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

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

A large group of cottage owners in the Whiteshell are fuming after the province informed them of plans to build an industrial storage site nearby.

The upcoming long weekend traditionally marks opening of cottage season.

A statement from Ford doesn't explicitly advise cottagers not to visit their seasonal properties, but says there will be many other opportunities to do so, and right now health and safety is the province's focus.

Norfolk County Mayor Kristal Chopp says more input is needed from the province as cottage and day-tripping season begins amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

As the City of Kawartha Lakes eases COVID-19 restrictions, they will reopen rail trail to vehicles, boat launches and landfills in next few weeks.

Mayor Ken Hewitt says he supports owners being able to attend their cottages saying they don't pose the same risk as day-trippers and campers.

A springtime trickle of Manitobans entering Ontario to visit their lakeside cottages alarmed Kenora's mayor a month ago. Now he's worried about what the summer will bring.

With May long weekend -- usually the time Manitobans begin the annual pilgrimage to cottage country -- approaching, there is much uncertainty due to COVID-19.