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Cottagers weigh in on proposed mandatory lifejacket law
As of the beginning of September, Transport Canada has opened a public consultation period on the question of whether lifejackets should be mandatory for boaters, including individuals in human-powered vessels, … Continued
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Drug-addled spiders spin deranged webs (and other oddball cobweb facts)
Flashback alert: almost 20 years ago, scientists at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama tested how well drugged house spiders could spin their webs. Not well, it turns out. … Continued
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3 reasons why you need this cottage roof de-icing system
In the fall of 2017, I installed a unique, Canadian-made roof de-icing system on a cottage-country home with severe ice damming, and it’s worked perfectly ever since. The system is … Continued
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The incredible images of the 2024 Bird Photographer of the Year awards—including the Canadian winner!
The Bird Photographer of the Year awards are back! The 2024 crop of winners included more than 23,000 submissions from photographers all around the world, but the overall winner is … Continued
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Know your raptors: Canada’s nine hawk species
Fall can be a great time to spot Canada’s nine hawk species: soaring through the sky hunting for bird or rodent prey, or gliding in flocks headed south for the … Continued
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Why Alberta is allowing certain members of the public to hunt ‘problem’ wildlife, including grizzly bears
In July, the Alberta government introduced a program that would allow certain members of the public to hunt “problem” wildlife, including grizzly bears. The government refers to the program as … Continued
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$570K for this log cottage in the forest with lush gardens and a 290-foot waterfront
161 Farren Lake Lane 12, Maberly, Ont. Lake: Farren Lake Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Lot size: 2.46 acres Living area: 1,603 sq. ft. List price: $570,500 Date listed: June 27, 2024 Realtor: Tammy … Continued
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Cottage Q&A: Are opossums effective at getting rid of ticks?
How effective are opossums at tick control?—Grace McNally, via email Not very effective at all. At least, there’s no strong evidence that they are. You’ve probably read the same stat … Continued
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Woodstove heating inefficiently? Here’s a simple fix
Every airtight woodstove and fireplace insert has braided fibreglass rope installed around the door edge for a tight seal. Eventually, when it gets brittle or starts falling out, or when … Continued
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Muskoka town worried about being left behind after paramedic station closure
In high school, Dawn MacDonald was often told she lived in ShackTier rather than MacTier, Ont. And Chris Fellows, another local resident, says he still has people cringe when he … Continued
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