A "Bad" Winter May Actually Be a Good Thing

Posted by Ginny Henry | February 10, 2014 | bad winter, benefits, BruceGreySimcoe, bugs, cold temperatures, disease, food producers, good, harvests, larvae, mosquitoes, RTO7, water levels

The "traditional" winter BruceGreySimcoe has been experiencing this year has some benefits we could enjoy this spring and summer.

Provincial Bill to Protect Great Lakes Passes Second Reading

Posted by Ginny Henry | October 10, 2013 | BruceGreySimcoe, declining water levels, Great Lakes Guardians' Council, Great Lakes Protection Act, Ministry of the Environment, Ontario, RTO7

The proposed Great Lakes Protection Act would provide new tools to restore and protect the lakes and create a Great Lakes Guardians' Council to identify priorities and recommend actions to address them.

M.S. Chi-Cheemaun Starts 2013 Ferry Service May 17, 2013

Posted by Ginny Henry | May 14, 2013 | BruceGreySimcoe, Chi-Cheemaun, fender modifications, Georgian Bay, Lake Huron, Manitoulin Island, Ontario Ferries, Owen Sound Transportation Company, RTO7, South Baymouth, Tobermory, water levels

Increased water levels on Lake Huron and Georgian Bay allow the Chi-Cheemaun to set sail this Friday.

Forum in Tobermory - Challenges of a Changing Lake

Posted by Ginny Henry | May 02, 2013 | Bruce Peninsula, BruceGreySimcoe, Challenges of a Changing Lake, history, Lake Huron water levels, May 3-5, national, natural, parks, RTO7, Sources of Knowledge Forum, Tobermory

The 2013 Sources of Knowledge Forum, focusing on the changing water levels and shoreline conservation, takes place in Tobermory, May 3 - 5.

Minister of Tourism Concerned About Delay of Chi-Cheemaun Sailing Season

Posted by Ginny Henry | April 26, 2013 | BruceGreySimcoe, CBC, ferry, Lake Huron, low water levels, Manitoulin Island, Michael Chan, Minister of Tourism, MS Chi-Cheemaun, RTO7, sailing schedule, South Baymouth, Tobermory

Provincial Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Michael Chan, is concerned that a possible delay in the MS Chi-Cheemaun's sailing schedule will hurt tourism this summer.