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Parks Canada implements new restrictions for floating accommodations on federal waterways
As of May 1, Parks Canada has banned floating accommodations and other types of vessels from mooring on the Trent-Severn Canal and Rideau Canal without a permit. This is Parks … Continued
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The battle over wakes on Kashagawigamog Lake
A Haliburton summer camp is making waves on Kashagawigamog Lake (also known as Kash Lake) and drawing the ire of a lake association. Hockey Haven Camp—known for its hockey and … Continued
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Lake of Bays just made it easier for cottagers to contact STR operators
For cottagers in Lake of Bays, getting in touch with short-term rental (STR) operators just got easier. In late June, the township introduced a short-term rental (STR) map on its … Continued
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Lake association coalition celebrates major milestone in removing invasive snails from Haliburton waterways
The Coalition of Haliburton Property Owners Associations (CHA) is celebrating its one millionth invasive trapdoor snail removed from lakes and rivers in the Haliburton Highlands. The CHA achieved this milestone … Continued
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Listing of the week: This remote fishing lodge in Kawartha Lakes comes with a bonus property
0 Pt Broken Lt 11 Con9, Kawartha Lakes, Ont. Lake: Crooked Lake Bedrooms: 9 Bathrooms: 9 Lot size: 5.14 acres total | 2 parcels Frontage: 85 feet Asking price: $1,200,000 Taxes: $5,131 Date listed: … Continued
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Canadian musician JJ Wilde talks cottage life on Lake Huron and playing Tall Pines Music & Arts Festival
For Cottage Life subscribers: Use the code CottageLife20 to receive 20 per cent off festival tickets. Get them here. Canadian musician JJ Wilde is preparing for her upcoming performance at … Continued
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Calling all swimmers! This Lake Muskoka cottage with a weed-free shoreline is for you
2866-9 Muskoka Road 169, Bala, Ont. Lake: Lake Muskoka Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 0.132 acre | under 1/2 acre Living area: 1515 sq. ft. List price: $1, 299, 000 Date listed: June 8, 2024 … Continued
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Off-duty firefighter rescues woman who fell into whitewater river in Minden, Ont.
An off-duty emergency responder jumped into action after a woman fell into whitewater river in Minden Hills, Ont. Around 1 p.m. on July 4, the Haliburton Highlands detachment of the … Continued
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Have you heard of online DIY coaching?
For weekend warriors who have painted, tiled, or hammered themselves into corners, it’s smart to call for advice so you can work safely and more efficiently. Online DIY coaching—a virtual … Continued
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3 leaks you can patch (and 2 you can’t)
Should you patch it or pitch it? Silly question: what cottage putterer worth their duct tape isn’t going to at least consider patching something before pitching it? But is it … Continued
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