I’ve been told that there’s been an “explosion” of invasive trapdoor snails in our lake. What are they? Where did they come from?—Lola Archibald, via email Trapdoor snails (a.k.a. Chinese … Continued
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On October 7, a local wildlife photographer alerted staff at Saskatchewan’s Prince Albert National Park of a male elk whose antlers had become tangled in a net. The photographer had … Continued
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Upgrades to 12 snowmobiling trails across Northern Ontario are on the way after the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) provided $553,000 in funding to the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile … Continued
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Do you have an old propane barbecue that isn’t working anymore, but you don’t want to send it to the landfill? Consider repurposing it into a handy-dandy wood-fired stove. Paul … Continued
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Do you have any of these toys or games in your cottage board game cupboard? No, you don’t. Because we made them up. Sort of. (Patents pending.) This article was … Continued
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I have an umbrella on my cottage deck. Where the handle turns, there are a number of holes. Last August, I noticed an extremely busy bee, actually, a wasp. It … Continued
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On October 20, Ontario’s Ministry of Red Tape Reduction introduced the Building a More Competitive Economy Act. Part of the act involves reducing regulations around drinking water systems. “Ontario’s current … Continued
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The transfer of 15 grey wolves from B.C. to western Colorado is in jeopardy after the new head of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)—appointed under President Trump—issued an … Continued
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4 Amik Lane, Christian Island 30, Ont. Bedrooms: 4 + 1 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 100 by 150 ft. List price: $599,900 Date listed: June 13, 2025 Realtor: Megan Coxworth … Continued
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At night, we watch the moon rise through the white pines surrounding our little trailer in Lunenburg County, N.S. We’re nestled between Christmas tree farms, there are sheep nearby, and … Continued
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I love that the batter for these muffins can be made ahead and kept in the fridge, so I can quickly have warm-from-the-oven muffins on the breakfast table. Over the … Continued
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Snakes are weird, what with their lack of legs and their forked tongues that they’re constantly flicking. Stop flicking your tongues, snakes! Who even smells with a tongue?! Still, the … Continued
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