Volume 11 No.17 Dear PaBIA, Wow - what fabulous weather we have been experiencing! We indeed have been very fortunate since the beginning of July...not too many hot days - but August isn't done with us quite yet, if Monday and Tuesday are any indications!...

   Volume 11 No.16 Dear PaBIA, This following quote came to me from a concerned cottager: "I am amazed to see PWCs (jet skis) whizzing by in the pitch dark along "Yonge Street" without navigation lighting - they are not equipped with nav lights because they...

   Volume 11 No.15 Dear PaBIA, As we enjoy the height of the summer and all this beautiful sunny weather, please know that lights at night ON your boats is mandatory but your spot lights on your island, although great for seeing your way to the cottage, can...

   Volume 11 No.14 Dear PaBIA, With almost 1.5 inches of rain measured at our island on Saturday and .5 inches on Monday evening, we are finally getting some much needed rain. However, it isn't enough to lower the fire rating just yet. So please remain...

   Volume 11 No.13 Dear PaBIA, As things rev up for the peak of the summer season, please be mindful of others on the water, especially those with non-motor boats (kayaks, canoes, paddle boards) who are at the mercy of our bigger boats and the higher...

   Volume 11 No.12 Dear PaBIA, These last two weeks have been gorgeous - so now a little rain will be a good thing for everyone and everything! The PaBIA Naturalist, talking about Wildfires and why some thick, boggy areas don't burn, even though there is...

   Volume 11 No.11 Dear PaBIA, No question that summer is upon us...highs in the 20s and 30s with warming water temperatures! But with that comes drier conditions - so please take notice that the Township's Fire Rating has been changed to HIGH, and we've...

   Volume 11 No.10 Dear PaBIA, We hope YOUR Canada Day was a good one, wherever you are! But if in Pointe au Baril, you know the weather held for the weekend with warmer temperatures, blue skies and warming water. Summer has finally arrived! In this eBlast:...

   Volume 11 No.9 Dear PaBIA, The sun is shining more than not - and the temperatures (at least of the air) are rising! More and more flags are flying on the flag poles around the bay and the Ojibway will be opening their doors TODAY! In this eBlast: PaBIA's...

   Volume 11 No.8 Dear PaBIA, Ah, it's finally mid June...the black flies are here so thank goodness for the wind and rains to blow them away (the silver lining)! But the sun is now shining again and will warm us up! Additionally, the water is still rising,...

   Volume 11 No.7 Dear PaBIA, Ah, it's finally June...may the weather reflect it! As we gear up for the summer, we hope everyone's minds and hearts are able to turn toward their return to the Bay (if you haven't already)! Remember, if you are viewing this on...

   Volume 11 No. 6a Dear PaBIA, With the wonders of digital publication, sometimes it runs away with itself...and so it is with this eBlast! Some duplication from the original has been fixed. Thanks for your understanding! We hope your Victoria Day was all...

   Volume 11 No. 5 Dear PaBIA, The Ice is finally OUT (late this year) and the Yearbook is ready and has hopefully arrived in your CN mailbox by now - way ahead of schedule! For Americans, it may take a bit longer! It is the grand plan that the...

   Volume 11 No. 4 Dear PaBIA, Over the next several weeks, PaBIA will be rolling out the results to the 2018 Survey...starting in this issue. Your comments and ideas are always welcome! You can always email Hilde Clark. But do also check out below the...

   Volume 11 No. 3 Videos taken by Bruce Tiffin, PaBIA's Off Season Cottage Patroller Early April Video traveling from Brignall Banks toward Payne's Early April Video taken on Yonge Street, PaB, near Nugamo Dear PaBIA, With our Marine Patrollers on deck and...