June 2; OTTAWA RIVER REGULATION PLANNING BOARD FORECAST With spring runoff continuing to decrease in the Abitibi-Timiskaming region, less excess runoff from this region is being passed to downstream areas. As a result, levels are expected to continue declining at all locations along the Ottawa River over the next week. Possible thunderstorms over the weekend…
Since 2017 the CBBCA has been working to enhance our preparedness and effectiveness should another major flood event occur. The recent distribution of the “Flood Ready” pamphlet is one product of that work. We extend our appreciation to the Canadian Red Cross for funding Flood Ready as part of it’s “long term” flood recovery program…
Softball registration is now open. The season runs from early May 1 to the end of June. Click the links below for further information, and to register: Learn To Play (T-Ball): $40.00 with a Membership Learn to Play— Born 2013-2014 Atom – Peewee – $60.00 with a Membership Atom/5-Pitch Under 8— Born 2011-2012 Mite Under…
This year the CBBCA has launched a range of opportunities to help ensure our young people are successful socially and academically. We’re very excited about what we have to offer and look forward to growing our youth program footprint even more in 2019. Your CBBCA; where community lives. Youth Writing Centre: Presented by Acorn to…
We are very happy to announce another addition to the CBBCA’s youth program; the Youth Writing Centre Presented by Acorn to Oak Literacy. Thursday Evenings 7:00 – 8:00 PM in the PharmaChoice Studio If you are a student in grades 9 to 12, you can bring your assignments, essays, projects or other written work to the…
We are delighted to welcome Ottawa Speech Language Services to the Northwind Centre. Shauna Haight, SLP is pleased to announce that Ottawa Speech Language Services will now offer services in West Carleton every Tuesday from 8am to 6pm and Thursday from 1pm to 7pm. Following assessment by a registered Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) at Centrepointe Professionals…
Many of you will remember Supinder Singh and the team from Langar for Hunger from last year’s flood; the hard work they did and the food they brought. We are pleased this year to support the Langar for Hunger Restoring Dignity Drive to collect feminine (and male) hygiene products for the homeless and people in…
FINAL UPDATE Monday May 14th. Water levels continue to decline and are forecast by Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board to continue dropping at a rate of 5-10 mm per day and down a total of 16″ through Thursday bringing levels below the average spring peak. We’ll continue to monitor the weather forecasts and the 4 pm daily…
On April 21st, 2018 the CBBCA held it’s Annual General Meeting. President Angela Bernhardt reviewed what was an extraordinary year of collaboration and accomplishment for the Association. She confirmed she was stepping down after 3 years of leading the CBBCA through unprecedented challenges, success, and expansion. She expressed appreciation for retiring Directors Tracey Bloom, Bob…
April 21 brought out the best of weather, volunteers, and guests. The day couldn’t have been more different than a year ago as about 600 happy people dropped in over the course of the afternoon to enjoy the sunshine and share some excellent food. For many residents it was a day to re-encounter volunteers who…
