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The Spring Edition of UPDATE Is Now Online

Did you miss the latest print edition of GBA UPDATE? Read the Spring Edition   ...

Solar Eclipse Information

On April 8, 2024 parts of Ontario will experience temporary darkness due to a Solar Eclipse. The eclipse is to start around 2:00 p.m. with a full eclipse approximately 3:20 p.m. The specific time and duration of the eclipse will depend on your location. Areas outside the path of totality will observe ...

Your Health Your Way

JOIN US in raising the funds needed to bring tomorrow’s healthcare to West Parry Sound TODAY I have an invitation for you. I am writing today to invite your association to join in our Annual Your Health Your Way (Formerly, PS Walk, Run, Pole). As a seasonal resident on Lake Rosseau for 59 years, our ...

Restricting Floating Homes on the Trent-Severn

Parks Canada is asking for comments on introducing a new regulation restricting Floating Home mooring on the Trent-Severn Waterway (and the Rideau Canal), both under its jurisdiction. If you support the Georgian Bay Association's (GBA) strategy to get Floating Homes properly regulated in Ontario, please ...

Easter Weekend Waste Site Hours

The waste site hours for the Easter Long Weekend are different from the regular hours. Please check the Easter Weekend Schedule before you head out. Good Friday, March 29 Both Waste Sites Closed Saturday, March 30 Carling Waste Site Only 8:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. Easter Sunday, March 31 Carling Waste Site ...

Update on the Pool Project / Letter from Council

The West Carling Association (WCA) appreciates receiving the attached letter from Carling Council regarding the pool project and the Council's continuing efforts to increase communication with Carling residents. However, some concerns remain. The attached document, titled Update on the Pool Project ...

Cold Water Awareness Workshop

Stay safe around cold water: Understand hypothermia, survival and care The Canadian Safe Boating Council hosts both in person and virtual workshops facilitated by Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht (aka Professor Popsicle) of the University of Manitoba and world-renowned expert in hypothermia. To find out more about ...

Great Lakes Regional Poll

The IJC is Seeking Opinions on the Health of Our Waters in their Great Lakes Regional Poll The International Joint Commission (IJC) is seeking public opinion about the Great Lakes, water quality issues and other topics related to restoring and protecting this unique freshwater system. This is the IJC’s ...

AGENDA: February 26 Public Budget Meeting

Council Agenda for the February 26 Public Budget Meeting The agenda package for the February 26 Special Council Meeting is now available. As part of this meeting, there will be a Public Budget Meeting. Anyone in attendance in person or online will be given the opportunity to comment on the budget. Each ...

February 26 Carling Budget Meeting

Carling Council is in the process of finalizing the budget for 2024. There is a public meeting scheduled for February 26 at 9 a.m. The West Carling Association (WCA) strongly urges you to: Read the attached report (below). Attend the budget information session scheduled for February 26 - virtually or ...