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a slushy road in the forest

This winter could be wet, warm, and snowy—but it all depends on La Niña

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A roof gutter and downspout

Cottage Q&A: Are there alternatives to gutters?

yellow warning sign that says "subject to flooding"

Water safety bulletin issued for the Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District

General

a weather app open on a phone

Cottage Q&A: What meteorologists actually mean when they estimate precipitation amounts

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Wildfire smoke from the B.C. wildfires

The top 10 Canadian weather events of 2023

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A woman struggling to hold an umbrella in a wind storm

The 8 most annoying types of Canadian weather

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The damp interior walls of a basement

Cottage Q&A: What’s causing my basement dampness?

Find out the reasons behind these rain-predicting expressions

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Close-up of wet wooden deck

Cottage Q&A: Treating a slippery deck

Wild Profile: Meet the red-backed salamander

Outdoors

Rain barrels collecting water in the garden

Do you know what a rain barrel can do for you?

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winter weather

Weekly Hack: Winter weather terms cheat sheet

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Camping in the rain

How to deal with camping in the rain

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8 (mostly reliable) weather proverbs

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miniature owl hides under a mushroom in the rain

Photographer captures hearts with incredible images of her tiny pet owl

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Cleverhood rain cape

Beyond the umbrella: 8 pieces of rain gear to embrace the outdoors when it’s wet

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Aerial view of Lake Huron near Port Elgin, Ontario.

Are Lake Huron’s water levels on the upswing?

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Leaning pine tree next to a lake.

What may have caused a pine tree to half-topple over and then return to standing upright?

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