newsflash July 1, 2021

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WEDNESDAY JULY 7, 2021, 4:30 P.M. BY ZOOM All Association members should have received their Notice of Annual General Meeting last Tuesday June 22, and will need to register to attend the meeting by Friday July 2 at 3:00 p.m. To register, send your first and last name, plus email address to executivecoord@loba.ca You will find the Notice of Meeting, agenda, minutes of last year's AGM, audited financial statements, proxy and motions on the LOBA website. Click here. Guest Speaker: Chris Collings, Township of Lake of Bays By-Law Enforcement Officer Chris has worked in both the private and public sectors, in fields ranging from industrial hazardous waste to industrial hygiene, and from environmental enforcement to by-law enforcement. Chris will speak about: what is (and isn’t) covered by township by-laws; how by-laws are enforced; roles of both residents and officers in by-law enforcement; and the new township Noise Control by-law.

Safe Quiet Lakes’ third lake activity survey is well underway and we are reaching out to remind you to participate. Past survey data has been shared with Transport Canada, municipalities, the OPP and boating organizations.   The goal is to hear from all stakeholders, whether you drive a powerboat, paddle a canoe, sail, swim, wakeboard or waterski ... whether you are a waterfront resident, part time renter, live in town, visitor - ANYONE who spends time on or by the water in Muskoka. The survey should take about 10 to 15 minutes to complete and closes Monday, July 12. LET YOUR OPIONIONS BE HEARD: Take the survey > READ: Boating Safety in Muskoka key concern as lake traffic rises >

Canada Day 2021 The finding of unmarked graves of children and adults on or near the grounds of former residential schools in different parts of the country, has shaken us all. This Canada Day can be a time for all Canadians to show empathy, understanding and humility. It can also provide the opportunity to educate ourselves about all of Canada’s history, and to redefine our relationship with July 1, while making a commitment to end systemic racism and discrimination faced by Indigenous peoples. As more people are vaccinated and life is slowly returning to “normal” we encourage all of our members to continue to follow public health and Stage 2 Reopening guidelines. Enjoy a safe and thoughtful Canada Day! The Port Cunnington Ratepayers Association is hosting their second Canada Day Boat Parade, starting with a land acknowledgement. Find out more here.

Please Don't Feed the Ducks! Bread, popcorn and junk food have very little nutritional value and are not good for ducks and are not good for water quality either. Even corn and other more highly nutritious food is not recommended for ducks and is also not good for water quality.  Attracting ducks to your dock will result in more ducks pooping around your dock. That could result in a higher level of e-coli bacteria right where you and the kids swim. Not a good idea! Long story short, don't feed the ducks!   READ: What the Canadian Wildlife Federation has to say >  photo by David Fulford

Reading, interesting links and events Township of Lake of Bays READ: June 24 Public Notice Board > READ: June 29 Economic Development Update > ON Nature magazine READ: Summer 2021 issue >

photo by Paul Madder, Sunset in Ten Mile Bay

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