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                      <title><![CDATA[Residents fight back against massive flood]]></title>
                      <description><![CDATA[MUSKOKA – Knowing a flood was imminent John and Anne MacDonald had the foresight to park their vehicle where it wouldn’t be held hostage in their driveway, should a flood severely hit their property.]]></description>
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                      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:20:18 EST</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Students embracing nationwide energy challenge]]></title>
                      <description><![CDATA[HUNTSVILLE – A Grade 7/8 class at St. Mary Catholic School is in a tight race to take home the grand prize in Canadian Geographic’s The Energy Diet Challenge.]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.cottagecountrynow.ca/news/news/article/1609220</link>
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                      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:13:31 EST</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Earth Day sale aims to help improve school playground]]></title>
                      <description><![CDATA[BRACEBRIDGE - Students at Monck Public School are hoping a new fundraiser will help to improve their playground and the local environment, one lawn at a time.]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.cottagecountrynow.ca/community/environment/article/1604328</link>
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                      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:40:57 EST</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Hybrids really are green]]></title>
                      <description><![CDATA[MUSKOKA - When the district fleet came up for discussion at corporate and emergency services, Bracebridge Mayor Graydon Smith queried whether hybrid cars really operate with less fuel.]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.cottagecountrynow.ca/community/environment/article/1604244</link>
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                      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:10:19 EST</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Free compost giveaway]]></title>
                      <description><![CDATA[MUSKOKA - Muskoka residents are invited to help themselves to free garden compost, produced from the curbside green bin material and leaf and yard waste. This nutrient-rich compost is ideal to incorporate into your garden as you prepare your soil this season.]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.cottagecountrynow.ca/community/environment/article/1604227</link>
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                      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:58:35 EST</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Yellow fish for storm sewers]]></title>
                      <description><![CDATA[MUSKOKA - Yellow fish will be appearing at a Muskoka storm drain near you.]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.cottagecountrynow.ca/community/environment/article/1604197</link>
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                      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:13:30 EST</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Conservancy, roastery team up for nature]]></title>
                      <description><![CDATA[MUSKOKA - Muskoka Conservancy is teaming up with the Muskoka Roastery Coffee Co. to steward over 250 acres of nature reserves in Muskoka.]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.cottagecountrynow.ca/community/environment/article/1600086</link>
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                      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:18:37 EST</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Shoreline project will help protect lake]]></title>
                      <description><![CDATA[HUNTSVILLE - A new project will ask private property owners to take action to protect lake health.]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.cottagecountrynow.ca/community/environment/article/1593232</link>
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                      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:24:08 EST</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[“I Love My Water Body” the focus of this year’s Canada Water Week]]></title>
                      <description><![CDATA[MUSKOKA - What’s your favourite water body in Muskoka? March 18 to 24 marks Canada Water Week and is an ideal opportunity for you to reflect on your favourite body of water in Muskoka.]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.cottagecountrynow.ca/community/environment/article/1593228</link>
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                      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:13:30 EST</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Public open house for solar farm Thursday, March 21]]></title>
                      <description><![CDATA[GRAVENHURST - Exactly when the window of opportunity will open for companies to bid on larger alternate energy projects isn’t known, but Mariposa Solar Farms doesn’t want to wait to engage the local populace.]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.cottagecountrynow.ca/news/business/article/1593222</link>
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                      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:10:11 EST</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Jobs or turtles? Has the human species learned nothing?]]></title>
                      <description><![CDATA[MUSKOKA - A speech made by the leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party, Tim Hudak made several alarming statements including this one: “Government should be protecting jobs more than turtles, birds and snakes.”]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.cottagecountrynow.ca/opinion/columns/article/1593211</link>
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                      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:50:25 EST</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Residents tout new conservation committee]]></title>
                      <description><![CDATA[HUNTSVILLE - Holding on to natural biodiversity has been labelled one of the province’s greatest challenges, but some Huntsville residents want to help.]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.cottagecountrynow.ca/community/environment/article/1590425</link>
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                      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:34:06 EST</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[For the love of art]]></title>
                      <description><![CDATA[HUNTSVILLE – A whimsical decision to enter an art contest led to unexpected recognition for a local high school student.]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.cottagecountrynow.ca/news/news/article/1588926</link>
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                      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:48:37 EST</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Algonquin Park waste management recognized by commission]]></title>
                      <description><![CDATA[ALGONQUIN - Every year, the Environmental Commission of Ontario recognizes a government program or project that best meets the goals of the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993.]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.cottagecountrynow.ca/community/environment/article/1571032</link>
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                      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:24:54 EST</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Algonquin park bird count spots rare species]]></title>
                      <description><![CDATA[HUNTSVILLE – With the 39th annual Algonquin Park Christmas Bird Count, observers noted the disappearance of an “alien” bird and the emergence of some rare species.]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.cottagecountrynow.ca/news/news/article/1563107</link>
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                      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:40:44 EST</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Aspen Valley elects new chair]]></title>
                      <description><![CDATA[ROSSEAU - A new leader sits at the head of the table at the local wildlife rehabilitation centre.
Julie Woodyer was recently elected as the chair of the Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. A long-time worker in wildlife management, Woodyer brings decades of experience to the position that makes her responsible for the care and rehabilitation of a myriad of animals.]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.cottagecountrynow.ca/community/environment/article/1561451</link>
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                      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2013 11:24:10 EST</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Cycling safety strategy needs public input]]></title>
                      <description><![CDATA[MUSKOKA - Often going in opposite directions, local Progressive Conservative MPP Norm Miller and Liberal Minister of Infrastructure, Transportation, Municipal Affairs and Housing Bob Chiarelli have found some common ground.]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.cottagecountrynow.ca/news/news/article/1548686</link>
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                      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 11:08:21 EST</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[District of Muskoka asks province not to overlook Muskoka in MNR changes]]></title>
                      <description><![CDATA[MUSKOKA - The District of Muskoka is asking the province to consider Muskoka’s shorelines and endangered species when it makes changes to the Ministry of Natural Resources.]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.cottagecountrynow.ca/community/environment/article/1546285</link>
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                      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 10:26:47 EST</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Historic train may soon run on green energy]]></title>
                      <description><![CDATA[HUNTSVILLE – The Portage Flyer steam train may soon be part of the first green railway. Kari Lambe, executive director of community services and economic development for the Town of Huntsville, said in a committee meeting on Nov. 28 that scientists have proven an alternate energy theory that could see the train powered for days on green energy.]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.cottagecountrynow.ca/community/environment/article/1546283</link>
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                      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 10:21:11 EST</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Dark skies approved – grandfather clause retained]]></title>
                      <description><![CDATA[GRAVENHURST - A dark sky bylaw approved by Gravenhurst council doesn’t go far enough, according to a creator of the Torrance Barrens Dark Sky Reserve, despite alterations made to strengthen its wording and being Muskoka’s only such document.]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.cottagecountrynow.ca/news/news/article/1544798</link>
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                      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:15:34 EST</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Bracebridge residents pitch in to clean up trails]]></title>
                      <description><![CDATA[BRACEBRIDGE - The local Green Party spread its passion for the environment with Bracebridge residents during its annual trail cleanup on Sunday.]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.cottagecountrynow.ca/community/environment/article/1544719</link>
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                      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:36:31 EST</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Turner Island will be protected forever]]></title>
                      <description><![CDATA[MUSKOKA - Through a conservation easement with the Muskoka Conservancy, Mary Gilmour has protected Turner Island on Lake Muskoka in perpetuity.]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.cottagecountrynow.ca/community/environment/article/1537615</link>
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                      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:09:19 EST</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Rosewarne landfill expansion gets green light]]></title>
                      <description><![CDATA[MUSKOKA - The province has given another thumbs-up to the District of Muskoka’s plan to dump all the region’s trash in one spot.]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.cottagecountrynow.ca/community/environment/article/1525181</link>
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                      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:51:23 EST</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Muskoka Heritage Trust moves forward with new board]]></title>
                      <description><![CDATA[MUSKOKA - A new group of leaders has been chosen to protect, conserve and nurture Muskoka’s environment.]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.cottagecountrynow.ca/community/environment/article/1525172</link>
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                      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:43:01 EST</pubDate>
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                      <title><![CDATA[Water level woes in river system]]></title>
                      <description><![CDATA[MUSKOKA - Why did many lakes in Muskoka experienced extremely low water levels this summer?]]></description>
                      <link>http://www.cottagecountrynow.ca/opinion/columns/article/1523027</link>
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                      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:26:02 EST</pubDate>
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