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On October 10, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) conservation officers received a tip about a pair of young trumpeter swans that appeared to have been shot in Hullett … Continued

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You’re sunk! Maybe that’s a worst-case scenario, but after your boat’s bilge pump stops working, worst-case suddenly becomes karmic likelihood. When water gets into your boat, it flows to the … Continued

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221 Edwina Dr., Trent Lakes, ON Lot size: 15 acres (3,366 sq. ft. home)  Frontage: 992 ft  Bedrooms: 4 + 3  Bathrooms: 2 + 1  Asking price: $988,888  Taxes: $3,534 … Continued

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This story was originally published in The Narwhal. The Ontario government pushed forward TC Energy’s proposal to build a large pumped storage project on Georgian Bay, despite early expert advice … Continued

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Ah, opening up. After all the hauling and cleaning, and then even more hauling and cleaning, you want a snack. Or a beer. Or both at the same time. That’s … Continued

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156 Moreau Parkway, Tiny, Ont. Bedrooms: 3 + 1 Bathrooms: 3 Lot size: 115 by 140 ft. List price: $999,000 Date listed: April 10, 2025 Realtor: Megan Coxworth Just a … Continued

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At Wabamun Lake, in central Alberta, the shoreline has been eroding for more than 60 years. This lake is naturally subject to water events, such as heavy wave action and … Continued

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You expect to find some flotsam in the spring, especially on a lake as big as Panache—my lake—after a freshet as intense as the one we got in 2023. But … Continued

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Location: Haliburton, Ont. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Guests: 8 Minimum stay: 3-7 nights Rate: From $364/night About the property Nestled between Dorset and Haliburton, this classic cottage on Little Hawk Lake is accessible … Continued

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That messy little no-go zone behind my sauna and woodshed is finally getting a facelift. Between the stacked firewood, sharp axes, and that scorching sauna pipe, it’s always been off-limits … Continued

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RMS Segwun, North America’s oldest operating hand-fired steamship, is having its sailing season cut short after a damaged furnace component was discovered—the third incident the boat has faced in the … Continued

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Gordo the snake had gone missing. On September 26, Jonathan Choquette, the head of Wildlife Preservation Canada’s Ojibway Prairie Reptile Recovery Program, and his team were performing routine checks on … Continued

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