Category: Cottage Life
Two realtors share their tips for buying a cottage in winter
Purchasing a summer retreat in the dead of winter may seem counterintuitive, but cottage hunting in the colder months can bring some perks. “Often, you can get better pricing in … Continued
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OPP credit floating suit with saving snowmobiler’s life on the Rideau River
Last week, one snowmobiler learned firsthand how dangerous lake ice can be when he plunged into the icy Rideau River near Burritts Rapids at 6:00 pm on Monday. But his … Continued
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Cottage Q&A: Why is “pumping the brakes” while driving no longer correct?
I’ve been told that “pumping the brakes” to slow down while driving in the snow is no longer advisable. Why is that? —Emily Owen, via email Because it’s not necessary. … Continued
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Cottage Q&A: Is it possible to mouse-proof a stove?
This year, we discovered that our stove/oven became a mouse commune. They moved into the insulation as well as into the burners. We’re looking for a replacement that could be … Continued
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OPP officer has rare lynx encounter
One Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer had a furry end to 2025. On New Year’s Eve day, Constable Stubbington observed a chain of lynx crossing the road. The two adult … Continued
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