Briargreen Babysitting Directory

 Parents, need a little help? Babysitters in Briargreen have got you covered!

Looking for a trusted babysitter in the Briargreen community for an evening out, after-school care, or a weekend adventure? The Briargreen Babysitting Directory makes it easier to connect with local babysitters right in our neighbourhood.

📩 Parents: Email briargreenbabysitters@gmail.com to request access to the directory and find a babysitter who may be the perfect fit for your family. The directory will NOT be posted online.

🌟 Babysitters: Want to get your name out there and offer your babysitting services to families in the community? We’d love to have you join the directory! Email briargreenbabysitters@gmail.com to register. Your parent / guardian will also need to sign a waiver to grant permission for your name to be added to the directory.

Please note: parents are responsible for interviewing, selecting, and making arrangements directly with their chosen babysitter.

Event Announcement: Halloween Costume Party 2026

The Briargreen Community Association is excited to invite you to our 'Briargreen Halloween Costume Party' (19+ event) on Friday October 30th at Fitz's Grill (located at 250 Greenbank Rd) from 7:00 pm to midnight. You are welcome to bring friends to join in the fun.

👻Step 1: To place your order for tickets (early birds get a discount!), complete this form:  https://forms.gle/x7wUDa8CtsXeuS728

🎃Step 2: E-transfers can be sent to: briarvine@gmail.com or you can pay by cash when you come to pick up your tickets.

👻Step 3: Pick up your tickets to the party before October 30th at 45 Ashgrove Cres. (Monday-Friday 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm or Sundays 10:00 am - 1:00 pm) 

🎃Step 4: Get your Halloween Costume Ready!

There will be a costume contest with great prizes to be won. While not required, a costume is definitely encouraged! DJ Amadeus will keep the beats going, you can bring the moves all night. Appetizers and light refreshments are included. Cash Bar for beverages.

Tickets are limited, so book early. Looking forward to seeing you there! 

The Briarvine 2026Spring Edition Is Out Now!

   Check for a copy in your mailbox or download the PDF version 👉 Here! 👈

 

Message From the President

Speeding on Ottawa’s Streets is Back!

Following the (politically charged) decision to remove Ontario’s speed cameras in school safety zones, speeding frequency was immediately noted. Any casual observer will have noticed an uptick in aggressive driving along our own stretch of Greenbank Rd.

From Ottawa’s Traffic Services: 

Based on data from the original pilot cameras, driver compliance with posted speed limits showed sustained and continuous improvement year over year. From 16 per cent before the cameras were installed to 87 per cent after four years. High-end speeding was also greatly reduced, dropping from 14 per cent before installation to only 0.3 per cent after four years. 

Laine's Corner: Message From Our Councillor

Hi Briargreen Neighbours! I’m so glad to again have the opportunity to contribute to the Spring Briarvine publication. A big thank you to the amazing volunteers who bring this publication together; it is such a valuable resource and is a great way to keep everyone in the loop and connected on things happening in the neighbourhood. Here are some recent updates on City projects and programs that might be interesting for you and the Briargreen community: 

Baseline / Greenbank Intersection Construction

One of the major reasons why OC Transpo buses can’t keep to their scheduled routes is that they get caught in traffic congestion. And the intersection of Baseline and Greenbank has been identified as a major choke-point for buses.

I hear every week from residents who can’t count on our bus system to get them to their destination on time. They’re late for work, missing important school classes and exams, or late for medical appointments. It isn’t how our transit system is supposed to work.