December 9, 2025 BLUE MOUNTAINS (December 2, 2025) – Boating Ontario celebrated the strength, leadership, and collaborative spirit of Ontario’s marine industry at the 2025 President’s Dinner & Awards Gala, held during the annual Boating Ontario Conference at Blue Mountain Resort. More than 300 Conference delegates attended the Gala, which serves as a cornerstone event of the…
December 9, 2025 Proudly sponsored by Wells Fargo Get ready to set sail for NMMA Canada’s Annual State of the Industry Breakfast, taking place during the Toronto International Boat Show. When: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | 8:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.Where: The Beanfield Centre (Exhibition Place), 105 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto, ON Join fellow industry leaders as we explore the latest trends shaping…
December 2, 2025 Sirius Signal supports the transition to SOS electronic distress signal devices. In a statement issued on November 22, 2025, Sirius Signal, leader in marine safety distress signal innovation and manufacturing, announced its support of a recent U.S. Coast Guard directive to remove pyrotechnics from service, commending this action as leading by example. As…
November 25, 2025 SailGP hosted a Halifax Launch Event last Thursday to mark general tickets going on sale for the 2026 Canada Sail Grand Prix, with remarks from Mayor Andy Fillmore, SailGP Regional Director of Americas Elizabeth Benesh, and athletes from Canada’s NorthStar SailGP Team, along with Sail Nova Scotia representatives. Following the presentation outside…
November 5, 2025 OTTAWA (November 4, 2025)—Canada’s boating industry applauds Budget 2025’s commitment to remove the devastating luxury tax on boats, a failed tax policy that unfairly punished Canadian manufacturers and workers. When the luxury tax was first implemented in September 2022, Canada’s marine industry leaders were quick to point out the impending losses of middle-class jobs,…
October 28, 2025 On October 22, 2025, Charlie Bulmer passed away at South Lake Hospital, in Newmarket, Ontario. He is fondly remembered by his wife and best friend of 41 years, Christine and daughters Kelly, Kathy and Jenny as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Charlie was born in Toronto on July 13, 1932….
October 14, 2025 By Mathew Channer The Fall tour of the Marine Careers Expo (MCE) began at North Vancouver on Saturday, September 20, hosted by the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Coast Guard, and the Canadian Marine Careers Foundation (CMCF) More than 20 other organizations and companies participated in the Vancouver event, including BC Ferries and…
September 23, 2025 The Ontario Ministry of Labour has announced the Fall 2025 Level Up Skilled Trades Fairs and this is your chance to connect with young Career-Seekers. The first few dates have passed but there are many more opportunities to get involved! Last year, Boating Ontario put recreational boating in front of over 40,000 eager young minds. This is your chance…
September 23, 2025 Author: Jeff Doran, President, CCEOC Inc. Introduction In the dynamic world of the boating sector—spanning yacht building, marine services, marinas, charters, and watersports—people are the true engine of success. From skilled marine technicians to hospitality teams and customer service reps, the quality of the employee experience has a direct impact on safety,…
September 9, 2025 By Mathew Channer Credit: B.C. Ferries A passenger fell overboard from a B.C. Ferries vessel last Wednesday September 3, and another passenger went overboard the following day on Thursday September 4. The Wednesday incident occurred on the Spirit of Vancouver Island during the 1pm sailing from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay, approximately 2km…
September 30, 2025 Regular readers of Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest know that we are concerned about the loss of options for boaters to dispose of their expired Distress Flares. Regulations in Canada require owners of many boats to carry distress flares. Across Canada there are marine chandleries and other retail outlets who accept expired…
September 9, 2025 By Mathew Channer Photos by Henry Wang In 2013, Henry Wang, co-founder of B.C. organization Divers for Cleaner Lakes and Oceans was starting to get bored of recreational scuba diving, until he found something worth diving for. Invited to dive at Buntzen Lake, B.C. by his friend Jonathan Martin, the pair were…
Sept 2, 2025 By Mathew Channer Photo credit: Jack Madeley Canadian Kyle Wills (age 33) is set to take on the World’s Toughest Row late next year, solo rowing approximately 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. The yearly challenge launches from La Gomera, Spain in early December and finishes in Antigua, with teams and solo…
Aug 20, 2025 12.3 million service jobs. 1.7 million units sold. 20 parts found every second. Here’s how Lightspeed helps dealers get it done. Choosing a Dealer Management System (DMS) isn’t just a tech decision. It’s a full-on business decision. Your entire operation runs through this thing, and if it’s clunky, outdated, or missing key…
Custom Highfield Patrol RHIB observing surfers – Credit: Highfield Aug 19, 2025 By Mathew Channer There are many different reasons to go boating, but those seeking adventure are now leaning more toward Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boats (RHIBs). Highfield Boats aren’t just a key player in North America’s RHIB market, they’re one of its driving forces,…
Aug 5, 2025 Acquisition Strengthens OP Media Group’s Leadership in Canadian Recreational Boating Media Vancouver British Columbia, August 5, 2025 – OP Media Group Limited, a leading force in Canadian niche publishing for over 30 years, and publisher of Pacific Yachting, is pleased to announce the acquisition of three of Canada’s most respected marine brands…
Aug 5, 2025 Held each October in historic downtown Annapolis, the Annapolis Sailboat Show is North America’s premier in-water sailing event—and a valuable opportunity for marine businesses looking to grow their reach, especially in the U.S. market. With more than 50,000 attendees, 500+ exhibitors, and over 175 boats on display, the show brings together a…
Aug 5, 2025 By Mathew Channer Image: Shutterstock A 20-foot SmokerCraft and trailer were stolen from its owner’s driveway in Meaford, Ontario last week, the latest in a spree of boat thefts in the area. In June, a 16-foot vessel was stolen from a recreational sporting business in Grande-Digue, New Brunswick, and a Tahoe craft…
July 29, 2025 Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), has announced the latest expansion of its award-winning Verado® outboard lineup with the introduction of the all-new V10 425hp Verado outboard and a performance-enhanced version of the V10 350hp Verado outboard. Both models set new benchmarks for performance in the high-horsepower outboard segment, delivering…
July 29, 2025 By Mathew Channer Canadian Company ENVGO, which is developing a cutting-edge electric hydrofoil boat, received strong early support from backers, with the company announcing it has raised $2 million USD in its first seed round. Early support includes Toronto-based Venture Capital firm Two Small Fish Ventures, follow-on investment from Garage Capital, and…