NewsFlash

December 23, 2024



Wishing you and yours all the best of this holiday season and happiness in 2025



The LOBA office will be closed from December 23 through to January 6

LOBA Winter Town Hall Meeting

Bethune United Church, Baysville

Saturday January 25, 2025

9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Coffee

10:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Town Hall

12:00 p.m. Lunch

Keynote Speaker from

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare



Join Association directors for a report on LOBA's activities and accomplishments, greetings and updates from local elected officials, and a keynote speaker from Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare.

After the meeting, lunch will be served in the church hall.

Please plan to join us.

The Deadline is Fast Approaching for 2024 Photo Contest Submissions

Open to all Lake of Bays Association members and families. Photos must be previously unpublished and taken in the current year--limit of 5 per category. They must be in high-resolution, digital format. Send to info@loba.ca, subject line Lake of Bays Association photo contest.

LIFE at the LAKE: people, pets and dwellings

NATURE: wild plants and animals

LANDSCAPE: land, water and sky

DEADLINE: December 31

Cold Moon over Price's Point, 2024

Bruce MacLellan



From the Township of Lake of Bays:

Roads License Agreement Update - As part of the ongoing review and public engagement regarding the Roads License Agreement (RLA) Program and the moratorium implemented earlier this year, the Township of Lake of Bays is providing an update on their progress and next steps:

• A draft report, including staff recommendations based on the public feedback received so far, is currently being finalized and will be available for public review and comment on the Township website on January 7, 2025.
• This draft report, titled The Future of the Roads License Agreement Program, will outline the findings from the review process, including recommendations based on public feedback and input from legal and insurance experts.
• The draft report will be presented at the January 14, 2025, Council meeting. Please note that no final decisions will be made at this meeting, as it will focus on presenting and discussing the report. The report will remain open for public review and comment before being brought back to Council for further consideration.
• Public engagement will continue after the Council meeting, with staff accepting input, questions, and recommendations from the public. The final report will be presented at the February 11, 2025, Council meeting, where a decision on the program and its moratorium will be made.

The Township encourages everyone to subscribe to the news and public notices on their website, additionally, the report will be made available on their dedicated Roads License Agreement Webpage at lakeofbays.on.ca/RLA.

From the District of Muskoka:

Lake System Health Survey - The District of Muskoka is seeking public input to help update its Lake System Health policies. These policies guide waterfront development while protecting Muskoka’s natural environment.

As part of the Muskoka Official Plan (MOP) Comprehensive Review, the District is updating its policies to address challenges such as climate change, water quality and shoreline development. Public participation is essential to ensure these updates are informed by the experiences, concerns, and priorities of the community.

Shape the future of Muskoka by completing the Lake System Health survey. Feedback from the survey will inform policies that balance environmental, economic and community priorities.

• The survey is available on the Engage Muskoka platform: Lake System Health Survey.
• The deadline to complete the survey is Feb. 6, 2025.

In addition to the survey, the District will host a series of public consultation opportunities in the New Year. Stay tuned for more details.

Between Two Pines: December 2024 District Newsletter - Read about what is happening at the District and watch the interview between District Chair Jeff Lehman and CAO Julie Stevens. Click here.

From the Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Association (FOCA):

December 2024 Elert - Click here to read more about FOCA's activities.

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photo by Virginia McKinnon

2023 photo contest submission