November FOCA elert

November FOCA elert

FOCA was recently presented with the "Leadership and Service - Education and Outreach" award from the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS), at their 35th annual symposium in Saratoga Springs, NY.


FOCA recently wrote to the new federal Ministers in key departments, to remind our government leaders of Ontario's important waterfront issues, and that we are watching on behalf of our members across Ontario.


See a complete list of Federal representatives, and read FOCA's letters to MPs, here:
http://foca.on.ca/federal-election-2015/
'Tis the season for woodstoves, so FOCA reminds you to ensure there are functioning fire AND carbon monoxide (CO) detectors at your permanent and seasonal residences. Click here for tips to beat CO, the silent killer.


November is Radon Gas Awareness Month. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that you can't see, smell or taste, and is the leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Find out more here about radon here:


Click here to see the full elert
http://bit.ly/1Qpatj2 FOCA

Streets Lights on Champlain Road

If you opposed to having street lights on Champlain Road

It would be helpful if we could get as many people as possible contacting Council before the December 14 meeting. Below is draft which might form the basis of such a letter or email, but please feel free to adapt it to reflect your own thoughts.

Your correspondence should be addressed to the Mayor and Members of Council at:

Township of Tiny c/o C.A.O./Clerk
130 Balm Beach Road West
Tiny, ON L0L 2J0
or
Email: council@tiny.ca

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Mayor and Members of Council
Township of Tiny c/o C.A.O./Clerk
130 Balm Beach Road West
Tiny, ON L0L 2J0
Email: council@tiny.ca



I strongly urge Council to reject the proposed installation of three (3) streetlights along Champlain Road.

One of the reasons many of us chose to live and vacation in Tiny is the rural nature of the area. We enjoy the clear night sky and the enjoyment of rural living without light pollution.

Champlain Road from Toanche to Kettle's Beach is well maintained with good signage and speed limits which err on the side of caution. Science does not support a popular belief that street lights reduce accidents or crime, and the Township's own research shows no history of incidents at the recommended locations. Science does show that artificial night light has an adverse impact on night life in the vicinity. New technology may well reduce, but does not eliminate, these impacts. And the costs of the proposed new lights appears to be understated if they were to conform to the Township Standards for street lighting which call for 7.5 metre precast concrete poles.



I ask that Council review the facts and adopt PublicWorks Report PWR-13-15 Option 1 (do nothing) during your 2016 budget deliberations.

13 sneaky storage spots you’ve probably overlooked

13 sneaky storage spots you’ve probably overlooked

I am always looking for places to put the things you only need once in a while at the cottage. Check out the link below, you may not be able use all of them at your cottage, but there are some very good ideas



http://bit.ly/1Mvnvqi Cottage Life

How to Pick the Best Firewood for Clean-Burning, Long-Lasting Fires

How to Pick the Best Firewood for Clean-Burning, Long-Lasting Fires
http://bit.ly/1VsYsZ9 Lifehacker

It is that time of year again. If you heat with wood here is a quick guide to getting the best burning for your money.

FOCA Elert - October 2015

FOCA Elert - October 2015
http://bit.ly/1WAwUU7 FOCA
Lots of great information, here are some of the highlights

With less than a month to go before the Federal Election, FOCA encourages you to make your voice heard - by VOTING on October 19th.

FOCA has sent an Open Letter to the Federal Party Leaders, posing questions on some of our priorities.

Visit FOCA's Federal Election webpage (http://foca.on.ca/federal-election-2015/) to read FOCA's letter, access links to the info you need about relevant "waterfront" issues as well as some questions FOCA wants you to ask your local candidates, and other handy voter information.

Bill 66: The Great Lakes Protection Act (GLPA) - FOCA appeared before the Legislative Committee on September 23rd, in support of the Great Lakes Protection Act, 2015. FOCA appreciates the Bill's focus on setting targets, measures and timelines, and strong community involvement in its implementation. Find out more from FOCA, here: http://foca.on.ca/new-great-lakes-protection-act/

Bill 37: The Invasive Species Act - This bill, to give the government more powers to fight invasive species, passed second reading with a 95 to zero unanimous vote. FOCA has submitted comments in favour of the Bill. Read our comments and follow the issue here: http://foca.on.ca/invasive-species-act-for-ontario/

Bill 52 - Anti-SLAPP - This bill, the Protection of Public Participation Act, to curb "strategic litigation against public participation" (SLAPP) lawsuits in Ontario, passed second reading and was sent to committee. Learn more here: http://foca.on.ca/slapp-protection-of-participation-act/

Former Bill 85 - Ontario Not for Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) - The Province has delayed this legislation once again. This Act, when it finally arrives, will have implications for many FOCA-member Associations. Read more on the subject, here: 
http://foca.on.ca/onca-on-hold/

2015 FOCA Lake Stewards Newsletter

2015 FOCA Lake Stewards Newsletter
http://bit.ly/1ISWGtg FOCA

Decision on Hydro One’s 2015-2019 Distribution Rates Application

Decision on Hydro One’s 2015-2019 Distribution Rates Application

August 31, 2015: Following up on the August 4, 2015 submission to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) by Hydro One, FOCA has written to the OEB to express concerns about looming rate impacts to customers, especially those being moved out of the seasonal rate class.

Read more on the FOCA website




http://bit.ly/1hPLzeN FOCA

Septemer FOCA elert

The latest FOCA elert is out
http://bit.ly/1JRwSmo FOCA

Hydro
As directed by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) earlier this year, Hydro One responded in early August with their plan to realign their customer classes, and provided their proposal about how to lessen the year-over-year impacts to their customers.

 In the face of TRIPLE DIGIT increases coming for some low-use Hydro One customers, FOCA has recently contacted the OEB to voice our concerns.

Learn more on FOCA's Electricity Pricing pages:


Federal Election
Canada's Federal Election will take place on October 19th, 2015. Did you know:
 you might be able to designate your cottage riding as your vote location for this election?
there are ways to cast your vote before election day?
Get information and updates from FOCA about key topics in the upcoming election, here:
  
and much more

FOCA Elert - July 2015

FOCA Elert - July 2015


Find out about:

Lake Partner Program

Algonquin Land Claim AIP signed

Hydro rates

OPP report Boating Fatality Numbers

Cottage Succession Seminar: live or on DVD

Preventing Lyme Disease at the cottage

New Air Quality Notifications for Ontario

FOCA joins call for action on Great Lakes toxins

Trent Severn Waterway funding announcement

The FOCA Board of Directors

and much more

http://foca.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/FOCA-Elert-July29-2015.pdf

Family Fireworks displays

If you are planning a family Fireworks Display, please check out Tiny Townships web site

Link to application for fireworks display for other than Victoria Day, Canada Day and New Year Eve/New Years Day. Includes some safety guide lines

http://www.tiny.ca/Shared%20Doc…/Fireworks%20Application.pdf


Links to the 2 by-laws on fireworks
07-054
http://www.tiny.ca/Shared%20Documents/By-law/07-054.pdf

12-057
http://www.tiny.ca/Shared%20Documents/By-law/12-057.pdf