Experts are gathering in Goderich, Ont., to discuss Great Lakes shipping
Great Lakes Commission
Industry leaders are attending the Huron Marine & Economic Forum in Goderich, Ontario, to discuss global trade on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. Read the full story by […]
Great Lakes Commission calls for stepped-up action on algal blooms, water workforce shortage
Great Lakes Commission
The Great Lakes Commission is calling for stronger efforts to combat harmful algal blooms and address a looming water workforce shortage following its 2026 Annual Meeting, held last week in […]
Listing of the Week: $1,149,900 for a move-in-ready cottage on Lake Kasshabog with a sauna and many recent upgrades
Cottage Life

857 West Kosh Rd, Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Twp, Ont. Lake: Lake Kasshabog Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 1.03-acre property and 1,567 sq. ft. above grade cottage and 725 sq. ft. downstairs … Continued

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Wisconsin successfully restores habitat for piping plovers after 49 years with no sightings
Great Lakes Echo
By Anna Wildman A stretch of Lake Superior beach in northern Wisconsin will remain closed to the public next spring and summer with the hopes of luring back a nesting pair of endangered piping plovers, which were recently spotted there for the first time in nearly a half century.
Writer John Degen explains how not to have fun at the cottage
Cottage Life

The only thing better than a weekend at your own cottage is a weekend at someone else’s, am I right? You get all the relaxation and enjoyment of a couple … Continued

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One bathroom? No problem. Writer Kathryn Jezer-Morton offers her guests the yard
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In the spring of 2022, my husband began building our cottage on some land we bought 90 km outside of Montreal. Gray is a professor, and he had that one … Continued

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Floating accommodations owner fined $19,000 after leaving structures on Georgian Bay
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Joseph Nimens, the owner of the controversial floating home company Live On The Bay (LOTB), was recently charged $19,000 after being found guilty of unlawfully placing four floating accommodations on … Continued

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Expert advice on how to serve a spectacular shore lunch
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The shore lunch is a northern favourite for dedicated anglers and the lodges that host them. After a morning of solid fishing, guests and their guides pull boats up to … Continued

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Here’s why our roadside service centres used to look like flying saucers
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We ditch work early on Fridays, pack the car the night before, and eat while we drive—anything to beat the traffic. The less time spent driving to the cottage, the … Continued

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Century-long data reveals complex trends in ice cover in the Great Lakes
Great Lakes Echo
By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva A new study reported 125 years of historical air temperature and ice data on the Great Lakes for the first time and showed the amount of ice on the lakes has declined rapidly over the past four decades.
Thunder Bay, Superior’s North Shore is an ‘exotic’ destination for the cruise ship crowd
Great Lakes Commission
Great Lakes cruises have taken off in the last several years catering to passengers who value tucked-away adventures without sacrificing luxury. With 10 cruise ships in 2026, Tourism Thunder Bay […]
Billions more dollars are pouring into the Great Lakes region’s nuclear plants
Great Lakes Commission
Billions of dollars in federal loans are being put towards upgrades to generators, turbines, and other systems at nuclear reactors in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. Read the full story by […]