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An ode to the most dreaded (and beloved) of cottage guests—the granddogs
The empty lakefront nest is the dream of most aging cottagers. Children finally bug off, taking with them the myriad irritations of child rearing. It becomes safe to walk the … Continued
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Nature Scrapbook: Least chipmunk
Though tiny and secretive, the least chipmunk is renowned as a bold campground raider. Inhabiting sunlit open forests and brushy clearings from northwestern Quebec and central Ontario to the Yukon, … Continued
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This Ontario lake may soon gain legal personhood status
When Taynar Simpson became Chief of the Alderville First Nations in 2023, preserving and protecting the increasingly vulnerable Rice Lake was a top priority. And through discussions with other local … Continued
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Proposed cuts at Natural Resources Canada could ‘decimate’ flood and wildfire tracking, warn experts
Recent federal budget cuts impacting Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) could weaken the department’s capacity to track life-threatening geohazards, such as wildfires and floods, warn researchers and union leaders. The cuts … Continued
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Faulty on-off switch? Here’s how to troubleshoot the problem
When my shop vacuum wouldn’t turn on, I started by investigating the switch. On many portable tools and small appliances, mechanical on-off switches—the ones with a satisfying click—can wear out, … Continued
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