Learn how to survive a fall into cold water and the need to know facts of cold water immersion. For more cold water survival information visit http://csbc.ca/en/cold-water-awareness
Learn how to survive a fall into cold water and the need to know facts of cold water immersion. For more cold water survival information visit http://csbc.ca/en/cold-water-awareness
Learn the facts about cold water immersion with these highlights from the Cold Water Bootcamp program. For more cold water survival information visit http://csbc.ca/en/cold-water-awareness
Large and destructive wakes can create unsafe conditions, be harmful to the environment, and cause property damage, notably: Hazards for swimmers and smaller vessels Large wake can cause dangerous conditions for swimmers and can even swamp smaller vessels. Shoreline erosion Wake combined with higher water levels can cause plants and trees to lose their root support and ...
This two color flare is approved to replace pyrotechnic flares on pleasure craft by Transport Canada and is manufactured by Sirius Signal in the United States.
If your existing flares have a manufacture date of 2019 or earlier they have or will expire this year. According to Transport Canada requirements, flares are approved for four years from the date of manufacture. This means that you must replace traditional flares every third or fourth boating season. It's not easy to get rid of expired flares in a safe and environmentally responsible way. ...
Brief tutorial on how to capture Gypsy Moth caterpillars during the Summer months with burlap cloth to help control Gypsy Moth populations and reduce defoliation of trees. More info can be found at www.toronto.ca/gypsymoth
Proactive actions and tips to mitigate your property's risk of wildfire.
Tips on home and property maintenance to mitigate the risk of wildfire.
Environment & Climate Change Canada (ECCC) have finally released their long-awaited study on Climate Change impacts in the Great Lakes basin, which includes probability-based projections of potential water levels variability from 2025 to 2095. Great Lakes shoreline municipalities, businesses (particularly marinas), ports, and residents should review this report before making any investments ...
Boaters need to be #WakeAware to ensure all lake users are able to safely and sustainably enjoy the water. Find more resources online here: https://www.bewakeaware.com/ We all have a role to play, to use 360 degree vision to watch not only what is in front of us, but also what is happening as we create a wake, behind us. This video and the Be #WakeAware campaign is a joint initiative of the Muskoka Lakes Association, Safe Quiet Lakes, and the Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations. Spread the word!
Learn how to survive a fall into cold water and the need to know facts of cold water immersion. For more cold water survival information visit http://csbc.ca/en/cold-water-awareness
One of four videos that discusses bear biology, behaviour, and the importance of managing attractants to prevent human/bear encounters, with an emphasis on food. A descriptive transcript for this video is available by visiting the following link: http://media.ontarionewsroom.com/desctxt/bearwise-video-2.html Attention Ours - Nourriture Une des quatre vidéos traitant de la biologie de l'ours, de son comportement et de l'importance de gérer les attractifs pour prévenir les rencontres entre humains et ours. Pour obtenir une transcription descriptive de cette vidéo, cliquer sur le lien suivant : http://media.ontarionewsroom.com/desctxt/attention-ours---nourriture.html
Transport Canada (TC) has opened up the discussion on lifting the ban on electric surfboards/hydrofoils for your input. As part of their decision making process, the Let’s Talk Transportation portal invites your comments and suggestions on propeller-driven surfboard-type vessels. In 1999 TC banned self-propelled surfboards. They were dangerous as they were mostly homemade and had open ...
Large and destructive wakes have long been an issue for cottagers. The law states that power-driven vessels must slow down to 10 km/hour within 30 meters of a shoreline except in canals and marked channels. While most boaters are aware and respectful of the rules, there are others who are not. The Muskoka Lakes Association, Safe Quiet Lakes and the Federation of Ontario's Cottagers' ...
Time to Put Away the Bird Feeder! - The area bear population is up and about which means that some bears, in their quest to locate food, will wander into urban and rural properties that have outdoor food sources such as bird feeders, insecure garbage containers and unkempt BBQ's to name a few. - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) ...