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This story was originally published in The Narwhal. Kevin Marois wasn’t aware that the health unit spanning North Bay and Parry Sound, Ont., had stopped testing the water at local … Continued

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This winding lake goes by many a-name: Lake Kashagawigamog to the generational cottagers; Kash, informally; Kashagawigamog Lake, officially. The name is an Anishinaabe word meaning “lake of long and winding … Continued

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Grilled celeriac (celery root) has a nutty, slightly sweet, celery flavour and makes a satisfying plant-based main. Its dense flesh is similar in texture to rutabaga and won’t fall apart … Continued

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“Do you have any toys?” An innocent question, asked by a polite seven-year-old and silently seconded by his still-shy four-year-old brother. Toys? What could I say? To disappoint the tiny … Continued

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Equal-parts cocktails—one part this, one part that, one part the other—get a lot of love for their symmetry and balance. Best of all, the recipes are super easy to remember. … Continued

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When he was an Ontario Parks superintendent, Chuck Miller’s work involved building trails and a visitor centre, overseeing emergencies such as lost hikers and forest fires, and drafting management plans … Continued

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1000 Regatta Island West, Bracebridge, Ont. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Lot size: 534.8 ft List price: $1,195,000 Date listed: May 25, 2026 Realtor: Brent Ferguson Regatta Island is a private … Continued

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It’s the season when we find ourselves wondering (as we swat, smush, and shoo away mosquitoes despite four coats of bug spray) whether the suckers have learned to like their … Continued

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Lelia MacDonald first saw garbage accumulating in the bays of Kasshabog Lake, Ont., 10 years ago. “I noticed it accidentally,” she says. “My favourite thing to do is kayak through … Continued

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In the latest development of Canada’s high-speed rail network, the leader of the Parti Québécois (PQ) recently announced that he would withdraw the province from the project if elected. The … Continued

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