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FOCA Elert - October 2019
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Advocacy & Policy Updates
Electricity Pricing Update
FOCA has been informed that Hydro One has submitted a "Motion of Change" to the
Ontario Energy Board (OEB), recommending against the elimination the Seasonal Class of customer, as expected. The issue is not yet resolved, but FOCA continues to post all details, here:
https://foca.on.ca/electricity-pricing/
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Provincial Policy Statement Update
The Province is making changes to their land use planning priorities. On behalf of Ontario's waterfront property owners, FOCA will be weighing-in on the proposed reforms to the
Provincial Policy Statement, to emphasize the need for clarity and priority for natural heritage and our water resources. Learn more (and consider commenting by October 21) here:
https://foca.on.ca/land-use-planning-overview/
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100 Debates
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image: Clifford Skarstedt, Peterborough Examiner
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FOCA's Executive Director Terry Rees moderated a standing-room-only federal candidates' debate in Peterborough, as part of the "100 Debates for the Environment" national campaign.
Find out where
YOUR
candidates stand on the issues that matter to you, by consulting links and resources available on the
FOCA Federal Election webpage
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Federal Election
Canadians will vote for our federal government on
Monday, October 21st.
In a federal election, even if you own property in more than one place, you may vote only once. FOCA recently asked Elections Canada to clarify if such property owners can
select to vote in their cottage riding
. See the response, and get links to the major registered parties, here:
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FOCA's Gold-level Sponsors
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Sponsors
support our work!
Please, support them. |
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FOCA Fall Seminar for Lake Associations
Saturday, November 16, 2019
- 9:00am to 3:00pm, Boulevard Club, Toronto.
Seats are filling up fast for the Fall Seminar; reserve your spot as soon as possible.
Register now!
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"I believe that the FOCA meetings are a do-not-miss for as many associations as can reasonably get to them." ~attendee at the last event |
Get environmental and policy updates on cottage country hot topics and emerging issues including: short-term rentals, electricity pricing, septic re-inspection programs, results of the FOCA road survey, water quality monitoring and lake stressors. Member associations:
send a representative from your lake association
to this gathering of peers, subject experts, the FOCA staff and Board of Directors.
Find out more about the event:
https://foca.on.ca/fall-seminar-2019/
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FOCA Programs
Lake Partner Program - How you can help
We need
your input in a short FOCA survey that will explain how you value and use the Lake Partner Program long-term water quality data. Please take a moment to add your voice! Take the survey:
Know someone else who loves this program? Please share the survey link with them!
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Apply for this Award
FOCA Achievement Award
Nominate
your association for the next FOCA Achievement Award. Large or small associations can apply, and accomplishments should be current, but can include long-standing efforts.
We love hearing your success stories!
Apply by November 30th.
Details and the nomination form are available, here:
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FOCA's Silver-level Sponsors
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Asian Carps Awareness
FOCA's very own Executive Director is one of the partners featured in this video, created by Fisheries and Oceans Canada, on the subject of Asian carps and what is being done to prevent their establishment in the Great Lakes
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Upcoming Events
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Saturday, October 19, 2019 - Toronto. FOCA's Terry Rees will be one of the speakers at this event, covering topics from water levels, septic systems, electricity rates and climate impacts on water. Co-hosted by Georgian Bay Forever and the Georgian Bay Association.
Click here for details and to register.
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Saturday, October 26, 2019 - Perth. FOCA will once again be pleased to support and present at this annual stewardship event. The theme is "
Enhancing, Restoring and Exploring: Applications for Citizen Science on your Lake." Register
here.
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FOCA's Bronze-level Sponsors
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Fall Safety
As the weather cools, we turn once again to our home heating systems. Remember: if you have a gas, propane, oil or wood-burning heating system or appliance, you need
Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors! You cannot see, smell or taste CO. Keep your family safe:
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Planning a boat ride over the Thanksgiving Long Weekend? Be prepared for the danger of
cold water immersion by reviewing these important tips from our partners at the
Canadian Safe Boating Council:
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Cottage Closing Tips
Cottages and summer homes are most vulnerable to thieves and subject to damage or vandalism in the off-season, from the week following Thanksgiving, to the weeks prior to Victoria Day.
How you close-up for the season makes a difference. Get tips here:
While we're thinking of it... please be cautious about announcing your extended
absences (from home OR from the cottage) on social media! You may be "inviting" trouble.
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Happy Thanksgiving
From all of our families, to all of yours, we wish you a wonderful Canadian Thanksgiving weekend!
The FOCA office will be closed until Tuesday morning, as we enjoy some family and cottage time.
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FOCA is the Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations,
the voice of the waterfront for over half a century
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