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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
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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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We receive thousands of entries to our annual photo contest, and although our judges didn’t select the shot above as a winner, the loon’s cute little outstretched leg definitely got … 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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There’s a river just across the street from my house. When I go outside in the morning, it smells and feels like I’m at the cottage. I love that. The … Continued
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The best way to play cottage hockey indoors is on an easy-to-build “crockey” rink. This all-ages game, a cross between crokinole and table hockey, is adaptable to different skill levels, … Continued
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During the shoulder season between winter and spring, ice conditions on lakes can become extremely precarious, as one ice fishing group discovered last week. Following an airlift rescue on Georgian … Continued
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