WhatsApp

WhatsApp

Connecting with Our Neighbours One of the things I value most about Pointe au Baril is the wonderful sense of community. Neighbours are always more than willing to help one another. But how many of us could quickly pull up the contact info of all our nearby cottagers?...
Emergency Action Plan

Emergency Action Plan

Download Printable PDF COTTAGER MEDICAL EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN Evaluate the situation If calling Emergency services, be prepared to comment so as to rule out (or in)these key factors: Not breathing Does not have a pulse Is bleeding profusely (blood soaks more than 1...
Too Close for Comfort!

Too Close for Comfort!

The End Result of Lightning Striking a Pine Tree July 11, 2022 By David Sharpe The smell of smoke as the wind shifted to the north was the first thing to raise my concern. My initial thought was that maybe someone was camping somewhere behind our cottage here on the...
Fire Safety Tips from the GBA

Fire Safety Tips from the GBA

Remember we said that the best protection against fire is prevention? Here are two tips lists that have been compiled that give valuable ideas which, if followed, could prevent a fire. We like to think we know how to prevent fires, but it is probable that there are...