Category: Cottage Life
Huntsville council skeptical of town’s proposed $50 million climate action plan
On December 11, Tatham Engineering presented a Regional Climate Change Mitigation plan to Huntsville, Ont.’s town council. The plan’s $50 million price tag, however, had some councillors questioning its feasibility. … Continued
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Rental of the week: A luxe Lake Simcoe cottage with 14 fireplaces, 2 saunas, and a movie theatre
Location: Orillia, Ont. Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 6 Guests: 12 Minimum stay: 2-4 nights Rate: From $2,999/night About the property This grand six-bedroom, six-bathroom cottage rental on Lake Simcoe is a total splurge. The 9,400-sq.-ft. … Continued
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Ontario invests $93 million in fast, long-haul air ambulance jets to reach northern communities
On Tuesday, the Ontario government announced that it’s investing $93 million in expanding Ornge’s air ambulance fleet with two new, larger, high-speed aircraft. The government’s aim is to provide faster, … Continued
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5 sports to try this winter
Snowshoeing? Been there. Pond hockey? Done that. Winter is one of the best times to explore cottage country. Slap on a toque, and make this the year you break your … Continued
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Canada’s most popular dog breed of 2024 is…
The pet-sitting site Rover.com has released its top dog breeds of 2024—and the results are paws-itively delightful! Mixed breeds took home the grand prize, with playful retrievers as the runners-up. … Continued
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Kawartha Lakes introduces curbside collection for organic waste in select areas
The City of Kawartha Lakes is taking a sustainable step forward with its new organic waste program. Starting January 4, the municipality will launch curbside collection for organic waste in … Continued
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Historic cottage country drive-in movie theatre for sale
You could own a piece of history by purchasing this beloved drive-in movie theatre in Prince Edward County, Ont. The Mustang Drive-In opened in PEC in 1954 and has been … Continued
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Buy the Way: A young family spends 68 hours on the road hunting for a cottage
At the beginning of 2022, Maduni and Nicholas de Freitas decided it was time to start cottage hunting. The Pickering, Ont.-based couple had always dreamed of owning a cottage by … Continued
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Here are the most common holiday scams—and how to avoid them
As the holiday cheer spreads, unfortunately so do the random texts, odd emails and spam phone calls meant to lure people into fraudulent schemes. Scammers know that the season brings … Continued
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$879K for this newly renovated waterfront cottage near Baysville
1307 Dickie Lake Road, Lake of Bays, Ont. Lake: Dickie Lake Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 0.66 acres List price: $879,000 Date listed: September 24, 2024 Realtor: Sue Burke … Continued
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