Happy New Year! We wish that the news as we start 2022 was different than what we were experiencing at the start of 2021. With the Omicron variant spreading quickly, case counts in Ottawa are higher than they have ever been since the start of the pandemic in 2020. The good news is that the …
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Jul 12
Summer 2021 Newsletter
Ecology Ottawa’s Summer Bioblitz What is a Summer Bioblitz? Ecology Ottawa’s Summer Bioblitz is a 3-day event that challenges you to get outside and explore your nearby surroundings for all kinds of wildlife. Participants will document their observations on iNaturalist, a mobile and web app that allows users to document all the nature they encounter. …
May 02
May 2021 Newsletter
Get Your Bike Ready for the Season Guest Author: Gary Bradshaw Has your favourite bike been sitting neglected in the basement or garage throughout the winter months? Going through this easy eight step tune-up will not only ensure your bike functions smoothly but will prevent any unnecessary wear and tear on your components. Wash your …
Jan 09
January 2021 Newsletter
Happy New Year! The Convent Glen-Orléans Wood Community Association wishes everyone a heartfelt Happy New Year. Given the challenges we’ve lived through in 2020, we are all eager to see the finish line of the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite the vaccines that are starting to be given to front-line workers and high-risk groups, we all need …
Oct 25
November 2020 Newsletter
Halloween During the Pandemic Given the number of active cases of Covid-19 in the Ottawa region, both the province of Ontario and Ottawa Public Health have recommended that people find alternatives to traditional trick or treating. Keep reading for some creative ideas and alternatives to still have fun, while avoiding going door to door and …
Sep 27
October 2020 Newsletter
Mental Health during the Covid-19 Pandemic As the pandemic continues and we are all noticing some effects of the changes we are experiencing in our daily lives. For some of us, there are extra stressors related to finances. For others, the lack of social contact is the biggest challenge. At the time of writing this …