Category: Cottage Life

There’s still time to snap up a special item for the winter-loving folks on your holiday list. (Or for yourself—we won’t judge.) These gifts are perfect for anyone who appreciates … Continued

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Some of our hardiest North American birds thrive in the coldest months of the year and brighten the skies with their colourful plumage. Bright red, yellow, orange, deep raspberry—and frankly flamboyant—winter finches … Continued

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Impress guests with your baking prowess—on the barbecue. You can prep the ingredients for this classic coffee cake the night before (see “Make Ahead, Save Time”). This recipe originally appeared … Continued

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A ski resort nestled in the Albertan Rockies is taking its holiday spirit to new heights this year. The Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, located southeast of Canmore, has transformed from … Continued

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Last April, during the Good Roads Conference in Toronto, Lake of Bays Mayor Terry Glover was introduced to an AI tool capable of revolutionizing road work. It was an app … Continued

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From November 25 to 28, members of the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) met in Ottawa to assess the conservation status of 12 species. Five … Continued

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After sorting through thousands of submissions to our annual photo contest, we picked our favourite funny shots and captioned them for your chuckling pleasure. From goofy babies to comical chipmunks, … Continued

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Around 2 p.m. on December 8, a 30-year-old, female hiker in Ontario’s Frontenac Provincial Park slipped and fell down an embankment hitting her leg against a rock. She was navigating … Continued

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It’s that time of year again! After sorting through thousands of submissions to our annual photo contest, our judges have selected the top seven winning photos of 2024. We had … Continued

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In late November, a dog in the Peterborough area was diagnosed with Echinococcus multilocularis (EM), a parasitic tapeworm that can lead to illness in dogs and, more rarely, humans. The … Continued

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