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Stay at Home Order: Can I go to the cottage?

With Ontario under a stay-at-home order that will last until at least May 6th, the Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations (FOCA) has been fielding calls…

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2021 Membership Kick-off

Now that the ice is out and the spring flowers are starting to bloom, it’s time to kick-off the 2021 season! While we don’t know…

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Ontario Government: Recreational Camping Prohibited on Public Land

Under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, Recreational camping is prohibited on public land, including Crown land until further notice. This is to stop…

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SDRA’s Letter of Comment to the Ontario Energy Board

The SDRA has submitted a letter of comment to the Registrar of the Ontario Energy Board, advocating for a delay in the implementation of the…

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SDRA Board Opportunity – Lake Steward

The SDRA is currently looking for a new Board Member to serve as the Lake Steward. The Lake Steward is a critical role for our…

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Elimination of Hydro One’s Seasonal Rate Class

The SDRA is aware of the Hydro One application to eliminate the Seasonal rate class. This directive was issued by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB)…

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Invitation for 2021 Newsletter Submissions!

Some of my neighbours and I have been curling on the lake almost daily since early January. Mild temperatures both yesterday and today have caused…

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Ontario Releases Gypsy Moth Predictions for 2021

Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has released its 2021 Gypsy Moth predictions at the link below: https://www.ontario.ca/page/gypsy-moth It looks like our area is…

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An Important Message From Land O’ Lakes Community Services

We know that many of you have decided to stay on at your cottages, or maybe you’ve even decided to move permanently to this beautiful…

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Urgent Action Needed! Re Proposed Legislative Changes to Ontario’s Conservation Authorities Act

Recently the Ontario Government raised legislation which would, if passed, significantly reduce the power that Conservation Authorities have to manage their respective watersheds. Currently, our…

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