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“For upholstery, you want to remove any solid matter first, and then blot up what you can with a paper towel or an old towel to remove as much liquid … Continued

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348 Steenburg Lake Road N, Limerick, Ont. Lake: Steenburg Lake Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Lot size: 1.54 acres and 840 sq. ft. in dwelling Frontage: 160 ft. Asking price: $379,900 … Continued

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“Refer to your owner’s manual. That’s where you’ll find the answer. You might be able to go up to 80 km/hr for 80 km, or it might even be in … Continued

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8477 Shearer Point Point Rd, Alnwick/Haldimand, Ont. Lake: Rice Lake Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 0.878 acres and 1328 sq. ft. Frontage: 160 ft. Asking price: $1,150,000 Taxes: $5,502 … Continued

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In the spring of 1927, the City of Winnipeg launched its first anti-mosquito campaign to fight the pesky insect’s growing presence in the region. Nearly a century later, the City’s … Continued

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On July 10, the Trump administration announced a motion that would reduce habitat protections under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), leaving more than 1,300 endangered species more vulnerable to extinction, … Continued

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1. Simon Edwards Go Home Lake, near Port Severn, Ont., is very active year round, says Simon Edwards. As a resident of 40 years, he helps his neighbours by monitoring … Continued

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Salamanders, a.k.a. cottage country’s cutest amphibians, vary when it comes to their breeding times, clutch sizes, habitat needs, and skin colour. But they do have two things in common: 1) … Continued

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My wife, Karen, and I are, as usual, the last people to pull into the parking lot at the Portage Inn, on a warm Monday evening in the last week … Continued

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1123 Dardanelles Road, Dysart et al (Dudley), Ont. Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 3 Lot size: 613.9 by 945.6 feet List price: $649,000 Date listed: July 2, 2026 Realtor: Andrew Hodgson This log cabin … Continued

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More than 1,500 cargo ships are currently stuck in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, many of them having languished for more than 100 days awaiting passage through the … Continued

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As Canada is once again in the midst of a harsh wildfire season, a new study out of McGill University has shown that aspen trees can act as effective barriers … Continued

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