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76 Serendipity Lane, Kagawong, Manitoulin Island, Ontario Lake: Lake Huron (Mudge Bay) Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot Size: 0.84 acre (1530 sq. ft.) Frontage: 200 ft of sandy beach Asking … Continued

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473 Sherbrooke Drive, Maberly, Ont. Lake: Bobs Lake Bedrooms: 3 + bunkie Bathrooms: 1 Lot size: 120′ x 165′ Frontage: 120′, southern exposure Asking price: $799,900 Previous asking price: $829,900 … Continued

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There are certain wildlife myths that, for some reason, persist to this day. Example? Toads give you warts (they don’t); porcupines shoot their quills (they can’t); owls are able to … Continued

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47 North Water St, Gull River, Coboconk Lake: Balsam Lake  Bedrooms: 2 + 1 Bathrooms: 2 + 1 Lot size: 75 feet by 181 feet  List price: $1,398,000 Date listed: … Continued

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On May 20, cottage owner George Dark stood in front of the Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh, Ont., municipal council. He had 15 minutes to convince the councillors to take ownership over a private … Continued

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Though you may not think about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (also known as PFAS or “forever chemicals”) every day, you likely encounter them that often. They’re composed of human-made chemical … Continued

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Bed bugs are the original human pest. They’ve been chomping down on people since ancient times. A new study out of Virginia Tech in the U.S. reveals they may also … Continued

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Cottage owners may have a new option for bypassing Highway 401 traffic on their cottage commutes. During a May 13 press conference in Pickering, Ont., Premier Doug Ford announced that … Continued

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Move over Dry January, make room for Semi-Wet Summer! Stats Canada reports that 67 per cent of adults between the ages of 18 and 22 haven’t had an alcoholic drink … Continued

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The province of Ontario, and every city, town, and county within it, has big environmental and sustainability goals. Whether it’s increasing our renewable energy usage or ensuring our water supply … Continued

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It’s a simple fact of nature that our environments have an impact on our development—especially for allergies. From diverse microbiomes to air quality, early exposure to clean and rich environmental … Continued

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1837 Port Cunnington Road, Lake of Bays, Ont. Lake: Lake of Bays Bedrooms: 3 + 2 (guest cottage) Bathrooms: 3 Lot size: 9 acres total, 2,332 sq. ft. interior Frontage: … Continued

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