Winter is still here and the weather is a roller coaster ride. Check out these ice safety tips… Never go onto the ice alone. Check the thickness and colour of the ice before heading out. These indicate the strength and type of ice. Clear...
The FLCA has continued communication with the SSEA, MECP, Simcoe County Health Unit, and Township in regards to the Blue-Green Algae in the lake and subsequent water advisory issued by the Health Unit earlier in August. That water advisory was...
Our Second Annual Kids Fishing Derby was a great success! There were so many kids our fishing on the late on the 2nd. For the lis of winners and photos, etc. please see the web site page under Events/Canada Day Kids Fishing Derby. Our sincere...
Many thanks to all those who participated in our first educational webinar on June 8. As promised, the recording of the webinar with the slide presentation is now available – please access it at https://youtu.be/VF7_dHtZt1s Unfortunately...
Great news!! Last December we announced that $41.1 million in funding had been allocated to the Swift project to support six fiber-to-home projects across Simcoe County which will expand broadcast services for almost 13,000 households and...
The recording of the 2021 AGM held via Zoom on Wednesday August 11, 2021 is now available for FLCA members. The meeting included the following: President’s Report Guest Presentations – EWM Update by SSEA Invasive Species Coordinator...
Our very first Kids Fishing Derby was held on Saturday July 3 and we’re happy to report there were about 35 kids participating! The feedback has been very positive – it seems everyone had a lot of fun and we’re getting some...
The Farlain Lake Community Association is the recipient of the prestigious 2020 Annual Achievement Award presented by the Federation of Ontario Cottagers Association (FOCA). The award was accepted by Elizabeth Di Chiara, FLCA President, at...
The Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSEA) presented FLCA member Pete Andrews with a special award at its 2019 Annual SSEA Partners Reception on November 7. Pete was recognized for his leadership and tireless efforts on the development...
Many many thanks go to almost 50 volunteers who worked hard over the weekends of August 17 and 24 to harvest the Eurasian Watermilfoil as the final stage in our EWM management project for this summer!! Everyone worked so hard – preparing...