Welcome to the Spring Issue

Winter is whispering goodbye, spring things are here to stay. Rainy days are to be spent with a good book (or this magazine!), and fresh breezes blowing in our open windows. The smells and sounds of spring are already dancing through the air and we’re all a little twitterpated.

Welcome to the spring issue of the magazine; the issue that ushers in the warm sunny days; and maybe a few rainy ones too – for good measure. In this issue we talk a lot about our environment, the birds and animals we share it with and the conservation of these amenities.

We have our annual fishing feature to accompany the BIGGEST fishing show (CANCAST) which comes to Peterborough April 7th. Our two favourite Fishing Mikes both having anglers wisdom to share, and we have info from Keep Canada Fishing and Ontario Women Anglers too. Fisher Excavating is on the cover this issue, and they are well-known for working on waterfront properties to save them from erosion etc – but also are strong stewards for environmental care within the law. 

We have a new Kids Korner writer, so keep an eye on the upcoming issues for new and exciting tasks for your littles. Regular writer  Craig Nicholson delivers his humorous take on septic woes, and regular contributor and avid outdoorsman Rick Whittaker brings us on a sound journey of which frogs we hear in our backyards in spring. Monaghan Lumber is celebrating 35 years and introduces you to their family legacy, and Brauer Homes introduces the Brauer Living Pod. 

In each issue we try to include articles of varying interests, and we hope this newest issue hints at just enough to keep you wanting more engaging reads for the next issue.

“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” – Albert Einstein

While we are big supporters of business in Cottage Country, we also know we have unparalleled green spaces, and we encourage you to dedicate some of this spring to adventuring in the great outdoors. We are fortunate to have an abundance of lakes, rivers and wide open spaces ready to be explored and I have an inkling you will find yourself in awe of the deep breath that spring takes as it blankets our region; mud, fresh tree buds and tiny spring blooms are waiting to be found. Put your feet into those rubber boots and brave the melting muddy pathways – your soul will thank you.