1070 South Ril Lake Road, Lake of Bays, Ont. Bedrooms: 2 + 2 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 410 by 213.9 feet List price: $1,200,000 Date listed: March 11, 2026 Realtor: … Continued
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My wife and I just naturalized our shoreline, and we’re now looking at what can be planted on our septic field and how close to the field we can plant … Continued
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I read that bright dock lights can contribute to the growth of blue-green algae. Is that true?—Saskia Hubbard, via email Yes. Artificial lighting at night can promote algae growth—or any … Continued
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Throughout the winter of 2020–2021, conservation photographer Carla Rhodes positioned a DSLR camera trap underneath her bird feeder. The result: delightful close-up shots of various furred and feathered friends, including … Continued
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Paddlers, anglers, and beachgoers need to carefully check water activity restrictions before heading out on Banff National Park’s waterways this year. Whirling disease, a fish disease caused by an invasive … Continued
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1012 Goodlife Lane, Algonquin Highlands, Ont. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 91 feet by 180 feet List price: $1,100,000 Date listed: March 14, 2026 Realtor: Wendy Webb This cottage … Continued
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24A & 24B Cypress Lane, Erinsville, Ont. Lake: Beaver Lake Bedrooms: 3 + 2 Bathrooms: 1 + 1 Lot size: 170 ft of waterfront with two dwellings (24A: 640 sq. … Continued
Inside the workshop, not all masks and respirators are created equal, so don’t assume the crumpled N95 in your pocket will protect your lungs—it depends on the hazard you’re up … Continued
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We receive thousands of entries to our annual photo contest, and although our judges didn’t select the shot above as a winner, the loon’s cute little outstretched leg definitely got … Continued
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Decks take a beating in Canadian cottage country, but so do screened porches, open patios, and every other outdoor space at the lake. Since 1991, Sunspace has helped Ontario families … Continued
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1173 Spring Lake Road, Parry Sound Remote Area, Ont. Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 162 feet by 188 feet List price: $999,900 Date listed: January 6, 2026 Realtor: Tom … Continued
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It seems humans aren’t alone in their love for puzzles. New research has found that raccoons—a species already known to be innovative and curious enough to thrive in cities—will solve … Continued
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