Tag: Orleans

Pedal and Play – Sunday, May 25 at 10 AM

May 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

There is a chance it will still be rainy and cold on Sunday, but we’ll tentatively try to get out and give it a try. I’d like to have the same game plan as last …

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Letter to the City of Ottawa about Orleans Blvd

As part of the latest round of consultations for Ottawa’s updated Transportation Master Plan in April and early May, the city was looking for feedback on its priorities for road projects (including active transportation infrastructure). The Community Association continues to endorse the prioritization of Orleans Blvd as an active transportation corridor, and especially as a …

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St. Matthew High School Book Drive

May 22 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

This spring, our club is organizing a school-wide book drive fundraiser, and we are extending the opportunity to support this cause to members of our wider community. We are collecting new or gently used books, with a special focus on children’s books, …

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Bird Walk with Bird Friendly Ottawa

Join the Environment Committee and Bird Friendly Ottawa for a morning discussion and a guided bird identifying walk on Petrie Island! Arrive on Saturday May 31st at 9:00 am, space is limited and only open to those who have registered. Registration is required. Please bring a reusable water bottle and binoculars. Schedule (**Follow the links …

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Bird Walk at Petrie Island (Walk #2 – 9:45 AM)

May 31 @ 9:45 am – 11:30 am

Join the Environment Committee and Bird Friendly Ottawa for a morning discussion and a guided bird identifying walk on Petrie Island! Space is limited and only open to those who have registered. Please bring reusable water bottles and binoculars.

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Bird Walk at Petrie Island (Walk #1 – 9:00 AM)

May 31 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Join the Environment Committee and Bird Friendly Ottawa for a morning discussion and a guided bird identifying walk on Petrie Island! Space is limited and only open to those who have registered. Please bring reusable water bottles and binoculars.

Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/event/bird-walk-at-petrie-island-walk-1-900-am

Pedal and Play – Monday, May 19

May 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Since we will likely not gather a huge crowd on a long weekend (and most of the weekend looks like rain anyhow), we’ll plan for something a little different on the holiday Monday, May 19 …

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10 Ways to Reduce Car Dependence in Ottawa

By focusing on active mobility and becoming a transit-first city, Ottawa has enormous potential to shift away from car dependence by reorienting infrastructure, policy, and land use toward walking, cycling, and transit. Below are ten revolutionary interventions that could reshape how Ottawa moves—dramatically reducing car mode share and making sustainable options the default choice for …

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