Let’s Get the Lead Out and help protect loon families like this one spotted on a local lake. Responsible fishing practices can help protect our loons. Photo Credit: Tanya Hammond. As summer approaches and area anglers prepare for the long-awaited bass opener on June 20, excitement builds across cottage country. Boats are tuned, bait shops are buzzing, and families are gearing up for Father’s Day weekend on the water. This particular weekend also marks one of only four licence

Westport Mayor, Robin Jones. Photo Credit: Village of Westport As council wrapped up last Tuesday, May 19, Mayor Robin Jones announced that she will retire from municipal politics, giving rise to the question of who will emerge to stand as a mayoral candidate in the municipal election. At times emotional, Mayor Jones said that public service has been a defining part of her life, and “serving the people of Westport has been both an honour and a privilege.” She served 13 years

Westport councillor Marty Crapper was first out of the gate when nominations opened for the municipal election May 1. He’s running for re-election as a councillor. He said he believes he can continue to make a positive contribution to the community. Four years in, he said experience on council counts for a lot. Despite his previous experience as a health-sector CEO, he said municipal government is a unique type of business. It’s been a learning curve, but he said he knows a l