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1 Sampson Island, Leeds and the Thousand Islands, Ont. Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 100 by 6098.4 sq. ft. List price: $1,399,000 Date listed: June 8, 2026 Realtor: Steven Renwick Just … Continued

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The OPP is asking for help identifying three individuals suspected of stealing a sculpture made by a 90-year-old artist, whose work was stolen while on display at a Fenelon Falls, … Continued

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When a new island suddenly appeared and then disappeared on Williston Lake in B.C.’s northern interior this July, the mystery prompted immense public interest as officials began investigating the origins … Continued

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Why does life at the cottage still look like an old beer commercial? Meat. Fire. The guys hanging out around the barbecue. The women inside tossing together salads, slicing fruit, … Continued

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Henry Island, Port Hood, N.S. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 1 Lot size: 222 acres List price: $6,990,000 Realtor: Angie Bryant View the listing here  In the market for a new summer getaway and … Continued

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12 Pennie Avenue, Tehkummah, Ont. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 1.9 acres List price: $699,777 Date listed: September 4, 2026 Realtor: Steven Kuula This unique property on Manitoulin Island comes with a … Continued

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By the time September rolls around at the cottage, some unfinished outdoor chores have often stacked up. Maybe a stretch of laneway keeps losing gravel, or fence-line brush needs tidying. … Continued

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I’ve heard that you’re supposed to bring steak to room temperature before grilling, and on the grill, you’re supposed to only flip it once. But I’ve also heard that both of those are myths. So, what is … Continued

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I get yellow sunscreen stains on my light-coloured clothing. How do I remove them? Laundering hasn’t worked. (We also get similar stains on our white boat seats.)—Fatima Atkins, North Bay, … Continued

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After I was recently nailed by a tick, I was told that my local health unit no longer sends them out for Lyme disease testing. Is this the case everywhere?—Colby Mann, … Continued

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Mathew Palmer, a cottager and the director of corporate continuity at GM Canada, on features in new cars that are especially useful for cottagers “I am lucky in that I … Continued

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Eric Miller, with the University of Toronto Transportation Research Institute, on how to merge most efficiently when you’re running out of lane “By butting in early instead of driving until … Continued

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