You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter Humber River—Black Creek 2025 federal election live results. Browse live results for all 343 ridings 181 of 181 polls are reporting as of 4:20 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election 181 of 181 polls are reporting as of 4:20 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election is projected to be re-elected in Humber River—Black Creek is in second place with 13,743 votes (35.89%) and Matias de Dovitiis Sgro has represented the riding since 1999 10,188 voters cast ballots at advance polls Looking for another riding? Here are the full results for the 2025 federal election. The Liberals have 169 races called in their favour They have 8,535,128 votes and 43.69 per cent of the popular vote The Conservatives have 144 races called in their favour They have 8,059,938 votes and 41.26 per cent of the popular vote The Bloc Québécois have 22 races called in their favour They have 1,232,095 votes and 6.31 per cent of the popular vote The New Democrats have seven races called in their favour They have 1,231,198 votes and 6.3 per cent of the popular vote The Greens have one race called in their favour They have 243,471 votes and 1.25 per cent of the popular vote There were three independents and four vacancies in the 338-seat Commons the Commons has grown by five ridings starting with this election This article was automatically generated using data provided by Canadian Press and will update as riding results become available Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Sign In Subscribe Now Macaulay Road and Area Neighbourhood Association is hosting a Community Wildfire Preparedness Event on May 3 May 3rd is National Wildfire Preparedness Day and FireSmart Canada is sponsoring the event Enter the draw to win a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit. 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The Torstar Open Data Team produces articles using data and automation beach water quality reports and election results The team is Lucas Timmons and Cody Gault with support from the Star and Metroland’s editorial and technical teams Home » News » Introducing The Village at Black Creek October 1, 2024, Toronto, ON — Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is proud to formally re-introduce The Village at Black Creek to new and returning visitors Formerly known as Black Creek Pioneer Village the name change is part of a full rebranding effort that reflects a more inclusive and accurate representation of the diverse histories that have shaped the region The Village at Black Creek has been a unique natural setting for immersive experiences that bring the stories of our region to life Recognizing the historic scope of the museum and collection efforts have commenced to expand the programming and storytelling to integrate diverse perspectives into the buildings and exhibits of the museum to achieve a more inclusive and holistic approach to community-led history-keeping and interpretation Recognizing the need for a broader and more inclusive approach, TRCA began the Changing the Narrative initiative in 2017 undertaken in collaboration with Indigenous scholars seeks to ensure that the stories of all peoples—shared from their own perspectives—are represented at The Village The Village has rebranded as The Village at Black Creek with a fresh look and story that speaks to our vital role as the Toronto region’s storytelling home we believe exploring our past enables us to work together to create a more inclusive equitable future for everyone,” said Darryl Gray Director of Education and Training at TRCA “This name change is not about excluding or removing any part of our history Visitors will still have the same engaging educational experience that is iconic to The Village Now we want to go further and inspire our audiences to find their place – through a wide variety of fun and illuminating experiences that reinforce a sense of belonging – right here at The Village.” The Village at Black Creek welcomes curious residents and visitors of all ages to explore our new look and discover the surprising often under-represented stories that have shaped our region across millennia About Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) as enabled through the provincial Conservation Authorities Act has taken action to enhance our region’s natural environment and protect our land and communities from the impacts of flooding and increasingly extreme weather events – Ontario’s leading cause of public emergencies As the region’s first line of defence against natural hazards TRCA maintains vital infrastructure and provides programs and services that promote public health and safety TRCA mobilizes a science-based approach to provide sound policy advice leveraging its position as a not-for-profit operating in the broader public sector to achieve collective impacts within our communities and across all levels of government TRCA’s jurisdiction includes nine watersheds and their Lake Ontario shorelines spanning six upper-tier and fifteen lower-tier municipalities and representing almost five million people To learn more about TRCA, visit trca.ca Phone: 416.661.6600 Email: info@trca.ca We’re knocking on doors for ONDP Humber River-Black Creek MPP Candidate Tom Rakocevic Each conversation moves us one step closer to a government that puts working people first Whether you’re knocking on doors for the first time or a seasoned canvasser The Black Creek Community Health Centre is taking a different approach to health care going beyond the walls of its facility and into neighbourhood streets Black Creek is one of Toronto’s 31 Neighbourhood Improvement Areas (NIAs), it scored the lowest of all Toronto neighbourhoods in the city’s Neighbourhood Equity Index low equity can look like higher unemployment lack of community spaces and declining health That’s why the Black Creek Community Health Centre is taking health care beyond its physical headquarters to provide services to locals in the immediate neighbourhood. says there are stigmas in Black Creek against vaccines and medications as well as doubts about the services it provides. and build a team that’s very trustworthy and a team that the community recognizes — that they see on a daily basis that live in the community,” she explains. One of the centre’s newest tools is Wheels to Wellness a mobile health unit equipped with blood-sugar and blood-pressure testing the centre’s low-density population health manager drives the health care van through the streets of Black Creek parks and common community spaces to provide health checkups to local residents “The traditional approach to medicine has failed a certain group of people They have not been able to get the access that they deserve because they’re dealing with their immediate needs those take precedence over their actual health.” He adds that residents only attend to their health when they end up in an emergency room which ultimately costs Ontario’s health-care system thousands of dollars. Wheels to Wellness isn’t the centre’s first innovation it started a community ambassador program where health-care professionals trained local residents to share information about general health checkups with their neighbours these ambassadors helped fight medical misinformation and encouraged people who were unwilling or unable to visit Black Creek Community Health Centre to get the right care The centre also started a diabetes-focused coaching program. It targets Black Creek’s large African, Caribbean and Black population, who are at a higher risk of getting diabetes, according to a January 2025 study funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and Public Health Ontario (PHO) Health-care professionals trained 15 residents to be coaches including Festus Eromi Paul who got connected to a dietician at the centre two years ago The dietician monitored Paul’s food intake and activities for a year which helped him reverse his diabetic condition. “From what I’ve experienced practically so I just want to give back to the community So that’s why I joined to become a health coach,” he says As of last month, the centre made profiles for the health coaches on its website and started contacting people at risk of getting diabetes offering four months of coaching on healthy living to prevent the chronic disease WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney will have to navigate a delicate balance during his first in-person meeting with Donald Trump today A planned peaceful vacation has spiralled into a prolonged two-month ordeal for Ontario man David Bennett who remains stranded in the Dominican Republic despite having all criminal charges against him.. 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Riding the wave of patriotism washing over the country Black Creek Coffee is serving up some national pride with Canadianos Social media was abuzz as locals posted photos of the Georgetown Market Place coffee bar’s menu gave the community a chuckle as well as something to talk about the fun was motivated by the changing winds of international politics He switched the name “to show a little bit of patriotism” in the wake of “what’s going on with the relationship between Canada and America right now.” He polled his employees and “it came back 100 per cent in favour of changing it.” “It's generated a lot of conversation We have a lot of people taking photos of the menu,” Smith said The move comes amidst economic tensions related to hefty U.S tariffs and Donald Trump suggesting Canada become America's 51st state Many sports fans have made their displeasure over this known by booing The Star-Spangled Banner at hockey games This and similar acts of patriotism across the nation have prompted many businesses Shops are labelling Canadian goods with some derivative of the maple leaf and flags are popping up on door signs Smith is carrying on what he has always done being “a big supporter for buying Canadian from when we first launched.” “Our packaging is designed and manufactured in Burlington by Rootree all our tea comes from Genuine Tea in Toronto So we are a big supporter of buying as local as we can,” Smith said It is perhaps fitting that Black Creek has taken on patriotism as a calling card. The business got its start in Acton, where it launched a roastery. Acton has often been called the most patriotic town in Canada, a moniker which, in a way, stretches as far back as the 1940s. some of the shop's earnings go to dog rescue charities. The Americano espresso has its origins in the Second World War When American soldiers in Italy didn’t find local espressos to their liking This new style of coffee was a hit with their foreign guests thus solidifying the popularity of the Americano and two others are injured following a single-vehicle collision in Lanark Highlands Saturday afternoon “Investigators will be at the scene for several hours,” the OPP notes UPDATE: The on-scene investigation by OPP on Black Creek Road has concluded SECOND UPDATE: A 41-year-old woman from Lanark has been identified by OPP as the victim One person is dead and two others are injured following a single-vehicle collision in Lanark Highlands Saturday afternoon Black Creek Road is closed around Loves Road Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) — East Region reports “Please avoid the area to allow emergency personnel to work safely,” the police service asks An investigation into the crash by Lanark County OPP is ongoing with assistance from an OPP collision reconstructionist and members of the technical collision investigation team Watch Inside Ottawa Valley for more information as it becomes available Live Ontario election results for the riding of Humber River—Black Creek 52 of 52 polls are reporting as of 12:54 a.m Follow our full coverage of Ontario election 2025 is projected to be re-elected in Humber River-Black Creek Rakocevic has 8,793 of 24,881 (35.34%) votes cast of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario is in second place with 8,595 votes and Liban Hassan Rakocevic has represented the riding since 2018 Looking for another riding? Here are the full results for Ontario election 2025. the Progressive Conservatives have 80 races called in their favour They have 2,158,452 votes and 42.97 per cent of the popular vote The New Democrats have 27 races called in their favour They have 931,796 votes and 18.55 per cent of the popular vote The Liberals have 14 races called in their favour They have 1,504,688 votes and 29.95 per cent of the popular vote The Greens have 2 races called in their favour They have 242,822 votes and 4.83 per cent of the popular vote Independents have one race called in their favour Toronto police are on the scene of a two-vehicle crash in Black Creek in which one vehicle has been flipped Officers were called to Murry Ross Parkway and Steeles Avenue West at 3:30 p.m It’s unknown if anyone was injured in the crash Murry Ross Parkway is closed between Steeles and Shoreham Drive moving from Victoria to Black Creek and becoming an empty nester within the last two years Leaving behind a career as a senior manager for emergency response for the Canadian Red Cross for British Columbia and Yukon Reist looked to take a step back from the stress and let herself reset This reset didn’t last long though and soon she found herself facing a new chapter in the same field. After only two months of rest and a break from full-time employment Reist found herself back in emergency response work but this time as a volunteer rested for about six weeks after leaving full-time employment resetting myself and went straight into deployment for August,” said Reist She embraced her humanitarianism and joined a volunteer agency that kept her on her toes The organization is the charity Team Rubicon Canada which responds to disaster situations and helps with boots on the ground to aid those impacted by disasters and restore some of the damage left behind by natural disasters. The fire that ripped through Jasper earlier this year was one such disaster that Reist was deployed to she lent her support to those who spent all day in the ashes sifting through what was left of residents' homes hoping to find a memento or two spared by the fire. “That is what was important - to know that we sifted their property and anything that was found that could help bring them closure.” Despite the disaster and sifting through over 300 properties Reist and other volunteers found moments to share comradery and decompress together. “Our full team would come together every day just before dinner and we would cry We would share the stories together; it didn’t matter age or background Volunteering for this group meant long days sleeping on cots and being away from family for weeks at a time knowing that we have helped people that needed our help and wanted our help.” Jasper wasn’t Reist’s first deployment though she responded with the Red Cross to Hurricane Fiona in Prince Edward Island. “It was seeing the devastation that got to me When I landed I was told to be careful of downed power lines in the driveway of where I was staying It caught me off guard at first and just thought to myself The different kinds of natural disasters have stuck with Reist who has also been deployed to the Yukon and the United States for hurricane destruction Learning about how different each situation can be has been enlightening; the Yukon experience has stuck with Reist especially “I remember being deployed to the Yukon for flooding and [I] was so used to B.C flooding from when we are coming out of the winter but for them it was flooding due to ice jams.” Reist didn’t know what her future would look like but she knew she would always want to continue her humanitarian efforts. “I wanted to carry on as I have a lot of passion for this but I also have to be mindful of my own health.” Part of her mental health care was helped by the guiding principles of Team Rubicon Canada but Reist also has her ways of dealing with the stress and compartmentalizing the sorrow that is found in natural disasters due to interactions with the survivors of these catastrophic events. “We have to be mindful of our mental health it was literally setting up the campfire on our property and that was exactly what I needed When I got back my daughter was here and I was able to talk it through with her.” The other organization that Reist has turned to in her new downtime is the MARS Wildlife Rescue centre in Merville She wanted to give back to her local community and found herself in a whole new type of rescue work “We are cleaning up and feeding the animals that come in I’m just so impressed with the staff members and have learned so much No matter what animal comes through the doors Reist will always embrace her humanitarian ways and give back to both her local community and wherever disaster response takes her she will be taking a personal reset and enjoying some family time was shot and killed Monday at a plaza on Trethewey Drive at Black Creek Drive — the day before he was to begin Grade 11 at Weston Collegiate Institute A memorial at the scene where Mario Giddings was shot to death on Labour Day in a plaza near Trethewey Drive and Black Creek Drive Police would not confirm if 15-year-old shooting victim Mario Giddings appeared in the video or what may have led to what investigators are calling a targeted attack Monday night Police say they are investigating a rap video that was recorded at a Black Creek plaza and posted on YouTube shortly before 15-year-old Mario Giddings was shot and killed at the same location this week one police source said there is concern for ongoing violence and retaliation On Monday night, a “dark-coloured” vehicle reportedly entered the plaza on Trethewey Drive and Black Creek Drive before a gun went off — striking Giddings and puncturing at least one business’s window. The vehicle then fled the scene features an artist called Str8cash surrounded by other young men drinking There has been online speculation that Giddings was one the people featured in the video nor what may have led to what investigators are calling a targeted attack What plays out in the video has become commonplace in the city that’s home to hip-hop legends: young local artists looking for their own infamy with slick editing and well-mixed tracks that rep their communities while often disparaging those of their rivals which has more than 25,000 views on YouTube alone as of Wednesday “I can confirm that investigators are aware of it and are looking into it,” a Toronto police spokesperson told the Star when asked about the video While much-publicized rap battles between superstars like Drake and Kendrick Lamar are celebrated these neighbourhood beefs between relatively unknown artists simmer beneath the surface in Toronto — increasingly leading to explosive who was not authorized to speak on the record about ongoing investigations That has left police and prosecutors to decipher online feuds that may lead to real-world turf wars fuelled by ego and status Str8cash’s online handles include reference to the group “C3,” which Toronto police have labelled as a gang in the Black Creek and Trethewey area according to a 2018 internal police report labelling it a dangerous operation that has access to both money and firearms who is not being accused of any wrongdoing did not respond to a request for comment through social media who end up suffering the consequences when these online feuds bleed into the real world better known as Brampton-raised Director X a celebrity music video producer who has worked with the likes of Drake and Rihanna blamed the prevalence of technology that allows for instantaneous reactions and the accessibility of guns — not the music “We’ve been at a crisis point for a long time,” said Lutz whose organization Operation Prefrontal Cortex has been advancing meditation and mindfulness for young people at risk of violence “These are kids growing up in very tough neighbourhoods Add to that that young peoples’ brains aren’t fully developed and that social media is “foundational” for youth today pressing records and getting air time on radios social media and new technology cuts down that process and adds the pressures of instant feedback He said adults need to meet kids where they are, using techniques like those documented in his organization’s new film “Quiet Minds Silent Streets.” “We need to descend upon these schools and help these kids out,” Lutz said “It’s literally life and death.” said she’s at a loss for words about the increase in the number of young people involved in gun violence “It’s a real pandemic that’s happening in the city and it’s happening to our young ones whether they’re the ones subject to picking up a gun or dying by a gun.” Roundtable discussions and visits to the community from politicians mean nothing if there isn’t any followup action such as funding for counselling and programming She said the responsibility often falls on front-line workers who can only do so much with minimal resources “They just don’t know what to do anymore,” she said “But there’s an outcry in the community If a connection between the video and the shooting is confirmed it would be far from the first time provocative music videos and social media posts have spilled into real-life violence in this city In June 2018, 21-year-old Jahvante Smart was killed in a daylight shootout just days after the up-and-coming rapper from Regent Park appeared in a video recorded partly in a rival neighbourhood — a move some interpreted as antagonistic was a rising rap star who had just toured with Drake the previous year Whether that video had anything to do with Smart’s death was never established since the motive was never discussed at the trial (Motive is not an essential element for the Crown to prove either murder or manslaughter.) In 2020, T’Quan Robertson pleaded guilty to firing a handgun into a crowded Scarborough playground on June 14, 2018 the rapper known as Top Gunna went on a popular Toronto hip-hop podcast to discuss his music saying he bounces his material off confidants willing to be critical “I need to hear Simon Cowell’s opinion,” he quipped referring to the British record executive and “American Idol” judge At Mario Giddings’ school Weston C.I. in North York where he was expected to return Tuesday to start Grade 11 with his classmates parents received a letter announcing his death “Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this difficult time,” Principal Rosanna Deo wrote adding school officials were “deeply saddened” by the loss Deo said the school’s priority is providing support and care for students and that social work supports would be available this week and as long as they are needed “Some of our students knew Mario better than others and their reactions may be different depending upon their relationship with him and their previous experience with loss,” the letter reads pointing to a list of resources for parents and students Those parents and students are no stranger to gun violence. In February, a 15-year-old boy was gunned down in the parking lot and survived after school staff came to his rescue. Two 17 year olds were arrested in that shooting Father Charles Brandt’s spiritual quest drew him to a more solitary contemplative life Brandt found his way to Vancouver Island and was ordained as a Catholic hermit-priest he moved his cabin to a remote location onto 27 acres of forest that had been logged a couple of decades earlier This young forest would grow wild around his hermitage above the Oyster River for the next 50 years Brandt believed that many contemporary ecological issues could be traced back to a lost sense of the sacredness of the natural world He devoted hours daily to prayer and meditation within his forest he generously donated the property to the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) to serve as a park The hermitage remains in operation through the efforts of the Brandt Oyster River Hermitage Society which offers a residency program quiet meditation walks and educational seminars This year’s keynote speaker at the annual general meeting will be Margo McLoughlin of the McLoughlin Gardens Society McLoughlin will be talking about contemplative practice in the creative process Mark Harrison will be present to answer questions about the new park at the Oyster River Fire Hall at 2241 Catherwood Rd Afterwards, an Open House at the Hermitage will be held at 2364 Catherwood Rd. Limited parking available along the roadside. The Hermitage is just a 5 minute walk from the Firehall. The Brandt Oyster River Hermitage Society (BORHS) would like to invite the public to support the hermitage legacy by becoming a yearly member for $20. Visit our comprehensive website www.charlesbrandt.ca focusing on the work and writings of Father Charles Brandt and receive top headlines in your inbox Monday to Saturday entry’s by donation & there’ll be a Park & ride shuttle available from Halbe Hall The word "éy7á7juuthem" means “Language of our People” and is the ancestral tongue of the Homalco, Tla’amin, Klahoose and K’ómoks First Nations with dialectic differences in each community It is pronounced "eye-ya-jooth-hem." Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North hosted a celebration to honour three outstanding individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and dedication to affordable housing in their communities The ceremony took place at Black Creek Community Centre a venue strategically selected to make the event accessible to volunteers from both Courtenay and Campbell River allowing representatives from both communities to gather and celebrate together The King Charles III Award Ceremony recognized the efforts of volunteers who have made a lasting impact through their hard work and passion The recipients of the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal were Keith Kent (20 years with Habitat) and Margaret Sanders (19 years with Habitat) These volunteers have gone above and beyond to support Habitat for Humanity’s mission of building safe and affordable homes shaping a future of hope and stability for families in need The King Charles III Coronation Medal recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to Canada or to a specific province The medal is also awarded to those who have achieved extraordinary accomplishments abroad that reflect positively on Canada For more information about the King Charles III Coronation Medals and their recipients please visit the Governor General’s website “I am delighted to congratulate the recipients of the King Charles Award celebrating the outstanding dedication of three remarkable individuals who have been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal by Habitat Canada and countless hours of volunteerism have made a lasting impact on their communities,” said Wendy Cocchia This year’s ceremony highlights the spirit of volunteerism that drives Habitat for Humanity’s mission and Sanders are instrumental in making affordable housing a reality for many individuals and families and their impact extends far beyond the walls they help build You don’t need to be an expert in anything," Kent said "We have a place for everyone to get involved.” “I volunteer at the ReStore because I enjoy the people who work on the team and the customers I started at Habitat many years ago – I walked in as a customer and left as a volunteer Originally built in 1911 and later rehabilitated in 1994 the Black Creek Bridge is a stone-faced bridge located along the south Niagara Parkway in Fort Erie that Niagara Parks owns and maintains As the bridge approached the end of its lifecycle Niagara Parks prioritized its replacement. Public consultation was a key element of the project and the final design plan was based on feedback gathered from the community prior to construction The design of the new bridge aimed to conserve the heritage value of the bridge while increasing the navigable height for boats as well as minimizing impacts to viewpoints of the Niagara River and the surrounding environment While the road will reopen to traffic in the area beginning on Friday final site remediation work will continue by Rankin Construction without impact to traffic or public access Rankin Construction will replace the temporary railings with new permanent railings The Schulte Racing Team (SRT) from Black Creek was delighted to showcase their race car at the second annual Driven Women – Women in Automotive event held inside the sprawling showroom of Comox Valley Dodge (CVD) This jam-packed event was once again a huge success thanks to the many sponsors who made it all possible one of the speakers was the Comox Valley's home grown formula racer Nicole Havrda General Manager of Georgia Straight Collision (GS) is a co-founder of Driven Women with CVD and sponsor of the SRT Woodbeck and his wife Tania own the 1964 Ford Falcon which Tania drives in events held in Port McNeill. “We are so happy this event was so successful and our race teams were here as well,” said Mentlien The 2005 RH Racecars Cavalier of SRT will be racing once again this season at Mission Raceway Park in the Canada West Doorslammer Series a drag race class chock full of fast hot rods like the Cavalier said that 2024 was a difficult year for SRT with major mechanical issues plaguing the team for most of the year. “Once we finally resolved the suspension issues we won one event and runner-ed up another at the last race weekend of the year salvaging our season to place a respectable 3rd in points," she said Driver Otto Schulte added that the “hot rod was so bad that I got to the point I didn’t even want to take it down the track fearing it would get out of control and flip upside down at 300 km/h “We often take our grand kids racing with us to be our pit crew," Leslie said Both Rhaen (11) and Juniper (10) Schulte came to Driven Women to help represent our team This season their brother Bodhi (8) will try his hand at being our pit crew.” We are phone banking to get out the vote for ONDP Humber River Black Creek Candidate Tom Rakocevic.When: Thursday, February 20 from 4:00 p.m. Where: RSVP for linkWhy Phone banking for Advance Polls?Call supporters. 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Around 3:20 p.m. on Dec. 7, Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a report of a rollover in Lanark, with several people injured and one person trapped in a small sedan-type vehicle that ended up on its roof in the ditch, OPP said in a Dec. 9 media release. Assisted by Lanark Highlands Fire Service and Lanark County Paramedic Service, Lanark County OPP “found one of the occupants of the vehicle with serious injuries and who was later pronounced dead at the scene,” the police service indicated. Two other people in the vehicle received minor injuries and were taken to hospital. Black Creek Road near Loves Road was closed for seven hours to allow for an investigator with the OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigation Unit, an OPP reconstructionist and the Chief Coroner of Ontario to conduct an investigation. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. 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HomeDestinations Interests Top Places to Travel by MonthSearchMenuBest time to visit Toronto This open-air museum shows Canada as it was two centuries ago The name comes from the actual Black Creek travelers can visit artisans and watch historical re-enactments If you need a cozy setting for a certain occasion renting for special events is also available The Village is located northwest of Toronto's downtown and operates between April and late December The Black Creek Pioneer Village hosts year-round events that draw in visitors from all over the country you can take a 50-minute guided tour through the grounds and hear fascinating perspectives on the 19th-century way of life There are more than 30 heritage buildings to explore from Rose Blacksmith Shop and Dickson's Hill School to Apple Storage Cellar and Fire House The village is also home to more than 50 rare animals The village opens in late April-May and operates until late December You can enjoy the fascinating demonstrations and exhibits from 11 am until 4 pm from Wednesday through Sunday consider spending at least 3-4 hours at the Black Creek Pioneer Village Tickets to the villages cost $18 for adults $13.20 for children between ages of 4 and 14 years old Seniors over 65 years old can also purchase admission tickets for $14.40 Toddlers three years old and under can enter for free with adult supervision Conservation Parks Members may enjoy free admission This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Toronto police are investigating a two-vehicle collision in Black Creek that ended with one vehicle flipping over The cause of the crash 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available and asked them to respond to a candidate questionnaire These are the candidates who did respond to the questionnaire Occupation: Community Crisis Worker/Community Outreach Worker Instagram: AmandaCoombsTO Facebook: Ingrid Coombs Twitter: AmandaCoombsTO Previous political experience: Candidate for City Councillor 2018 Municipal Elections Finance and Audit Committee- Toronto Community Housing and Tenant Services Committee It is time for us to change the status quo in our community we need the decision-makers in our community to be people still in touch with the reality struggles and experiences of its residents How would you embrace and champion diversity in this role I believe I already embody diversity in this role since I’m a racialized woman residing in a marginalized community I would embrace and champion diversity by encouraging other individuals from diverse backgrounds to be courageous and work in positions where they can influence change and break down systemic barriers I will implement programs that support single-parent families raising children in marginalized communities Mental Health — I will create more safe spaces that offer culturally competent mental health services Affordable Housing — I will push for a policy that caps subsidized rent regardless of a person’s income what do you plan to accomplish in your first 100 days Community Violence — I will implement programs that support single-parent families raising children in marginalized communities Affordable Housing — I will push for a policy that caps subsidized rent regardless of a person’s income Anthony Perruzza is council candidate in Ward 7 Humber River-Black Creek Email: info@voteanthonyperruzza.com Twitter: @VoteAnthony Instagram: VoteAnthonyP Facebook: Anthony Perruzza Previous political experience: I’ve served as a city councillor in the area since 2006 My extensive experience includes serving on the Toronto Transit Commission and the Toronto Community Housing Board of Directors chairing the Community Development and Recreation Committee and being the city’s Poverty Reduction Advocate developing amenities like the Weston-Sheppard Community Centre and renovating cornerstones like the York Woods Library steady leadership to build our community through sustainable change I’ve created a youth council to nurture future leaders from our community My team speaks over ten languages to support constituents We need meaningful renewal that strengthens mentorship opportunities for young people and avenues to prosperity My team will continue to provide inclusive ways for people to connect and grow Equity and Affordability: I want to ensure the city does everything possible to help people through my poverty reduction advocacy Community-led Renewal: Advancing local jobs and ways residents can provide input on development Ensure Jane Street is open to local traffic and stop closing roads north-south to help people move through the neighbourhood Ask my council colleagues to develop a Clean and Beautiful City Plan where we work quickly to fix broken roads and remove unsafe and unsightly elements Also running in the ward is Christopher Mammoliti Editor’s note: This story was updated Oct to include Anthony Perruzza’s response He has been covering the crime beat since 2002 and has a passion for giving a voice to those affected by tragedy and looking at societal issues that may have contributed to it When Marc Vance – then working in custom closet and drapery design in Vancouver – suggested to his family that they take up ranching in Black Creek would soon be living Marc’s childhood dream After getting lost while visiting a design client in the Comox Valley with the children running the farmer’s market stands and grandparents also also helping out here and there “It had been a childhood dream to be a rancher,” Marc says recalling with a laugh how he’d ask his parents to call him “Tex” and make him cornbread because those seemed like rancher things to do “Now I look out the window in the morning and I can’t believe we’re actually getting to do this.” From the start, the Vances’ wanted to approach their new livelihood sustainably, and Island Bison was the perfect solution the ranch is also home to about 120 water buffalo we were the only place you could get water buffalo meat noting both bison and water buffalo are both lean with lower cholesterol but lots of flavour The Vances’ also believe in providing their herds exactly what they need “We believe that raising our animals as 100 per cent grass fed without the use of antibiotics or added growth hormones is not only what’s ethical but also what’s best for all of us,” Marc says “Our bison and water buffalo range free on our pastures with natural spring water sources and stands of trees plus mud wallows and dust pits they enjoy through the summer.” Island Bison is one of numerous Vancouver Island producers and growers participating in Island Good an initiative with four Island grocers to increase consumer awareness of Island-made and Island-grown food products The Vancouver Island Economic Alliance pilot project Thrifty Foods and 49th Parallel stores through August aims to increase demand for products made or grown on the Island posters and other signage highlighting these products in all store departments “We’ve been thrilled with the interest Vancouver Islanders have shown in the Island Good program since it launched and as we come into summer source local and eat local will be even greater,” says VIEA President George Hanson “Shoppers have shown us that identifying Island Good options is important to them and we know that will lead to increased production Look for the Island Good tags enjoy local food and support our local economy: It’s Island Good one might think of the Swiftsure International Yacht Race or Seafair on Lake Washington there is a completely different type of land-based boat racing happening on Saturday “It’s a land-based form of boating torture,” said Saratoga Speedway public relations director Cole Sorenson. This one-of-a-kind race involves multiple Sunwest RV Centre Crash-to-Pass cars and trucks towing unwanted boats behind them at speed The end goal is “to destroy as much of your competitor's boat as possible by the end of the allotted time,” said Sorenson. pit maneuvering and in extreme cases driving through boats at speeds approaching 80 km/h. Erik Jessen is a regular Saratoga Speedway Crash-to-Pass competitor and will be competing in this weekend’s boat racing action. “If you want to see an all-out war on the track with all the hitting and spinning boats being thrown around Saratoga is the place to be this weekend,” said Jessen who has been racing for six years now. “It’s hard because we are doing this on a wet track,” he added “It’s like trying to drive your daily driver on ice with a boat attached to it.” Fans are encouraged to buy tickets online at saratogaracing.ca to avoid long waits Also in action will be the Ace Brewing Bombers and the Kyte Delivery Service A and B Class Hornets Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application passed away after a brief illness on April 30th 1951 to the late Vern and Violet (Buss) Hinz in Shawano Debby graduated from Bonduel High School 1969 then went to Concordia University and graduated in 1973 with a teaching degree She loved teaching and taught throughout her life from piano lessons to English and even though she retired that did not stop her from correcting her family's grammatical errors up until her last day After a two year courtship they married on June 15 Together they raised their two sons on a farm in Black Creek and reading; but her true passion was traveling with her RFL including: Japan She truly understood the meaning of community and volunteered countless hours with several civic groups including American Legion Auxiliary Post 106 in Seymour Being of extremely strong faith she was a lifelong member of a Lutheran Church and participated in several church committees and councils; also served as the Sunday School Superintendent Debby found great pleasure making her 13 glorious grandchildren pillow cases She knew everyone from Bonduel to Appleton She always knew someone where ever she went Debby also enjoyed exploring her family genealogy and collection of family treasures Debby is survived by her husband Robert of 50 years 10 months and 15 days; her two blessed sons: Jed (Kristie) and their children; Mathew Malachi and Asher; Jason (Jenni) and their children; Dallas Aidan and Bryce; her siblings: Donna (Jack) Niles and Dianne (George Block) Hinz; mother-in-law Elaine Court; sister-in-law's: Janet (Jeff) Probst and Julie (Dean) Pues; many nieces and nephews Special family friends; Destiny Jones and Saara Rinne Debby was preceded in death by her father-in-law 2025 from 9am until services at 11am at Emmanuel Lutheran Church WI 54165 with Pastor Ty Stoneburner officiating The American Legion Auxillary service will take place at 10:45am Burial will take place after the service in Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery memorial gifts in Debby's memory to be given to her favorite causes are appreciated Seymour is assisting the family with arrangements Online condolences may be expressed to Debby's family at www.muehlboettcher.com Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors After losing out on a day of racing due to rain Saratoga Speedway’s annual Battle at Black Creek weekend turned into a one-day Sunday matinee for the LD Industries BC Late Model Series the race was shortened to 100 laps to enable the event to be finished on time for the venue’s noise curfew Seventeen cars started the main event with Daryl Crocker scoring quick time in his number 84 Ford Mustang racers Sheldon Mayert and Trevor Adelman leading the field to the green with the quicker qualified cars in the field having to make their way from mid-pack as a result of a 10-car inversion Victoria’s Kyle Cottam was able to find his way from the seventh starting spot to the front of the back bringing Courtenay’s Kyle Wade and fast qualifier Crocker with him it was Cottam who would cross the line in first to score his maiden BC Late Model win over Wade and Crocker Jarret Bonn and Dan Ursel rounded out the top five For the final few laps, Cottam had to work hard to hold off Wade and the rest of the pack Cottam was a little self-deprecating in his response “I think it might have been more of the driver,” said Cottam “I gave one of these away a few years ago when I finished second to Korbin (Thomas) at the Canada 200 Cottam pocketed $1,500 for his win in what was his first BC Late Model start of 2024 Saratoga Speedway’s next race will be July 6th for Home Track Heroes featuring Crash to Pass the Ace Brewing Bombers and the Kyte Delivery Service A & B Class Hornets sprint racer Aaron Willison clinched his second Northwest Sprint Tour championship Saturday (Aug 17) at Saratoga Speedway in Black Creek The Langley native entered the weekend leading the championship standings for the Winged Sprint Car series And after a $15,000 victory at the War of the Wings Sprint Car race at Monroe Washington’s Evergreen Speedway earlier in the month he was eager to continue his winning streak. the main event began with Willison starting sixth after qualifying first Willison moved up to second place behind Jimmy White from Kamloops He successfully overtook White before the tenth lap Willison kicked his weekend off with a win and extended his points lead out of reach for the majority of the field “We wanted to pretty much lock things up on Friday night so that we could take the pressure off come Saturday,” he said in a media release. On Saturday night, the field was running for the Neil Montgomery Memorial in honour of the late Victoria Auto Racing Hall of Fame inductee Willison started the night by making fast time and winning his heat race Willison advanced to third place behind Brad Aumen from Duncan with Meeres in front and Willison starting second Willison then surged ahead to take the lead to secure victory with James Miller and Jeff Montgomery completing the top three “Winning the Neil Montgomery Memorial is a big deal," Willison said in a statement "When I first started in Sprint Car racing Neil and his son Jeff were the guys to beat in this class To also get the championship against some of the best pavement Sprint Car teams in North America is just the icing on the cake.” Saratoga Speedway's season will progress next weekend with the final Crash to Pass Boat Race on Aug. 24 BLACK CREEK — Outagamie County sheriff’s deputies were stationed at Black Creek Elementary School as a precaution Wednesday morning while authorities executed a search warrant at a nearby apartment complex investigators with the Outagamie County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search warrant about 9:45 a.m Wednesday at an apartment complex on East Burdick Street in the Village of Black Creek This was part of an investigation into stolen property including stolen firearms Due to the likely presence of firearms and other information developed during this investigation the Outagamie County Emergency Response Team was utilized for the service of the warrant Due to the proximity of the Black Creek Elementary School deputies were stationed at the school and the school was placed in a temporary lockdown while the scene was secured This was coordinated with school officials prior to the incident One person was taken into custody and transported to the Outagamie County Jail The Outagamie County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on scene by the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office and Wisconsin State Patrol RCMP in the Comox Valley says they are looking into the possibility of charges against a driver after a serious head-on collision occurred in Black Creek on Sept. 2 “We’re looking into it as the possible cause of being inattentive whatever the cause of that might be,” says Const on Highway 19a across from the Black Creek Community Church. The passenger of one of the two vehicles involved posted a dashcam video showing a pickup crossing the highway center line and crashing head-on into her car despite her husband’s attempts to avoid the impact. “I wanted to share this video with (the) intention people use this as an example or realize what the consequences are of operating a vehicle irresponsibly,” Alla Korontenko posted on Facebook. Korontenko also said she wanted to help those who assisted after the crash. ”I wanted to reach out to the community and express our utmost gratitude to everyone who came to help us after our horrific accident,” she wrote According to Capt. Jeff Caring of Oyster River Fire Rescue first responders arrived on the scene to find a serious situation “When we got there it was quite obviously pretty high-velocity crash vehicles were spread quite far apart,” Caring says Caring adds he was able to view the dashcam footage after it had been posted on social media ”For us as responders getting to see that was quite interesting we don’t usually get to see that and a lot of times there’s no inclination of how these events unfold before we get there so it really paints a clear picture of how the vehicles ended up where they did,” Caring says. Terragni says investigators will review the footage as well to determine if any charges are appropriate under the Motor Vehicle Act. “That really helps us to determine what happened dash-cam footage is invaluable to a lot of our investigations,” Terragni says. Terragni says dash-cam footage is very helpful in their investigations and with their increasing popularity investigators can obtain them in many instances. “Our investigators did attend the scene and didn’t note any causes of impairment so that’s why we’ve gone to the inattentive route,” she says. Koronteko says she and her spouse and two and five-year-old children were badly hurt but did not sustain life-threatening injuries. Caring says four individuals were transferred to hospital by ambulance in Monday’s incident with two others being taken away by friends or family members. He says the area where the mishap occurred is a 60km/hr zone and is a common spot for crashes ”We see a lot of crashes where it seems like people are going much faster than that so it would be nice if they were adhering to the speed zones and obviously paying attention when they’re driving,” Caring says. He also noted that the crash happened on a very straight and clear area of the highway Korontenko says just a day after the accident she spotted a man holding his cell phone with both hands and texting while driving ”Is it really worth it for people to not pull over for a few seconds if they need to text or reach for something or to answer a call?” Koronteko wrote. Terragni says the posting of the crash video online serves as a good reminder to people to pay extra attention on the road whether they are driving or “Had they not been paying attention the injuries could have been much much worse. \They were able to veer off to the side a little bit which I think mitigated some of the injuries sustained in that crash,” Terragni says. BLACK CREEK (WLUK) -- An individual connected to a stolen property and firearms case was taken into custody Wednesday the Outagamie County Sheriff's Office conducted a search warrant at an apartment complex on E Due to the likely presence of firearms and other information developed during this investigation the Outagamie County Emergency Response Team was called to the scene This was coordinated with school officials prior to the incident The individual was taken to the Outagamie County Jail Ragan Whitlock, (727) 426-3653, [email protected] Florida’s Black Creek Crayfish to Receive Endangered Species Act Protections “I’m thrilled the Black Creek crayfish will get these long-awaited protections but these little animals are still threatened by degrading water quality and invasive species,” said Ragan Whitlock “More has to be done to ensure these animals have a chance at survival including taking strong action to stop nutrient pollution into their remaining habitat.” a white or yellow dorsal stripe and a rust-colored abdomen with black stripes The species occupies a small range in the lower St Johns River Watershed in northeastern Florida As a result of the crayfish’s limited range the Service predicts that every remaining population could be harmed by a single catastrophic event the Service emphasized that the main threats affecting the species are harms from nonindigenous and invading species as well as nutrient inundation from agricultural activities that degrade water quality and quantity The Service concurrently proposed more than 650 miles of critical habitat for the Black Creek crayfish across 15 waterways sand-bottomed and tannic-stained streams with high levels of oxygen Today’s decision reverses the Service’s incorrect 2021 finding that the crayfish did not warrant protection Species with federally protected critical habitat are more than twice as likely to be moving toward recovery than species without it Federal agencies that fund or permit projects in critical habitat must consult with the Service to ensure habitat is not harmed The Center for Biological Diversity is a national nonprofit conservation organization with more than 1.7 million members and online activists dedicated to the protection of endangered species and wild places More Press Releases Following the creation of Richmond Hill’s Heartwood medical campus Joseph’s/Candler has now expanded to North Bryan unveiling a dedicated six-acre campus in Black Creek on Tuesday afternoon facility aims to provide care for both Bryan County residents and workers–particularly ones from the neighboring Hyundai Metaplant Joseph’s/Candler is committed to providing easy access to health care services for patients in the region,” said Paul P “This new Black Creek Campus is designed to address the evolving needs of north Bryan County which is expected to see explosive population growth in the coming years Joseph’s/Candler is excited to add this new campus allowing patients and businesses access to a SJ/C facility within a short drive.” The campus will first open up for urgent care and occupational medicine before branching out into primary and speciality services the new building will also set aside 2,300 sq for the Development Authority of Bryan County for use as office space Joseph's/Candler for making the vision a reality and for creating space for the Development Authority of Bryan County on their campus,” said Ryan Purvis CEO of the Development Authority of Bryan County.” Commission Chairman of the Bryan County Board of Commissioners believes that this mixed-use planning is a “win-win” for both the Development Authority and future SJ/C patients “It’s a great facility for north Bryan County and it’s a testament to St/ Joseph’s/Candler that they saw this need,” Infinger said — People should temporarily avoid contact with Little Black Creek and Mona Lake following a raw sewage overflow Muskegon County and Norton Shores issued an emergency public health warning fish or allow pets into Little Black Creek or Mona Lake This advisory will remain in effect for 48 hours up to 87,400 gallons of raw sewage was released near Airline Rd The release happened at a sanitary sewer pumping station The Muskegon County Resource Recovery Center is now working on repairs Follow FOX 17: Facebook - X (formerly Twitter) - Instagram - YouTube increased the firm's total holdings in Pricesmart to 1,836,987 shares marking a substantial impact of 0.92% on its portfolio This move reflects a strategic enhancement in Black Creek's investment in the retail sector Black Creek demonstrates a keen interest in both technology and consumer sectors The firm currently oversees assets worth approximately $2.82 billion across 27 stocks operates membership shopping warehouse clubs in the Caribbean primarily generates revenue through merchandise sales With a market capitalization of $2.74 billion Pricesmart continues to focus on delivering value to its members by offering products at low prices across its various segments The recent acquisition by Black Creek has increased its stake in Pricesmart to 6.24% of its total portfolio This adjustment signifies a deeper commitment to Pricesmart suggesting strong confidence in the company's business model and future prospects The firm's strategic position within Pricesmart now stands as a notable component of its investment approach potentially geared towards leveraging the steady demand in the retail-defensive sector Pricesmart stands out with a Return on Equity (ROE) of 12.62% and a Return on Assets (ROA) of 6.86% These figures are competitive within the industry highlighting Pricesmart's efficient management and profitability The company's commitment to growth is evident from its revenue growth rate of 11.20% over the past three years The decision by Black Creek to increase its stake in Pricesmart likely stems from the company's consistent financial performance and strategic expansion in high-growth markets Pricesmart's focus on increasing its store footprint and enhancing membership value could drive further growth making it an attractive prospect for long-term investors Black Creek Investment Management Inc. (Trades, Portfolio)'s recent investment in Pricesmart Inc underscores a strategic alignment with the company's growth trajectory and market positioning As Pricesmart continues to expand and optimize its operations it remains a significant component of Black Creek's diversified portfolio is designed to provide general insights and is not tailored financial advice Our commentary is rooted in historical data and analyst projections and is not intended to serve as specific investment guidance It does not formulate a recommendation to purchase or divest any stock and does not consider individual investment objectives or financial circumstances Be aware that our analysis might not incorporate the most recent price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative information GuruFocus holds no position in the stocks mentioned herein (WLUK) -- It's the end of an era in Outagamie County two jobs and 72 years of combined public safety service is calling it quits Black Creek Police Chief Lowell James took one last trip around the village Friday I moved here shortly after I accepted my job here and I've never looked back about that," said Chief James Following 32 years with the Black Creek Police Department -- including the last 15.5 years as chief -- he's now officially retired I could do many more things to interact with the community my officers hand out s'mores packages to people having campfires as home but to see people put a generator between three houses and run cords to everyone's house -- that's what Black Creek is," said James He's walking away now so he can enjoy the next chapter of his life but it's journey he won't be on alone Outagamie County telecommunicator Linda James is Chief James' wife Four decades after she picked up her first call in Outagamie County's communications 911 center she's retiring on the same exact day as her husband "It will be the first summer that we have had as a couple for 40 years It was back in 1985 when Linda started working in the county's 911 center when some people are dealing with the worst 40 years and tens of thousands of 911 calls later other days you can't wait to walk out the door when your relief gets here It's not something to be taken lightly." And neither is the bond she and her husband share BCR is one of four Idaho shooting ranges owned by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game the EE-DA-HOW Long Rifle & Pistol Club is responsible for day to day operation of BCR BCR may close due to inclement weather and road conditions Check the Facebook page @Black's Creek Public Shooting Range for up to date range information Last admission time is one hour prior to scheduled closing *Note: Black’s Creek will be closed to the public on Easter Sunday Our Monthly Calendar is up to date on our Facebook page: Print out and sign the rules and liability form ahead of time and present it when you check in Idaho Fish and Game staff have created a map to help long-distance shooters at the Black's Creek Range know the size of each target Black's Creek Public Shooting Range is closed today The range will reopen for normal winter hours on Nov Buy Licenses Hunt Planner Hunter Ed Fishing Planner IFWF Hunt Report Report Wildlife Crime Volunteer! Report Roadkill Scott Slater and his children enjoyed kneeboarding and fishing on the calm waters of Lake Geneva in Keystone Heights Lakes Geneva and Brooklyn were the staples of recreation and leisure for the community forcing residents to constantly adapt to fluctuating water levels “I would walk down to the lake and bass fish all the time,” Slater said “Then the lake declined to where it was seven little tiny ponds at one time and was no longer navigable by boat.” the nearly finished construction of the Black Creek Restoration Project promises stable water levels and renewed recreational activities for Keystone Heights Johns River Water Management District operates has cost tens of millions of dollars and aims to recharge the Floridan Aquifer using excess water from Black Creek The aquifer is an underground freshwater reservoir that supplies drinking water to Florida and neighboring states Sinkholes in the lakes send water directly to the Floridan Aquifer president of the Save Our Lakes Organization (SOLO) explained that overuse of the aquifer caused the lakes’ low water levels “Lake Brooklyn and Lake Geneva are two major recharge areas for the Floridan Aquifer,” Katz-James said “And the Floridan Aquifer cannot keep up with the population.” Data that water management officials collected show that Lake Brooklyn’s water level was about 85 feet Lake Geneva’s lowest recorded water level was 81 feet in 2012 Lake Geneva is seen from a satellite in 1985 and again at its lowest water level that the St Johns River Water Management District recorded in 2012 Lake Brooklyn is seen from a satellite in 1985 and again at its lowest water level that the St Johns River Water Management District recorded in 2004 While recent wet seasons have given the impression of rising water levels natural rainfall alone cannot compensate for this water demand in the long run the water in the lakes has fluctuated for years we had a very rainy season and water literally came all the way up to the treeline,” Katz-James said According to the SOLO website discussions to find a solution to the issue have been going on since 2002 Katz-James said the project finally gained momentum with help from former Senator Rob Bradley along with former Representatives Travis Cummings and Bobby Payne said he developed an interest in environmental and water issues after being elected to the state Senate Johns River Water Management District to bring me the project that would have the biggest impact on making sure that the lake levels are returned to normal,” he said “They brought me this project in its very conceptual stages and then we went about getting the funding in the Florida Legislature.” Over $43 million was allocated to the Black Creek project through legislative appropriations. Other parties involved in funding include St. Johns River Water Management District and the North Florida Utilities Consortium, according to the water management district website The Black Creek Restoration Project will treat excess water from Black Creek and pump it into Alligator Creek the district’s media and communications manager said the project is expected to be finished within the next several months “The pipeline itself is complete,” Evitt said “It’s really dependent on getting the media from the distributor and we just have to get that installed.” While the project aims to increase recharge to the Floridan Aquifer it also impacts the community of Keystone Heights Mayor Nina Rodenroth highlighted how stable water levels may bring businesses back to the town you also remove vendors that sell things to take to the beach,” she said “What I’m focused on now is trying to create awareness to get people to come back and bring new businesses to the city.” the Black Creek Restoration Project means returning the town to the charming destination and ideal vacation spot it once was the project means having a consistent supply of water and being able to fish without worrying about the lakes drying up “Keeping the Black Creek pipeline running will recharge the aquifer so we get the benefit of full lakes again,” he said “But more importantly anybody that has a straw going into the Floridan Aquifer gets to know they can keep doing that.”