Cottage

• 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
  
• ‘Getting ready for summer’: Manitoba’s cabin, cottage industry optimistic for another busy year

  The cottage and camping industries saw a huge boom during the pandemic and those in the business are expecting it to be another busy year.

  Canada

  Mar 17
  
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• Insurance company didn’t renew policy after almost 40 years, Ontario cottage burns down

  The retired Toronto couple, in their 80s, got a 5 a.m. phone call from a cousin advising them that their modest, old-fashioned family cottage in Bracebridge, Ont., was ablaze.

  Consumer

  Nov 2, 2022
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• Manitobans call for change to flood insurance policies: ‘It’s not just a cabin in the bush anymore’

  Manitobans who own cottages don't qualify for overland flood coverage. With more climate disasters happening than ever before, some say it's time to revisit those policies. 

  Weather

  May 30, 2022
• Significant rainfall expected for already flooded southern, central Manitoba

  20 to 40 millimeters of rain is expected to fall in many areas of Manitoba already dealing with massive amounts of overland flooding. 

  Weather

  May 28, 2022
• Peterborough County working towards development of new official plan

  On Wednesday, a public meeting was held by Peterborough County council where residents gave feedback on the development process of the new official plan.

  Politics

  May 18, 2022
• Summer tourist town in Riding Mountain National Park to be hit with more snow

  Riding Mountain National Park is expected to be one of the hardest hit communities by a second Colorado Low this weekend. 

  Weather

  Apr 22, 2022
• CUPE N.B. strike would bring early end to seasonal ferry service

  New Brunswick's Transportation and Infrastructure minister says a seasonal ferry service to Kennebecasis Island would end early if CUPE goes on strike on Oct. 22.

  Economy

  Oct 19, 2021
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• Group canoes on Miramichi Lake attempting to stall pesticide plan

  Wolastoqewi Mothers and Grandmothers took turns riding in canoes on Miramichi Lake in an effort to thwart a smallmouth bass eradication plan involving the use of a pesticide.

  Environment

  Aug 18, 2021
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• Cottages outside your community off limits this long weekend, Nova Scotia top doc says

  While the Public Health Order defines community as your own municipality, Dr. Robert Strang has said for larger municipalities like Halifax, people shouldn't be travelling around.

  Cannabis

  May 19, 2021