E-NEWS JUNE 2023

Fellow LJNA members and Lake Joseph Neighbours,

Hello from smoky, lazy Lake Joe. The forecast is that this will largely clear by tomorrow evening. It looks surreal.

A reminder that Seguin's Current Fire Hazard Rating is set to EXTREME/ TOTAL FIRE BAN. This means open burning and fireworks are currently not permitted.

I am writing with an update on LJNA plans for the summer, a link to Seguin’s recently launched survey on waste management, and some news from some of our local community organizations.

I look forward to seeing you at the AGM or one of our other events this summer.

Warm regards,

Nancy Cohen, President

info@ljna.org

Update from LJNA Board

Summer LJNA Activities: Hope to see you!

• Sat. Jul 1st - Fireboat out on Lake Joe
• Sat. Jul 22nd - Forest Walk with Sarah Wilson
• Sat. Aug 5th - Annual General Meeting
• Sat. Aug 19th - Benthic Sampling Day

Watch your email for more details.

Do you want to help with any of these events? We’d love to have your energy and ideas at the table. Please be in touch at info@ljna.org.

Membership Renewal. Thank you to the many members who have already renewed, and special thanks to those who added a donation to their renewal. We truly appreciate everyone’s support for LJNA. Click HERE to renew for 2023.

Shoreline Alteration By-laws: Earlier this spring, Seguin asked for comments on their proposed Shoreline by-laws. You can learn more about the proposal HERE and read our letter of support HERE.

Floating Homes are in the news. The new proposal from Ontario will address only part of the problem. We believe that federal regulation is needed. A group of cottage associations, spearheaded by the Gloucester Pool Cottagers Association, are encouraging cottagers to have their voices heard. Here are some links to background information, sample letters to the Minister of Transportation and a petition.

• FOCA: https://foca.on.ca/floating-accommodations/
• MLA Petition : https://mla.on.ca/Floating-Accomodations/
• GPCA Letter to Minister:  https://gpca.wildapricot.org/RegulateFloatHomes/
• GBA: https://georgianbay.ca/floating-cottages/

Summer Dock Drop: Look for more news in our annual newsletter coming to your dock starting next weekend. If you can help with delivery, please be in touch.

Seguin Township News

Waste Management Survey:  The township is updating its Waste Strategy to explore how they can manage the growing community's waste management needs over the next 20 years. You can complete the survey at www.letsconnectseguin.ca/waste-management. Paper surveys are also available at the Christie Landfill and at the Seguin Township Municipal Office.

Seguin Public Libraries website has a wealth of information about their services, resources and summer schedule. You can access it here: https://seguinpubliclibraries.ca/programs/

In the Community

CNIB Lake Joe: Their summer fundraiser, Cookout with Cuddy, is set for August 12^th.  It raises crucial funds for CNIB Lake Joe, an accessible camp for Canadians with sight loss and their families. More info here. 

West Parry Sound Hospital Foundation: The WPSHF have launched a new and exciting fundraising event to support the highest priority needs of our hospital. The Northern Angels Classic Boat Tour provides the unique opportunity for our community BID TO WIN a tour one of our beautiful lakes in one of our region's classic wooden boats. More info here.

 The E-News is published on a regular basis to keep LJNA members and Lake Joe residents 

informed of items of importance and interest to them.  Want to view a past issue?  Click HERE.

The Lake Joseph North Association (LJNA) represents the interests of shoreline residents on the Seguin section of Lake Joseph, including Portage Lake.