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High Winds No Match for Determined Paddlers during the Mattawa River Canoe Race

Despite challenging high winds on the water, the 48^th Mattawa River Canoe Race delivered another exceptional day of paddling, camaraderie, and record-breaking performance. A total of 59 boats officially started the 64 km race while 5 competitors took on the shorter 13 km course.

Overall Winners (64 km): David & Keir Johnston of Sarnia and Strathroy claimed first place in the Pro C2 Men's category with a winning time of 6:13:45.

NEW COURSE RECORDS

Open SUP: Tim Oliver of Clarksburg broke the previous Stand-Up Paddleboard record by approximately 8 minutes, finishing in 6:47:15 (previous record: 6:55:42).

C1 Stock Open: Terry Link from Kirkland Lake broke the previous record by approximately 15 minutes, finishing in 7:49:45 (previous record 8:06:24).

C2 Stock Women’s: Ceilidh & Morgan Boyd from broke the previous record by approximately 32 minutes, finishing in 7:14:33 (previous record 7:47:37).

C2 Stock Mixed: Stephen Wasteneys & Leila Myers from Ottawa and Chelsea, Qc broke the previous record by about 15 minutes, finishing in 6:35:25 (previous record 6:50:44)

End of Flood Warning – Lake Nipissing Shoreline, La Vase River Downstream of Lakeshore Dr. and Parks Creek

The FLOOD WARNING for the Lake Nipissing shoreline, La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Dr., and Parks Creek has ended.

"Conditions across the watershed continue to improve following the spring freshet, with water levels and streamflows continuing to recede," said Githan Kattera, NBMCA Duty Officer. "Lake Nipissing is below the non-damage level and is continuing its seasonal decline. Tributaries including the La Vase River and Parks Creek have returned to typical seasonal conditions, and no flood concerns are present across the watershed at this time."

FLOOD WARNING continues for Lake Nipissing Shoreline (Callander and North Bay), La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Dr and Parks Creek (update)

A FLOOD WARNING remains in effect for the Lake Nipissing Shoreline, La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Dr, and Parks Creek. The previously issued Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook has ended.

"The water level of Lake Nipissing is declining but still remains high and shoreline areas are vulnerable to winds and wave action. Water levels may fluctuate in response to southwest and west winds, which can temporarily enhance local water level by 10-15 cm," said Angela Mills, NBMCA Flood Duty Officer. "The water level of the Ottawa River at Mattawa has returned to seasonally normal conditions and are forecast to decline gradually.”

NBMCA will resume operations at Parks Creek effective May 23.

In anticipation of forecasted rainfall over the Victoria Day long weekend, NBMCA proactively drew down water levels in Parks Creek and on May 19 temporarily suspended operations. On Tuesday, May 19, NBMCA issued an updated Flood Warning for the Lake Nipissing Shoreline, the La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Avenue, and Parks Creek. That warning remains in effect until Tuesday, May 26. https://nbmca.ca/watershed-management/flood-forecasting/current-flood-bulletin/

With water levels in Parks Creek continuing to rise and additional rainfall forecasted for the weekend, NBMCA will reinstall stop logs and resume drawdown operations to manage water levels and reduce flood risk to the surrounding area.

The NBMCA continues to monitor conditions closely and will provide updates as the situation changes. Eva Wardlaw is closed to the public as operations resume.

FLOOD WARNING continues on Lake Nipissing Shoreline (Callander and North Bay), La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Dr, Parks Creek

A FLOOD WARNING remains in effect for the Lake Nipissing Shoreline, La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Dr, Parks Creek. A Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook continues for remainder of the North Bay-Mattawa watershed.

FLOOD WARNING - Lake Nipissing Shoreline (Callander and North Bay), La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Dr, Parks Creek, and Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety – remainder of watershed.

A FLOOD WARNING remains in effect for the Lake Nipissing Shoreline, La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Dr, Parks Creek. The FLOOD WARNING for the Mattawa River downstream of Hurdman Dam has ended. A Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety has been issued for the North Bay-Mattawa watershed.

FLOOD WARNING - Lake Nipissing Shoreline (Callander and North Bay), La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Dr, Parks Creek, and Mattawa River downstream of Hurdman Dam (Update to May 7)

A FLOOD WARNING remains in effect for the Lake Nipissing Shoreline, La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Dr, Parks Creek, and the Mattawa River downstream of Hurdman Dam.

"Weather forecasts anticipate approximately 30 mm of rain tomorrow (May 13) followed by several days of no precipitation," said Angela Mills, NBMCA Flood Duty Officer. "The water level of Lake Nipissing has been declining, but conditions in North Bay and Callander may be influenced by wind effect, especially when winds are from the west or southwest."

FLOOD WARNING for Lake Nipissing Shoreline (Callander and North Bay), La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Dr, Parks Creek, and Mattawa River downstream from Hurdman Dam (updated)

A FLOOD WARNING remains in effect for the Lake Nipissing Shoreline, La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Dr, Parks Creek, and the Mattawa River downstream of Hurdman Dam. The Watershed Conditions Statement- Flood Outlook for the remainder of the watershed has ended.

FLOOD WARNING - Lake Nipissing Shoreline (Callander and North Bay), La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Dr, Parks Creek, and Mattawa River downstream of Hurdman Dam (UPDATE)

A Flood Warning remains in effect for the Lake Nipissing Shoreline, La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Dr, Parks Creek, and the Mattawa River downstream of Hurdman Dam. The Watershed Conditions Statement- Flood Outlook remains in effect for the remainder of the watershed.

FLOOD WARNING for Lake Nipissing Shoreline (Callander and North Bay), La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Dr, Parks Creek, and Mattawa River downstream from Hurdman Dam

A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for the Mattawa River downstream of Hurdman Dam.

A FLOOD WARNING remains in effect for the Lake Nipissing Shoreline, La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Dr, and Parks Creek.

The Flood warning in the remainder of the watershed has been downgraded to Watershed Conditions Statement- Flood Outlook.