Cottage Country

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
• 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
• COVID-19: Peterborough-area cottage resorts prepare for another uncertain tourism season

  Barring any delays, the Trent-Severn Waterway, a major tourism driver for the Peterborough area, will open for its summer navigation season on May 21.

  Economy

  Apr 16, 2021
• ‘We haven’t seen anything like this before’: pandemic boosts Canadian real estate

  The Canadian real estate market is hot. And the heat is spreading far beyond big cities.

  Money

  Dec 7, 2020
• Cottage prices rise as more Canadians look toward future of full-time remote work

  The data from Royal LePage comes amid an overall uptick in home prices this year, after COVID-19 lockdowns stymied the spring buying season.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2020
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• Ontario’s cottagers facing hydro rate hike: Cottagers’ Association

  The Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Association estimates 84,000 seasonal hydro customers will see cost increases of up to $1,000/year.

  Economy

  Sep 22, 2020
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• Ontario couple missing for days in cottage country wilderness found alive

  "You don't lose hope, you should always try to find your way out," said Ted Nasmith, an avid outdoorsman.

  Canada

  Sep 11, 2020