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Research with Belinda the sea sponge reveals surprising underwater secrets
Exciting news from the underwater world: a team of researchers from B.C. and Alberta has released enlightening data collected after four years of observing…a sea sponge. A sea sponge? Yes. … Continued
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Team in B.C. is restoring watersheds with artificial beaver dams
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. For the B.C. Wildlife Federation (BCWF) a non-profit dedicated to preserving British Columbia’s biodiversity, there’s no better inspiration for watershed conservation … Continued
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Do you own a drone? These are the new regulations for drone operators in 2025 and how cottagers could benefit
Calling all drone pilots! The Government of Canada is poised to roll out some new rules and regulations for drone operators in 2025, with some lifted restrictions, an eased application … Continued
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Have your heard of the 6 Ps of preparedness? Here’s how they can help you in case of a cottage emergency
The ongoing wildfires that have devastated the Los Angeles area for weeks are a harrowing reminder that disaster can strike anywhere—including at the cottage. Cottage country, in all its forested … Continued
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Bracebridge’s iconic Silver Bridge closed indefinitely—here’s why
Earlier this month, the historic Silver Bridge in Bracebridge, Ont., was closed indefinitely after a “shift” was discovered during a review of the structure. While performing routine sidewalk maintenance, operations … Continued
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Buy the way: A family of three buys a ski chalet in The Blue Mountains for $750K
Denise Roy and Rahim Jaffer had been pondering an investment property in their hometown of Toronto, Ont., since 2022. But when their daughter was born in early 2023, the couple … Continued
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Video shows teen’s rescue after falling through ice into the Rideau River
A 14-year old boy was rescued after falling through ice in Smiths Falls, Ont in early January. In a gripping video posted to Facebook by the Smiths Falls Police Service, … Continued
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This chalet in the Algonquin Highlands comes with an extra parcel of land and 155 feet of frontage
1058 Algonquin Outfitters Road, Algonquin Highlands, Ont. Lake: Oxtongue Lake Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 78 acres List price: $1,299,900 Date listed: December 27, 2024 Realtor: Janine Scott This … Continued
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4 tricks to avoid frozen plumbing in winter
Indoor water supply pipes can be vulnerable to freezing at your four-season cottage—even if you keep the heat on low. Consider these four solutions. Leave a tap running slowly While … Continued
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Looking for an out-of-the-box winter activity? Consider an outdoor oyster party
Consider the oyster. The bivalve, water-filtering mollusc is sustainable, nutritious, and surprisingly easy to serve outdoors. “My wife and I celebrated our twenty-first wedding anniversary on the beach, with a … Continued
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