Connecting Lake Simcoe's Community

By David Hawke -- Once upon a time in my personal timeline, Sept. 25 held a special meaning: it was the carved-in-stone official first day of the fall hunting season. Ducks, geese, grouse, rabbits... you name it and I and my buddies were probably licensed and loaded for it. But that was then and this is now.

This handsome fellow is Mouse!

Emma is a feral born rescue who is 9 years old.

By David Hawke -- As summer winds down and autumn slowly makes its presence known, a walk out of doors can be a rewarding time. Gone is the oppressive humidity, gone are the biting insects, and instead of green, green, green surrounding you, there are now splashes of colour highlighting the scenery.

Hi, I'm Peggy. I’m about a year old and I’m ready to find my 'furever' family.

By Diane Sykes, Guest Blogger -- I am extremely concerned about the health of Lake Simcoe and the relationship to the Simcoe Muskoka Health Unit's 6 beach advisory postings this year.

        By Anna Van Maris, Parklane Landscapes -- As you clean up your yard this fall, and plan your garden projects for next year, think about the ways your property can start to contribute to the health of the Lake Simcoe environment - while being easier to maintain! Here are some suggestions:

By Anna Van Maris, Parklane Landscapes

By David Hawke -- As another school year dawns upon us it would be nice to know that somewhere out there a student or two is studying hard to become a malacologist

Margret is an approximately 10-year-old grey domestic shorthair.

If Polar's striking blue eyes don't catch your attention from across the room, his outstanding vocal range sure will.

By David Hawke -- Did you catch my “mistake” in last week's article? Today that mistake is corrected and further information embellished for your reading pleasure.

At five years old, Rocket is a quiet and gentle giant who appreciates a soft voice and a calm disposition when first getting to know him.

Meet Missy.  She is our 12-year-old senior lady with a heart of gold.

          By David Hawke -- There are wasps... and then there are other wasps.

Sassy is a sweet six-year-old calico who loves attention and enjoys sitting on your shoulders.

Curious came to be with us through a joint effort between Furry Friends and The Feline Fix in Barrie.

Easter, who was found outside on Easter Day, is looking for her forever home!

By David Hawke -- The vegetable garden had looked great the evening before... not so much the next morning as almost the entire row of green beans had been mowed down.

Meet Xuri. She’s 11 months old and is quite bold and independent,