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Pink salmon numbers are up by the millions compared to recent years as they return to B.C.’s Fraser River to spawn, but the cause behind the surge is up for … Continued

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Earlier this month, The Township of Lake of Bays sold a municipally owned island property in exchange for $1.1 million. The 1.73-acre waterfront property boasts 720 feet of shoreline and … Continued

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It wasn’t long after Derek Kuhn and his wife, Kerry, purchased a property on White Lake, Ont., that they realized they needed a space for their kids to hang out, … Continued

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164 Bay Street West, Blue Mountains, Ont. Bedrooms: 3 + 1 Bathrooms: 3 Lot size: 75.8 ft by 167.8 ft List price: $1,339,900 Date listed: October 1, 2026 Realtor: Justin Bock … Continued

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Even if barbecuing is performative, it’s an act that we do applaud—at the table, when a great meal makes an appearance. Every barbecue kit should have a sturdy set of … Continued

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Early one May morning in 1889, a lumber schooner called the Bavaria was being towed across eastern Lake Ontario. As the night gave way to dawn, a forceful gale hit … Continued

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The key to a roaring blaze is the “fire triangle”—heat, fuel, and oxygen—and people often forget one element, says Daniel Kimia, the managing director at Zoroast The Fireplace Store in … Continued

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Do you stack firewood against your cottage? If so, you’re making a big mistake, especially if your home has wood siding, says Matt Gladwin, a certified arborist and the owner … Continued

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If you’ve stayed at an Airbnb before, you’ve likely spent your last morning hastily sweeping, stripping linens, washing dishes, and completing other tasks from a lengthy list of checkout chores … Continued

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This story was originally published in The Narwhal. Iconic. Sexy. Yellow. Just a few words used to describe the Canadian-made water bomber, built specifically for fighting fires. This legendary aircraft, … Continued

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