Cottage Country

• Cottage prices, sales see sharp drop in Peterborough and Kawarthas: report

  The 2023 Re/Max Cottage Trends report shows through the first quarter of 2023, the average cottage sale price in the region fell by 31 per cent compared to the same period in 2022.

  Economy

  Jul 18
  
• Community bond program aims to boost affordable housing in Haliburton County

  Places for People's community bond programs aims to raise $850,000 by the fall of 2023 to help boost its current affordable housing supply from 12 to 28 over the next five years.

  Economy

  Jul 11
  
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• Short-term rentals in City of Kawartha Lakes now require operating licence

  The new short-term rental licensing program in Kawartha Lakes will 'soft launch' this summer and will feature demerit points for infractions such as noise complaints.

  Economy

  Jun 22
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• Will recreational homes be more affordable in 2023? Report predicts prices will dip

  Recreational real estate across Canada could soon see a price dip after rising throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from Royal LePage.

  Canada

  Mar 28
• ‘We need more people’: Staffing shortages hit Manitoba cottage country

  'We’re doing our best, we want you to be here, we’re going to serve you with a smile on our faces.'

  Canada

  Jul 29, 2022
• Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of Ontario cottage country as long weekend gets underway

  "Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail," Environment Canada said. 

  Weather

  May 20, 2022
• Summer flights to resume from Toronto’s Billy Bishop airport to Muskoka Airport

  There will be two flights a week — every Monday and Friday — with a Toronto departure time of 2:25 p.m. and a Muskoka departure time of 3:45 p.m.

  Canada

  Feb 22, 2022
• The peculiar comforts of radio stations in cottage country

  Now that we're into July and COVID-19 is waning a little bit, people are looking to slip away from the city for a brief respite in the wilderness. Time for some old-school radio.

  Entertainment

  Jul 4, 2021
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• Ontario border reopening good news for Manitoba cottagers

  Thanks to relaxed border restrictions, Manitobans can finally travel next door to Ontario, and for some cottagers, that means a belated but welcome start to the summer.

  Canada

  Jun 16, 2021
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• Crews battle wildfire in Manitoba’s Whiteshell

  'Crews are battling a fire and need to keep roads clear and people safe.'

  Canada

  May 12, 2021