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New research out of McGill University has identified a potentially more efficient and cost-effective way to detect toxic blue-green algae blooms in lakes. Findings show that monitoring certain bacteria populations … Continued

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If you’re serving cottagers with a range of appetites, sliders are a good option. And if you make these Breakfast Sausage Burger patties the night before, half the work is … Continued

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Whether you reel in a fresh catch or pick up a few fillets in town, this quick and easy recipe will have everyone fishing for more.   This is a … Continued

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“I’m coming to the cottage.” This isn’t a text from your in-laws accepting your long weekend cottage invitation. Nay, these are the now-iconic words spoken by Heated Rivalry’s Ilya Rozanov … Continued

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If there’s a season that calls for fondue, it’s winter. Made popular in the 1970s, this kitschy treat is warm, delicious—and fun. Want to try it at the cottage this … Continued

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For decades, scientists and government officials working in and around Lake Superior have been playing an ecosystem version of whack-a-mole. Their target: the sea lamprey, a parasitic fish native to … Continued

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One Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer had a furry end to 2025. On New Year’s Eve day, Constable Stubbington observed a chain of lynx crossing the road. The two adult … Continued

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This year, we discovered that our stove/oven became a mouse commune. They moved into the insulation as well as into the burners. We’re looking for a replacement that could be … Continued

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I’ve been told that “pumping the brakes” to slow down while driving in the snow is no longer advisable. Why is that? —Emily Owen, via email Because it’s not necessary. … Continued

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Last week, one snowmobiler learned firsthand how dangerous lake ice can be when he plunged into the icy Rideau River near Burritts Rapids at 6:00 pm on Monday. But his … Continued

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