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NEWS RELEASE: Which way to the beach?

Get instant, up-to-date information for over 800 beaches in Canada and the US with new Swim Guide app. First-of-its-kind app uses 70 government sources to help users source the closest beaches and cleanest waters – and how to get there.

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TO Island Airport Posted by Lake Ontario Waterkeeper TO Island Airport Posted by Lake Ontario Waterkeeper

Toronto: a 'maritime community'

Toronto grew up as a nautical city and yet its relationship to the water has been cut off. And thats what happens to our water resources, to the public trust, to the commons; we allow industry to privatize to take them over and take them away from the public and the public thinks its okay because they're doing it and they turn their backs on the water and go play golf or do some other activities. 

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