Thank you to the Parkes Taggart Foundation!
The BRLA gratefully acknowledges the support of the Parkes Taggart Foundation for once again donating $1,000 towards the cost of maintaining the lake shoal markers this year. Our association installs and monitors these shoal markers each year in order to provide safe passage for all boaters on our lake; we continue to be able provide this service thanks to generous donations like this one.
Government support for fireworks this year
BRLA recently received the good news that our application for a Heritage Canada grant to help support our Canada Day fireworks show has been successful! Check the calendar for details on this year's show to take place on Friday July 1st off Cow Island. (rain date July 2nd)
"Around the Rideau" - March/April edition of RVCA newsletter
Click here to read the most recent newsletter of the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority.
FOCA Elert - March 2016
Most recent newsletter from the Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations is now posted.
Parks Canada Update on Upper Brewers' Lock
Details about ongoing work on Locks #43 & 44 at Upper Brewers are posted here.
Tay Valley Township undertaking "Age Friendly" survey
Click here, for more information posted on the Township website.
Tay Valley Township is conducting a community needs assessment in order to develop an "Age Friendly" community plan. Residents & property owners will be surveyed about various features associated with an "Age Friendly" community. The survey will be bulk mailed and can be accessed at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PP7NDCS
Long-time lake supporter Gerald Copestake passes away at 97
Gerald Copestake died on Jan 31st. He loved Big Rideau and was a long term supporter of the BLRA. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the RLEF among other charities he supported.
Gerald's obituary was published in the Globe and Mail on Saturday February 6th.