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In high school, Dawn MacDonald was often told she lived in ShackTier rather than MacTier, Ont. And Chris Fellows, another local resident, says he still has people cringe when he … Continued

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The finalists from the 2024 Comedy Wildlife Awards have been announced, and they’re guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Embarrassed owlets, penguin gangs, adorable, smiling elephant seals, and … Continued

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I was letting the dog out late one evening and saw a shadow on the outside corner of our front door. I took a closer look and realized that it … Continued

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It’s the first Sunday of August on Big Brother Lake, Ont. As the lake association’s annual meeting wraps up, most cottagers are heading to their docks, cameras and drinks in … Continued

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Just over a week ago, on a September morning, Peter Neal entered the workshop of his Pointe au Baril, Ont., cottage to find an eastern massasauga rattlesnake curled amongst his … Continued

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