Category: News

Burlington Canal Lighthouse
Pat Anstett
June 1, 2023

The Government of Canada announces new heritage lighthouse designation in Ontario.

Press Release

Check out the Beach Canal Lighthouse Group webpage HERE!

Governor General’s Award
Pat Anstett
June 8, 2020

The Nottawasaga Lighthouse Preservation Society (NLPS) is pleased to announce that we have received national recognition for our restoration efforts. People who follow our progress are amazed at what we have accomplished. It is an honour to receive this award.

Robert Square, NLPS Board Member/Government Liaison

4th Annual Community BBQ
Pat Anstett
July 26, 2019

A Big Thank you to Ray & Wyn Smith and the following sponsors that helped to make this happen.

Hanna Motor Sales

Blue Ridge Meats, Chef Patrick, Curries Market
Side Launch Brewery,Georgian Hills Vineyard, Ardiel Cider House, Gustav Chophouse & Bar,

Loblaw, Sobeys, Real Canadian Superstore Wasaga Beach, CBKeyz
Georgian Bay Signworks, Collingwood Home Hardware, Collingwood Fuels,

Sunbelt Rentals, mycollingwood.ca

3rd Annual Community BBQ
Pat Anstett
October 16, 2018

THANK YOU to Ray & Wyn Smith

who generously hosted at their private residence

where the grounds overlook our picturesque Nottawasaga Lighthouse.

Weather was perfect. THANK YOU to the local businesses for sponsoring this event!
Most of all, THANK YOU to the members for attending & supporting NLPS!
It was really nice to see familiar & new faces who came out to support our cause!

Order of Collingwood
Pat Anstett
July 6, 2018

Congratulations to Ray Smith

recipient of the Order of Collingwood

Both Ray and Wynn are long standing NLPS members. Ray brought to life a vision for a Collingwood Youth Centre and volunteered many hours designing the Youth Centre, Hospice Georgian Triangle and the Barbara Weider House. Ray allowed the NLPS the use of his property for our annual Community BBQ, three years in a row. He and Wynn are always so helpful having their property looking its best. We descend on them the day before for set up and are offered the use of their kitchen facilities for food prep. They are great hosts and welcome the public warmly to the BBQ. They also offered their property for a Paddlethon and assisted in running a yard sale all in support of the NLPS.

Thank you Ray & Wynn!

Great News!!
Pat Anstett
June 27, 2018

June 26, 2018 - Collingwood, Ontario

For Immediate Release:

The Nottawasaga Lighthouse Preservation Society (NLPS) is pleased to announce that notice has been received from the Canadian government that will allow both parties to move forward with steps facilitating transfer of ownership of the lighthouse property from the government to the NLPS.

NLPS Board member and government liaison Robert Square received confirmation on Friday June 22nd from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans confirming that a required Indigenous land claim study is nearing conclusion paving the way for the next steps in ownership transfer to commence.  Mr. Square stated: '"The intent of these investigations is to determine whether any claims exist as the result of pre-existing treaties or agreements made between the government and other parties many of which were entered into from 1871 to 1921."

Rich Crouch, NLPS Chairman commented: "As a real estate Broker, this has been one of the most interesting and lengthy real estate transactions I have been a part of involving a 160 year old structure and multiple levels of government. While land registry records show the property is owned by HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA, various departments within the Canadian government are involved with the property's disposition.

About the Nottawasaga Lighthouse Preservation Society:

The NLPS was incorporated and received charitable status in 2015 to ensure that the heritage resources of the Nottawasaga Island Lighthouse are protected through restoration and preservation of the lighthouse & keeper’s residence in a manner that respects their significant and irreplaceable historical legacy. The Nottawasaga Lighthouse is one of six “Imperial Towers” constructed around Lake Huron and Georgian Bay in 1855-1858.

Rick Crouch, NLPS Chair, Robert Square, NLPS Board Member/Government Liaison

Nottawasaga Mechanical Gives Back WINNER
Pat Anstett
April 9, 2018

Thank you to Nottawasaga Mechanical for giving back to the community.

NLPS was recently selected along with four other great local organizations to receive $1000.
Thank you to all who voted daily. Without your support in participation this would not have been possible!

Leishman Pottery/Christie’s Clothing
nlps
November 20, 2017

These beautiful pieces from Leishman Pottery are available now at Christie's Clothing for Men, Women & Children. They are a fine collaboration of talents. Leishmans produced the pieces using the design from Collingwood Web Design and Loose Goose Canada and Christie's co-ordinated the effort. Thanks to all involved. The NLPS will receive $$ from each sale.

 

Collingwood Whiskey
Pat Anstett
November 15, 2017

Once again Collingwood Whiskylicious was a tremendous success!

NLPS really appreciates all the time & team of people along with sponsors involved in making this happen !

A substantial sum of money was raised and donated to help with the restoration of our Lighthouse! Thank you!

 

The Huron Club – Thank You!
Pat Anstett
November 9, 2017

Thank You ! The Huron Club donated a portion of sales of Whiskey drinks & dishes during Collingwood Whiskylicious 🥃

A $500 cheque was presented to Nottawasaga Lighthouse Preservation Society.
Eat, Drink & save a local treasure !
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