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The WCA needs your expertise and energy to make a difference!

For so many of us, Georgian Bay is a special place representing family, history, nature, memories - that is a bond and a legacy worth protecting and preserving. The West Carling Association (WCA) Board of Directors (Board) and its volunteers work incredibly hard to resolve the issues that matter most ...

2023 Annual Members Meeting

West Carling Association’s Annual Meeting of Members Saturday, July 29, 2023 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Township of Carling Community Rink Please join us for coffee and a light breakfast at 9:30.  We request that you bring a coffee mug to cut down on waste.  There are some chairs available in the rink ...

Public Works in Carling

From July 17, 2023 until July 21, 2023 the Township will be replacing some of the culverts on Alves Road. As a result, the road may be closed to both public and local traffic for three to five hours at a time. Work may begin each day as early as 7:00 a.m. and will continue throughout the day until as ...

The Summer Edition of UPDATE Is Now Online

Did you miss the latest print edition of GBA UPDATE? Included in this edition is a story about Camp Franklin, by WCA Director and GBA UPDATE Editor, Allison Needham. Read the Summer edition online now: ...

Have Your Say on Proposed Changes to Pleasure Craft Licenses

Transport Canada invites you to have your say on the proposed changes to Small Vessel Regulations regarding Pleasure Craft Licenses (PCL). A PCL is a document issued by Transport Canada which contains a unique number used to trace a vessel to its owner. This number (displayed on the front of your boat) ...

Wildfires on the Rise this Season

It's been a very busy start to the fire season this year and experts anticipate that northern Ontario will see above-average temperatures and below-average rainfall this summer, which means the fire danger rating will likely remain between 'high' and 'extreme' for much of the summer.  The fire season ...

Improving Health Care Options in Carling

Carling Task Force on Improving Health Care Options: Follow-Up Information Session The Task Force has been examining options to improve access to medical care for non-emergent medical cases. The Working Group has been moving forward towards an Expression of Interest Proposal for the Ministry of Health ...

Agenda for the June 13, 2023 Council Meeting

The agenda package for the June 13, 2023 Regular Meeting of Council is now available. Prior to the Regular Meeting of Council, there will be a Committee of Adjustment Meeting to consider three Applications for Minor Variance. If you cannot attend these meetings in person and would like a virtual ...

Complete Fire Ban for Carling Township and West Parry Sound

Just a reminder that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Fire (MNRF) has put the West Parry Sound Area under a Restricted Fire Zone and the Township has set the Fire Danger Rating at Extreme. Fires / Fireworks of any kind are not permitted and may result in fines from both the Township and the MNRF. ...