January 29, 2021
Jan. 29, 2021 Georgian Bay Forever has a multi-pronged project that builds on their Divert and Capture Program, called Diversion 2.0. The program aims to change behaviour around waste and plastic pollution and to reduce the amount getting into the environment. An exciting component includes ...
November 26, 2020
January 1, 2021 Membership fees for 2021 are now due and should be paid as soon as possible: $80 for full members or $30 for associate members. NEW: Membership renewal is now self-serve on our website — see the detailed instructions here. You can pay your dues online (with a credit ...
July 8, 2020
July 8, 2020 Ted Simmonds has removed 15 abandoned docks in Bayfield Inlet this summer, with five more still to come, plus any others that we learn about. That’s an astounding amount of volunteer work, with great benefit to our local environment because of Styrofoam that is properly disposed of, instead ...
June 12, 2020
June 12, 2020 We periodically pass on updates from our Township, especially as they relate to cottagers. Please take note of the following changes and cancellations around waste disposal. June 21 Large Item Disposal at Bayfield is cancelled The Township normally schedules two Large Item Disposal Days ...
May 28, 2020
May 29, 2020 In these unprecedented and trying times good news is infrequent. Unfortunately, the BNIA board has decided that we must cancel all summer activities that involve sizeable gatherings and make social distancing difficult, if not impossible. Consequently, I regret to inform you that ...
May 14, 2020
May 15, 2020 There’s been a flurry of Ontario government announcements over the past week with respect to marina openings, and access to marinas for seasonal cottagers and recreational users. Here’s a summary. Late on Friday, May 8, the Ontario government made a significant change to its essential ...
May 4, 2020
May 4, 2020 The Ontario government announced on May 1 that certain businesses and workplaces, including marinas, could reopen to prepare for the summer season on May 4, as long as they comply with strict public health measures and operate safely during the COVID-19 outbreak. Of particular interest to ...
April 28, 2020
April 15, 2020 Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced on April 14 that the province will remain in a state of emergency for another month. All non-essential businesses are to stay closed. This means all marinas are closed until May 12, at which time the situation will again be evaluated. ...
April 28, 2020
April 12, 2020 We are all in this Covid-19 crisis together, and the Province has made an Order that has resulted in many measures to protect our health and well-being, including the mandatory closures of recreational facilities and, specifically, marinas, province wide. Until the Province lifts or amends ...
April 28, 2020
April 11, 2020 The following notices concerning COVID-19 were received from Maryann Weaver, Emergency Information Officer for the Township of The Archipelago. We are passing them along for your information and guidance. 1. April 2 MNRF Declaration of Restricted Fire Zone2. April 7 ...