Meet Poppy, the dog who’s making headlines in the international science community for being the first-ever animal to successfully detect…
This B.C. barber hasn’t missed a day of cold plunging in more than three and a half years
While most people are shuffling to the kitchen in their pyjamas in search of a morning cup of coffee, Leasha…
Ontario is facing a road salt shortage amidst a snow-heavy winter
As snow blanketed Ontario last week—as much as 40 centimetres in some areas—snow removal contractors were in their trucks, plowing…
An expert’s guide on how to shovel snow without injuring yourself
A fresh heaping of snow sure looks nice from the warmth of your cottage, but it’s less appealing when you’re…
This is the most beautiful sunset editor Michelle Kelly has ever seen at the cottage
When I think about the most beautiful sunset I‘ve ever seen, I think of this one. I took this photo…
Queen’s University to build new environmental science research centre on Opinicon Lake
Great news for cottagers and science-lovers alike on Opinicon Lake! Queen’s University announced late last year that it will be…
Iconic Muskoka steam yacht built more than 100 years ago to hit the waters again this summer
An historic Muskoka steam yacht that first hit the water more than 100 years ago will be relaunched this July…
$599K for this waterfront cottage near Haliburton with a boathouse bunkie and 120 feet of frontage
1060 Dewdrops Lane, Dysart et al, Ont. Lake: Eagle Lake Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Lot size: 1.7 acres List price:…
Cottage Q&A: How can I keep porcupines from chewing my siding?
How can you deter porcupines from eating siding? Is one material less attractive to them than another?—Mike D., Manitoulin Island,…
5 fascinating facts about beetles
Insects make up more than half of all known organisms on the planet. And creatures in the order Coleoptera—a.k.a. beetles—account…