Category: Cottage Life
This Ontario lake may soon gain legal personhood status
When Taynar Simpson became Chief of the Alderville First Nations in 2023, preserving and protecting the increasingly vulnerable Rice Lake was a top priority. And through discussions with other local … Continued
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Proposed cuts at Natural Resources Canada could ‘decimate’ flood and wildfire tracking, warn experts
Recent federal budget cuts impacting Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) could weaken the department’s capacity to track life-threatening geohazards, such as wildfires and floods, warn researchers and union leaders. The cuts … Continued
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Faulty on-off switch? Here’s how to troubleshoot the problem
When my shop vacuum wouldn’t turn on, I started by investigating the switch. On many portable tools and small appliances, mechanical on-off switches—the ones with a satisfying click—can wear out, … Continued
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Get ready to laugh at the funniest outtakes from the 2025 Cottage Life Photo Contest
Introducing the class clowns of 2025! After sorting through thousands of submissions to our annual photo contest, we picked our favourite funny shots. These photos didn’t get top marks, but … Continued
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Check out these 7 amazing photos that won the 2025 Cottage Life Photo Contest
After sorting through thousands of submissions to our annual photo contest, our judges have selected the seven winning photos of 2025. We had three categories to choose from: Landscape, Wildlife, … Continued
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