A green, goopy algal bloom can bring summer fun at the cottage to a halt. Formed by an overgrowth of microbes called cyanobacteria, algal blooms are not just unsightly, they … Continued
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With heatwaves scorching Southern Ontario, lounging lakeside at a cottage is sounding more and more appealing. But making that dream a reality is a big step. Could now be the … Continued
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A rock along Lake Nipissing’s south shore looks like a nice place to enjoy a leisurely sunny day. But for some people in the area, this same rock has sparked … Continued
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Composting toilets are a staple at many hard-to-access cottages. They don’t require a water hook-up and they take care of human waste the natural way, through decomposition. But Ontario cottagers … Continued
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Gravenhurst, Ont. residents are losing access points to Highway 11. During an April meeting, Andrew Stacey, the town’s director of infrastructure services, presented Gravenhurst’s town council with a report that … Continued
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Last summer, our grandson, while kayaking, noticed the lake water foaming. It was followed by bubbling that can be compared to the effervescence from an open soda can. Can you … Continued
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For 59 years, the first thing you saw when you drove into Sauble Beach, Ont., was the town’s iconic “Welcome to Sauble Beach” sign, its red lettering arching over the … Continued
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Location: Tobermory, Ont. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 1.5 Guests: 10 Minimum stay: 7 nights Rate: From $357/night About the property This four-bedroom, one-and-a-half bathroom cottage on Lake Huron is just a 10-minute drive from … Continued
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Ontario’s beaches are getting their own personal Roomba this summer. In June, the non-profit Pollution Probe launched BeBot, a beach cleaning robot, at Sibbald Point Provincial Park in Sutton West. … Continued
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If you’ve ever stopped at a “chip wagon” on your way to “cottage country” or sat in a “Muskoka chair” at your “summer cottage,” there’s a good chance you’re a … Continued
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In June, the Floating Accommodations Not Vessels Coalition (FANVC) published a paper outlining ways for Ontario municipalities to regulate or restrict floating accommodations. Floating accommodations have become a sticking point … Continued
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Around 9 p.m. on June 21, a thunderstorm descended on Northern Ontario communities east of Lake Nipissing. Devastating winds ripped trees from the ground, damaging homes, vehicles, and businesses. By … Continued
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