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Whether you’re grouting or re-grouting ceramic tiles, the task can seem daunting if you’ve never held a grout float. Here are six tips for great grouting. 1. Instead of re-grouting, … Continued

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As flooding and other climate-related events intensify, the Canadian government is strengthening its flood mitigation strategies. On June 18, the federal government announced that it would be investing $6.8 million … Continued

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With political and economic tensions between Canada and the U.S. at an all-time high, Burlington, Vermont is extending a symbol of solidarity. The U.S. city is temporarily renaming a popular … Continued

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At the cottage, your to-do list is never fully checked off. There’s always something to mow, move, fix, or haul, whether it’s a quick weekend job or a long-overdue project. … Continued

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Is that a supersized pitcher of drinks you’re bringing outside for the gang? And with unbreakable glassware? What a serve.  Chaise Lounge Try this fresh, dry, and lightly fruity drink on … Continued

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Is there anything more traditional than a good old fireworks display at the cottage—kids running around in the dark, dogs cowering under the picnic table? Not much has changed, except … Continued

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12494 Georgian Bay Shore, Georgian Bay, Ont. Lake: Georgian Bay Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot size: 128.7 feet by 176.8 feet List price: $899,000 Date listed: June 5, 2025 Realtor: … Continued

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737D Mitchell Road, Barry’s Bay, Ont. Lake: Trout Lake Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 1 Lot size: 2 acres Frontage: 114.8 feet Asking price: $640,000 Previous asking price: $659,000 Taxes: $3,154 Date … Continued

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1 Three Tree Island, McDougall, Ont. Lake: Georgian Bay Bedrooms: 3 + bunkie Bathrooms: 2 + outdoor shower Lot size: 0.85 acres (1,690 sq. ft. interior) Frontage: 741 feet Asking … Continued

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Warm days on the dock are what us cottagers spend winter dreaming of. And this summer’s shaping up to be a hot one. On June 10, Environment and Climate Change … Continued

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After years of political feet dragging and destructive logging, the federal government has released a plan to protect one of Canada’s rarest birds. On June 5, the government published a … Continued

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They’re small, they’re furry, and they can strip a forest of leaves in a matter of weeks. Thousands of forest tent caterpillars are invading Sudbury and other northeastern Ontario areas … Continued

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