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Support Safe Quiet Lakes!

One of the projects that we have been working on for over two years has entered an important phase in the process and we need your help. As you may know from our newsletters the national Decibel Coalition has been working to get the regulations changed that will allow enforcement agencies to deal with ...

Floating Cottages – What You Need to Know

Recent interest in floating cottages has created a need to develop appropriate regulations for these dwellings, particularly to make sure proper environmental protections are in place. The Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry (MNR) is seeking your input by April 19, ...

Summer Jobs at Killbear Park

Killbear Provincial Park is hiring students for the Summer! There are a variety of jobs available in Ontario Parks across the province as a: Gate Attendant (Park Ranger) Maintenance Worker (Park Ranger) Park Interpreter (Park Ranger) Learn to Camp / Learn to Fish Program Leader *select parks only When ...

NO Ice is 100% safe

Following is an article from the Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations about ice safety. As always, WCA and FOCA encourage you to enjoy the winter weather, safely. Read onward for important safety information and additional tips. Bubblers – what property owners need to know – an overview ...

Support Bill 279

Bill 279 will be making its way to the premier, along with a copy to MPP Norm Miller. The resolution would amend the Environmental Protection Act to prohibit manufacturers of washing machines from not equipping machines with a microplastics filter. The passing of the resolution comes after a local study ...