Gabrielle Kurlander backs her 14-foot Wilker Bop Around out of a slip in Gananoque, Ont., gliding past rows of bobbing masts that poke up into a bluebird sky. Cottaging in … Continued
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When I was gifted vintage stereo speakers, I was delighted. I tested them with some of Peirson Ross’s music, but the sound was plagued by distortions. I removed the speaker … Continued
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For as long as he’s been alive, Dave Horn, 38, and his rather large extended family have gathered for Thanksgiving dinner at his grandparents’ former cottage on Oak Lake, located … Continued
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Sponsored by Fall at the cottage is one of my favourite seasons, but it also means it’s time to button things up before winter hits. That usually includes clearing leaf … Continued
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Hosting a huge Thanksgiving meal can be daunting. Not only do you have to navigate all the interesting personalities involved (or is this just my family?), but you also have … Continued
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A Barrie, Ont.-based mortgage brokerage has been accused of fraud after $101 million in client investments has gone missing. Sandford “Sandy” Sussman, the owner of Sussman Mortgage Funding Inc., is … Continued
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388 North Shore Road, Kawartha Lakes, Ont. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 160 by 341.9 ft. List price: $989,000 Date listed: September 5, 2025 Realtor: Kim Elrick This three-bedroom, two-bathroom … Continued
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“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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