“Bala Beer Store, gone but never forgotten. And may your bright orange lights shine forever brightly in beer heaven,” Bala, Ont., resident Kyle Vickers eulogized from the porch of the … Continued
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High overhead, two volatile partners—one earthy, the other ethereal—launch a turbulent, unpredictable dance. This could be little more than a brief infatuation, or one of those “never again” dates that’s … Continued
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142 Paddy’s Lane, Rideau Lakes, Ont. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Lot size: 600 ft. by 819.5 ft. List price: $1,399,000 Date listed: July 8, 2025 Realtor: Tammy Gurr This three-bedroom, three-bathroom … Continued
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This fall French toast recipe is the ultimate cottage comfort There’s nothing quite like a crisp autumn morning at the cottage. The air is cool, the lake is still, and … Continued
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The right fall weather conditions—cool nights and warm, sunny days—produce the most vibrant autumn colours, but certain trees are natural showstoppers. “While temperature dictates intensity, it’s just one factor that … Continued
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Mark Calhoun was at the Ontario Field Ornithologists Convention in Temiskaming Shores, Ont., when he heard about the crested caracara. It was online chatter. Friends posting about it on Facebook, … Continued
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Each autumn’s colourful mantle of newly fallen leaves adds to a mass of organic decay commonly exceeding the bulk of all living things in the forest. Together with fallen deadwood, … Continued
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Impenetrable forest-edge thickets of dense, gnarly hawthorns are crucial wildlife lifesavers, especially in autumn and winter. Though these shrubs and small trees comprise dozens of species, Canada’s most widespread, reaching … Continued
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As the summer heat subsides, falling leaves and brisk mornings move in to instill a sense of calm and quiet. And much like the season itself, the fall cottage real … Continued
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On the evening of September 16, a couple in Nipigon, Ont., opened their back door to let their dog into the yard. On the other side of the door was … Continued
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Pizza night just got a serious cottage-country upgrade. The new Frigidaire Stone-Baked Pizza Oven delivers authentic, restaurant-quality results without the fuss of an outdoor pizza oven. Engineered for flavour, speed, … Continued
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Chefs like to use apples in savoury dishes as well as sweet ones. In savoury dishes, the chef must think about the sweetness of the apple and balance it with … Continued
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