NewsFlash

August 1, 2025

Coming soon…

Last year the Township of Lake of Bays created a brochure about what waterfront property owners should know before altering their shorelines or removing vegetation. Both the Township and the Lake of Bays Association (LOBA) want to be sure all waterfront property owners on Lake of Bays read it. So, they have partnered up and are distributing this helpful resource with the next issue of Dockside magazine, which is delivered to all docks on the lake. LOBA’s membership brochure will also be included to attract some of the 35% of waterfront residents who are not currently members of LOBA. Look for it early this month.

Mark Your Calendars

There's Lots Happening Around the Lake

From the Township of Lake of Bays:

Official Plan Open Houses Scheduled -Wednesday August 13 and Saturday August 16 to share your ideas and help shape the future of land use in Lake of Bays.

LOBA's Planning, Development & Government Relations team is reviewing the draft Official Plan and will be providing comments to the Township.

More information about the Open Houses>

Review the Draft Official Plan>

See Mayor Glover's video>

An Exciting New Project has Launched

The Township of Lake of Bays library is embarking on a major project!. The branch in Dwight is going to expand and modernize. This is the first time in the history of the Branch that a project of this scope and nature is about to happen.  

While the Township will fund the new structure, the Library Board and staff are embarking on an ambitious fundraising campaign with a goal of

$1-million in order to outfit the interior of the space (think book shelves, computers, table chairs, and so much more). So far they have successfully raised $475,000. Attached is a flyer that briefly explains the project goals and a QR code for more information about the project as well as contact information if you want to talk to someone about a donation. Every donation counts!

Summer Time Flies!

Can you believe it's the August long weekend already??!!

Review LOBA's Safe Boating Brochure and make sure your family, friends and renters are familiar with the rules of safe and courteous boating.

Support Maple Leaf Marinas' annual fundraiser for local hospitals. See their ads on pages 46 and 66 of the 2025 yearbook.

If you are renting out your cottage (assuming you have obtained your Short Term Rental License from the Township), or lending your cotttage out to friends, take some time to review these Tips for Renting Responsibly from Cottage Link and the Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations (FOCA).

As you are snapping pictures this long weekend,

start thinking about submitting them to the 2025 Photo Contest

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 and sent to info@loba.ca, subject line Lake of Bays Association photo contest. Deadline December 31, 2025.

LIFE at the LAKE: people, pets and dwellings

NATURE: wild plants and animals

LANDSCAPE: land, water and sky

See the 2024 winners on pages 14 to 19 of the 2025 yearbook or by clicking here.

Jamie Woodside

2024 photo contest

Nature

Liza Moore

2024 photo contest Landscape

John Tupper

2024 photo contest

Life at the Lake

photo by Virginia MacKinnon

2024 photo contest submission

Through education, advocacy and engagement, our mission is to foster a healthy natural environment, responsible waterfront development, a thriving community, and a Lake of Bays shared respectfully and safely by all.

Lake of Bays Association

info@loba.ca

www.loba.ca 

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