and beautify their neighbourhoods as part …

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Spring Roadmap Planning – Event

gray concrete pathway besides pink flower during day

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 Roadmap. I would encourage you to have a look at the roadmap in …

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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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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

This event kicks off a weekly series of spring and summer family-oriented bike rides through the community, called Pedal and Play. At this kickoff meet and greet, we will get to know each other, confirm a time and place to meet regularly …

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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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