June 21, 2024
We invite WCA members to contribute compositions to a short story competition. The winning entry will be published in our summer newsletter, and the winner will receive a $100 gift certificate for the Trestle Brewery restaurant in Parry Sound. The runner-up will receive a $50 gift certificate for Trapper’s ...
June 18, 2024
Celebrate National Indigenous People's Day For generations, many Indigenous groups and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on June 21 or around that time of year because of the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year. National Indigenous People’s Day is ...
June 16, 2024
Chantel Markle, a professor at the University of Waterloo, conducts research that aims to boost the turtle population in Georgian Bay. Although often spotted crossing and nesting along area roads, turtles in the region are at risk. But a new study from the University of Waterloo sparks some hope ...
May 30, 2024
The Township of Carling and the Georgian Bay Biosphere have been working together since 2022 on the Wildlife Fence Project, which aims to reduce road reptile mortality. Read more ...
May 25, 2024
President’s Message All Too Clear – August 10, 6 p.m. at the Stockey Centre Three Words That Could Save Your Life Upcoming Events Fishing, Foraging & Gardening at Home How can something so small upset the balance of the ecology of Georgian Bay? A Georgian Bay Sky Dance Remember to ...
May 21, 2024
Be Fire Smart at the Cottage Did you know that Ontario updates the forest fire hazard map throughout the day, every day during the forest fire season? At Ontario.ca/forestfire, you can find the latest updates on the current forest fire hazard, active fires, restricted fire zones, and weather station ...
May 20, 2024
In this edition: Prepare for cold water Boating Safety Week Kicks off the Boating Season Some Resources to Help You Navigate Our Waters What’s on deck for Transport Canada what3words is the simplest way to communicate your location in an emergency Simple steps to help you prepare for emergencies The ...
May 9, 2024
The 2024 federal budget was released on April 16, 2024, and included a proposal to increase the inclusion rate on capital gains. If the proposal is approved, individuals earning more than $250,000 in capital gains in a year will increase the inclusion rate from 50 to 67 per cent. This tax amendment is ...
April 27, 2024
It is spring, and the West Carling Association is stirring to life after a somewhat unusual winter. That means that we want to get back in touch with the Bay and each other, and the best vehicle for doing that is the West Carling Spring Newsletter. Many of our members have commented on how much they ...
April 25, 2024
The Township received correspondence from the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) addressing the status of the rehabilitation of Highway 559 and the planned additional remediation work scheduled for this summer. View the "Update on the Hwy 559 Rehabilitation Project" Here ...