There is never a dull moment when you are involved with your lake association. Our primary activity this cottage season is to complete the ‘Love Your Lake’ project which involves the shoreline assessment of all Paudash Lake (upper & lower). I discussed this fully in our winter newsletter and thank-you to the volunteers who have offered to drive the boats or house the students from Trent University who are scheduled to be here for the last week of August.
Read MoreThere's so much fun to be had on the lake this summer! Make sure you check out the events below and add them to your calendar! It all starts July 1st, with our annual Canada Day boat parade and social!
CANADA DAY BOAT PARADE & SOCIAL Friday, July 1, 2pm • South end of North Bay
Read MoreEcottagefilms.com has been out taking video of lakes throughout eastern Ontario, including Paudash Lake. Sharing video of our beloved lake is a good way to introduce friends and family to the lake before they even arrive for a visit, or to plan a day of fishing or boating.
Read MoreWe are currently working on the Summer 2016 edition of the PLCA newsletter and we want to hear from you! Do you have something funny, informative, interesting, nostalgic, historical, conservational or enlightening to say about life on Paudash Lake? If you do, we wold love to read your article and consider it for publication in our newsletter and/or blog.
Read MoreIt’s one of those childhood memories that you’re not sure you remember because you actually remember or because there's photo evidence. I’m 11, and standing on the deck of a cottage on Paudash Lake. I’m wearing a red polyester sleeveless top with gold buttons on the pockets and matching navy blue shorts (I definitely remember the outfit. Loved it. It came with another set of identical red shorts and matching navy top so you could create several “matching” outfits — yes, it was the 70s!).
Read MoreLoons fulfill the same role for a lake that the canary fulfilled in the mines: acting as an indicator of environmental conditions. Canadian Lakes Loon Survey (CLLS) monitoring of loon reproductive success has proven effective for monitoring broader lake health. In fact, survival of loon chicks is a good indicator of the impact of lake acidification and other water conditions on fish stocks and aquatic life. In addition 97 per cent of the world’s common loon population lives in Canada; 56 per cent of these in Ontario and Quebec. This makes the Common Loon our responsibility to conserve.
Read MoreThe Haliburton Highlands Land Trust (HHLT) is pleased to announce the 2016 spring online native plant sale. We have shoreline bundles that may be perfect for naturalizing your shoreline and a number of other shrubs and trees that will beautify and increase biodiversity on your property. These plants will enhance habitats for frogs, fish and butterflies, as well as a host of other creatures. Shoreline bundles contain 25 plants in total – five of each of the following species: Alternate-leafed Dogwood, Red Osier Dogwood, American Highbush Cranberry, Nannyberry and American Elderberry. It is recommended that each sapling be planted about 15 feet apart.
Read MoreBy Jan Hudson Krueger -- What does the cottage think about when we're gone? When the piles of snow cover paths, roofs and decks, When the songbirds have fled to the warmer climes As have we, Does the cabin miss us?
Read MoreSeasonal Affective Disorder, the most common of which is known as winter depression, affects about five to ten per cent of people in North America. As far as diseases go, that’s quite common. There are people who are completely debilitated by winter. If that’s you, then please do go speak with your doctor because you don’t need to suffer. There are medications, there are special lights and there is...
Read MoreThis year is going to be an active year for your PLCA board. I want to tell you about an exciting new project that will be taking place on Paudash Lake this summer! The PLCA, working with the Coalition of Haliburton Property Owners’ Associations (CHA) will be evaluating the natural state of the shorelines around Paudash during July and August.
Read MoreEver wondered about the longterm sustainability plan for Paudash Lake? The Paudash Lake Management Plan, which is now available online, was prepared under the direction of the PLCA, with funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, and with the support of various municipalities and ministries. The purpose of the Paudash Lake Management Plan is to identify the significant social, natural and physical features that make the lake and its surrounding area a desirable place for people to live and visit...
Read MoreWho loves a picnic lunch by the lake on a warm autumn day? Pretty much everyone. Including this bear, who swam across Paudash Lake and helped himself to the PLCA's current president's lunch. "He swam all the way from the other point, and ate our lunch!" says Mike Thomas, who was lucky enough to ...
Read MoreWe had wonderful weather and a great turn out at this year's Rock Bass Derby. Check out the photos from our fun day, and tell us about your favourite moments of the derby in the comments section below!
Read MoreEveryone had a great time this summer at the annual Regatta at North Bay Beach! Check out those smiling faces!
Read MoreMy parents moved us to Inlet Bay on Paudash Lake when I was less than a year old. A youth spent on the lake has served me so well. When April rolled around and the final stubborn ice fishing huts were pulled off the water or sunk, my brother and I could start salivating over a rising summer. The crocus flowers would peek through the soil and mossy carpeting would spill over the rock garden, greening up our lives. In May, the air was dewy and moist and the days were long and built for fun..
Read MoreGood news - Paudash Lake has been approved for a Lake Trout stocking project, that will take place over the next 5 years. Earlier this year, 4300 fingerlings were introduced into both North Bay and Joe Bay. These are the deepest parts of Paudash Lake. This action will be repeated...
Read MoreLast month over 40 people on the lake enjoyed a beautiful, warm, bug-free evening under the stars watching the hilarious “Penguins of Madagascar." It was a perfect evening and the free popcorn from the Paudash Lake Marina store topped it off! Thanks to all who attended and thanks to Rod & Tyleen for letting us hold the event at the marina.
Read MoreFOCA reminds everyone that, effective April 15, 2015, you must install a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm adjacent to all sleeping areas of your home and your cottage if it has a fuel-burning appliance, attached garage or a fireplace. Starting up a wood stove, or any appliance, after months left idle, is a time for particular care. Get details about CO alarm installation at the Ministry of Safety website, and protect your family from the 'silent killer.'
Read MoreMost Canadians agree that strong environmental laws are important because they protect the quality of the air, water and land that our health depends upon. But did you know that a report released in 2013 by Washington’s Centre for Global Development ranked Canada’s environmental protection record dead last among 27 wealthy countries? According to an Eco-Justice Report, more than 110 countries have already recognized their citizens’ right to a healthy environment by enshrining it in their national constitution. It’s time that Canada does the same...
Read MoreBring the whole family on Saturday August 15 for movie night at the Paudash! Marina. We will be screening 'Penguins of Madagascar' at 8:30pm. Plucky penguins Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private -- the most elite spies ever hatched -- join forces with a chic undercover organization known as the North Wind! The Marina is supplying free popcorn, and the store and snack bar will be open before the movie starts. Please bring your own lawn chairs, and a blanket in case it gets chilly.
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