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Cornblasting and the environment

Cornblasting and the environment

Is cornblasting more environmentally friendly for removing paint and stains from surfaces than stripping methods?
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Water colour change in the winter

Water colour change in the winter

What would cause water to change colour in the winter, such as going from clear to a yellow-brown shade?
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Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) requirements

Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) requirements

What are the Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) requirements for occasional visitors to Canadian waters?
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Canada geese endangering loons and fish

Canada geese endangering loons and fish

Can the presence of Canada geese endanger the loon and fish population of a lake?
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Lifejackets for newborns

Lifejackets for newborns

Are there any lifejackets for newborns?
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Catching minnows

Catching minnows

Is it against the law in Ontario to catch minnows?
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Water snakes living in docks

Water snakes living in docks

What can be done to discourage northern water snakes from living in a dock?
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Foggy camera lens

Foggy camera lens

Is it true that you can prevent your camera lens from fogging up when you bring it in from the cold by putting it in a plastic bag first? Why does this work?
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Hemlock and cedar tree needles

Hemlock and cedar tree needles

Will hemlock and cedar tree needles come back after deer have stripped them?
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Banded bird

Banded bird

What should be done if you find a banded bird?
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