Very Sad News, Tessa MacKechnie has passed away

District 16 regrets to inform its members that Tessa MacKechnie, a long-standing club member, trophy winner, and executive, died on April 2nd. A very aggressive form of cancer took her away in three months. Tessa will be greatly missed, as she was a fixture at many District 16 tournaments.  A Celebration of Life for Tessa MacKechnie – […]

2026 Club Tournament Schedule available soon!

The District 16 Club Tournament Schedule will be made available as soon as all tournament details are provided by the clubs. Stay tuned for updates, including dates, locations, as we finalize the full schedule!

District 16 Email SPAM Alert

Hi All, it has come to our attention that some emails from the District 16 website may have been compromised. If you receive an email from a District Director or Club Tournament contact asking you to purchase gift cards (e.g., from Amazon or a convenience store) and send the codes, do not respond—delete the email […]

OLBA District 16 Male Lawn Bowler of the Year

Congratulations to Nepean’s LBC, Bill Rogers (left) and Dean Chamberlin (right) on becoming male Lawn Bowlers of the Year 2025, and being recognized for their achievements at the District 16 level and continuing on to the Provincial Championships. In addition, Dean has assisted the District with Coaching and honourably represented District 16 at the Provincial […]

OLBA District 16 Female Lawn Bowler of the Year

Congratulations to Iroquois LBC, Jewel Roberts (pictured with Awards Chair, Bill Rogers), on becoming female Lawn Bowler of the Year 2025, and being recognized for her achievements at the District 16 level and continuing on to the Provincial Championships.

OLBA District 16 Volunteer of 2025

Congratulations to Nepean’s LBC, Alistair Lawrence aka “Mister Everything” (pictured with Awards Chair, Bill Rogers), on becoming recognized by his peers as Volunteer of the year 2025. Alistair’s focus has been on providing solutions for lawn bowlers with mobility challenges. He was instrumental in facilitating the BCB Parabowls Championships (visually and physically impaired bowlers), this […]

Provincial Women’s Singles – July 12th at West Toronto LBC

Hi! I wanted to write to you all about the Provincial Women’s singles that are occurring this July 12th at West Toronto LBC and ask you a small favour. West Toronto is my club here in Toronto (though always my 2nd club, Highland Park remains my true club) and it would mean alot to me […]

MS/WS District Championship in SAM

Iroquois LBC is hosting the MS/WS District 16 Playdown on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The cost for this event is $20 per person, start time 9:30am. Lunch is brown bag, with beverages and snacks provided. There will be a maximum of 8 Men and 8 Women bowlers. Round-robin format. This Championship can be entered through […]

95th Governor General’s Information

The Governor General’s is one of the most prestigious lawn bowling events in Canada providing the opportunity for players from Ontario to compete against players from Quebec in Men’s and Women’s Fours and Men’s and Women’s Novice Singles. The Governor General’s Finals are hosted in alternate years by each province. The 2025 finals are on August […]

OLBA Annual General Meeting (AGM)

You should have received the formal announcement of the 2025 OLBA AGM. It will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday 26 April 2025, and will be on-line only. Voting Representatives and Observers need to register in advance here.   There are several vacancies on the OLBA Board of Directors. If you are interested, you should email Ralph Ellis at ellis@olba.ca.