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I have a problem with a robin hitting our west-facing windows. This has been going on since the middle of April. We have tried everything: discs in the windows, blinds … Continued

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Heat pumps are often touted as the heating and cooling system of the future. Not only are they better for the environment—and often cheaper than their furnace and boiler counterparts—their … Continued

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For cottage hopefuls, buying a property in early 2025 was finally going to be a reality. Inflation was getting under control. Interest rates were dropping. Price increases had slowed. But … Continued

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have fast tracked a permit to replace a section of aged pipeline along the lakebed of a channel connecting two Great Lakes. The project, … Continued

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We all love listening to music at the lake. We’ve spent years curating the perfect sitting-on-the-dock playlist, and we’re dedicated fans of our local radio station. But sometimes, there’s an … Continued

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To defeat mice, you need to understand their strengths and weaknesses. Brush up with our true or false quiz. 1) Mice have collapsible skeletons. False. C’mon, no vertebrate has a … Continued

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First Nations groups are asking the Ontario government to reconsider a proposed piece of legislation aimed at fast tracking mining and resource development projects. On April 17, Ontario Premier Doug … Continued

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It’s a bird…it’s a plane…it’s…a turtle on wheels! While visiting Halifax’s Museum of Natural History, you may get to see this very sight, if you time it right. This is … Continued

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On April 10, Kawartha Dairy opened a new location in Britannia Beach, B.C. This store marks the iconic Ontario cottage country business’s first venture outside of its home province. After … Continued

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By the Cottage Coach I’ve tested a ton of outdoor gear over the years, but when I’m at the cottage, I like to keep things simple, so more is rarely … Continued

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