The Beauty of Post and Beam
Building to suit your surrounding area needs to be considered when planning a new home or cottage build; something which
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INVASIVE SPECIES
Starry Stonewort – it sounds pretty, even harmless, but don’t let the precious wee white flowers fool you. SSW is an aggressive
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Got Weeds?
Long cold winters leave cottagers looking forward to summer and swimming, but as the weather warms up, weeds become noticeable.
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Picking Your Pole
A question I get asked often is, what kind of rod and reel should I get? I think I get
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Why Naturalizing Your Shoreline is Vital to the Health of Your Lake!
Many Canadians put a lot of effort into creating their lush, green lawns. It’s often a labour of love that
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Anstruther Lake
Anstruther Lake is a scenic medium sized deep-water cottage lake that will always be preserved. The lake will not face
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Raising Country Kids
Thoughts of living ‘in the country’ often conjure images of total isolation, being forced to travel long distances to find
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Live Your Best Cottage Life with These Top 5 Must-haves!
Summer in the Kawarthas is upon us and many are taking in vacation days and weekends on the various waterways
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How to Enjoy Maximalism at Home
while keeping it from looking overwhelming or cluttered Tip #1: Go maximalist with your plants Layering and stacking plants of
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Why Ultraviolet (UV)?
This is the time of year we see bacteria counts jump in surface water, and in wells influenced by surface
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Serving You During a Pandemic
Lockside Trading Company is more than just shopping…it’s your one-stop shop year ‘round. A way of life since 1987, it’s
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Picking Your Perfect Railing
Building a deck on your home or cottage is like giving your building a facelift. You are creating outdoor space
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White Kitchens
Crisp. Clean. Classic. They never go out of style. White kitchens have been a go-to client request for years and
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THOSE WERE THE DAYS
“More Than Just Buildings” I was born in Windsor, Ontario and the odd time when I visited my old neighbourhood,
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Springing into Nettle Season
Sap flows, birds sing and the trees bud with the promise of growth renewed. This time of year brings with
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1902 Ontario Historical Society Conference
In recent years May has been designated annually as “Museum Month” in Ontario. In 1902, however, it was June because
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R&J Machine – Family Owned & Operated for 45 Years
If you live in Cottage Country, chances are the name R&J Machine is well known to you. This family owned and
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Welcome to the Spring into Summer Issue of Cottage Country Lifestyle Magazine
Welcome to the time of year where we gingerly step outside in our sandals hoping for the warmer weather –
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Selwyn Township receives $112,000 towards its Trent-Severn Trail Town – Lakefield!
The Township of Selwyn has received approx. $112,000 grant from the Rural Economic Development (RED) program through the Province of
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Seedlings, Fresh Greens, Maple Syrup, Rhubarb and More at the Lakefield Farmers’ Market “Special Mother’s Day Market” May 9th
Special Mother’s Day Market Sunday, May 9th from 9am – 1pm in the Municipal Parking Lot next to the Village Inn
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Bacon Egg Breakfast Wrap
– serve this tasty wrap any time of the day! Ingredients • 1 tablespoon butter • 4 eggs, room temperature,
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Flutterby’s: The Magic of Butterflies
Who has not been enchanted by the delicate and colourful wind dancers known as butterflies? There is something heart-warming about
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Sock Bunny
I don’t know about you, but it seems no matter how many socks we have in our family, there are
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How to Introduce a New Cat to Your Children
There are many benefits to children being around animals, including developing compassion, reducing risk of allergies and teaching lessons in
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Easy Chocolate Slab Cake
– moist and rich, this easy chocolate slab cake will be your new go-to cake recipe. Ingredients For the cake: •
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Terrific Turmeric
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is one of my favourite herbs to work with, in my clinical practice and for in-home remedies.
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Artist Spotlight: Sarah Quick
Theatre isn’t supposed to be elitist. So says playwright and actor Sarah Quick when talking about Globus Theatre at the
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The Lindsay + District Chamber of Commerce (LDCC)
The Lindsay + District Chamber of Commerce (LDCC) represents more than 330 businesses and associations in the southern half of
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Fenelon Falls District Chamber of Commerce
As the long nights of winter fade into the hope of spring it’s an exciting time in Fenelon Falls. Behind
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Taxing Times But Only Temporary?!
March and April are months when Canadians prepare their federal income tax returns. While “death and taxes” may be inevitable,
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#LoveLocalPtbo Helps Peterborough Businesses
You can’t turn around without hearing a “buy local” message these days; or in the case of the Chamber of
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Contemporary Art Shines Bright at Colborne Street Gallery
A contemporary art gallery in a town with a population of about 2,000 people? Why not? When Tim Wisener and
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Do it the Easy Way with HitcHinge
The time of year is creeping up when getting the dock back in the water gets to the top of
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Kawartha Lakes rallies around Bobcaygeon as finalist for Kraft Hockeyville
The community is invited to rally for Bobcaygeon, as the arena has made it to the top four finalists in
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Interco An Industry Leader for 30 Years
One of the best investments you can make in your waterfront property is a well-built docking system. With a dock
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Don’t Miss an Ounce of Summer!
Fun on the water – the perfect way to enjoy the outdoors and practice physical distancing. Do it on a
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Design Décor Colours for 2021
Colour is one of the key foundations of any design; it enhances design in so many ways by contributing to
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Protect your Personal Watercraft with a Lift
2020 was definitely a year for the books, with sales of boats, personal watercraft, and anything that could bring fun
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Lighthouse Real Estate is Growing!
The smell of spring is in the air, which means the spring real estate market is going to take off.
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Four Points Construction: Building Your Home for Generations to Come!
There is something to be said for pride of craftsmanship which goes beyond well-placed “bricks-and-mortar”. When that pride encompasses not
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Knowing the Seasons
One of the most exciting times of the year for an angler is when winter starts to loosen its grip
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Planting Hope
I’ve been gardening for most of my years, but last spring was the first time it felt like therapy to
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THOSE WERE THE DAYS
“’Til death do us part ” The bathroom door was open and I was looking in the mirror adjusting my
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Springing Forward Design Trends for 2021
“In the spring, At the end of the day, You should smell like dirt.” – Margaret Atwood Winter begins to
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Keeping Your Home Organized
Keeping your home organized can be a very taxing job. A lot of people have more stuff than they know
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Cottage Opening Tips
It’s spring time, and the snow is melting. I’m sure that your thoughts are starting to focus on your summer
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Customers… Who Needs Them?
Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism B.O.S.S. Webinar How you ‘Show Up’ to your customers can make all the difference
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Staycation: Create Your Own Retreat
Craving sunshine and fresh air? Wanting to connect with nature and maximize your work-from-home experience? Sunspace by Nortech sunrooms are
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Protecting the Natural Balance of Your Shoreline
As the snow begins to melt and we are able to see the ice receding from the shoreline, thoughts turn
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Welcome to the Spring Issue of Cottage Country Lifestyle Magazine
“Spring is when you feel like whistling, even with a shoe full of slush.”Doug Larson It’s that wonderful time of
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Kawartha Art Gallery Holding a Fundraising Auction
“A painting is never finished – it simply stops in interesting places.” Paul Gardner, Arts writer Kawartha Art Gallery in
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Colborne Street Gallery by Tim and Chris
A contemporary art gallery in a town with a population of about 2,000 people? Why not? When Tim Wisener and
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Diamonds of Water – Beautiful Snow Crystals
SNOWFLAKES By Sandra Liatsos They shine like silver butterflies Drifting in the sun, As though they fly on crystal wings
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Easy Homemade Tomato Soup
Ingredients • 1 cup butter, unsalted • 2 Vidalia onions, chopped • 1 carrot, peeled and chopped • 1 yellow
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Ice Ornaments
Spend time outside. Get some fresh air! That is always my goal when trying to create new things for my
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The Perfect Omelette
Ingredients • ¼ cup asparagus, chopped • 1 shallot, diced • 1 teaspoon butter • salt and pepper to taste
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Mad for Garlic
Many years ago, I lived in Seoul, South Korea working as an English teacher. Understandably, I would miss the taste
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Intimate Gatherings Call for Wine
2020 weddings are one-of-a-kind in that couples are really rolling with limitations on how they can host guests and gatherings
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Simple Elegance with Burleigh Falls Inn
If 2020 has taught us anything, it is the importance of being with the ones we love, and the importance
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Reenie Brydon Photography
“Letting your personal love story shine through” Reenie O’Neill, of Reenie Brydon Photography, knows you work hard on every aspect
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Planning Your Wedding
Getting married may be one of the most exciting and important days of your life. The wedding day itself will
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Take a Vacation that Floats Your Boat
Houseboating is the perfect mix of adventure, relaxation, and fun. Take all the comforts of home with you as you
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Women Making Waves
What keeps you from taking your kids boating, from boating with your girlfriends, or on your own? Is it a
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Protect Your Watercraft Investment
A new boat can be a big investment, something you would normally insure. But consider another type of insurance for
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Those Were The Days “Dumb Animals”
This column actually started in my head many months ago, long before winter snow covered the ground. I was driving along
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Snowshoes & Snowshoeing
When I was growing up in rural Hamilton Township on the south shore of Rice Lake, winter was a season
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Special Olympics sets a “Virtual Year” for Snowshoeing!
Across Ontario Special Olympics has named February as “Snowshoe Month” with participants registering online with Snowshoe Kawartha. Fenelon Falls-based Snowshoe
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Take It Outside Host An Outdoor Winter Party!
“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a
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Make a Sustainable Choice with Monaghan Lumber
Air quality. It is something we all know about, but do you think about it in terms of your indoor air
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Creekside Construction Services
While a family cottage can be a rewarding getaway for generations, taking the first steps towards constructing a custom build
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Think Fisher Excavating for New Builds
As many of you are aware, Fisher Excavating and Grading is a local excavating company who have been serving the
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The PRHC Mombassadors
The Peterborough Regional Health Centre is a central building in our community. We drive by it frequently, there are signs
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The Lindsay Chamber looks forward to 2021
The Lindsay + District Chamber of Commerce is excited for what 2021 will look like. We have been very busy
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Your Dream Kitchen Awaits
The kitchen is the heart of the home even more so now than ever. It is where we prepare our
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Kids Corner: Snow Paint
Sparkles; that one word causes enormous joy in most kids. Add the word paint, and the fact that this is
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Resolve to Choose Local!
Another holiday season has come and gone; another (crazy) year has passed. A lot of plans in 2020 had to
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Walter J. Hachborn Store of the Year Award Goes To Chemong Home Hardware Building Centre
Chemong Home Hardware Building Centre has recently received the annual Walter J. Hachborn Store of the Year Award, the best
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Welcome to the Winter Issue
This issue comes along with the start to a new year. We collectively made it through our first COVID Christmas!
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Melted Crayon Art
If you’re like me you have tons of crayons lying around, and here is a perfect activity for a cold,
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Tracking & Trailing
As I am fond of telling my students, every trail has a story to tell and if you are patient enough you can learn to read the writing each footprint makes in the soft snow of winter. Go to a nearby forest, field or natural area.
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Festive Cheese Ball
You’ll want to save this recipe…you’ll be making it again and again. Ingredients For the cheese mixture: •½ cup sliced black
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A World of Flavours Awaits You at Euro Delight
Whether you’re looking for the perfect party platter this holiday season, or the perfect gift to check off your Christmas list,
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New Beginnings Contracting Services
Don’t talk to Tania-Joy Bartlett about breaking through the glass ceiling. The “man in charge” at New Beginnings Contacting Services
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Soak Away Winter
Welcome to winter in Cottage Country – the dock is put away, the toys are all stored in their winter
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Artist Spotlight – Tia Cavanagh
Encouraging dialogue through art, humour and respect This is the philosophy at the heart of the creative canon of Tia
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Love Local
As the second wave rears its ugly head, your business community grows ever more anxious about what is to come.
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Hanging Your Christmas Lights Like a Pro
The festive season is just around the corner – if time allows, hang your lights now. Warmer weather makes what
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Triple Chocolate Peppermint Bark
The perfect sweet treat and it makes a wonderful holiday gift. Ingredients • 1½ cups of semisweet chocolate • 1½
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Anstruther Marina Suggests Planning Ahead
“With every twist and turn in this era of COVID-19, the playbook for boat-buying is being rewritten by the consumer.”
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How To Save Christmas
Keeping the spirit of the season alive during a pandemic During Christmas seasons of the past, Santa has dispatched his
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Christmas at The Old Tin Shed
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – and you know what that means; a trip to the Old
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Peterborough Welcomes a Prince
Saturday, 8 September 1860 was a very memorable date in Peterborough’s young existence: it was the day royalty came to
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Welcome Newcomers – More families falling in love with the Kawarthas than ever
More families falling in love with the Kawarthas than ever. After years of living north of Toronto and commuting to
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Don’t Forget to Write to Santa before December 10th to Get a Letter Back!
There’s room for everyone on the Nice List at Santa’s Office this Christmas! Santa has Postal Elves who are ready to
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THOSE WERE THE DAYS “A Year to Forget”
Whoosh. Was it a bird, a plane, Superman? No, it was the year 2020 speeding by, months of personal inactivity
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Curb Appeal & More with Overhead Door
Winter is on our doorstep and with the wind blowing snow drifts around maybe you have noticed it is time
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Convenient and Safe Propane Fireplaces
Cozying up to a fireplace is not only comforting but a convenient, efficient and safe way to heat your home.
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From the Ashes New Life Will Rise
Don and Laurie Riley are the model of resilience, proving that no matter what comes, they will persevere. Rileys Grill
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Bring Joy with Plants
Whether or not you are welcoming a small group of family to your home this year, having it decorated nicely,
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Call it a Country Christmas
Christmas is celebrated and enjoyed by many countries and cultures around the world. Every family also have their own personal
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Celebrating and Choosing Local
Like all businesses, the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism has been experiencing the ever-changing effects of COVID-19. We appreciate
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Why it is More Important Than EVER to #BuyCloseBy
With COVID-19, many things have changed. At the Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce, we thought this would be a good
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Shopping for the Canadian Climate at Mark’s
Building upon more than 40 years as Canada’s leader in workwear, Mark’s brings authenticity to casualwear and workwear for men
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Fred Lodge’s Diaries
“A quiet man’s journey through hell” “On August 19, 1942 the Canadian 2nd Division attempted a raid on the French
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Fact or Treat Halloween Trivia
Halloween is almost here. Soon ghosts, goblins and ghouls will be knocking on doors looking for their share of yummy
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No Internet? No Power? No Problem! RemoteView Pro
We all hear a lot about climate change – literally daily now. It is real – just ask the people
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Chamber Announces Recipients of 2020 Peterborough Business Excellence Awards
The 2020 Peterborough Business Excellence Awards, sponsored by Bell, were handed out during a digital awards ceremony on October 21st.
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The Magic of Mushroom Prints
Sometimes we forget that beautiful art isn’t just created by people. Nature creates inspiring art everywhere we look. Think about
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SMALL BUSINESS: TOO BIG TO IGNORE
Chamber Network Kicks Off Small Business Week Conversation About Digital and Skills Access The pandemic has highlighted challenges for small
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Fulfilling a Dream…
… Even During COVID During 2020 it is even more important to have a dream – and to follow that
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Great Memories are Made Here on Rice Lake!
Rice Lake offers activities for the entire family! Relax along the shore and catch the early morning mist, cast your
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Grated Carrot Salad
Grated carrots with a bit of onion and garlic tossed with parsley, cilantro and a hint of cumin. Serve this
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Buckhorn Canoe Company Keeping a local tradition alive, one canoe at a time
Dick Persson came to Canada from Sweden in 1986. In 1991 he moved to Buckhorn ON, and in 1996 started
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Empire Cheese Co-op Making Hand-Crafted, Naturally Aged Cheese Since 1876
Built on a proud history beginning in the late 1870’s, today the Empire Cheese Co-op is the only cheese manufacturing
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Old School Sloppy Joes
Slowly cooked ground beef sautéed with onion, ketchup, mustard, seasoning and spices. Classic comfort food. Ingredients •1 lb lean ground beef
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Gallery On The Lake Celebrating 20 Years of Canadian Art Excellence!
It is autumn, and the landscape is turning to golds and reds – a fleeting beauty which all too soon
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Last Minute Fall Landscaping with Excav8te Construction
As the nights grow colder and the days a little shorter, we return to our cozy indoor spaces. It is
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Live Life Within Reach : Gliding Shelf Solutions
Tyler Rushlow and the folks at Gliding Shelf had a vision – to create more usable, accessible space in lower
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1905 Victory Shield
On 21 October 1805, the Royal Navy fleet of Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson met and defeated the combined French and
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The Lilacs Retirement Lifestyle Living
For over 30 years now, Triple T Holdings has been leading the way in retirement “lifestyle” living. Registering over 500
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Artist Spotlight: Jenny Kastner
Canada has produced some of the world’s finest interpretational landscape artists, and Cottage Country is no exception. Standing on the
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THOSE WERE THE DAYS “The Old Normal”
It is hard to believe it was so many years ago, a lifetime, my lifetime, and yet the memories are
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Go Beyond Your Roof’s Edge with Pro Leaf Contractors
When you choose Pro Leaf Contractors, you will be choosing a local family business from Madoc, ON. Fred Blakely, owner
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How the Trent-Severn Waterway Connects Communities
One hundred years ago – on July 3, 1920 – the Irene became the first boat to travel the full
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Autumn Angling
With summer ending, the days get shorter and the nights get cooler – these are signals to the fish and
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Autumn Day-Tripping Destination: Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.
The quaint village of Fenelon Falls is a popular autumn day-tripping destination and now there is one more reason to
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35th Annual Victoria County Studio Tour
What’s on your fall daytripping bucket list? The VCST is a scenic, self-driving art tour which takes place every fall
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Step into Nature with Otonabee Conservation
The benefits of being in nature are widely known. A walk through a local greenspace can help you mitigate stress,
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Flavour Awaits You At Hobart’s
Hobart’s has two locations in the Kawartha Lakes region. Both locations offer guests a dining experience which mirrors the attitude
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Falling for Fall!
From kicking up leaves to creating cozy spaces, be inspired to make fall your next favourite season! It’s hard letting
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‘Almost Magical’ Waterfront Concert United Cottagers
On a beautiful, calm Saturday afternoon, dozens of boats cozied up around Juniper Island for a show like no other,
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Colin and Justin: Designing a Cottage on a Budget
Ahead of Escapology publishing (October 13th 2020) Colin and Justin throw open the pages of their brand new book to
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Your Home is Your Sanctuary
The days are a little shorter, the nights a little cooler and there is that certain something in the air
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Local Couple Gives $100,000 to Build the Peterborough Humane Society’s New Animal Care Centre
Judy and Gord Atkins, a local couple residing on Chemong Lake, recently announced that they are giving $100,000 to help
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Taking Care of Business… One Dream at a Time
When Tim Fosbery and Matthew Moore decided to join forces in 2013 they were determined that their new business, Four
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Grilled Lamb Loin Chops
– tender, delicious, perfectly grilled – these lamb chops steal the show every time! Ingredients • 16 1-inch thick lamb
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Magic Butterfly Potion
Who has not been enchanted by the delicate, fluttering and colourful wind dancers known as butterflies? They are the hallmark
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Flower Prints
Making prints using nature is always something fun to do. Collecting all of “nature’s paintbrushes” can add to the adventure
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Save the School Horses: An Ontario Initiative
Many businesses have suffered hardship over the past several months as we navigate this new normal of living with Covid-19
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Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce
The Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce is committed to providing a strong voice in support of the economic vitality of
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Go on a Treasure Hunt at Overstock Liquidation
Overstock Liquidation looks forward to welcoming back customers who have been quarantining over the last few months. We are open
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A New Way of Working
For more than 40 years, the Buckhorn Community Centre (BCC) has been the heart of this small community. From annual
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Your Summer Stay
Aren’t we all craving a change of scenery lately? With home being the number one place to be over the
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Blueberry Syrup
Refreshingly simple, this lovely syrup goes with everything from pancakes and ice cream to cocktails and cheesecake! Ingredients • 2
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Framing Your Very Own Masterpieces
When displaying art there are many ways for the piece to be showcased. Adding a quality frame transforms the art
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The VIRTUAL LEX Kicks Off August 17th
The Virtual LEX kicks off this week with chances to win 2021 Ride-All-Day Midway Passes, Swiss Fudge and more in
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Jack’s Family Restaurant and The Lakefield Restaurant: Your Social-distancing Experts
Known for their full-service catering for weddings, social events and corporate functions, Jack’s Family Restaurant in Peterborough and The Lakefield
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Tom Green, Stained-glass Artist
Shining a Light in Haliburton County Haliburton stained-glass artist Tom Green reflects on 40 years spent practicing his art by
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THOSE WERE THE DAYS “It Is a Wonderful Life”
I was stopped in one of the RIDE checks; the officer asked if I had anything to drink lately and
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A Century of the Trent-Severn Waterway
The year 2020 marks one hundred years since the Trent-Severn Waterway was completed. On the morning of 23 June 1920,
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Guiding You Home to Cottage Country
Picture yourself stepping out the door to take a deep breath of fresh air, hearing the wind in the treetops
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Baking Bread
This spring, as the world was hit with a pandemic, my family routine suddenly changed. As we practiced social distancing
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Ride With Us
“Staycation” has become a popular term over the last couple of years and it is evident to those of us
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What you need to know about Replacing Screens
With mosquito season upon us, replacing window and door screens is a common thing people need to do, but many
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The Lilacs Retirement Lifestyle Living
For over 30 years now, Triple T Holdings has been leading the way in retirement “lifestyle” living. Registering over 500
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Just in time for the weekend – Summer Drink Daze
As summer ushers in dock parties, happy hours and other social distancing opportunities to finally connect with our social circles,
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You Dream lt. We Create lt. Four Points Construction
Four Points Construction has found the perfect formula for success: take two dedicated craftsmen with thirty-six years’ combined experience, add
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Thinking Outside the Box
Summer 2020: a season of change. At home, with fewer friends and parties happening around us we can take stock
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Sail the Trent-Severn in Peace
It’s morning in the Kawarthas. You inhale the fresh scent of pine trees as you stretch and get ready to
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Top Water Temptation
One of the most exciting ways to pursue almost any sportfish in Cottage Country is fishing a topwater lure. Experiencing
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Planning for the Future
As your family dynamic changes, so sometimes do your boat lift needs. Where once you needed a smaller boat for
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Megan McGregor
For Megan McGregor, the lure of fishing isn’t a lazy afternoon on a nearby lake, idly casting for whatever fish
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Spaces for the Whole Family
For the last few months families have been focused on how their time at home has been changing. We are
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Tips to Help Your Dog Through the HEAT
Have lots of hydration available like water bowls with large floating ice – try filling and freezing an old plastic
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Bringing Southern Barbecue to Cottage Country
Cory Wannamaker loves to cook. More accurately, he loves to barbecue, and he has brought his passion to the most
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Canada’s Only Drive-Thru Dinosaur Park
If you are looking for safe, exciting family fun this summer then come and see the dinosaurs at Indian River
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Haliburton’s Adventure Experiences
The quantity, quality and diversification of adventure experiences ready to be discovered within the 1,554 square miles of rugged landscapes,
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Renting a Cottage Made Easy
If you have ever thought about renting a cottage but didn’t know where to begin, a visit to WRD Cottage
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The Settlers are Back!
We are thrilled to announce that Kawartha Settlers’ Village has been given the green light to open as part of
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Weekend at the Cottage Recipes
Tomato Avocado Salad – an easy chop, quick toss and a squeeze of lime, this salad is fantastic! Ingredients For
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Decorate your outdoor space and clean up your yard – oh, and keep the kids busy!
This craft was multi-functional for the family because it took a few steps to collect and create. First we went
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5 Tips to Help Pets Return to their Normal Routines After COVID-19
To help reduce separation anxiety and unwanted behaviour in pets, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is urging people to
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The Most Beautiful Thing I Have Ever Seen
Inukshuk Farm wishes all our clients, neighbours, friends and family both safety and good health during these trying isolation times.
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Havelock Country Jamboree – back in 2021
Fans, To Those Who Love the Jamboree, It was a sad day when they announced “No large gatherings until after
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Welcoming New Members of the Wolf Pack
The Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve offers the opportunity to observe an unsocialized pack of wolves roaming freely in
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Kickoff to Cottage Season Virtual Vendor Show
With all the closures during COVID we were sad to have to cancel to Kickoff to Cottage Season Vendor Show.
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The Lilacs in Lakefield
For over 30 years now, Triple T Holdings has been leading the way in retirement “lifestyle” living. Registering over 500
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PrimRose Donkey Sanctuary
…a place of healing and love, where actions come from a place of reciprocal love and respect to all within.
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Outdoor Living: Building Connections with Nature and Each Other
Connections are what life is really about. Our desire to connect with nature inspires us to slip off our shoes,
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Building Raised Gardens with Pallets
Making your own raised wood pallet garden bed is relatively easy, inexpensive and helps to create a healthy and organized
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Off to the Cottage, in the Past
Tourism has been a part of life in the Kawarthas since the 1800s. Perhaps the area’s first tourists were Royal
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Crafting Through Corona
“We are born makers. We move what we’re learning from our heads to our hearts through our hands.” – Brene
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Two Fishes Pottery
Take a walk along Water Street in Fenelon Falls – it follows the canal past Lock 34 to the boat
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Haven on the Trent. Your Dream for Peaceful Living
Looking to make the jump from city living to country landscapes? Many are heading toward Cottage Country in search of
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Chamber Appoints Sandra Dueck to new Vice President Role
The Board of Directors of the Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Sandra Dueck has been
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Mother Nature’s Medicine
With the world changing daily before our eyes the future seems to be like a stained body of water; muddy,
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Entice more fish to your dock with what you find on shore
A short dive under the surface of a rocky lake taught Jamie Hueston a valuable lesson about how to make
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St. Peter’s On-the-Rock Moves its Services from the Waves to the Web
On sunny summer Sundays, up to 160 parishioners would skip across Stony Lake to St. Peter’s on-the-Rock and greet June
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Forest Bathing in Cottage Country
Cottage Country nature lovers instinctively know what ‘forest bathing’ – or ‘Shinrin-Yoku’ – is, and many have been doing it
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A Reimagined LEX for 2020 in Response to COVID-19
The Lindsay Exhibition (LEX) is being reimagined for 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The September highlight for most Lindsay and area residents will happen in 2020, but it will be transformed to respect the rules necessary to combat transmission of the virus.
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Those Were The Days
“Special Days” We have a large photo of my parents hanging prominently in our home, it was taken on their
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Building the Deck of Your Dreams
As we welcome spring and summer to cottage country we begin to assess what our homes and cottages need to
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Strickland Descendant loves view from his 126-year-old cottage
Since 1950, Ward Strickland has admired the stunning skies over Stony Lake from the same spot. The 240-degree vista gives
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Lakefield Farmers’ Market Will be COVID-19 Safe
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Local Artist Spotlight… Melissa Payne
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Youth Entrepreneur Award
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Pow Wow Celebrating Our First Nations
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Discovery Kids Camps at the Peterborough Museum & Archive
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The Peterborough Humane Society Pet Project Campaign Receives Another $25k Pledge
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Outdoor Planters that Last the Winter Through
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World’s Largest Mark’s
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A Permanent Kind of Love, Inked for Pets
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Sally Harding Named Kawartha Chamber Citizen of the Year
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Welcome EyeTech VisionCare!
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Fact or Treat Halloween Trivia
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David Cowley Clinic, Learning Patience, Partnership and Trust
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Peanut Butter Popcorn
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Haunted Halloween for Kids
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Those Were The Days “A Circle of Love”
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Independent publisher book awards recognizes local author, Pauline Kiely, for her riveting memoir
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The Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards
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Kawartha Chamber Business Awards of Excellence
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Women’s Expo Showcases Local Business Women
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Rock the Rink Tour
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Free Rural Bus Rides To The Lex For The Fair!
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Firework Prints
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Grilled Salmon Burgers
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Got Weeds?
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You will find European groceries and fine foods, teas and sweets, mustards, condiments and spices. Have you been searching for
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‘Raising the Roof’ of the Lakefield-Smith Community Centre
On Tuesday, August 13th at 6:15 p.m., Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith will be at the Township of Selwyn to celebrate
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A World Class Art Experience: Buckhorn Festival of the Arts
The award winning Buckhorn Festival of the Arts has a time-honoured reputation for showcasing gallery-quality displays of fine art that
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Old-Fashioned Butter Tarts
Trust us when we say that there’s nothing quite like grabbing a still-warm butter tart and taking that first bite.
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Juniper Island Art Festival
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Haven on the Trent. The Perfect Setting for Peaceful Living!
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Boots and Hearts: Your Perfect Weekend Getaway
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Those Were The Days “Summer’s Last Hurrah”
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The Art of Garden Ornamentation – Personalizing & Embellishing Your Garden
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The Future of Fishing with Pro Angler Mike Williams
With warm weather finally hitting Cottage Country, the countdown to summer vacation is on, and many parents ask, “How do
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Drumming for Reconciliation in Peterborough
The hypnotic sound of drumming has been bringing people together since time immemorial and in First Nations’ culture the drumbeat
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A Major Ontario Attraction in the Heart of Cottage Country
Lockside Trading Company is more than just shopping… it’s a destination. A way of life since 1987, friends and family
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Kawartha Land Trust – Protect it before it’s gone
The momentum for conservation in the Kawarthas has continued to grow thanks to donors of land, money and time (volunteers)
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A Year in the Life of Otonabee Conservation
Otonabee Conservation: A Year in Review When I sat down with Dan Marinigh, Otonabee Conservation’s Chief Administrative Officer and asked
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Step into Nature with Watershed Explorations
Otonabee Conservation is marking its 60th anniversary of providing environmental services to residents and visitors to the Kawarthas with “Step
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Commencing service in 1883, The Stoney Lake Navigation Company was established by P.P. Young with a 75-foot steamship named Fairy.
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Leisa Way’s Opry Gold is a toe-tappin’, roof-raisin’ salute to the greatest music in the history of Country Music! To
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Get to Know Your Water
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Fenelon Falls Reinvents Itself with the Help of the Community
Daytripping – The Renaissance of a Village Fenelon Falls is bounded by two lakes – Cameron on the west and
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Summer Fun with Kawartha Settlers Village
The following events are coming to Kawartha Settlers’ Village – we hope you can join us, or come for a
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Summer Garden Spruce Up
Most of us have gardens of some sort and usually we would like more. I have found that raised beds
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World’s Finest Shows Midway The 165th Lindsay Exhibition (LEX) occurs September 18th to 22nd, 2019. The LEX is the 4th
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The more routine your life is, and the more dull and repetitive your job, the more your brain needs a
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Kawartha Downs Horse Racing in the Heart of Cottage Country
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Spring Gardening for Successful Summer Blooms
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Enjoy your Summer!
Summer is here, and ushered in with the beautiful weather is a feeling we have all been waiting for –
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Explore Fenelon Falls presents The Hunt for the Jewel of the Kawarthas
A Real-Life Immersive Puzzle Adventure The Fenelon Falls & District Chamber of Commerce (FFDCC) is excited to announce the upcoming
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Local Kawartha Made Must Haves
Whether it be for home or cottage, these handcrafted products feature local Kawartha talent and a whole lot of Canadiana
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Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Ingredients & Amounts For Cake: 1¾ cups of flour [easy-image-collage id=1668] 1½ teaspoons of baking powder 1 teaspoon of baking soda ½ cup of
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Vision for the Jackson Park-Brookdale Neighbourhood in Peterborough!
Join us as we celebrate the launch of the Vision for the Jackson Park-Brookdale Neighbourhood in Peterborough! NeighbourPLAN has recently
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Saving for That First Home
It is comforting when I meet with younger Canadians who have not fallen into the debt trap and are starting
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Two Friends, One Inspired Dream
Nearly six years ago, I started as an esthetician at the massage clinic in Bridgenorth where Sue was working. Our
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Outdoor classroom project created by students at Immaculate Conception
Grade 8 students from Immaculate Conception CES celebrated the opening of their Outdoor Classroom today, despite the rainy weather. During
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Walking and rolling for the win!
The Shifting Gears challenge wraps up with a celebration of the Travel Awards winners. On Wednesday afternoon, Shifting Gears celebrated
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Layered Spinach Salad
Ingredients & Amounts For the Dressing: ¼ cup of low fat sour cream ¼ cup of mayonnaise 1 clove of garlic, finely minced
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Keeping the Shine on Your Golden Years in Fenelon Falls
Seniors: Living the Good Life in Cottage Country Whether cottage country has always been home, or you have chosen to
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Summertime, and the Living is Easy
Summertime, are your children learning? Most young people experience learning losses when they do not engage in educational activities during
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Dragonfly Snacks
This is a fun little spring themed snack for kids to take in their lunches, or to take on a
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Adopt Some Senior Love
Imagine sleeping in on a Saturday morning with a warm body curled up nearby emanating a musical masterpiece of soft
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Walking and rolling for the win! Award winners announced for Shifting Gears 2019
Shifting Gears will host a wrap-up celebration in honour of the hundreds of enthusiastic participants who shifted to active and
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Dog Agility: Look at the grins on each of their faces! They love it!
Agility as a sport has been around since the mid-80’s. With each passing decade, the game has become faster and
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Membership Has its Benefits at Peterborough Golf and Country Club
Peterborough Golf & Country Club is a Stanley Thompson premier private golf course and curling club. We are proud to
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Light Up Your Special Event!
Planning a wedding this summer? How about a family reunion, birthday party or a “just because” get-together? Take your event
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Bike to School Day Celebration
Active and Safe Routes to School Peterborough is teaming up with R.F. Downey Public School to celebrate Bike to School
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Buzz Off By The Dragonfly Wingman
Mike Dunlop invented the Dragonfly Wingman, an eco-friendly alternative to the arm-flailing method of shooing away deer & horseflies. Deer
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The Kawartha ATV Association – Ride With Us
Are you new to the area, visiting over the summer or just looking for a new place to ride your
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Leisure Fishing with Pro Angler Mike Williams
Memories of a Lifetime As far back as I can remember I get anxious with the anticipation of a new
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HitcHinge: Safer and Easier
Andy Assinck decided there needed to be safer and easier ways to install and remove docks every season. After 35
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Contracting Work – You Need lt Done Right
Summer is almost here and it’s time to get your projects moving. Should you do it yourself or hire a
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Those Were The Days “Times They Are A-Changing”
Cottage Country Connection would like to thank Russ Sanders for contributing his many articles over the years and sharing his
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Do I Really Need A Lift for My Boat?
This is a question we at R&J Machine get asked often. Whether you have purchased a new boat or personal
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Retirement Lifestyle Living
For over 30 years now, Triple T Holdings has been leading the way in retirement “lifestyle” living. Registering over 500
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Plant Talk: Go Big or Go Dry
Weather-wise, we don’t know what we’ll get until we get it. This past Spring has taught us that. With that
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Why “Victoria Day”?
Many Canadians consider 24 May – or “May Two-Four” – the unofficial beginning of summer each year, although the summer
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Showing Horses
Competing with horses includes sacrifice. A friend and I have asked each other over the years, “Would we prefer to
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Keeping Your Hilltop View When Accessibility is an Issue
In today’s market buying a cottage is not quite as easy as it might have been in the past. Seasonal
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The Best in Relaxation
It’s spring at the lake. While getting the cottage ready for summer is exciting, for many of us it can
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Kick Off the Start of Summer with the Kawartha Chamber
Summer in the Kawarthas is one of our favourite times of the year – the area is bustling with visitors
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My Favourite Room
Porches and sunrooms are exciting projects for Nortech! We enjoy installing what will soon become your family’s favourite room where
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Protect Your Lake and Wildlife
As cottagers we all share a deep love of our peaceful lakes. There are many things that you can do
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Your Backyard Nature Oasis
Your backyard can come alive with beautiful birds and butterflies when you know the right plants and features to add
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Current Cottage Decorating Trends – Get Inspired!
“Everyone can identify with a fragrant garden, with beauty of sunset, with the quiet of nature, with a warm and
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History and Adventure on Pigeon Lake
Pigeon Lake is on the Trent Severn Waterway, right in the heart of Cottage Country, within the City of Kawartha
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Sweet treats make Easter special
From chocolates to marshmallows to caramel eggs to jelly beans, Easter is chockfull of candy. And for those who think
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The meaning of Good Friday
Good Friday is a Christian holiday that is celebrated every year on the Friday preceding Easter Sunday. Good Friday commemorates
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Model Home Now Open Saturdays (Including Easter Weekend)
Transitioning from city setting to country living is a jump many heading toward Cottage County are looking to embrace. Picture
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Steamed Mussels
Your quest for an awesome Steamed Mussels recipe ends here! Steamed in white wine, garlic, leeks and tomato – the flavours
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35th Annual Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show
The 35th annual Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show, held in Fenelon Falls, Ontario, features over 100 booths filled with products
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Some End-of-Cycle Considerations
For most of you, investing for your retirement has been a long-term process spanning many years. Over time you will
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Colourful Bubbles
Beautiful weather is on its way! Nothing says warm weather like blowing bubbles. Combining two of our favourite things in
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What To Do if You Find a Sick, Orphaned or Injured Animal
First, rescue an animal only if: The parents have been killed, the animal appears cold, weak or injured, or it
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Tracking & Trailing. Get Outside!
As I am fond of telling my students, every trail has a story to tell and if you are patient
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Oma’s Apple Cake
A beautiful fresh apple cake that is simply delicious. Ingredients & Amounts • 3 large eggs, room temperature • 1½ cups of
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Houseplants are Trendy Again. Tips to Help them Flourish!
Houseplants are popular again – last time they were as trendy and hot was the 1970’s. Novice and experienced gardeners
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Canada’s Food Guide Healthy Eating Recommendations
Healthy eating is more than the foods you eat. It is also about where, when, why and how you eat.
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Organ And Tissue Donation Is The Right Thing To Do
National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week is April 21-27, 2019 Have you registered to be a donor? Today in
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Constructing the Trent – Severn Waterway
The first idea of a navigable waterway through the lower and upper Great Lakes came about in the 1700s for
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Growing Pains
Are you outgrowing your family cottage? If you are finding that your cottage is bulging at the seams when the
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Fenelon Falls Chamber Aims for Dynamic Thriving Community
The Fenelon Falls & District Chamber of Commerce is steps away from Lock 34 and within walking distance of downtown
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The Lake of Long and Winding Waters
Lake Kashagawigamog The Haliburton Highlands is a vast and stunning region of Cottage Country containing more than 600 lakes. Lake
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Lake Katchewanooka, Part of Our Heritage
Katchewanooka is an Ojibway word, which means lake of many rapids. Before the Trent Severn Waterway was built the lake
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Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show
We are excited to announce the upcoming 35th annual Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show, presented by Enbridge Gas Inc., from
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Those Were The Days
“We Are Not Old ” My wife and I are celebrating our 65th anniversary in March and when we were
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Get Ready for Spring
Top 12 LIST You know it’s that time of year again – time to get your house back in shape
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Nourishing the mind, body & spirit of your child – World Championship Martial Arts
WCMA is a premier Martial Arts Academy in Peterborough, dedicated to providing the best instructions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai,
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Fenelon Falls Chamber Member Restaurants Jump on Board for Dine & Win Contest
In a unique collaboration which started March 1st, 2019, the four local City of Kawartha Lakes Chambers of Commerce have
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Four-Season Sunroom is a Zen Place
In the cold months, a four-season sunroom can double as a bright, welcoming cottage or cozy ski chalet. That’s the
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Change is Opportunity
With over 400,000 lakes, rivers & streams in Ontario, water sports are a natural part of life here in Cottage
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The Debate: Indoor vs Outdoor Board
A drive along rural Ontario will include sights of horses in fields; the best pasture art! When observing these beautiful
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Hooked: Leisure Fishing with Pro Angler Mike Williams
The Mid-Winter Blahs When you are an avid angler living here in cottage country Ontario, you know all too well
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Cottage Country Fishing
Peterborough, the Kawarthas and the Haliburton Highlands are the perfect destination for fishing. With many cool and warm water lakes
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Cottage Living with Dani
What’s in a Wave? I am a proud Canadian and there are many reasons I love our great country. Our
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A True Family Business
Dwaine Fisher has worked in construction since he was 14 years old, and in 2006 he and his wife, Lindsey,
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Keep Your Dog Active in the Winter
Enjoying the outdoors with your dog can be wonderful, except when the temperature dips down a little too low for
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Exploring Canada’s Best Snowmobile Routes
When the mercury drops, many of us hunker down, crank up the heat and spend more time indoors. For others,
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Expert Tips for Raising a Kid Who Cares
Helping others is a critical life skill that parents can begin teaching early to raise positive children that make the
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The Kids Are Not Alright
With the stress of the Christmas season behind us, it should be time to sit back and relax, right? Don’t
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Fenelon Falls Downtown Revitalization Facade Award
The Fenelon Falls & District Chamber of Commerce (FFDCC) is excited to announce the Fenelon Falls Downtown Revitalization Facade Award
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Weekend at the Cottage Recipes
LEFTOVER TURKEY SOUP What’s better than a hearty bowl of homemade Turkey Soup to keep you warm in the winter?
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On Ice & Snow, Winter Sports
When Peterborough and winter are mentioned, the first sport that comes to mind is usually hockey. Hockey does have a
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50 Years of Customer Service
Bert’s Appliances has come a long way since the days at The Dandelion Snack Bar in Hickory Beach – besides
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Winter Projects Create Summer Paradise
Do you remember all of those ideas on your to-do list for the inside of your cottage? Now is likely the best
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Big names. Small prices.
Overstock Liquidation offers Peterborough and the Kawarthas brand name products for liquidation prices. Open to the public Friday to Sunday
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Family Day Weekend in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
Ahhh Family Day, a day to spend and enjoy each others company – and there is plenty to do around
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Aberdeen’s Wool Company
Aberdeen’s Wool Company has always been driven by the love of all things fibre-arts related; we started small, and six
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Those Were The Days
“A Walk Through Time” While my wife shopped in the mall I wandered around just passing time. My meandering brought
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Accessibility + Style = Maximized Mobility
They say that necessity is the mother of invention, and Lauraine Cyr is living proof. “I purchased a park home
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Explore Fenelon Falls with the Chamber of Commerce
Fenelon Falls is known for beautiful lakes, Lock 34 and our quaint, walkable downtown. What makes it the beloved home
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30 Years of Excellence
Having worked in the floorcovering industry since the age of 15, Mike Rutherford knows a thing or two about the
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Intelli-tank Monitor Systems
British Empire Fuels is excited to offer our “Intelli-tank” monitor systems in 2019. Once attached to a propane tank, the
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Buckhorn Festival of the Arts
The award-winning Buckhorn Festival of the Arts has a time-honoured reputation for showcasing gallery-quality displays of fine art which appeal
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Custom Framing
For over 20 years Frameland has been a staple on busy George St. in the downtown core of Peterborough. Trust
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Cottage Season
As we approach the 2019 cottage season, those of you fortunate enough to own a cottage often ask if renting
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The Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism What We Offer the Local Business Community
Partnerships in growth and adventure is what the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism is all about. By serving communities
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Shari Pearce An Experienced Virtual Assistant Who is Virtually By Your Side
I specialize in giving your business freedom: saving time, reducing stress, scaling your business, and helping you take back control
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Love Where You Live
Brandy Watson’s motto is “Make life beautiful, one adventure at a time”, and her dream is to make it possible
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2019 Bears’ Lair Entrepreneurial Competition Official Launch
Peterborough’s leading pitch competition is back! The Bears’ Lair Steering Committee invites you to the official launch of the 2019
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The Griffin’s Gang
The Griffin’s Gang is very excited about 2019! It is our forty-third year of business, a family business which supports
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It’s Your Journey
Hideaway Homes is an architectural design firm in Lakefield, located in the heart of the Kawarthas, just outside Peterborough. We
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More Than Just Shopping
Lockside Trading Company is more than just shopping – it’s a destination. A way of life since 1987, it’s the
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The Academy Theatre for Performing Arts
Built in 1892, the Academy Theatre, located in the heart of Lindsay, was billed as the most technically perfect theatre
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Taking to the Water to Serve You Better
It’s official – Fisher Excavating and Grading can now “barge in” just about anywhere – with their latest acquisition of
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Cuddles for Cancer
Cuddles for Cancer was created six years ago, with the purpose of providing warmth, comfort & love to cancer patients as
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Business & Community as One
There is a common misconception that business and support for the community are divergent themes. One brings forth the notion
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Treat Your Pup to Healthy Homemade Biscuits
Nutritious pet food can be expensive, but it’s a lot more affordable when you make it yourself. The staff at
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Make healthier eating your goal this year
A new year is a time for re-evaluating our health and habits. If your goal is to lead a healthier
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Your One Stop Christmas Shop
Lockside Trading Company is more than just shopping – it’s your Christmas destination. A way of life since 1987, it
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Make Sure Your Heating System is Ready For Winter
If you travel the roads in the Kawartha Lakes and surrounding areas, you have probably seen a Highlands Propane truck
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Find Your Hat and Mitts
It’s sad to say, but colder weather is on its way. Hopefully your cottage is ready to go until spring,
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Kawartha Settlers’ Village Honours 4 Outstanding Individuals on their Contributions
It was with great pleasure that the board of directors of the Kawartha Region Arts and Heritage Society made the
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The Business Beat submitted by Joel Wiebe
Every year in September, buildings and sites not normally open to the public welcome visitors as part of Doors Open
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Home Is Where the Barn Is
Some horses get to stay at the same barn forever, but most do not. Kcees Jedi Knight is one of
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Where the Water Meets the Land: The Importance of Shorelines
Maintaining a functional shoreline promotes the health of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Shorelines help to filter pollutants, protect against erosion, and
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The Business Beat submitted by Joel Wiebe
Central Smith Creamery is kicking off their first venture into the retail space with Central Smith Ice Cream Bars. They’re
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The Finishing Touches
By Eugenia Triandos As designers we believe that accessories can make or break any room. The right accessories can add
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Less Screen Time, More Green Time with WILD Outside
The young people of Peterborough are getting outside and giving back to their community through WILD Outside, the Canadian Wildlife
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Choosing the Framing Type for Your Dream Build
Building your own custom home or cottage is an exciting process filled with a multitude of decisions that range from
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Embracing Spring: Kawartha Wildlife Centre’s Top 5 Tips for Wildlife-Friendly Activities
As the snow begins to melt and with the vibrant colours of spring just around the corner, it’s the perfect
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Springtime Splendor
Birchview Design As the winter frost begins to thaw and the landscape transforms into a vibrant tapestry of blossoming flowers
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The Aliens Next Door
Under a veil of water, In the mud and the ooze, A strange creature lurks, A strange creature moves. You
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