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Simple steps to prepare for your next outdoor event
We’re all itching to get outdoors for social outings in the summer, but an outdoor event, whether it’s a family barbecue, a picnic in the park, or a beach day … Continued
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Alberta ups boat inspection evasion fines to prevent invasive mussels
The government of Alberta is cracking down on fines for drivers trailering a boat who fail to stop at an open inspection station in an effort to prevent zebra and … Continued
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What we think about the new cottage toy hitting the water this summer
Our editorial team independently selects these products. If you choose to buy any, we may earn a commission that helps fund our content. Learn more. When I first saw a Red … Continued
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Impaired boater arrested in Collingwood Harbour
A 44-year-old woman has been charged with driving a vessel under the influence in Collingwood Harbour. On June 16, the Collingwood and Blue Mountains Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified … Continued
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Caribou in Ontario and Alberta are disappearing—and experts blame the provinces
A May report from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is highlighting a glaring lack of progress in caribou recovery efforts across the country. While every province and territory home … Continued
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These cottagers use a mannequin to slow speeding boats
When snowbirds Susan and Jim McGavin began their search for a Kawartha cottage, they yearned for a quiet place to unwind by the water’s edge and watch the summer days … Continued
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Painting the cottage? If you have a brick or concrete exterior, you’ll want to read this
Painting a concrete or brick exterior wall starts with some quiet meditation. Take a deep, cleansing breath and ask yourself, “Do I really need to paint it at all?” Unpainted … Continued
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Muskoka Arts & Crafts lets local art shine
Founded in 1963 by a group of artists, Muskoka Arts & Crafts (MAC) started as an art show and has since become “one of the oldest arts organizations in Ontario,” … Continued
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11-year-old boy drowns in Carp River, near Ottawa
An 11-year-old boy died in hospital on Sunday evening after drowning in the Carp River, near Ottawa. The boy was at the Carp River Conservation Area in Kanata with a … Continued
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Military training is being conducted in Muskoka!
Over the last week, cottagers may have noticed a military presence in Oro-Medonte, Ont., from June 8 to12, personnel from the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) were conducting training … Continued
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