The competition was intense in the Inaugural Our Lakes Virtual Fishing Derby, but after all the photo entries were weighed and measured based on their own unique merits, five winners have emerged ahead of the pack. Congratulations to everyone who entered – hope you enjoy your subscription to the e-magazine. For the winners, we have… Continue Reading Inaugural Derby Winners Crowned
Not unlike Newton and his apple, Kevin Marshall was struck with brilliance by something falling from the sky. His idea – the Boat Shield canopy – affordably protects your vessel from the elements without all the shoreline disturbance of a boathouse. “I came up with the idea one day when it began to rain while… Continue Reading Gimme Shelter
By Eric Gagnon The lonesome train whistle and the hearty chuff of the smoke-breathing steam engine were once heard among the lakes of South Frontenac. Rail travel has been replaced by faster planes and more convenient cars. But no mode of transport tugs at the heartstrings quite the way trains do. Trains brought relatives… Continue Reading All Aboard for Yesteryear
Dog & Cranberry Lakes Association, Watersheds Promote Stewardship Residents on Cranberry and Dog Lake will have the opportunity to learn more about their property, the overall health on their lake, and how they can take local action to protect their shoreline ecosystem thanks to the Love Your Lake Program. What is Love Your Lake? Love… Continue Reading Healthy Shorelines for a Healthy Lake
Time to Explore Natural Ways to Nix those Tiny Bloodsuckers South Frontenac Township, like many parts of the country, has experienced a veritable tick explosion in recent years leading to increased cases of Lyme Disease in humans and pets. Thirty-five years ago, you could play all day in the woods from the last day of… Continue Reading Tick Talk
Focusing on Local Suppliers & Customers Helps Trousdale’s Continue to Thrive Nestled within South Frontenac’s hub community of Sydenham is a true gem for anyone looking to take a step back in time when out next to pick up a few things. Trousdale’s General Store is officially Canada’s oldest general store having been in business… Continue Reading Canada’s Oldest General Store
A Beginner’s Guide to Hunting Salvelinus Namaycush For many people in our region, lake trout fishing is not so much a pastime as it is a fullfledged addiction. These behemoths of the deep live in many of South Frontenac’s clean, crisp lakes, some historically reaching sizes of 20, 30 and even more than 40 pounds.… Continue Reading Back Lake Trout 101
Creating a Cardiac Safe Waterfront Neighbourhood On Feb. 5, the anniversary of Randy Boyle’s passing, his widow Sharon woke to the news that not only was his memorial SaveStation crowdfunding campaign fully funded – they had doubled the original target with no signs of slowing down. The communities of Barrie and Midhurst rallied behind the… Continue Reading Sudden Life
Fish – and walleye in particular – are from an evolutionary perspective, extremely lazy creatures. They live their lives trying to eat as much as possible, as efficiently as they can. They have evolved to expend as little energy as is necessary as they go about their regular routines so they can save valuable calories… Continue Reading Knowing How Spring Weather Impacts Fish Key to Catching Them
Life has changed a lot over the last few years for long-time Bobs Laker Naomi Levesque. Even before COVID, she had recently said goodbye to a 12-year career with the federal government and was beginning a creative journey of self-discovery. She worked in the heavily security-based environment of IT software awareness within Canada’s communication security establishment, but… Continue Reading Artist Offers Bobs Lake Classes for Would-be Creatives