Michigan's Great Lakes water levels may do something only achieved 4 times in last 154 years
http://bit.ly/1o3NG0Y mlive
The story focus's on Lake Michigan but all 3 have the same level. This could be great news for all of us on these 3 bodies of water.
Friday, 10 October 2014
The October 2014 FOCA elert
The October FOCA elert is out
This months topics include:
Municipal Elections = October 27th
Mail in ballets are being distributed in many rural Ontario municipalities now.
Ontario Ministries set priorities
On September 25, 2014, for the first time, the Premier of Ontario openly released "mandate letters" for each Provincial Ministry, providing a window on the direction of the current government as part of efforts to be the "most open government in Canada."
Cottage Closing
Say it isn't so: time for closing up the cottage for the season? Get tips from FOCA, as posted recently by the Insurance Bureau of Canada in their blog, "Get in the Know:"
Federal, and Ontario Environmental Auditors release reports
The week of October 6th saw the release of reports from both the Federal Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development, and the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario.
It is Fire Prevention Week
The fire service reminds us that working smoke alarms save lives. Please test yours this weekend!
http://bit.ly/1D0pBve FOCA
This months topics include:
Municipal Elections = October 27th
Mail in ballets are being distributed in many rural Ontario municipalities now.
Ontario Ministries set priorities
On September 25, 2014, for the first time, the Premier of Ontario openly released "mandate letters" for each Provincial Ministry, providing a window on the direction of the current government as part of efforts to be the "most open government in Canada."
Cottage Closing
Say it isn't so: time for closing up the cottage for the season? Get tips from FOCA, as posted recently by the Insurance Bureau of Canada in their blog, "Get in the Know:"
Federal, and Ontario Environmental Auditors release reports
The week of October 6th saw the release of reports from both the Federal Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development, and the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario.
It is Fire Prevention Week
The fire service reminds us that working smoke alarms save lives. Please test yours this weekend!
http://bit.ly/1D0pBve FOCA
Wednesday, 8 October 2014
Radioactive Waste storage in the Great Lakes basin
Radioactive Waste storage in the Great Lakes basin
It is a difficult issue.
http://bit.ly/1scrHpJ FOCA
It is a difficult issue.
http://bit.ly/1scrHpJ FOCA
Tuesday, 7 October 2014
Winterizing Your Boat
Winterizing Your Boat
It is that time of year again. Here are some tips from Discover Boating to help you get your boat ready for winter.
http://bit.ly/1oOCfVQ Discover Boating
It is that time of year again. Here are some tips from Discover Boating to help you get your boat ready for winter.
http://bit.ly/1oOCfVQ Discover Boating
Saturday, 4 October 2014
Fire Prevention Week
Fire Prevention Week kicks off Saturday
http://bit.ly/1uJvaNg Orillia Packet and Times
Now is the time to check your smoke alarm. Lets be safe during the heating season
http://bit.ly/1uJvaNg Orillia Packet and Times
Now is the time to check your smoke alarm. Lets be safe during the heating season
Friday, 26 September 2014
it’s Septic Smart Week,
Are you septic system savvy? (Media Release)
September 23, 2014 – Joint release by FOCA and Green Communities Canada:
http://bit.ly/1u2QuMf FOCA
Over a million Ontario households rely on septic systems to treat their wastewater. If yours is one of them, congratulations – it’s Septic Smart Week, time to think about this important but often neglected element of your home.
An estimated 25% of septic systems across the province are beyond their 30-year design life and are failing to protect ground and surface water, the source of our drinking water.
Go to the FOCA article read it and download the PDF.
September 23, 2014 – Joint release by FOCA and Green Communities Canada:
http://bit.ly/1u2QuMf FOCA
Over a million Ontario households rely on septic systems to treat their wastewater. If yours is one of them, congratulations – it’s Septic Smart Week, time to think about this important but often neglected element of your home.
An estimated 25% of septic systems across the province are beyond their 30-year design life and are failing to protect ground and surface water, the source of our drinking water.
Go to the FOCA article read it and download the PDF.
Saturday, 20 September 2014
Jurisdictional Review of Lakeshore Planning Practices for Ontario
Jurisdictional Review of Lakeshore Planning Practices for Ontario
http://bit.ly/1sd6TPo FOCA
September 2014 – Ontario’s existing Lake Capacity Model (LCM), which is based primarily on in-water phosphorus targets, was officially released as planning guidance in 2010. For a variety of reasons it has limited practical applicability for much of Ontario’s lake geography.
Research into potential future approaches to determining the development capacity (or limits to growth) on Ontario lakes is underway.
Click on the link to go to the full FOCA article.
http://bit.ly/1sd6TPo FOCA
September 2014 – Ontario’s existing Lake Capacity Model (LCM), which is based primarily on in-water phosphorus targets, was officially released as planning guidance in 2010. For a variety of reasons it has limited practical applicability for much of Ontario’s lake geography.
Research into potential future approaches to determining the development capacity (or limits to growth) on Ontario lakes is underway.
Click on the link to go to the full FOCA article.
Monday, 15 September 2014
Dorval Island
The fall Cottage Life issue has a great article on cottaging on Dorval Island. Well worth the read. It sounds and looks like a great place and so close to the city.
For those who look at my morning photo's on Facebook or G+ you can see the east end of the island in the Dorval shots from my balcony. The dock for the ferry to island is about 200 Meters from the front door of my building. Cottaging 5 min from my front door has a certain appeal. I could cottage every night during the summer. It would be much faster than the trip from Dorval to Clearwater Beach on Georgian Bay....
But would it be as much fun?
Would it have the memories?
What about the friends I have know for all my life?
Memories and Friends win... Clearwater Beach for the win, but it is an interesting idea
http://bit.ly/1sch40L Cottage Life
For those who look at my morning photo's on Facebook or G+ you can see the east end of the island in the Dorval shots from my balcony. The dock for the ferry to island is about 200 Meters from the front door of my building. Cottaging 5 min from my front door has a certain appeal. I could cottage every night during the summer. It would be much faster than the trip from Dorval to Clearwater Beach on Georgian Bay....
But would it be as much fun?
Would it have the memories?
What about the friends I have know for all my life?
Memories and Friends win... Clearwater Beach for the win, but it is an interesting idea
http://bit.ly/1sch40L Cottage Life
Sunday, 14 September 2014
Municipal Election 2014
Municipal Election 2014
http://bit.ly/1pfeW6q FOCA
2014 is a Municipal Election Year – FOCA wants YOU to vote in your rural municipality
FOCA encourages our members, and all individuals, to get involved in the October 27th, 2014 Ontario Municipal Elections. The term of office for elected representatives is December 1st, 2014 to November 30th, 2018 (a four year term).
http://bit.ly/1pfeW6q FOCA
2014 is a Municipal Election Year – FOCA wants YOU to vote in your rural municipality
FOCA encourages our members, and all individuals, to get involved in the October 27th, 2014 Ontario Municipal Elections. The term of office for elected representatives is December 1st, 2014 to November 30th, 2018 (a four year term).
Municipal Election 2014 Coming Soon
North Simcoe candidate lists finalized for Oct. 27 election
http://bit.ly/1BDhBja Simcoe.com
It is municipal election time in Ontario, see who is running in our area.
http://bit.ly/1BDhBja Simcoe.com
It is municipal election time in Ontario, see who is running in our area.
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