When Island Marine Construction launched its first barge last summer and began servicing island septics on the Rideau, the demand was clearly there but no one could have envisioned things going so well. Co-owners Peter Copestake and the father-son team Greg and John Fleming christened their venture in June 2021 as the marine division of… Continue Reading Island Septic Solution
During the 1930s, this time of year was a lucrative one for Lester and Edna Halladay. They would hitch up their horse team and venture into the bush collecting sap from the many maples covering their beloved Plum Hollow property. They used this otherwise quiet time of the year bridging winter and spring to make… Continue Reading Maple Madness
Editor’s Note: This is the first instalment in a multi-part series of stories spotlighting the communities of the Rideau Canal. By Ken Watson What sets the Rideau apart from other lakes and river systems is its rich history. The oldest continuously operated canal in North America, the locks work today much as they did when… Continue Reading History of the Rideau Canal Communities – Part 1
By Yvonne Brown More than any other demographic, the number of women anglers is growing annually, especially in relation to ice fishing because of easy access to locations. It is relatively inexpensive to get started in the sport – a good quality rod and reel, some basic tackle and a fishing license will cost about… Continue Reading Women in Fishing
According to babynamespedia.com, the name Wilhelmina’s origin is Germanic, and its use, Dutch, English, German, and Polish. It is a two-element name from wil and helm with the meanings ‘will, desire’ and ‘helmet, protection’ respectively. There really couldn’t be a better name for Art Graves’ new amphibious ice fishing vehicle, a U.S.-manufactured Wilcraft. It’s the… Continue Reading Meet ‘Wilhelmina’
Editor’s Note: Last month we began telling you what became of William John Wyatt’s children. Here are the remaining offspring and where life ended up taking them. By David A. Wyatt James Robert Wyatt was born on January 16th, 1867, and baptized Anglican at Newboro on November 23, 1868, at the same time as his… Continue Reading Rolling West with Canada
By Yvonne Brown Another hardwater season is upon us, and, like most ice anglers, I’ve been working on my equipment for another fun winter. I began ice fishing about 10 years ago and, over a period of several years, purchased various pieces of equipment to make my trips out more accessible, more comfortable and more… Continue Reading Game-Changer: The Clam Drill Plate
Story & Photo By Margie Manthey I first learned about the devastating impacts of lead fishing tackle (and lead shot) on wildlife while researching content for my weekly nature column in the Review Mirror. Aquatic birds, like loons, eagles, and waterfowl, are especially vulnerable and rarely survive lead poisoning. Other raptors, songbirds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles,… Continue Reading Wolfe Lakers Initiate Lead Tackle
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Kurt Streicher has been designing and installing solar systems for more than two decades and insists the technology has evolved to the point that many people around Our Lakes are starting to switch on to the sun for all their energy needs. His experience in the industry actual began a world away. “Back in Australia… Continue Reading Switched on to Solar
Editor’s Note: Last month we told the tale of William John Wyatt’s marriage to Ann Taylor. This month we start to see what became of his children. By David A. Wyatt As the tiny milltown of Bedford Mills withered and died, the Wyatt children scattered across the continent in search of better opportunities and better… Continue Reading William Wyatt’s Children – Part 3