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Why Support BICA??

I am often asked, "Why should I support the Bay of Islands Association (BICA); aren’t they just a social group?". While we do organize opportunities for our neighbours to get together on a social basis such as the annual family social  and auction, book club, sailboat race, fishing derby, and, more ...

Emergency Plan for Every Island

  Emergency Planning   It is your personal responsibility to be prepared in case of an emergency. By being personally prepared for an emergency you reduce the risk of further complications to yourself and possible harm to others providing assistance. What to Have: Communication device Proper ...

2016 Water Quality Reports

WATER QUALITY REPORT Recent water testing has indicated higher than average levels of coliform bacteria in the water. The average coliform count exceeded 30 on the last testing date (August 6), indicating a possible risk for drinking and swimming, according to the test protocol literature. While it ...

Tips for Preventing Bear Break-Ins

Beth Litchfield, the Supervisor of the Sudbury Bear Wise program, suggests the following proactive measures cottagers can take to keep bears out of their camps. Food and garbage are your primary attractants, but according to Litchfield, bears will consider anything that has an aroma as an edible substance, ...