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A curious coat question
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Cottage Q&A: Will a white winter coat keep you warmer?
Does the colour of your winter coat affect how warm it will keep you? We asked physics experts to weigh in.
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February 15, 2025 at 7:24 PM
A curious coat question
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The spot is conveniently located near two major skill hills
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Rental of the week: A Georgian Bay cottage near the slopes with laundry and a games garage
This rental cottage is conveniently located close to the ski hills, plus, it comes with a garage-turned-games room, a firepit, and more.
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February 15, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The spot is conveniently located near two major skill hills
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Where is your favourite chip truck?
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The quirky history behind Canada’s iconic chip truck—and the best ones across cottage country
Learn about Canada's chip truck history, and discover the best fry stops around cottage country—as voted by you, cottagers!
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February 15, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Where is your favourite chip truck?
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Super cool video!
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Watch this lone moose stroll across a frozen Georgian Bay in the early morning
Jon Funston encountered a unique sight while snowmobiling to work from Sturgeon Bay to Honey Harbour one morning.
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February 14, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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A fun winter activity, maybe one to try this weekend? 🐴
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Enjoy a cottage-country sleigh ride at one of these Ontario farms
Going for a winter sleigh ride is both family friendly and romantic. Why not go for a jaunt at one of these 7 farms.
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February 14, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Who's ready for warmer weather? 🙋♀️
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Canada could experience a warmer-than-normal spring, especially in the east—but it depends on La Niña
Canada’s meteorologists are logging their long-range forecasts and if the right systems align, the country could experience a warmer-than-average spring, A weak La Niña could lead to warm weather in…
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February 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Who's ready for warmer weather? 🙋♀️
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Maybe one of these might make a good Family Day weekend activity?
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Bowling turkeys, a toilet toss, and 12 other ways to play outside at the cottage in winter
Skating isn't the only winter activity to do at the lake. Here our 12 of our favourite winter activities to try.
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February 12, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Maybe one of these might make a good Family Day weekend activity?
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A fun way to embrace winter!
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5 Ontario Parks skating trails to visit this winter
Tired of skating on the lake? Check out these five skating trails in some of Ontario's most beautiful provincial parks.
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February 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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A lack of funding is starting to become a real issue for rural municipalities
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Hastings County calls out Ontario government over lack of funding for rural municipalities
Hastings County Council is fed up with the lack of support offered to rural Ontario municipalities by Premier Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative On January 28, Hastings County Council decided to…
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February 12, 2025 at 2:24 PM
A lack of funding is starting to become a real issue for rural municipalities
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And more are set to close at the end of this month
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Westport, Ont., Beer Store latest in province-wide Beer Store closures
On January 19, The Beer Store in Westport, Ont., closed for good. The town, which is about 45 minutes north of Kingston, is one of many locations, Beer Stores across the province are closing as…
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February 11, 2025 at 8:53 PM
And more are set to close at the end of this month
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Super smart project alert!
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This cottager saved cash by building his own heating system
Electricity is expensive, so this cottager got around that problem by building his own heating system. Now, he saves cash
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February 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Did you know?
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Did you know that Canada has its very own Dead Sea in Saskatchewan?
You needn't go to the Middle East if you want to experience a salt water lake akin to the Dead Sea---look no further than the heartland of the Canadian Canada's "Dead Sea" is a salt water lake…
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February 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Did you know?
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Now there's a winter activity idea!
The ingenious way these Blackstone Lake cottagers made an outdoor bar out of ice slabs
Four families on Blackstone Lake—who have been cottaging together for more than 40 years—teamed up to create this cool ice bar.
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February 9, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Now there's a winter activity idea!
Listing: A Rice Lake cottage listed for less than $700,000
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$659K for this Rice Lake cottage with double decks, docks, and bunkies
This two-bedroom cottage in Northumberland County, Ont., comes fully furnished with two additional bunkies, two docks, and more.
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February 9, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Listing: A Rice Lake cottage listed for less than $700,000
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If you're a cottager, how could you be affected by tariffs? There are a few ways
Proposed tariffs could make things more expensive for cottagers. Here's how
Canada and the U.S. may have chosen to delay tariffs by another 30 days, but the threat still looms. Here's how they could affect cottagers.
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February 9, 2025 at 4:48 PM
If you're a cottager, how could you be affected by tariffs? There are a few ways
After much hubbub , the federal government has paused the controversial tax increase until at least 2026
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Federal government defers capital gains increase until 2026, legal challenges now in flux
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is representing an Ontario resident in court against the CRA's capital gains hike. Here's what it means.
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February 9, 2025 at 2:24 PM
After much hubbub , the federal government has paused the controversial tax increase until at least 2026
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$14 million worth of Wasaga Beach waterfront was just sold to a developer
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Wasaga Beach aims to revitalize town by selling a section of beachfront to developers for $14 million
During a January 16 meeting, Town of Wasaga Beach councillors agreed to sell five acres of beachfront property to developer Stonebridge Building Group for The Town of Wasaga Beach is selling a…
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February 8, 2025 at 8:53 PM
$14 million worth of Wasaga Beach waterfront was just sold to a developer
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Solar power and the cold might not mix. Here's a potential fix
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Cottage Q&A: Why is my solar power conking out in the cold?
Solar power is supposed to work better in the cold weather, so why would it get fussy in the winter? Our expert weighs in
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February 8, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Solar power and the cold might not mix. Here's a potential fix
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The local cottage association is raising the alarm for what they see will be an "unmitigated disaster" this summer
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Go Home Lake cottagers concerned about the District of Muskoka's new waste collection plan
Starting in May, the District of Muskoka will ditch waste bins on Go Home Lake in favour of new lakeside waste collection. But residents are concerned The District of Muskoka is scraping waste bins…
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February 8, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The local cottage association is raising the alarm for what they see will be an "unmitigated disaster" this summer
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Hikers will no longer be able to cross at this West Coast hiking trail
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Canada's border agency bans hikers from entering the country via the Pacific Crest Trail
On January 27, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that it would be discontinuing its Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) permits. The PCT, Canada Border Services Agency has discontinued its…
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February 8, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Hikers will no longer be able to cross at this West Coast hiking trail
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Jessie the bobcat is the star of Hope for Wildlife's new Café Catio!
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What does this bobcat have to do with coffee?
Meet Jessie the bobcat, the star attraction at Cafe Catio in Nova Scotia. Have a coffee, relax, and learn about wild cats and other wildlife.
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February 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Jessie the bobcat is the star of Hope for Wildlife's new Café Catio!
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Calling all secondary and post-secondary students! Parks Canada and Ontario Parks are hiring for the summer: https://buff.ly/3PWgN6D
Have teens in need of a summer job? Parks Canada and Ontario Parks open seasonal job portals
Thousands of positions are available for secondary and post-secondary students through the Parks Canada and Ontario Parks job portals.
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February 2, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Can you just trade properties with someone? 🤔
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Cottage Q&A: My cottage is far from my home. Could I trade with someone who has a closer property?
I own a cottage on Lake Nipissing and would prefer one closer to Ottawa, where I live. I would like to know if there are cottage owners in the Ottawa area
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February 2, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Can you just trade properties with someone? 🤔
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B.C. is cracking down on short-term rentals
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B.C. announces new legislation and fees for short-term rentals, including cottages
British Columbia is introducing new short-term rental regulations in an effort to further crack down on absentee operators.
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February 2, 2025 at 4:48 PM
B.C. is cracking down on short-term rentals
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Listing of the week: 200 feet of frontage on Jack Lake
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Listing of the week: This Jack Lake cottage offers 200 ft of waterfront and year-round luxury
2485 Fire Route 51, Peterborough, Ont. Lake: Jack Lake Bedrooms: 2 + 2 Bathrooms: 4 Lot size: 200 ft x 248.19 ft (3681 sq. ft.) Frontage: 200 ft Asking Discover year-round luxury at 2485 Fire Route…
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February 2, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Listing of the week: 200 feet of frontage on Jack Lake
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