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 ...
May 23, 2023
Conservation Drive Newsletter_GENERAL ROAD_May2023
April 9, 2023
Cottagers doubt proposed rule changes will have significant impact Mike Crawley · CBC News · Posted: Apr 08, 2023 4:00 AM EDT A floating home made of two shipping containers is docked at a marina in Port Severn. The province is proposing to ban such floating accommodations from overnight stays ...
April 8, 2023
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has effectively extended the filing deadline for the Underused Housing Tax (UHT) to October 31, 2023. All non-Canadian property owners are required to submit a UHT tax form annually, even if their property is exempt from the tax. In an effort to provide more time for ...
March 15, 2023
Killbear Provincial Park is hiring students for the Summer! There are a variety of jobs available in Ontario Parks across the province as a: Gate Attendant (Park Ranger) Maintenance Worker (Park Ranger) Park Interpreter (Park Ranger) Learn to Camp / Learn to Fish Program Leader *select parks only Killbear ...
March 10, 2023
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is asking for your feedback on proposed changes to how floating cottages may be used on Ontario waterways and proposed limits on where and how long you can camp on the water. These changes are intended to reduce the environmental and social impacts ...
March 9, 2023
The Stephen Bulger Gallery in Toronto is presenting “Parry Sound 33”, an exhibit by photographer Joseph Hartman. The exhibit is a series of landscape photographs and watercolour paintings documenting the aftermath of the Parry Sound 33 forest fire on the Henvey Inlet which began on July 18, 2018. ...
March 7, 2023
Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety Warning The MNRF has put a Water Conditions Statement - Water Safety warning in effect for the Bracebridge Minden Parry Sound District. This will be in effect until Friday March 17, 2023. Residence in these areas should exercise caution while around waterbodies ...