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Volume 16 No. 10
After the high temps last week of 35 C (95 F), this past weekend it brought torrential downpours producing more than 75 mm (3″) of rain within 36 hours. Monday brought PaB’s blue skies and seasonal temps – and yesterday we were back to the rain. I hope it helps the blueberries!
Despite the rain, it is expected that this summer will be dry and hot – so please be sure your fire pump(s) and hoses are ready to go NOW! And while you’re at it, take a picture and send it in to participate in the Firepump Contest and win one of the $100 drawings! Check out the information below!
For your convenience, please check out the links to our partners at the bottom of each eBlast!
With the summer season officially starting with the Ojibway Club’s official opening today and the calendars updated so you can join us for many of the events PaBIA has planned for the summer, we hope to see everyone very soon!
Table of Contents In this eBlast:
PaBIA
- AA & Alanon
- Start Your Fire Pump Contest – June 30 – July 7, 2024
- New US Border Rules for Dogs Could Inconvenience Owners
- ToA Seeking Input for Speed Restrictions for Pointe au Baril Channel
- 2024 ToA FoodCycler Program!
- Check out the June, July, and August Calendars
OF INTEREST
- GBB – Calling All Kids in the Biosphere!
- GBA – June Update 2024
- Yearbook Update – June 22, 2024
- Lake Michigan-Huron Water Levels – June 24, 2024
PaBIA
Missing/Broken Markers Contact Info
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Should you find any
misplaced, missing or broken
PaBIA markers, please
email Tom Cavers IMMEDIATELY or
go to PaBIAi’s webpage!
AA & Alanon
For the 2nd summer, starting on July 1 at 7pm, there will be weekly Monday evening meetings of the 1906 Group at The Ojibway Club.
The 1906 Group is an open meeting – all are welcome – loosely based on traditional meetings of Al-Anon and AA. Many of us in Pointe au Baril have loved ones who battle various addictions and substance disorders – and of course, others of us face these challenges ourselves or simply want to hear how others have overcome their cravings. The 1906 Group will alternate between speaker-led formats and readings about the disease of “more”, and there will always be opportunities for individuals to share openly and discreetly. Remember… what you hear here, who you see here, stays here…
We look forward to seeing you on Mondays at 7pm in July and August!
Are You Ready to Win? Start Your Engines Now – June 30 – July 7!
New US Border Rules for Dogs Could Inconvenience Owners
As of August 1, 2024, new rules from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) could make traveling across the border with a dog more cumbersome. The CDC has tightened its dog and cat importation regulations to prevent the reintroduction of rabies to the United States. These new rules apply to all dogs, including dogs that left the United States and are returning.
Read more in the GBA Update here.
Seeking Input for Speed Restrictions for Pointe au Baril Channel
The Archipelago Council passed Resolution No. 23-176 directing staff to investigate the submission of a Vessel Operation Restriction Regulation (VORR) in the Pointe Au Baril channel, proposing to limit the speed of vessels to 10km/hr for a distance of 1.5km (see map). This proposal is based on many reports and concerns regarding the safety of users in the narrow channel, the protection of public and private infrastructure, and the environmental protection of the shorelines and species.
The Archipelago’s Strategic Plan contains strategic priorities including protecting and preserving our shorelines and environment and providing strong leadership through responsible decision making. The proposed regulation would contribute to the safety and social values many in our Township enjoy, including the safe, quiet, and peaceful enjoyment of Georgian Bay and the Inland Lakes.
Currently, the Archipelago is consulting with residents, businesses, First Nations, and agencies to receive feedback on the proposed speed regulation. After reviewing your collective feedback, a decision will be made regarding proceeding with the application, which requires submission in August 2024 to Transport Canada, Office of Boating Safety, for a formal review. The timeline for recognizing the speed limit as an official regulation may take up to two years, and may result in speed limit signage, buoys, and additional enforcement.
Please send all correspondence to Josh Badger, ToA Director of Operations and Facilities, by July 5, 2024, for consideration.
The Parry Sound news carried this story.
2024 FoodCycler Program!
Join the growing residents of The ToA who want to help save our Site 9! There are now more FoodCyclers available for those who are residents of The Archipelago. Check out the ToA’s website. It’s easy to do – simply go to purchase HERE. This will enable Canadians to receive their purchase(s) at their home address. if you don’t have an address for delivery (i.e. you live on an island) you can sign up for FlexDelivery through Canada Post!
And for those who already own one and wish to purchase extra parts, please click here to see what is available for purchase.
If you are non-Canadian, you will need to wait until you are in Canada and use the Canada Post’s Flex Delivery
Of Interest
Calling all Kids in the Biosphere!
Are your kids and grandkids ready for exploration and adventure?
Georgian Bay Mnidoo Gamii Biosphere is continuing to offer Kids in the Biosphere in partnership with The Township of The Archipelago (TOA). This free program provides participating families with activities to keep them outside and learning about nature all summer long!
Families within the TOA register with the program at the beginning of summer and pick up an activity kit with materials and activity instructions. The self-guided activities are designed to last all summer. Beyond nature observation, the activity kits invite families to conduct science experiments and take actions to help local species at risk. Families can submit photos of their discoveries on the Biosphere website. Activities are mainly self-guided but there are opportunities for families to interact with Biosphere staff and guest experts.
We are back for the summer of 2024! If you are interested in an activity kit, please register and find out where to pick one up! Have questions? For more information about what the Biosphere offers youth, please click here!
Here is the June GBB News
GBA Update June 24
In this edition:
- Ask the federal government to rethink changes to the capital gains tax
- Floating homes arrive on the Bay
- GBA releases a study on cruise ships on Georgian Bay
- Don’t forget to nominate your Champion of the Bay
- Save Georgian Bay submits requests on TC Energy’s proposed pumped storage project
- New US border rules for dogs could inconvenience owners
- Find out when you are due to renew your Pleasure Craft License
- Biinaagami reports on the impacts of declining ice cover
- Evidence flathead catfish have moved into Ontario waters
- Water Levels Report
Yearbook Update
With each eBlast, we will provide you a list of names of those members who have provided updated contact information. The details of all the changes since the 2023 yearbook came out in early May are provided in THIS printable format for you to print out and insert into your own Yearbook! Changes as of June 23 are below.
For reporting Markers’ problems
contact Tom Cavers by cell (pg. 267 in yearbook) or email
For contacting Secretary-Treasurer and Asst. Sec. Treas.
Nancy Rogers and Elise Findlay: contact.pabia@gmail-com
Lori & Geoff Brown – new members
Andrew & Jan Vanderwal – address change
Eric Vanderwal – address change
Water Levels
Lakes Michigan/Huron Water Levels June 24th, 2024
To better read the charts, please click on the chart for the Daily or Six Month Forecast Water level chart and the corresponding websites
Call 617-955-6260
Please support PaBIA’s Yearbook Advertisers 2024
This site’s advertising feature was created to provide assistance for special local information & events for existing Yearbook advertisers only.
Emergency
• PaB Nursing Station
• Canadian Coast Guard
Search and Rescue
800-267-7270
• PaBIA Emergency info