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The Christmas Wreath

  Excerpt from a song (Turn! Turn! Turn!)  by the Byrds “There is a season turn, turn, turn, And a

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10 Gift Ideas For The Fisherman On Your Christmas List 

Are you looking for the perfect gift for the angler on your list but are coming up stumped? I have

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Bird Bio: Bird Friendly Peterborough

The Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) is one of the most charming and enduring birds in the Kawartha Lakes region. This

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Traditional Birchbark Canoe Handcrafted at Trent University Launched on the Otonabee River

Traditional naming ceremony for ‘Enheh’ and launch follows monthlong build in Trent’s Bata Library Marking the culmination of a project

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Cottage Memories: Chronicles of A City Boy’s Life In The Country

SEASONAL MUSINGS By Craig Nicholson The municipal tax roll says I’m a “seasonal resident”. Does this mean I’m also recognized

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Riding Dirt Bikes in the Kawarthas: A Thrill-Seeker’s Paradise

Nestled in the heart of Ontario, the Kawarthas region is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Known for its picturesque lakes,

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The Frost Centre: A Hikers Haven

Nestled in the Haliburton Highlands is a hiking gem! I used to love bringing my students to these trails to

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A Fall Full of Events

Bobcaygeon Chamber Fall is a great time to visit the Kawarthas. Many towns have fall events geared to the whole

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The Problem with Invasive Species

Invasive species are plants, animals and other living organisms that are not native to a particular area but are still found

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Finessing The Fall with Forward Facing Sonar

When water temperatures cool in the late autumn months the fish start to migrate to their wintering holes.  When this

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