May 24 @ 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Tag: Orleans
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Apr 29
Ideas For A More Green and Resilient City
Engage Ottawa just launched a new wave of public consultations on making the city more green and resilient. I’m sure I won’t be pitching any new ideas, but I went through the exercise of putting together a few key thoughts on this. Go ahead and steal any of these ideas when you …
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Strong Towns Ottawa – Spring Orleans Meetup
May 9 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Strong Towns Ottawa focuses on making fiscally strong places that are self-sustaining, resilient, and nice to live in. Together, we can make a difference in the city we love. Join the local Strong Towns conversation in Ottawa! This …
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Pedal and Play – Saturday, May 10
May 10 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Going a little further on our second ride. You’re welcome to meet the group at Hiawatha Park around 1:50 PM. Start from des Voyageurs School around 1:30 PM.End at Hiawatha Park (1:50 PM)(700 m ride) …
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Pedal and Play – Sunday, May 4
May 4 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Our first real ride will be just a quick one to make sure everyone is good to travel. You’re welcome to meet the group at Voyageur Park around 1:45 PM. Start from des Voyageurs School around 1:30 PM.End at Voyageur Park (1:45 …
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Apr 24
The Beat – Heart of Orleans Newsletter – April 24, 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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Apr 21
Rethinking Spring Cleaning
Photo Source By Chantal Boudreau, Environment Committee Spring is finally here, and with it comes Spring Cleaning! Here are 10 spring cleaning activities to help make the most of your efforts while supporting the environment! Leave the leaves! Did you know that pollinators native to Ontario overwinter in our gardens and …
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Apr 16
Sprints and Marathons: What Track Meets Can Teach Us About Cars, Bikes, and Better Cities
When we talk about city planning and transportation, the conversation often turns into a battle of extremes—cars versus bikes, highways versus bike lanes, speed versus sustainability. But maybe we’re framing the issue all wrong. What if, instead of pitting one against the other, we thought of our transportation network the way we think about a …
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Sponsors
Gold-level Community Builder 🥇Almanac is an urban mill and bakery in Ottawa’s East End, and Gabrielle Prud’homme is the owner who calls Convent Glen home.
Learn about our sponsors at https://cgow.ca/sponsors.