Groups propose new access points on canal for canoes and kayaks
GCA's and Old Ottawa East Community Association's request for new access points on the canal covered in the April 21st Ottawa Citizen article by Alison Sandstrom.
Community associations propose downtown canal access for kayaks and canoes
GCA's proposal for downtown canal access for kayaks and canoes discussed in Metro News
GCA and Old Ottawa East Community Association advocate for Rideau Canal boat access
Dear Minister McKenna and Minister Joly, We write to you today to advocate for increased access to the Rideau Canal for canoers and kayakers in central Ottawa. Read the rest of our letter here.
HERITAGE AT THE GREAT GLEBE GARAGE SALE
WHAT? Third Annual One-Day Heritage Plaque Event in the Glebe WHY? To celebrate the wonderful architecture and social history of the Glebe. WHEN? During the Great Glebe Garage Sale on Saturday May 28, 2016 WHO? The owners/residents of Glebe homes with support from the GCA Heritage Committee. HOW? Prepare and install a simple [...]
New Board Members Wanted
With spring finally in the air, my attention turns to new growth for the Glebe Community Association’s Board of Directors. When residents commit to participating on the Board, they do so for one-year terms. Many decide to continue in their roles for longer than a single year, but from time-to-time people do move on. This [...]
Snowmania
Legend has it that snowmen once ruled the world during the last ice age. Yet still, they gather each year in the dead of winter to plot their return. Help us build a brigade of friendly snowpeople to thwart their plans and save all of humanity! We want to build some excitement around Winterlude and put on a show of snow! [...]
The 25th Anniversary of the GCA Logo
On Monday, January 20, 1986, the GCA logo was unveiled for the first time. It was selected from 75 submissions to the Glebe Logo contest sponsored by the short-lived Glebe Business Group (GBG). Originally intended as the "Glebe logo" for use on shop signs, shopping bags, billboards and advertising, it was only after the demise [...]
GCA Year in Review: 2014-2015
Available here
Status of GCA Recommendations on Lansdowne Traffic (October, 2014)
Read the status of GCA recommendations.
When is a neighbourhood a community?
One of my first official duties as President of the GCA was to say a few words of congratulations to GNAG and the Glebe Report as we celebrated their 40th birthday bash on June 21st. Both organizations had their roots in the GCA, which is just a little bit older (kind of like big sister [...]