Georgian Bay Association

GBA's rep from Blackstone Lake Cottagers' Association, Andy Metelka, will immerse you in nature above and below the surface as part of GBLT's LANDMARK Speaker Series this Saturday, Apr 17 at 10am. To see and hear some of Andy's work and to register go to: http://ow.ly/vbIO50EqqEw

Ontario has again decided to postpone a province-wide property assessment update due to the pandemic. Assessments for the 2022 tax year should remain the same as the 2021 tax year unless changes have been made to the property. Read the statement from MPAC: http://ow.ly/2WDf50Eoq0h

Great news! MPP Norm Miller's private member’s bill to ban the use of unencapsulated foam in new dock construction was unanimously passed by the Standing Committee and is moving on to the third and final reading. Let's help this bill over the finish line: https://georgianbay.ca//dock-foam-bill-unanimously-passed-

GBA is renewing efforts to persuade the federal and provincial governments to allow an exemption to the rule banning cross-border travel for US citizens who own a seasonal property in Canada in time for the 2021 cottage season. GBA supports and agrees with the general policy of limiting travel at this time. We are asking the governments to give this matter consideration as part of their eventual border reopening strategy. Read the letter: http://ow.ly/u3XW50EaGUP

The MNRF's annual fishing regulations are here for 2021. Check out what's new for anglers in Georgian Bay and the North Channel of Lake Huron. http://ow.ly/JSLW50E8SH9

Wilder Harrier, an eco-friendly Canadian pet food company, has crafted an easily digestible dog food using invasive Asian carp from the Illinois River basin. The product is currently sold in Quebec and will be available across Canada in 2021. Read more: http://ow.ly/38An50CldhM

Dock foam is a major source of plastic pollution in the Bay. Now Parry Sound-Muskoka MPP Norm Miller has added his voice to GBA, GBF and the Archipelago calling for a ban on unencapsulated polystyrene foam. Read about his new private member's bill here: http://ow.ly/GaSg50Ckndd

Francis Pegahmagabow, a decorated WW1 war hero and Indigenous rights advocate who called both the Wasauksing and Shawanaga First Nations home, is one of eight finalists in consideration to be featured on the new $5 bill. Read more here: http://ow.ly/LHnl50ChSSL

It would be difficult to find a scientist who has done more to protect the ecology of Georgian Bay than Karl Schiefer. His expertise was immensely valuable to GBA over the years. Details about the online celebration of his life can be found here: http://ow.ly/NaBc50Ce9tD

Power outage notice for October 6th. Hydro One is performing regular maintenance this morning from approximately 9am to noon in the Wood Landing area of Georgian Bay Township. Find details here: http://ow.ly/GzqS50BKP3z?

The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has ordered Hydro One to eliminate the Seasonal Rate Class, reversing its decision earlier this year to retain it. What might this mean for your cottage hydro bill? Read more here: https://georgianbay.ca//oeb-orders-elimination-of-seasonal