Category: Volunteer
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Our community benefits from the dedication of amazing volunteers
Published in The BANAR, August 2023 Councillor Laura Dudas When talking with folks in the city about Blackburn Hamlet, one of the most common comments I get is how engaged and giving our community is. The Hamlet has a rich history of volunteerism and for those who have lived here their whole lives, or have…
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BCA Annual General Meeting and 2023 Board Members
On March 23, 2023, the Blackburn Community Association held their 2023 Annual General Meeting. After each board member presented a long list of accomplishments carried out by a large number of dedicated volunteers, there was an election for the 2023 board. All positions were acclaimed including those for the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary and all…
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Call for Volunteers!
Do you love making ice? Cool nights under the stars? If you do, the BCA is looking for volunteers to help our ice making teams at Norman Johnston and Bearbrook rink. If you are interested in joining our rinks team please email Mark Lister at president@blackburnhamlet.ca
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BANAR Distribution Coordinator
**UPDATE** Thank you to Auramarina for taking over this critical BCA role! The BCA is currently looking for a volunteer to be the Distribution Coordinator for the BANAR, which is delivered to homes and businesses in the Hamlet 5 times a year (February, April, June, September & November). The schedule is established at the beginning…
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Welcome to the new BCA Board Members
On March 24, 2022, the BCA held their Annual General Meeting. In addition to updates from the board on the 2021 accomplishments (you can read the minutes here), the election for the new Board of Directors was held. We would like to welcome new board members Sarah Morgan-White, Laura Smith, Heather McCuaig Edge and Jenny…
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Another great season for our outdoor rinks thanks to our volunteers
Brent Lawrie, VP of the BCA Blackburn Hamlet has three excellent outdoor skating rinks that were opened this year on December 27, one of our earliest openings in recent years. There are three locations — Bearbrook Pool and Norman Johnston School, each of which hosts a large hockey rink and a puddle rink, and a…