Membership Email ARCHIVES
Each of the emails and updates sent to our membership for the past several years are posted here. Click on the link to view:
2021 Emails
October 23 - Stopping Excessive Boat Noise - Sign the Petition
September 30 - Update on BRLA Government Relations Activities
September 16 - Have you registered yet?
September 6 - Annual General Meeting - Second Notice
August 27 - Notice of Annual General Meeting
July 28 - Fireworks This Weekend!
July 9 - Decibel Coalition Update / SQL Survey
June 29 - Fireworks Postponed to August Long Weekend
June 15 - “No Wake Signs Available
June 7 - Help us spread the word!
May 27 - Learning More about Dealing with Gypsy Moths this Summer
May 9 - Gypsy Moths and the Summer of 2021
April 9 - Its Time to Renew Your BLRA Membership!
March 23 - Consultation on Rideau Canal Underway
2020 Emails
November 26 - Sharing Concerns about Proposed Changes to Ontario Conservation Authorities
October 11 - Lakefront News - FOCA Elerts
September 27 - New Expanded Board of Directors for BRLA
September 15 - Have you registered for the BRLA AGM yet?
September 13 - Start Date for Cormorant Hunting Season
September 7 - Official Notice of Meeting
August 29 - Advocating for Lake Health
August 23 - Interested in Learning More About Signs and Buoys on the Lake
August 11 - Tackling the Challenge of Illegal Boat Noise on Big Rideau Lake
August 6 - Would you like to join our team?
July 26 - What are the Effects of Bass Tournament Fishing on Big Rideau Lake?
July 9 - Learn-to-Sail with Free Virtual Lessons
May 26 - Important Notice re: BRLA Summer 2020 Programs
March 12 - Don’t Miss Out on our Early Bird Savings!
March 9 - Early Bird Savings on Membership Renewal
March 5 - Have your say about Conservation Authorities in Ontario
March 3 - Spread the word - we’re hiring!
February 13 - President’s Letter - Winter 2020
February 5 - Summer Job Opportunity on Big Rideau Lake
February 1 - Do you want to learn to sail this summer?
2019 Emails
October 22 - Lakefront news from around the province - FOCA Elerts
August 22 - Sailing is back on Big Rideau Lake!
August 16 - RVCA Workshop tomorrow on invasive species
August 14 - Who’s going to take home the Admiral’s Cup?
August 7 - Sailboat racing is returning to the Big Rideau
July 31 - Its a long weekend tradition!
July 16 - Next up on the summer agenda - Family Fun Day
July 11 - Looking for a way to put your communication skills to good use?
July 9 - Rideau Lakes Open House on Waterfront Issues
July 3 - Will you be joining us at Summer Sounds this weekend?
July 3 - Notice to Members re: Demolition of Bresee House
June 29 - Rain Date for Fireworks
June 22 - Starting the Summer off with a Bang!
June 12 - We’re having a party!
June 8 - Notice of Annual General and Special Meeting of Members
June 6 - Have you bought your tickets yet?
June 3 - What are your kids and grandkids doing at the lake this summer?
June 1 - Just 3 spots left in new Adult Sailing Program
May 29 - Notice of Annual General Meeting
May 12 - Last call for Adult Sailing Lessons
May 4 - New this year - Saturday Morning Kids’ Camp
May 1 - Its time to sign up for Day Camp!
April 30 - TRL Official Plan Update - Survey Deadline Tomorrow & May 29 Public Meeting
April 16 - Adult Sailing Lessons This Summer
April 4 - Day Camp Registration Opens Soon / One Counsellor Position Still Available
March 15 - Early Bird Savings on Membership Renewal
March 5 - Getting Ready for Cow Island Day Camp
February 25 - BRLA Sailing Camp Registration Opens March 1st
February 11 - President’s Letter - February 2019
February 5 - Township of Rideau Lakes Survey
January 23 - Summer Job Opportunity on Big Rideau Lake
2018 Emails
December 3 - What are the Impacts of Tournament Bass Fishing on Big Rideau Lake
November 21 - Give the Gift of the BRLA this Holiday Season
November 5 - Provide Your Ideas for Climate Change Actions in Ontario
October 23 - Special Bulletin - Municipal Election Results
October 19 - Updates to Municipal Election Page
October 17 - Q&A - Candidates for Mayor in Township of Rideau Lakes
October 14 - Voting in the 2018 Municipal Election
October 11 - Correcting Island Names on the Lake
October 3 - BRLA Interim Newsletter - Fall Update 2018
August 15 - August Update - Harvest Dinner & Portland Meeting
August 8 - Please join us at the August Harvest Dinner
July 31 - Social Events coming in August
July 26 - Have your tested your well water lately?
July 24 - Celebration of life for Bill Belanger
July 17 - Its the start of a new year!
July 11 - Early July Update - AGM, Water Safety & More
July 4 - Will you be joining us at Summer Sounds this weekend?
June 28 - Let the summer begin!
June 22 - Summer Sounds - Have you bought your tickets yet?
June 19 - Summer fun starting soon at Cow Island Day Camp
May 18 - May Long Weekend Greetings
May 1 - Announcing the opening of Day Camp registration
April 25 - Fireworks Survey Results
April 9 - Parks Canada Launches Water Management "InfoNet"
March 17 - Day Camp Needs Your Help!
January 25 - Members' Bulletin: Portland Community Hall & Harbour Redevelopment
January 23 - Opportunity for Graduate Students
January 2 - To Begin the New Year - Thank You to our Sponsors!
2017 Emails
December 28 - Help protect the lakes we love
December 27 - Sad News - Passing of Bill Belanger
November 22 - Have Your Say on the Future of BRLA Fireworks!
November 19 - Video - Black Bass Management on the Lake
October 31 - A chance to have your say in Rideau Lakes
October 24 - Passing of Jack Evans
October 18 - Time's running out to vote
October 12 - Have you voted for our project yet?
October 10 - Vote NOW for our project
October 3 - "Living on the Rideau Canal" Symposium this Friday
September 4 - Bass Survey & other news
August 22 - Looking for input from all lake users
August 17 - Have you bought your tickets yet?
August 16 - Big Rideau Lake Aquatic Invasive Species Watch
August 10 - Tickets for Harvest Dinner now available
August 8 - Research Activity on the Lake
August 4 - Reminder: Its Family Fun Day on Sunday!
July 30 - For the final week of camp, its the Amazing Race!
July 29 - Family fun on Cow Island next weekend!
July 28 - Last chance for Sailing Camp!
July 26 - How the Lake Works: Techno Science: Tracking Fish with Electronic Tags
July 23 - Its a Bug's Life on Cow Island next week!
July 22 - Are you coming to Summer Sounds?
July 19 - Social and Recreation Events Ahead on the Lake this Summer!
July 16 - Pirate Adventures on Cow Island this week!
July 14 - AGM tomorrow, up next - Summer Sounds!
July 12 - How the Lake Works: Operating Offshore Boats in 'Off Muffler' Mode is "Off ensive"
July 9 - BRLA Events Coming Up
July 2 - Day Camp fun starts tomorrow on Cow Island!
June 29 - Canada Day Fireworks & More
July 28 - Official Notice of Annual General Meeting
June 28 - How the Lake Works: Human History Pre-1700s
June 25 - Just a few more sleeps til Cow Island Day Camp
June 22 - Starting the summer off with a bang!
June 20 - Vote for "Sunset on Big Rideau"
June 20 - Meet our Day Camp Counsellors
June 14 - How the Lake Works: Human Impacts on Bass
June 5 - Less than a month til the fun starts at Cow Island
June 1 - How the Lake Works: Bass Biology 101
May 31 - Lost & Found, Sailing Camp & More
May 24 - Getting Ready for the Summer Season
May 18 - Happy May Long Weekend!
May 17 - How the Lake Works: The "Ups and Downs" of the Lake - Understanding Water Levels
May 13 - Lake Safety & Spring News
May 3 - Continuing the How the Lake Works series - "Surface Water Quality"
April 24 - Summer Day Camp at Cow Island Open for Registration
April 22 - Summer Job Opportunity at Cow Island
April 19 - Continuing the How the Lake Works series - "Life Under the Surface"
April 5 - Introducing "How the Lake Works"
April 3 - Seeking Coordinators for Day Camp & Aquatic Regatta
March 26 - Announcing Doug Good Shoal Marker Fund
March 15 - Honouring Doug Good's Legacy
March 2 - Register Now for Sailing Camp
February 27 - Cottage & Backyard Show Invitation
January 4 - Decision on Rideau Lakes review of ward and council structure
2016 Emails
December 20 - Season's Greetings
December 6 - Fall edition of Driftwords now available
December 2 - "Le Boat" coming to Rideau Canal
November 24 - CP Holiday Train Rolling Through Perth
November 6 - Driftwords submissions requested
October 20 - Rideau Lakes Township decision on Sunday Depot Service
September 27 - Meeting this weekend - Join the Cow Island conversation!
September 14 - Changes to Sunday Depot Service Proposed
August 29 - Join the Discussion on Township of Rideau Lakes Review
August 22 - Public Meetings on Ward & Council Restructuring this Weekend
August 16 - Health Unit urges water testing and conservation
August 11 - Boat Show this weekend
August 4 - Notice of Annual General Meeting
July 28 - News from around the lake
July 21 - Bass fishing tournaments on the lake
July 19 - Summer newsletter now online
July 18 - BRLA Regatta - a long weekend tradition!
July 15 - SummerSounds at Cow Island tomorrow
July 12 - Algae Blooms on the Lake / Sailing Camp Notice
July 10 - SummerSounds next weekend
July 3 - Summer at Cow Island starts tomorrow!
July 1 - Fireworks postponed until July 2nd
June 30 - Let's Celebrate Canada Day!
June 27 - Summer Job Opportunity on the Lake!
June 20 - Canada Day Fireworks - Start the summer off with a bang!
June 7 - Members' Update on OMB Hearing
May 31 - Spring Clean Up on Cow Island
May 28 - Members' Update on Houseboats
May 19 - A Healthy and Happy Long Weekend to All!
May 17 - Members Update - May 2016
April 20 - Spring News on the Lake
April 11 - Spring Update - Driftwords now online
March 21 - A New Season, A New Look