Author: Great Lakes Commission

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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We’d live year-round at the lake if we could, but for most cottagers, closing up for the winter is part of the drill. Beyond the seasonal rhythm of opening and … Continued

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