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Jellyfish, and beetles, and shrimp, oh my! While these creatures may sound harmless, they actually represent several new or expanding invasive species discovered across Canada this spring and summer that … Continued

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By the Cottage Coach Here’s something I figured out a long time ago: the best cottage weekends are the ones where nobody goes inside. Not for lunch, not for dinner, … Continued

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My kitchen came from a Habitat for Humanity ReStore. So did some lighting, the sink, and the faucet. Most of the tools I built it with? Facebook Marketplace. I’ve been … Continued

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He’s a B.C.-based chef with a big TV personality. Spencer Watts, in his latest series Comfort Food and its accompanying cookbook, aims for a balance between “quick and easy recipes … Continued

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In Raiders of the Lost Ark, Dr. Jones uses a crystal-topped staff to focus a beam of sunlight on a scale model of ancient Tanis. As the sun moves, it … Continued

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Since its founding in 1894, the Muskoka Lakes Association (MLA) has worked to preserve and enhance the natural beauty and environmental health of Muskoka. Throughout its history, the organization has … Continued

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Q: How do I get rid of mice stains—from their body oils—on our cottage walls? —Patrice Overton, via email A: Mouse stains? From body oils? We’d never heard of such … Continued

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Everyone knows that the cottage is where you eat junk food. Or, well, more junk food. That was one of the best parts about growing up while spending chunks of … Continued

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About an hour to an hour-and-a-half ’s drive east from Montreal, Quebec’s Eastern Townships region encompasses dozens of lakes and picturesque villages all the way south to the American border. … Continued

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In response to a spike in coyote encounters in York Region, a local eight-year-old named Viyoohan Sayooran created an app intended to help humans and wildlife better coexist. Incidents involving … Continued

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