Hope Swinimer’s springtime to-do list is one that any cottager will be familiar with. She’s getting quotes for fencing, finalizing drawings, and securing permits. Her first guests should arrive by … Continued
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If there’s a word that’s been on every Heated Rivalry fan’s lips since the show’s lakeside conclusion, it’s “cottage.” The series—based on a book by Nova Scotia author Rachel Reid—was … Continued
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Tax season has arrived, and with it, the usual headaches and confusion. But this year, a recent change to the federal government’s Underused Housing Tax (UHT) could make things a … Continued
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As winter drags on, it can feel difficult to see a light at the end of the cold, dark tunnel—but for some, this is when the night sky takes centre … Continued
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191–221 Pennie Avenue, Tehkummah, ON P0P 2C0 Lake: Lake Huron Bedrooms: Lodge: 3. Guest house: 4 Bathrooms: Lodge: 4. Guest house: 3 Lot size: 116 acres (928 ft frontage). Lodge: … Continued
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This story a happy ending. It’s about hundreds of people coming together to have fun and delight in each other’s company. They’ll have some friendly competition and raise money for … Continued
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It’s hard to fix what you can’t see. Five tools to help you magnify small details, explore hidden spaces, and scan behind walls. This story originally appeared in our June/July … Continued
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November 2024 marked the 150th anniversary of the birth of Lucy Maud Montgomery, the author of Anne of Green Gables. Both the writer and her works are synonymous with P.E.I.; … Continued
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Growing up to 30 cm in early spring, field horsetail’s pallid, distinctly jointed, cone-headed stem appears akin to an elongated mushroom. Indeed, it lacks chlorophyll and releases hundreds of thousands … Continued
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In early February, the city of Yellowknife and surrounding communities were plunged into darkness for four hours due to an outage at the Jackfish Lake substation. When power was restored, … Continued
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Whether you’re edge-gluing two boards together, attaching solid wood strips to a raw plywood edge, or gluing joints, a bit of glue squeeze-out is a sign that you’ve applied enough … Continued
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Sometimes, it seems like the English language just doesn’t have enough words to correctly describe the winter inconveniences we experience in Canada. So we made up a few portmanteaus to … Continued
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