Category: Cottage Life
Selling a cottage? Make sure you’re aware of Canada’s anti-flipping tax
Cottagers who sell their property a little too hastily could be hit with a nasty tax. In its 2022 budget, the federal government introduced an anti-flipping tax law that targets … Continued
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Rare cloud formation graces the skies in these two Canadian cities
This fall, residents of Vancouver, B.C., and Ottawa, Ont., were lucky enough to witness an unusual, picturesque phenomena known as asperitas clouds. Resembling a churning sea on a stormy day, … Continued
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Community questions wildlife safety in Algonquin Provincial Park after bear cubs’ death
Issues of overcrowding and wildlife safety are being discussed in Ontario’s Algonquin Provincial Park after two black bear cubs were struck and killed by a vehicle along Highway 60 over … Continued
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OPP credit man’s PFD for saving his life after he went overboard on Georgian Bay
A recent boating event on Georgian Bay is reminding us of the importance of putting on your lifejacket or personal flotation device (PFD) before heading out on the water. On … Continued
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$659K for this cottage on Buck Lake with a bunkie and 183 feet of frontage
6868 Smith Lane, South Frontenac, Ont. Lake: Buck Lake Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Lot size: 183 x 79.4 feet | under 1/2 acre List price: $659,000 Date listed: November 12, 2024 … Continued
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Listing of the week: A hilltop retreat with an indoor spa on the St. Lawrence River
Body of water: St. Lawrence River Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Lot size: 2 acres with a 3,500 sq. ft. home Frontage: 117.35 ft. of direct waterfront Asking price: $1,500,000 Taxes: … Continued
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Why a battery-powered wet/dry vacuum is an essential cottage tool
Whether you’re sucking up spills or cleaning out your wood stove, there are so many uses for a wet-dry vac, both at home and at a year-round cottage. And once … Continued
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Tried-and-true fire-starting tools recommended by you, our readers
About a year ago, I wrote in our Dockside newsletter about an embarrassing situation regarding my inability to get a fire going at a friend’s cottage. I’ve always considered fire-building … Continued
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This cottage country brewery is all about community—just look at their name
At Focal Brewing in Hastings, Ont., the goal is simple: brew good beer and support the community. “Our name, Focal, is sort of a play on the phrase, ‘Focus on … Continued
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Wildlife associations are concerned about Alberta’s decision to lift limits on wolverine trapping
On October 28, Todd Loewen, Alberta’s Minister of Forestry and Parks, lifted the limits on the number of wolverines trappers are allowed to harvest. Loewen made the regulation change quietly, … Continued
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