Notice is hereby given that the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Mississippi Lakes Association (MLA) will take place on Saturday, 6 June 2026, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Doors will open at 9 am for registration and membership renewals. The meeting will be held in the new Brunton Hall, Beckwith Township municipal offices, 2022 Beckwith Park Lane, Beckwith, K7C-3P2. Participation is open to: a. MLA members: who may do so in person, or exercise their right to vote in abs

The following is a reprint of an update received from the Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations (FOCA) Since January 2026, FOCA has been in communication with senior contacts at the Alto Crown Corporation to share our perspectives on the proposed Alto High-Speed Rail project . Our focus has been on the importance of a strong environmental assessment process, transparent engagement with affected communities, and meaningful mitigation of impacts as the proposal evolves.

MLA Position Statement on the Consolidation of Conservation Authorities The new provincial board-governed agency and consolidation from 36 to 7 regional conservation authorities is underway – aimed to reduce administrative costs, free up resources for frontline conservation, and better align CA services with provincial priorities on housing, the economy, infrastructure and climate resilience. The Mississippi Lakes Association recognizes the potential benefits of improved.

Interactive Map The following item has been provided by the Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations (FOCA) who have encourage sharing of this information. On behalf of our membership across southeastern Ontario, since January FOCA has connected with the team at Alto, the Crown Corporation developing a proposed high-speed rail service with planned stops in Toronto, Peterborough, Ottawa, Montreal, and beyond A proposed corridor has been mapped, and public input is invite