News & Events
TSW MP's deliver recommendations:
TSW MP's delivered their recommendations this week to Environment Minister Peter Kent (read more)
Federal MP says "absolutely" there will be user fees; Parks Canada CEO says there will be NO USER FEES! Confused yet?
Despite what MP Del Mastro says, FOCA has heard quite vocally from our members opposing additional user fees on local property owners to support Canada's heritage waterways. This has been very clear at the recent meetings, in Lindsay, and Washago, too...
Get links to the mid-August media notices on the left-hand column of the HOT TOPICS - Ontario Waterways page of the FOCA website.
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FOCA in the Media - recent postings:
Feb.2013 - CFRA radio interview re Algonquin Land Claim
Dec.2012 - CBC interviewed FOCA's Executive Director on the subject of proposed changes to MNR permit regulations. Read the CBC News story
Nov.2012 - Terry Rees' notes on the Living Waters Rally included in Nov/Dec 2012 edition of Water Canada magazine
Sept.25, 2012 - Terry Rees' report on the Living Waters Rally in Ottawa was posted to the Water Canada blog
August 9, 2012 – FOCA was mentioned among groups who have expressed concern over the Algonquin Land Claim in the Frontenac News article, “Algonquin Land Claim Hits the World of Sports Radio.” Click here to read...
August 6, 2012 – Terry Rees spoke about algae on CBCRadio in the “On the Dock,” holiday weekend radio episode. Click here to access the podcast...
August 3, 2012 – CBCNews quoted FOCA's Terry Rees in “Cottagers look to clay remedy for blue-green algae.” Click here...
June 19, 2012 – Terry Rees quoted in Peterborough Examiner article, “Trent-Severn Waterway user fee has been considered in the past”. Click to read...
June 19, 2012 - The Peterborough Examiner’s Editorial that day, “No reason for residents to pay waterway fee,” did not directly quote Terry, but was closely based upon his previous phone conversation with FOCA's Executive Director. Click to read...
June 19, 2012 – FOCA and the Canadian Canoe Museum sent out a joint media release: “Canoes and Cottagers, Of Course!” about our new partnership. Read the news release...
June 15, 2012 –after a phone interview with Terry Rees, the Peterborough Examiner reported in the news item, “Waterway Discussion,” that FOCA had not been invited to the TSW meeting held by MP Del Mastro at Trent that week
July 10, 2012 – Community Press article about FOCA's Cottage Succession seminar series: “Canadian Cottage Ownership: The True North Strong and (Capital Gains-) Free?” Click to read...
FOCA is busy on your behalf.
FOCA participates in numerous events throughout the year, including meetings of members in the fall, and our spring Annual General Meeting.
FOCA’s special events are an important opportunity to meet with our members, and to share information on programs and important issues that affect our waterfronts.
BIODIVERSITY - What's it to you?!
FOCA is a member of the Ontario Biodiversity Council, which has released the Ontario Biodiversity Strategy. Read about it here... This is the guiding framework for conservation of Ontario's rich biodiversity over the next decade.
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