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1032 Lakeshore Drive South, Bracebridge, Ont. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 119.9 by 180 feet List price: $899, 000 Date listed: April 3, 2026 Realtor: Holly Carroll Tucked away … Continued

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There’s a wonderful British movie from the ’80s called Withnail and I about two extremely urban young fellows who go off cottaging for a week to escape the misery of … Continued

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Hantavirus, a serious airborne illness carried by certain rodents, has been making headlines for weeks following an outbreak on a cruise ship travelling from Argentina to Spain. The outbreak led … Continued

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With the first public consultation period for Alto wrapped up, many property owners are still left wondering if and when Canada’s proposed high-speed rail network might displace them.  Alto recently … Continued

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T’is the season to start your spring tree care! Maintaining your trees is no easy feat. Property owners need to prune, cut, water, fertilize, and stave away disease. Unfortunately, due … Continued

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With captions by Conor Mihell As a child, I often broke open rocks, looking for fossils. Touching and smelling the newly exposed stone, I’d marvel at the fact that this … Continued

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Joan Hamilton (seated at left) tackles many volunteer projects on Big Hawk Lake, Ont. She organizes the annual Float the River in Style water parade; she co-authored a book on … Continued

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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 the “ice bridge,” … Continued

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A small hole or tear in your windsurfer or dinghy sail can often be temporarily repaired with a peel-and-stick patch—no need for a heavy-duty sewing machine. It’s a quick fix … Continued

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119 Campbell Beach Road, Kawartha Lakes, Ont. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 73.6 by 84 feet List price: $799,999 Date listed: February 26, 2026 Realtor: Holly Carroll Step inside … Continued

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