Throughout the winter of 2020–2021, conservation photographer Carla Rhodes positioned a DSLR camera trap underneath her bird feeder. The result: delightful close-up shots of various furred and feathered friends, including … Continued
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Paddlers, anglers, and beachgoers need to carefully check water activity restrictions before heading out on Banff National Park’s waterways this year. Whirling disease, a fish disease caused by an invasive … Continued
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1012 Goodlife Lane, Algonquin Highlands, Ont. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 91 feet by 180 feet List price: $1,100,000 Date listed: March 14, 2026 Realtor: Wendy Webb This cottage … Continued
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24A & 24B Cypress Lane, Erinsville, Ont. Lake: Beaver Lake Bedrooms: 3 + 2 Bathrooms: 1 + 1 Lot size: 170 ft of waterfront with two dwellings (24A: 640 sq. … Continued
Inside the workshop, not all masks and respirators are created equal, so don’t assume the crumpled N95 in your pocket will protect your lungs—it depends on the hazard you’re up … Continued
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In my years at the helm of Canada’s top parenting magazine, Today’s Parent, I interviewed countless pediatricians about the importance of outdoor play. One surprising bit of advice came up … Continued
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Decks take a beating in Canadian cottage country, but so do screened porches, open patios, and every other outdoor space at the lake. Since 1991, Sunspace has helped Ontario families … Continued
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1173 Spring Lake Road, Parry Sound Remote Area, Ont. Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 162 feet by 188 feet List price: $999,900 Date listed: January 6, 2026 Realtor: Tom … Continued
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It seems humans aren’t alone in their love for puzzles. New research has found that raccoons—a species already known to be innovative and curious enough to thrive in cities—will solve … Continued
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Ready to take a break from all that endless scrolling? Us too. Now is the perfect time to kick back, click once, and get lost in a fascinating show that … Continued
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A helper at the cottage is always welcome—especially the strong, silent type! Adding a vise to your cottage workshop may not be as exciting as buying some other tools, but … Continued
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“Have the conversation, not the argument,” is one of Alyson Schafer’s favourite maxims. The lifelong cottager, family counsellor, and parenting expert on The Marilyn Denis Show, says that open communication … Continued
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