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What is the connection between a family-owned barge company and clean water? Take a look ...
Blair McKeil grew up spent much of his life on Lake Ontario - out on the water on ships, using the water, and getting to know it better than most people ever do. He taught us that water leaves its mark on everyone. Watch this LOW-produced video for the full story.
See how easily you can find a clean beach with our Swim Guide app
We built Swim Guide for one reason and one reason only: because we love your beaches. We want you to explore, enjoy and learn about the fantastic beaches near you.
NEWS RELEASE: Which way to the beach?
Get instant, up-to-date information for over 800 beaches in Canada and the US with new Swim Guide app. First-of-its-kind app uses 70 government sources to help users source the closest beaches and cleanest waters – and how to get there.
Toronto: a 'maritime community'
Toronto grew up as a nautical city and yet its relationship to the water has been cut off. And thats what happens to our water resources, to the public trust, to the commons; we allow industry to privatize to take them over and take them away from the public and the public thinks its okay because they're doing it and they turn their backs on the water and go play golf or do some other activities.
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