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Cabins great for cold weather

While it’s true that lakefront cottages are mostly used in the summer, we think they are perfect for winter, too!...
09/18/2017
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Closing up for winter – the right way

Eeeek! Summer is coming to a close but no one is ready to hear the word winter yet. Still, it’s...
09/18/2017
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How you could take notes from dorm decor

A cottage is the perfect place to entertain family and friends, but that can also involve configuring rooms that sleep...
09/18/2017
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Up your cottage decor game

A cottage does not just have to be, “a collection of unwanted furniture sent to live out its final years.”...
09/18/2017
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What you need to know about giant hogweed

Giant hogweed is all the buzz this summer, but for all the wrong reasons. Similar in look to the harmless...
09/18/2017
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New to Canada? Try boating!

In Canada, spending summer weekends in a boat on the lake is a common way to go about enjoying the...
09/12/2017
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Check out the new Kawartha Lakes city website!

Change is coming to Kawartha Lakes, this time in the form of a new city website! The newly formatted website...
09/12/2017
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What to do if there is a tornado

The month of August is prone to severe weather, such as thunderstorms, flooding, hail, lightning, and high winds. It’s important...
09/12/2017
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Muskoka residents are in this together

Nearby in the Muskoka region, residents and cottage owners are working together to protect their lakes. “What the district’s cottagers...
09/07/2017
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How a warden sees Algonquin Provincial Park

Dan Wilmore is a backcountry warden that oversees an area of Algonquin Provincial Park that has 50 lakes. He’s in...
09/07/2017
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Try a day trip to Lake Simcoe

We have many incred-inline-blockle beaches in Kawartha Lakes, but sometimes a change of scenery can be fun! Kawartha Lakes is...
09/05/2017
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All about cottage taxes

Evaluating your finances as another summer comes to a close at your cottage? You’re not alone. There have been changes...
09/05/2017
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Take mosquito precautions

A case of West Nile virus has officially been confirmed near Kawartha Lakes, so take extra mosquito precautions. There have...
09/05/2017
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Waterfront cottage landscaping ideas

Check out these incred-inline-blockle ideas for landscaping on a waterfront property! From docks to beaches and plants to stones, you...
08/15/2017
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August maintenance

Is it August already? The summer may feel like it is flying by, but stop and take a second to...
08/15/2017
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Poll: Is it a cabin or a cottage?

Is it a cottage or a cabin? What is the difference between the two? Is a cabin in the woods...
08/14/2017
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Bicyclists stop in Lindsay on their ride across Canada

Cyclists from all over North America are raising money to end poverty by biking across Canada. “The ride covers 6,759...
08/14/2017
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Injured wildlife may soon have assistance in the Kawarthas

There may soon be assistance for injured wildlife in the Kawarthas. Veterinary technician Olivia Vandersanden is building her dream of...
08/14/2017
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Cleaning tips for vacation homes

For vacation home owners, the burden of preparing for the summer season can be taxing and stressful. It’s called “spring...
08/10/2017
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Why house price downturn in Toronto could be a good thing

Toronto’s home prices have taken a turn, but that isn’t a bad thing. “Sales are off and prices are down...
08/10/2017
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E-signatures in real estate

Many have wondered, is it alright to sign electronically in real estate transactions? The answer is yes. Joseph Richer Registrar...
08/02/2017
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