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Forest Fire Safety

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 ...

GBA: Special eUpdate – Boating, Safety & Emergencies 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 ...

Response to Proposed Capital Gains Tax Changes

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 ...

Spring newsletter submissions

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 ...

MTO Update on the Highway 559 Rehabilitation Project 

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 ...

Protect the Biosphere in our backyard

Today is about celebrating this special place we call home. It’s about doing our part, and taking meaningful action to protect the Biosphere in our backyard. These actions have a ripple effect: better planet, better health, better future. Check out our conservation guides for even more ways you can ...

Warnings for 2024 Wildfire Season

Dry Conditions Prompt Warnings for 2024 Wildfire Season in Canada Canada’s federal government is warning of the potential for another “catastrophic wildfire season”. In a press conference, the Canadian Emergency Preparedness Minister, Harjit Sajjan, said low snowpack levels and a forecast for warmer-than-average ...

Georgian Bay Forever’s H2O Symposium / Screening of All Too Clear

We are pleased to invite you to RSVP for the H2O Symposium and private screening of the documentary film, All Too Clear. Watch the trailer here. Seating is limited, so RSVP today! May 11th, 2024 9am - 1pm The Royal Theatre 608 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B4, Canada Please RSVP Using The Access Code: ...

Carling Clean-Up Day: April 13 at 8:30 – Noon

Come out and help clear the trash from our roads. There will be a BBQ following the event at the Carling Community Centre. Please drop by the Township Office to pick up garbage bags, gloves and safety vests. When you are done collecting garbage, please leave the bags on the side of the road for township ...

Georgian Bay Has Lost One of its Greatest Friends – Wally King

It is with great sadness that we report that Wally King passed away peacefully on March 25 at the age of 90. Wally was a true and loyal friend to the preservation of the Georgian Bay environment and a tireless advocate for protecting our precious ecosystem. As a long-time director and president of the ...