Non-Renewable Community Project Funding applications now available

Non-profit community organizations in Ottawa are invited to submit applications for new projects that address Community Project Funding priorities. Eligible organizations can apply for two different streams of funding namely, One-Year Project Funding and Three-Year Project Funding.
Non-Renewable Community Project Funding is available for projects that:

Increase neighbourhood capacity to enact positive and [...]

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Community Garden Update

Did you ever notice that snow shovelling seems much easier if you imagine that you are turning the soil in your garden bed, instead? Well, during these chilly winter weeks, a few Heron Parkers have turned their minds to gardening…

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Coyote!

No doubt you have heard that a coyote has been seen more than once in the Greenboro area.
A resident of Heron Park saw one a week ago near Sawmill Creek, west of Rockingham Ave. This isn’t a reason to panic, but it is a reason to be careful. The creatures most in danger are small [...]

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Heron Park Winter Carnival

Saturday, February 13. Click the link for details.

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December 2009 HPCA Meeting Minutes

Minutes from the dramatic and suspenseful meeting of the HPCA on December 8, 2009.

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City of Ottawa 55+ Short Story Contest now underway

The City of Ottawa’s 13th annual 55 + Short Story Contest invites submissions of original, unpublished short stories or memoirs of 2000 words or less by Ottawa residents 55 years or older.
Eight entrants will be named to the 2010 Winners Circle, sharing recognition and prize money of $400. They will be recognized [...]

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What’s All The Fuss About a New Playstructure?

If you want a clear answer to this question - come and find out!
Be a part of the decision making process!
Be a community builder!
All Heron Parkers are encouraged to attend this week’s meeting on Tuesday, January 12th at 7pm in order to hear a proposed idea for our Community Park. We will hear from Bruce [...]

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Dog feces not an acceptable material for green bin

Ottawa – The City of Ottawa has recently been informed by Orgaworld Canada that their current Ministry of Environment Certificate of Approval issued by the Ministry of the Environment for their composting facility does not include dog feces as an acceptable material.
The certificate does allow for the receipt and handling of other small pet feces, [...]

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Winter 2009 President’s Report

By James McLaren
As former Vice President, I am now President because Kelly Thomas has decided to resign. In an effort to avoid following the example of other vice presidents who took over, I will try not to act like a klutz or explode any atomic bombs. (If you don’t get that joke, go [...]

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2009 Annual General Meeting Minutes

Minutes from the AGM held on November 16, 2009 at Billingswood Manor.

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