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WWK Current – Special Election Edition
We know this is a lengthy newsletter, but it is packed with valuable information to help you make an informed decision in the upcoming Whitestone Municipal Election.
Inside, you’ll find community survey results, responses from candidates who participated in the All Candidates Meeting, platform information from candidates who did not attend, and details on how to vote.
We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to read through this special edition. Our goal is to ensure our members have access to the information they need to make an informed choice on issues that impact our lake and community.
🗳️ Most importantly, please make sure you VOTE!
Voting closes Monday, October 26 at 8:00 PM, so please take a few minutes this weekend or Monday to cast your ballot.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
New link to Hobolink system
Access the system with the link below:
https://hobolink.licor.cloud/dashboards/3467d667-49ca-464f-
WWKCA Memberships
BECOME A MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION AND…
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Contribute to the preservation and enhancement of the natural environment of the Lake
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Strengthen our voice on matters of importance to members
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Connect with other members to create a sense of community on the Lake
Make A Difference!!!
Membership Pricing is $50 yearly
You can pay by e-transfer at treasurer@lakewahwashkesh.ca
OR click the “Buy Now” button below for PayPal
Our Recent Achievements:
- Transfer of ownership and maintenance of the docks as well as the dam boom to the Municipality
- Elimination of fees for parking and lake access due to transfer of assets to Municipality
- Investments to support mapping 100 yr. water level/dam level and lake planning
- Monitor and intervene on submissions for new development to reduce density and ensure compliance with regulations
- Enhanced governance guided by new Association policies
- Water quality testing in the Spring and Fall
- First Aid training in collaboration with the Whitestone Fire Department
- Social events including a wiener roast, corn roast, art show and fishing derby
We are one Lake Wah-Wash-Kesh Community!
Bursary
• FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION •
Lake Wah-Wash-Kesh Conservation Association Memorial Scholarship
In memory of Duncan Robertson and Mike Maceina
Open to any immediate family* of a current member of the Wah-Wash-Kesh Conservation Association.
The deadline for submission of applications is July 31st of the current year. Please submit the to the Association’s President.
Definition of “immediate family member”: spouse, child, stepchild, grandchild, parent, stepparent, grandparent, niece, nephew, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother, sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, including adoptive relationships.
Newsletters
We are pleased to present our latest newsletter
MUNICIPAL NOTICES
Municipality of Whitestone website
To view the archive of past notices click here.
EVENTS
The following are the planned social activities for 2026:
- Corn Roast – Saturday August 15, 2026 – 4:30pm at Straub’s Beach
Saturday, August 8  – 10:00 AM Kids’ Regatta at Straub’s Beach, 4:30 PM Wiener Roast at Straub’s BeachFishing Derby – July 26-August 9, 2026 – Lake WahWashKeshSaturday, August 1 – 9:30 AM Annual General Meeting at Bennett’s Barn,Following the AGM:Chelsea Bun Bake-Off,11:30 AM ÂArt Show & Sale featuring talented local artists,Book & Movie Swap – bring your gently used books and movies to trade!Canada Day Boat Parade – Wednesday July 1, 2026 – 12noon at Indian Narrows Landing
GENERAL INFORMATION
- WATER LEVELS
- Water Monitoring Station
- The Lake Wahwashkesh water monitoring station provides real time streamed data on the lake’s water level and temperature. The monitor has been providing data to the MNR since 2008
Who We Are:The Lake Wah-Wash-Kesh Conservation Association is a not-for-profit association of cottagers and residents on or near Lake WahWashKesh, Ontario, Canada who… |