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July 18, 2019
CANCELLED
Langmaid's Island Case Management Conference

Please be advised that the LPAT Case Management Conference scheduled for Tuesday July 23, 2019 for the Langmaid's Island application has been cancelled until further notice.

With recent changes in the Planning Act, counsel (lawyers) involved in the hearing requested an adjournment until such time as the regulations that will affect this hearing have been adopted. This is expected by the end of August 2019.

We will advise you when a new date is set.

To read the Notice of Cancellation on the Township of Lake of Bays website, click here .

To read more about changes in the Planning Act (Bill 108), click here .

It's a Wrap!
Thank you to the more than 140 members, guests, exhibitors and presenters who attended our AGM on July 6.
After the business of the meeting was conducted, we heard from four compelling speakers:

Geoff Ross, Vice Chair of the Muskoka Watershed Council (MWC) provided a "snapshot" of the health of our watershed, based on the Muskoka Watershed Report Card.You can read more about the Report Card here and read the most recent MWC Newsletter here .

Cathy Fairbairn, CEO and Librarian of the Lake of Bays Township libraries reminded us of the very many events and activities the Dwight and Baysville libraries bring to our communities and updated us on fundraising for the Dwight library expansion project. You can find out more about putting Yourself on a Shelf and SS Bigwin Fundraiser Cruises this coming Monday July 22, both in support of the Dwight expansion.

Director and chair of the LOBA Environment committee Caroline Konarzewski updated us on the many environmental activities the Association is currently undertaking. And finally Ian White, LOBA Director, updated us on possible increases in Hydro rates for seasonal residents. To read more about that click here .
photo by Susan and David Lennard
Silent Boat Rally
Saturday August 3, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Silent Boat Rally is for kayaks, canoes and paddle boards. Join us for a chance to paddle the beautiful winding Oxtongue river, explore small bays and meanders along the way. We will launch our crafts below Marsh's Falls and paddle down the Lower Oxtongue River to Lake of Bays and then return to the Falls. Participants will learn about the plants and animals that can be seen on the river. This is 8 kilometres of easy paddling in protected waters followed by a light lunch. This rally is a joint venture of the Lake of Bays Heritage Foundation and Lake of Bays Association. Cost $20 per person. 

You can register online here or contact LBHF by email at  registration@lakeofbaysheritage.ca
Q. — Is it Okay to Bathe
in the Lake?

A. — NO!!

Every summer we hear from people asking whether it's okay to bathe in the lake especially if they are using biodegradable soap. The short (and only) answer is NO.

Click here to find out why.
News from the
Township of Lake of Bays

A vacancy exists on the Township of Lake of Bays Council for one (1) Councillor for Ridout. Council has determined to fill this vacancy by appointment in accordance with the Township of Lake of Bays Council Vacancy Policy. Read more here .

Fire Danger rating remains at HIGH . Please no fireworks!

July 18, 2019 Public Notice Board .
Reading, interesting links and events

Saturday July 20

Wednesday July 24
Port Cunnington Ratepayers Association, Community Road Safety Concerns meeting

Saturday July 27

Friends of the Muskoka Watershed
photo by Lisa Falconer
The purpose of the Lake of Bays Association is to promote, sustain and enhance a clean and healthy natural environment, a well serviced community and a safe and peaceful Lake of Bays.

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