City Staff have released their first Report on the new Zoning By-Law

The first Staff report for the new Zoning By-law project is now live as part of the City’s Agenda for the April 29 Joint Committee of the Planning and Housing Committee and the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, where it was tabled. The full text of the proposed...

2024 Friends of the Farm Plant Sale

WHEN: Sunday, May 12, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. RAIN OR SHINE WHERE: Parking lot beside K.W. Neatby Building at 960 Carling & Maple Drive (look for the signs). DETAILS: Many of the region’s top specialty growers and nursery vendors assembled in one...

Nature-themed Little Library to open Sat April 20.

Please join the Friends of Carlington and Hampton Park this Saturday, April 20, 2024 between 10:00 and 1:00 pm for Earth Day at Hampton Park. They are opening their nature-themed little library, called The Hampton Nature Nook / Le Coin écolo d’Hampton, followed...

2024 Carlington Community Grant is now open for proposals

Do you want to help build a greener, safer, better Carlington? The Carlington Community Association is pleased to announce the 2024 Community Grant.  Please use the application form below to submit your grant proposal to the Carlington Community Association Board of...

St. Elizabeth Church Rummage Sale: Saturday, April 27, 2024

The St. Elizabeth Church’s Ladies Auxiliary Rummage Sale is taking place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 9:00 until noon. St. Elizabeth Church1303 Leaside Avenue (at Merivale Road, behind the Carlington Community Health Centre)Saturday, April 27, 20249:00 a.m....

Survey for Ottawa’s Tree Planting Strategy

The City has launched the Engage Ottawa site for the Tree Planting Strategy and the first consultation piece, a survey on tree planting programs. What is the Tree Planting Strategy? The Tree Planting Strategy is the feature project of Ottawa’s Urban Forest Management...

Buy a rain barrel from a local fundraiser

Consider buying a rain barrel from a local rain barrel fundraiser! You can support local groups in raising money for a good cause while at the same time improving how stormwater is managed around your home. By installing a rain barrel, you help prevent harmful runoff...

Tree permit issued by City for new Ottawa Hospital Campus

The City will be issuing a tree permit for the Advanced Works for the Ottawa Hospital new campus development(D07-12-22-0168). This is the third tree permit that has been issued for the development of the site (the others were in March 2022 and November 2022). The...

Carlington Blood Donation Drive: Saturday morning, December 16, 2023

Come donate with us! The Carlington Community Association is proud to be partnering with Canadian Blood Services to organize a blood drive on Saturday, December 16, 2023. There are multiple appointments available for our group donation between 9:15 and 9:45 a.m. You...

5th Annual Merry and Bright Tree Decorating Event is back!

The Carlington Community Association’s Annual Merry and Bright Tree Decorating Event is back! Make your own ornament to decorate any of 5 CCA Merry and Bright Trees in our neighbourhood to enter to win some great prizes from local Carlington businesses. Tree...