Motion to widen TSW channel approved

Motion to widen TSW channel approved

Deepening and widening a precarious channel of the Trent-Severn Waterway near Port Severn can’t begin soon enough, says one marine carpenter who will no longer take his client’s large boat through it.

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http://bit.ly/ZXI8ul Orillia Packet & Times
Great news for those who use Trent-Severn

Economic relief sought due to low water levels; Delegation 'very well received,' mayor says

Economic relief sought due to low water levels; Delegation 'very well received,' mayor says

The mayors of Georgian Bay communities have been successful in meeting with the feds, but not with the Ontario premier regarding economic relief for businesses impacted by record low water levels.

http://bit.ly/12o5p3p Midland Free Press

Low water levels worry local MPs

Low water levels worry local MPs 

Immediate action must be taken to restore water levels in Georgian Bay, says Simcoe North MP Bruce Stanton.

“The worry is if we have another hot, dry summer, which is entirely probable... these conditions are going to worsen,” Stanton said Wednesday. “We’re going to have lower water levels than we’ve experienced since they have begun measuring them.”

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MPs fighting for waterway

MPs fighting for waterway

http://bit.ly/Q24TGn Midland Free Press

MPs Bruce Stanton, Rick Norlock, Dean Del Mastro and Barry Devolin delivered a recommendation Friday to federal environment minister Peter Kent, suggesting the government not go through with the proposed reductions.

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I hope they can get the government to change it's mind