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Need a Source? Swim Guide’s new iOS app can help you discover the best beaches this summer (Press Release)
Toronto, Ontario, June 26, 2017 — Heading to the beach this holiday weekend? Beach goers can access even better beach and water quality information, including service in 3 languages, with the launch of Swim Guide’s 3rd version of the iOS app: Swim Guide 3.1
City of Toronto now sending out sewage bypass alerts
In July of 2014, Waterkeeper filed a request to the province to bring sewage bypass alerts to Toronto. As of this month, Toronto is finally sending out public notifications for bypasses.
Wolfe Island Lit Fest Cancelled
The Lit Fest, scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 24 at Brophy's Point on Wolfe Island, has been cancelled due to weather and unforeseen circumstances.
Gord Edgar Downie Pier: Just Perfect
Last night the City of Kingston unanimously approved a resolution to honour Gord Downie by naming the deep water swimming pier in the new Breakwater Park redevelopment The Gord Edgar Downie Pier.
Media Advisory: Kingston & Wolfe Island Culture Festival Kicks-off Summer 2017
Kingston, Ontario — Lake Ontario Waterkeeper launch their 7-week Kingston and Wolfe Island Culture Festival this Friday at a special opening ceremony at the General Wolfe on Wolfe Island.
Contact:
Rebecca Harrison
905-999-5479, rebecca@waterkeeper.ca
www.waterkeeper.ca/culturefestival
Waterkeeper's newest summer partnership with Ausmosis
This summer Ausmosis surf shop has partnered with Lake Ontario Waterkeeper. From now until the end of 2017 Ausmosis will donate a portion of sales for each board sold. Funds will go directly towards Lake Ontario Waterkeeper’s to support or summer work towards a swimmable, drinkable, fishable Lake Ontario.
Government responds to committee report on navigation rights
The government proposes additional consultations and changes that will strengthen the legislation.
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