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CBC
2 days ago
- General
- CBC
Conservation group buys land near Tobermory giving it new Indigenous name
More land at the tip of the Bruce Peninsula has been protected as a nature reserve, with two levels of government providing funding to buy the approximately one-kilometre-long section of shoreline. Located in an area known as China Cove, Nature Conservancy Canada (NCC) said Tuesday it will take ownership of the land just west of Tobermory on Lake Huron. The 29 hectares of forest and wetland had been of interest to developers looking to build cottages but will now be accessible to naturalists and the public, the NCC's Program Director Esme Batten said. "There's only about 8 km left of unprotected and undeveloped shoreline on the northern part of the peninsula, and these habitats are so important for many species, including lake trout and lake whitefish that spawn in near the shore," Batten said Tuesday on Ontario Morning. While the NCC said many private donors contributed to buying the land, the federal government also contributed $940,000, and the Ontario government gave $300,000, both through funds earmarked for conservation. New Indigenous name The land is located near several parks, as well as one end of the Bruce Trail. The area earned its namesake, China Cove, when a ship named The China crashed near the shore in 1883. The NCC said that when it purchased the land, it invited Indigenous board members and Chippewas Of Nawash Unceded First Nation elder Miptoon to the area. "He came out to the property with us, and he heard the water crying out to him, sharing stories of the wreck. He asked that we named the property Aah Mahwi Nibi or Crying Water to honour that history," Batten said. The nature reserve is also home to other species at risk, including the midland painted turtle, the eastern massasauga rattlesnake and Hill's thistle. The NCC said it will be working on access points so that the land is accessible to hikers.
CTV News
3 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Rare peninsula lands saved from development
A 29 hectare plot of rare shoreline land along the Saugeen-Bruce Peninsula will never be developed, after being purchased by the Nature Conservancy of Canada. (Source: Esme Batten, Nature Conservancy of Canada) A rare section of the Lake Huron shoreline along the Bruce Peninsula will never be developed, thanks to a more than $3-million investment by the Nature Conservancy of Canada. 'The N.C.C.(Nature Conservancy of Canada) is in the forever business. So, we're going to be stewarding this property in perpetuity,' says Esme Batten, program director for the midwestern Ontario division of the Nature Conservancy of Canada. The 72 acre (29 hectare) property, called China Cove, is located just west of Tobermory. It's home to rare and at-risk species of several animals and plants, says Batten. It also protects nearly one kilometre of incredibly valuable Lake Huron shoreline, from development, forever. 'It really presents one of the last opportunities to protect Lake Huron shoreline on the Saugeen-Bruce Peninsula. We only have about eight kilometers left that's unprotected or not developed on the northern part of the peninsula. These undisturbed shorelines are really important for helping clean our water. But, they're also really important for many species, including fish, like lake trout and whitefish that kind of spawn in those shore waters,' says Batten. china cove A 29 hectare plot of rare shoreline land along the Saugeen-Bruce Peninsula will never be developed, after being purchased by the Nature Conservancy of Canada. (Source: Esme Batten, Nature Conservancy of Canada) The funding to buy the property came from private donors, along with the provincial and federal government. 'When I am meeting with colleagues at Queen's Park and they realize where I am from, they always recall Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound for its stunning natural beauty and heritage. I am so pleased to see community and nature come together to see China Cove be protected for generations to come. I would specifically like to recognize the donors behind this project, for whom this is certainly not possible,' says Paul Vickers, member of provincial parliament for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, which includes the now protected property. The area previously known as China Cove will be renamed Aah Mahwi Nibi or Crying Water, to remember the shipwreck, the China. china cove A 29 hectare plot of rare shoreline land along the Saugeen-Bruce Peninsula will never be developed, after being purchased by the Nature Conservancy of Canada. (Source: Esme Batten, Nature Conservancy of Canada) 'The Aah Mahwi Nibi project will permanently protect 72 acres of land on the Saugeen-Bruce Peninsula, which is about the size of 180 NHL hockey rinks. With the help of the Greenlands Conservation Partnership program and local partners across Ontario, we are providing more opportunities for people to explore the many incredible outdoor spaces and hidden gems that our province has to offer,' says Todd McCarthy, federal minister of the environment, conservation and parks. The now protected property is located near a famous shipwreck, the China, which wrecked offshore in 1883. Scuba divers will still be able to access the wreck, but the shoreline near it, will now be studied by researchers, before deciding if the property will be opened to the public, or simply protected, for decades to come. Before it's purchase by N.C.C., the 29 hectare property was slated for the construction of, as many as seven homes. 'This property actually abuts Fathom Five Marine National Park, which is really exciting. So, say you're a bird along your migration. The Peninsula acts as almost a funnel for those species kind of going to the Boreal Forest further north. So you could stop off and an N.C.C. property down in Norfolk County, and then that bird could stop at Crying Water to kind of rest and feed, and then continue along other kind of conservation land along the north shore of Lake Superior to the boreal,' says Batten.
CTV News
7 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Mix of sun and cloud to start the morning
Most of the region will see a mix of sun and cloud this morning, with a few showers in the Bruce Peninsula. Most of the region will see a mix of sun and cloud this morning, with a few showers in the Bruce Peninsula. A stationary front to the south of the region may bring rainfall and showers, although most of the heavier rain will stay south of the Great Lakes. 'And that is good news for our weekend forecast,' said CTV London Meteorologist Julie Atchison. The weekend will have a mix of sun and cloud, with rising humidity on Sunday. Here's a look at the rest of the forecast Friday: Increasing cloudiness early in the morning. 30 per cent chance of showers late in the morning and early afternoon. Wind east 20 km/h becoming light in the afternoon. High 22. UV index 4 or moderate. Saturday: Cloudy. High 22. Sunday: A mix of sun and cloud. High 25. Monday: A mix of sun and cloud. High 27. Tuesday: A mix of sun and cloud with 30 per cent chance of showers. High 28.
CTV News
12-06-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Cooler temperatures across the region this evening
Tonight's weather will drop down to 11 degrees in London, with single digit temperatures heading into Mount Forest and the Bruce Peninsula. Loading the player instance is taking more time than usual Loading the player instance is taking more time than usual Tonight's weather will drop down to 11 degrees in London, with single digit temperatures heading into Mount Forest and the Bruce Peninsula. 'Heading into your Friday we are expecting to start the day with some sunshine,' said CTV London Meteorologist Julie Atchison. The weekend weather remains warm at 22 on Saturday and 25 on Sunday. 'It looks like the bulk of the moisture through Saturday will drive south of the area, so good news all around as we head into the weekend,' said Atchison. Here's a look at the rest of the forecast Thursday night: Clearing early this evening. Low 11. Friday: Increasing cloudiness early in the morning. 30 per cent chance of showers late in the morning and early afternoon. Wind east 20 km/h becoming light in the afternoon. High 22. UV index 4 or moderate. Saturday: Cloudy. High 22. Sunday: A mix of sun and cloud. High 25. Monday: A mix of sun and cloud. High 27. Tuesday: A mix of sun and cloud with 30 per cent chance of showers. High 28.
CTV News
06-06-2025
- CTV News
Early morning crash prompts road closure in Bruce Peninsula
OPP cruiser in this undated file image. Spring Creek Road in South Bruce Peninsula is closed due to a serious single-vehicle collision that took place early Friday morning. Just after 3 a.m., Grey Bruce OPP were called to the incident. The road is closed between Legion Road and Allenford Road for an ongoing investigation. Drivers are asked to avoid the area and find a different route. Updates to come as they are made available.
