June 25, 2023
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: ...
June 21, 2023
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) ...
June 20, 2023
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 ...
June 18, 2023
June 21 is National Indigenous People’s Day, a day for all Canadians to honour and celebrate the legacy, diverse cultures and exceptional contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. In collaboration with Indigenous organizations, the Government of Canada chose June 21st, the summer solstice ...
June 14, 2023
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 ...
June 10, 2023
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 ...
June 8, 2023
The West Carling Association (WCA) is looking for two to three volunteers to work with WCA Board Member, Richard Wilson to ma phragmites stands on Georgian Bay. Richard (who chairs the Georgian Bay Association Lands and Forests Committee), and a staff member from the Georgian Bay Foundation (GBF) plan ...
June 1, 2023
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. ...
May 28, 2023
Repost From Georgian Bay Biosphere November 4, 2022 Work has begun on a three-year project to evaluate the effectiveness of an innovative road mitigation design for the protection of reptile species at risk from road mortality. Led by Georgian Bay Mnidoo Gamii Biosphere (GBB) and in partnership ...
May 24, 2023
Gloucester Pool Cottage Association (GPCA) in the Port Severn area has established a coalition to regulate the growing number of floating homes in Ontario waters. They are seeking the support of the many associations up and down the Bay for their members to join a campaign to regulate the growing presence ...