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The Chignecto Isthmus—the narrow strip of land connecting Nova Scotia to New Brunswick—is getting a $650-million upgrade to protect it from rising seas and powerful storm surges.  After years of … Continued

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By the Cottage Coach I know the cottage is supposed to be about relaxation, but for me, a weekend doesn’t feel complete until I’ve finished a project. But it doesn’t … Continued

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67 Meadow Lane, Frontenac, Ont. Lake: Bobs Lake Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Lot size: 110 feet by 235 feet List price: $845,000 Date listed: March 15, 2024 Realtor: Tammy Gurr … Continued

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Imagine completing a live recording of one of the most difficult pieces of music to play on the violin, all in one seamless take…at your family cottage. In a once-in-a-generation … Continued

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From coast to coast of our vast country, Canadian cheesemakers are producing unique and award-winning cheese. Enjoy a cheese board of their delicious creations on the deck or the dock … Continued

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Emergency departments in northern and rural Ontario hospitals are facing potential closures after the provincial government ended a physician recruitment program. On March 31, Ontario’s temporary locum program expired. The … Continued

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Emergency departments in northern and rural Ontario hospitals are facing potential closures after the provincial government ended a physician recruitment program. On March 31, Ontario’s temporary locum program expired. The … Continued

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B.C. anglers and boaters will have to avoid Yoho and Kootenay national parks for another year after the continued persistence of an aquatic invasive species. Parks Canada has announced that … Continued

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“I was absolutely shocked,” says Heather Colberg, the mayor of Drumheller, Alta., about finding out that Tyra the Dinosaur, the iconic 25-foot, 65-tonne dinosaur statue in Canada’s Badlands, is to … Continued

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Just over a week after being signed into office, Prime Minister Mark Carney called a federal election for April 28. Despite a short campaign period, this election feels like it’s … Continued

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Just over a week after being signed into office, Prime Minister Mark Carney called a federal election for April 28. Despite a short campaign period, this election feels like it’s … Continued

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We got this weird green stuff in our lake this year. What is it?—Name Withheld, via email Without analyzing a sample under a microscope, it’s impossible to know for sure, … Continued

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