Where Does My Property Actually End? Surveys, Fence Lines, Easements and Rights-of-Way
The fence isn’t necessarily your property line. Learn how surveys, easements, rights-of-way, road allowances and encroachments affect rural property in Ontario.
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Your First Year on an Acreage: What Nobody Tells You Before Moving to the Country
Your first year on an acreage teaches you about wells, septic systems, mud, snow, power outages, long driveways, equipment, wildlife and a lot more maintenance than expected.
Canada’s Foreign Influence Commissioner Is Watching Alberta’s Referendum — What That Actually Means
Canada’s Foreign Influence Commissioner says his office is aware of concerns surrounding Alberta’s October 19 referendum and has contacted people and organizations that may have disclosure obligations. Here’s what the new federal registry actually does.
Farm Drainage Explained for the Non-Farmer
Ever wonder what the buried pipes, catch basins and ditches across farm country actually do? Here’s how agricultural drainage works and why it matters to rural property owners.
Canada’s Equalization System Explained: Does Alberta Really Have a Legitimate Complaint?
Alberta is one of Canada’s largest net contributors to federal finances, but does that mean it is unfairly paying Equalization to Quebec and other provinces? We examine how Equalization really works, who pays for it, why Alberta receives nothing, and which of Alberta’s complaints are legitimate.
Old Barns: Repair It, Repurpose It, or Tear It Down?
Is your old barn worth saving? Learn how to assess the roof, timber frame and foundation, compare repair with replacement, and decide whether to restore, repurpose or remove it.
Portable Generator vs. Standby Generator: What Rural Homeowners Should Know
Portable or automatic standby? Learn how to choose backup power for a rural home with a well, furnace, sump pump, freezer and other essential loads.
What If Canada Quietly Built a 3-Million Robot-and-Drone Defence Force?
What if Canada’s relatively small military was misleading? Imagine a future Canada defended by two million robotic systems and one million drones, using AI, domestic manufacturing and the country’s enormous geography to make invasion virtually unthinkable.
Canadian Thanksgiving: Why We Celebrate Earlier Than the United States — and How the Tradition Began
Why does Canada celebrate Thanksgiving in October while Americans wait until November? From Indigenous harvest traditions and Martin Frobisher to Remembrance Day and the 1957 proclamation, we explore the surprisingly complicated history behind Canadian Thanksgiving.
How to Maintain a Gravel Driveway Without Constantly Adding More Gravel
Stop throwing more stone at the same problems. Learn how drainage, crown, grading, culverts and the right aggregate keep a rural gravel driveway in good condition.