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A Step Back in Time

Lang Pioneer Village Museum Can you imagine a time when there were no cars or electricity? Clothing was all handmade,

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2023 Trends: Sustainably Made

The winter months are finally behind us. It’s time to head back outside and enjoy these warm summer days. But

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Summer at Kawartha Downs

Kawartha Downs has come a long way since its grand opening in the summer of 1972! After over 50 years

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Welcome to Cottage Country’s Daytripping Feature

Summer is here Cottage Country – and what better way to celebrate than by getting outdoors and getting to know

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Weekend at the Cottage Recipes

PORK RIBS with bbq sauce Perfectly grilled pork ribs brush in a delicious sauce that is tangy, with a hint

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White-Washed: Working with White

As a decorator, I try not to play favourites. But I’ll admit, white ranks right up there, the top choice

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This Rocks: Projects for your Rock Collection

I don’t know about you, but every walk we take together as a family means someone ends up with a

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Spring at Johnston’s

Regional Experts of Annuals, Perennials, Trees and Shrubs: Ever wondered where the blooming flower baskets in downtown Peterborough, Lakefield and

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R&J Machine – How to Pick the Right Boat Lift for Your Boat

Whether you are shopping for a new boat, or you are tired of the wear and tear on your boat

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Planting Seeds for Fruitful Year

What if we followed the weather’s cues to design our best lives? In the Northern Hemisphere, if we dedicated our

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