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Ask any cottager what a day outdoors does to their eyes, and they might blame the usual suspects: wind off the water, campfire smoke, or dust from the gravel road. … Continued

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Don’t let their small size fool you: even tiny birds of prey are birds of prey, ones with the skills and speed to capture and kill. They’re cute with a … Continued

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This barred owl comes to my bird feeder in the morning. I’m wondering why a nocturnal animal would appear in the daylight like this. It sits and stares at me … Continued

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2406 Northeys Bay Rd., North Kawartha, Ont. Lake: Jack Creek Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 10-acre property and 2,505-sq.-ft. cottage Frontage: 1,133 ft. Asking price: $925,000 Taxes: $3,233 in … Continued

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239 Old Government Rd., Emsdale, Ont. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3+1 Lot size: 31.61 acres List price: $899,500 Date listed: September 1, 2026 Realtor: Ron Mitten This custom-built log home is located in … Continued

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After a summer of severe storms and heavy rains, a new partnership between the Province of Ontario and a Bracebridge-based sand and gravel association could provide the support the region … Continued

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362 Triple D Trail, Assiginack, Ont. Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 5 Lot size: 4.3 acres List price: $1,049,000 Date listed: June 20, 2026 Realtor: Jordan Chandler  This historic camp on Lake Manitou was … Continued

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Fall is a bittersweet season for cottagers. Gone are the hot days tempered by refreshing swims, but replacing them are breathtaking fall colours and cozy evenings spent curled up with … Continued

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Liz Favot remembers when she first saw the waters outside her cottage on Lake Nipissing, Ont., turn a murky green. It was in the summer of 2020. “This cottage is … Continued

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“Distracted driving relates to handheld devices in the vehicle. There’s no charge in the Highway Traffic Act that covers eating or other distractions while driving. However, they would likely fall … Continued

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Have you ever felt personally targeted by a mosquito while sitting by the fire trying to roast the perfect marshmallow? Well, a recent study has found that you likely weren’t … Continued

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477 Fire Route 93, Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Twp, Ont. Lake: Lake Kasshabog Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 2.24-acre property; 748-sq.-ft. main cottage and 574-sq.-ft. second cottage Frontage: 243 ft. of direct, clean … Continued

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