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Shorelines: Winter 2025

Read the Winter issue of Shorelines here.

Update on Council Decision to Guarantee Pool Loan

The West Carling Association expresses concern over the Council's recent unanimous decision to guarantee a loan for the regional pool project. With a projected shortfall and unclear funding terms, the financial implications for residents are significant. Transparency and community consultation are essential ...

GBA is Looking for a Project Coordinator to Work on our Vision 2050 Project

GBA has an opening for a Project Coordinator to support our Vision 2050 project. We are offering a six-month, part-time contract position that requires a commitment of 15-20 hours per week. This vital role offers the opportunity to actively participate in a major, forward-looking initiative that aims ...

Couple Lost $168,000 in Float Home Purchase

A retired nurse and her husband have come forward alleging they are out $168,000 after paying LOTB (Live On The Bay), a Port Severn company, for a floating home that was never delivered. The couple claim they entered into a contract with LOTB in 2022 and that despite repeated promises, their float home ...

Remembrance Day Service 

A Remembrance Day Service will be held on November 11 at the Carling Community Centre. The service will start at 10:45 a.m., and light refreshments will be served after the ceremony. ...

Join the West Parry Sound OPP Detachment Board 

As of April 1, 2024, new Detachment Boards are being established across Ontario. A 12-member Board is being established for the West Parry Sound Area. What’s Happening? The West Parry Sound OPP Detachment serves Carling Township, Henvey Inlet First Nation, Municipality of McDougall, McKellar Township, ...

Bayscapes Fall Fundraiser

  Get ready for BAYSCAPES! Our fall fundraiser, Bayscapes, will be back at Toronto's Wychwood Barns on November 22nd. Join us for an evening celebrating Georgian Bay with art, entertainment, and friends old and new. And once again, you’ll be able to bid on the amazing paintings, photographs, ...

Floating Cottages

The Township has received complaints and listened to concerns regarding the floating cottages, also known as “Vessels,” in our area. Carling is not alone with these issues, as they occur in many areas of the province. Unfortunately, these matters fall outside municipal jurisdiction, with enforcement ...

Thanksgiving Weekend Waste Site Hours 

Please be aware that the waste site hours this weekend are different form the regularly scheduled hours. We are keeping at least one site open each day. On Saturday both sites will be open from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. On Sunday the Killbear site will be open from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and the Carling site ...

Shorelines: Fall 2024 Newsletter



Read the Fall issue of Shorelines here.