June 20, 2022
Due to high water levels and flows, Parks Canada will begin a partial closure of navigation starting on Friday, June 17, 2022, until further notice.
Since June 1st, the Trent-Severn’s watersheds have received significant amounts of precipitation, the equivalent of 100 - 200% above the normal amount expected for this time. Residents and visitors should exercise extreme caution around and on the water.
At the end of last week, at least seven locks were closed.
Residents and visitors should exercise extreme caution around and on the water.
For more information about the Trent-Severn Waterway, visit www.parkscanada.gc.ca/trent, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter @TrentSevernNHS.
For the most current boater specific information, please follow us on Twitter: @TSWBoaterInfo, @VNTSInfoNav.
The Canadian Safe Boating Council wants to acknowledge these heroes and showcase their commitment to safe boating. The CANADIAN SAFE BOATING AWARDS, usually called the CASBAs, honours the people, programs, and organizations that help to make boating in Canada safer and better for all of us.
Who are these heroes?
They could be a family or individual who saves a life; a boating safety advocate, a volunteer or teacher whose passion for boating engages people and influences boating safety...
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Words of exasperation wafting across a marina often signal a boat owner fighting with a jammed zipper or snap that won't catch. This frustrating situation is simple to avoid by using Snap Stick from Shurhold. Made in the USA, the easy-to-apply lubricant keeps marine fittings working smoothly for up to three months and reduces stress levels around the docks.
A unique, wax-like formula, Snap Stick lubricates and protects plastic and metal snaps, zippers, hinges and other small hardware from the effects of harsh marine environment exposure. Unscented, non-toxic and biodegradable, it won't harm fabrics and other boat surfaces. Non-soluble, it doesn't rinse off when exposed to rain and spray, or boat washing.
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The graduate in business administration, communications manager and yachtsman brings with him many years of experience in international companies from various sectors and as an independent entrepreneur. Heitmann started his career in 1991 at the energy company Esso.
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