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Notice of 2023 Annual General Meeting

All SSCA voting members are welcome to join the AGM on Saturday, July 22nd at 10 am. The meeting will be held in the School House at the SSCA property.


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Ward Four Councillors Report to Cottage Associations

Ward Four Councillors Report to Cottage Associations -July 2023 As you read this message we will be well into the summer season. We trust that your cottage experience is meeting or exceeding your expectations. The following is an update on some of the activities of the Township of The Archipelago TAX ...

Season-End Food Drive

If you have non-perishable food items left at the end of the season, consider donating them to a local food bank to help families in need! SSCA has confirmed the following local marinas will accept your donations: (We'll be adding to this list as others reply) Georgian Bay Marina LeBlanc's Sans Souci ...

School House Closed for Renovations

The Schoolhouse will be closed for renovations beginning August 22nd through the remainder of the season> This includes the restrooms. A porta-potty will be in place for public use. Please keep a safe distance from the worksite and be aware of times when material or equipment is being moved from the ...

2023 AGM Invitation

The SSCA AGM is scheduled for Saturday, July 22nd at 10:00 am at the School House (Zoom information to be finalized). All voting members are invited to join the meeting. Please check your online account to confirm: that 2023 annual dues are paid and who has been designated as the 'voting' member on your ...

Canada Day Celebration

More than 175 people joined the Canada Day Potluck on July 1st! If you would like a copy of a particular photo you are in, please email sscasocials@gmail.com to request it. (Photos courtesy of the Cadottes)

TOA Ward 4 Update (March 2023)

Township of the Archipelago Ward 4 Update, March 2023 It is our pleasure to submit this report to the Ward 4 Associations.* Here are a few of the things we have been working on this season. Woods Bay / Gates OLT Hearing On Feb 28 we finally received the decision of the Ontario Land Tribunal on the Woods ...

Underused Housing Tax

The Underused Housing Tax is an annual 1% tax on the ownership of vacant or underused housing in Canada that took effect on January 1, 2022. The tax usually applies to non-resident, non-Canadian owners. In some situations, however, it also applies to Canadian owners. This is a summary of some of the ...

TOA Ward 4 Councillors' Update

15 MARCH, 2022 - David Ashley As I write this in mid March it is snowing but, like many of you, I am thinking about opening the cottage, all the things that need to be done before opening weekend and the tasks that might be sprung on us when we get there. An old piece of doggerel, slightly modified, ...

SSCA is Hiring Summer Positions

For 2023, the SSCA is creating two new summer positions: a Programs Director & Assistant Programs Director.  These two individuals will work on-site together and also with the SSCA Board to: Help plan, organize and summer activities and events at the SSCA Community Centre, including our day camp ...

Bear Alert:

There have been multiple bear sightings at both The Lizard and American Camp islands over the past few weeks. The bears are coming to eat berries, and have so far kept their distance from humans. However, please use caution if you are visiting. If you do encounter a bear, the best thing to do is to calmly ...