An invasive crab species that has been in the Maritimes since the late 1990s is migrating further north as climate change makes regions such as Labrador and Quebec more hospitable. … Continued
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Despite how well-known the threat is, burst pipes from heating failures are one of the largest insurance expenses for secondary properties in Canada, affecting countless cottages every year. Even with … Continued
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Are you prepped for what Old Man Winter dishes out this year? Take our True/False quiz to find out. 1) Since wind chill doesn’t affect inanimate objects, it has no … Continued
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Why is there no human vaccine for Lyme disease? We have medication to prevent tick bites—and Lyme—in dogs, after all.—Karen McCullough, via email Actually, there used to be a vaccine. … Continued
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Purchasing a summer retreat in the dead of winter may seem counterintuitive, but cottage hunting in the colder months can bring some perks. “Often, you can get better pricing in … 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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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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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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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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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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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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“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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