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Three Things the Township Could Improve

Carling’s Pengally Bay ratepayers group suggests three main things the township could improve upon. Here’s what they are: Pengally Bay Ratepayers Association representative Bob Weir spoke up about Carling Township’s communication with community members and asked for more transparency on matters ...

“Choosing Your Great Lakes Future” Webinar

Registration - "Choosing Your Great Lakes Future" Webinar by the IJC Great Lakes Water Quality Board The International Joint Commission’s (IJC) Great Lakes Water Quality Board will debut a new online scenario-based game, “Choosing Your Great Lakes Future,” on Thursday, August 29, 2024. This game ...

Carling Family Movie Night

  Join us on Thursday, August 15th at the Carling Community Centre for a screening of the Pixar film Elemental. Admission is by donation, and snacks will be available for purchase (Cash Only). The proceeds will go towards the new community play structure. The doors will open at 7:00 p.m. There ...

WCA Summer Newsletter

Newsletter Summer 2024

Waste Site Hours for the Civic Holiday Weekend

Please be aware that the waste site hours this weekend are different from 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 ...

Top 5 Things You Can Be Fined For on Your Boat

The sun is shining, the water is sparkling, and the open water is calling – but before you fire up the engine and hit the waves, make sure you’re aware of the rules of the waterway! As a boater, it’s essential to know what’s legal and what’s not to avoid getting caught off guard (and fined!). ...

US Relaxes Requirements for Dogs Crossing Border After Pushback from Canada

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has eased its requirements for dogs entering the country from Canada following criticism from Canadian authorities, veterinarians and pet owners. Canadian authorities, pet owners, and veterinarians asserted that the previous requirements were too restrictive and ...

Family Movie Nights in Carling

Join us at the Carling Community Centre for family movie nights. Admission is by donation, and snacks will be available for purchase. The proceeds from this event will go towards the playground located at the Mike Konoval Community Hub. Child-friendly movies will be shown on the dates below, starting ...

Premiere Screening of All Too Clear: Beneath the Surface of the Great Lakes

Georgian Bay Forever and Georgian Bay Mnidoo Gamii Biosphere are pleased to present the premiere of the documentary film All Too Clear: Beneath the Surface of the Great Lakes on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts in Parry Sound. This immersive feature-length documentary ...

New US Border Rules for Dogs Could Inconvenience Owners

As of August 1, 2024, new rules from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) could make it more cumbersome to travel across the border with a dog. The CDC has updated its dog and cat importation regulations to prevent the reintroduction of dog rabies to the United States. Starting ...