Ross (the Boss) of NDG's Blog

  This past week, while sitting at what has become my "office"—the two park benches outside Metro Grocers on Somerled—I met a wonderful gentleman named Younes from Morocco. As we talked, he shared stories of traveling throughout the world. Then he made an observation that gave me pause. He told me that, in his experience, the people of Montreal seem less friendly than those in many other places he has visited. He asked me why that might be. I thought about his question for a moment. The truth is, I don't really care why. I'd much rather help change it. Every great transformation begins with one small action. Before communities build great parks, solve difficult problems, or launch inspiring initiatives, they are built one relationship at a time. One conversation. One act of kindness. One smile. Imagine if every person in NDG made one simple commitment. Whenever we passed another person on the sidewalk, we smiled. Whenever we entered a store, we greeted the staff. When...

   Become a Block Captain – Help Transform NDG, One Neighbourhood at a Time!  Imagine living in a neighbourhood where neighbours truly know one another... where no senior is forgotten, no family struggles alone, children grow up surrounded by caring adults, and kindness becomes the defining characteristic of our community. That is the vision behind  A NuVo World , and it begins with one simple step:  Block Captains. I'm looking for caring, compassionate people from every block in NDG who would like to become the heart of their own neighbourhood. What does a Block Captain do? A Block Captain isn't a politician or an authority figure. Rather, they are a friend, a connector, and a catalyst for positive change. Their role is to: • Welcome new neighbours and help them feel at home. • Get to know the people living on their block. • Check in on seniors and those who may be isolated. • Help identify families or individuals who could use a helping hand. • Organize occasi...